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UKZN develops device to help elderly diabetics take insulin on time

UKZN develops device to help elderly diabetics take insulin on time
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Researchers at the University of KwaZulu-Natal have developed a simple, cost-effective LED-based device to help elderly diabetic patients manage their insulin schedules. The project, created in collaboration with a local retirement village, aims to improve medication adherence through visual and audible reminders.

Updated July 16, 2026, 10:15 a.m. | By Tsakane Mhlongo

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