Megalife Sciences has introduced its new ‘We Care Diabetes’ application, aimed at delivering cutting-edge real-time medical care to the increasing population of diabetes patients in Nigeria.
According to The PUNCH, the app was officially unveiled on Friday during the 45th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Endocrine and Metabolism Society of Nigeria, held in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.
The Chief Executive Officer of Health@Home, Megalife Sciences’ Digital Division, Dr. Binu Joy, highlighted the company’s use of digital innovations to transform diabetes care in both Nigeria and Africa.
He emphasized that, much like technology has revolutionized sectors such as education, finance, and entertainment, healthcare is now also benefiting from digital tools that allow people to easily connect with their doctors and manage their health.
Joy stated, “Especially in the management of diseases like diabetes where patients need tools to connect with the doctors multiple times. They need to understand their conditions and manage their conditions for many years.”
He further explained that the ‘We Care Diabetes’ app empowers patients by giving them ownership over their health management.
“For instance, as a patient, do I have a sufficient understanding of the disease? Do I need to clear my doubts on anything? Is there anything to tell me about the food to eat and what the size should be and so on? All this becomes better if I have a tool that helps in a timely manner,” Joy remarked.
Additionally, the app allows patients to maximize their limited consultation time with doctors. With all medical records stored within the application, doctors can quickly access patient information, facilitating more effective and personalized treatment.
Joy also assured that the app is user-friendly and well-suited for regions with lower digital literacy and limited internet access.
At the launch, a Consultant Endocrinologist from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Prof. Michael Olamoyegun, underlined the importance of using technology to reach underserved diabetes patients.
He stressed that digital solutions like ‘We Care Diabetes’ are essential for expanding access to care.
“Patients with diabetes are profiled on the App. Whenever they take their blood sugar, they can upload it into the App. If they have any questions to clarify, they can equally ask, and then a doctor or the coach can look into such results and respond in real time,” Olamoyegun explained.
He added that the privacy of each patient’s data is ensured, making the app a vital tool for improving diabetes management across the country.
Head of Digital Marketing at Megalife Sciences, Ibukun Adetuyi, emphasized that managing diabetes can be a complex and fragmented process, involving multiple stakeholders such as family members, caregivers, and different types of doctors. She believes the ‘We Care Diabetes’ app will streamline this process by offering a single platform where patients, doctors, and caregivers can access vital health information.
Adetuyi elaborated, explaining that “use of this App by the diabetes patients will help them to be integrated into other healthcare applications.” For example, patients’ glucometer readings can be connected to the app via Bluetooth, allowing them to store and track all of their medical records, including test results and glucose levels, in one place.
Patients will also gain direct access to doctors and health coaches through the app, making diabetes management less burdensome and more efficient.
“We want as many diabetes patients to embrace the apps because it has been so designed to reduce lots of burden and help the diabetes patients manage a lot more better and efficiently their medical care than ever before,” Adetuyi concluded.
The launch of the ‘We Care Diabetes’ app marks a significant step forward in improving healthcare outcomes for diabetes patients, particularly those in remote or underserved areas.
By leveraging digital tools, Megalife Sciences is enabling patients to take control of their health and connect with medical professionals in a way that was previously difficult or impossible.
