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Prediction of Diabetes Complications

30% of patients with diabetes develop disease-related complications. AI-based assistants offer personalized recommendations to improve habits.

Problem

Diabetes stands as a critical global health issue, accelerating the risk of widespread complications, such as cardiovascular diseases, nerve damage (neuropathy), kidney disease (nephropathy), and eye damage (retinopathy). These issues contribute significantly to the morbidity and mortality among the diabetic population, with about 30% of individuals with diabetes experiencing such complications. The prevalence and impact of diabetes complications are subject to variation, influenced by demographic factors and individual patient risk profiles, thereby complicating consistent treatment approaches [1].

Why it matters

  • Diabetes is a critical global health issue, causing complications like cardiovascular diseases, neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy in about 30% of patients.
  • 32 million adults in Latin America have diabetes, and this number is expected to increase by 55% over the next 25 years [5].
  • The rapid increase in diabetes cases poses significant challenges for healthcare systems in Latin America. Efforts are needed to improve awareness, treatment, and control of diabetes to mitigate its impact on public health.

Solution

AI-based prediction models can assess the risk of multiple diabetic complications with high precision. These models utilize multidimensional datasets to provide valuable tools for healthcare professionals, particularly in preventive care settings. This allows for early intervention and personalized treatment plans to mitigate the risk of complications [2]

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Datasources

The assistant's predictive capabilities are based on guidelines established in the “Abbreviated Standards of Diabetes Care: 2023 for Primary Care Providers” (4). Use these guidelines to provide personalized advice aimed at improving the patient's lifestyle choices and reducing the risk of complications.

Citations

  1. M. Zeng et al., "Deep learning for diabetic kidney disease: a systematic review," MDPI Applied Sciences, vol. 11, no. 5, p. 3030, 2021.
  2. Gosak L, Martinović K, Lorber M, Stiglic G. Artificial intelligence based prediction models for individuals at risk of multiple diabetic complications: A systematic review of the literature. J Nurs Manag. 2022 Nov;30(8):3765-3776. doi: 10.1111/jonm.13894. Epub 2022 Nov 23. PMID: 36329678; PMCID: PMC10100477.
  3. O'Connell JM, Manson SM. Understanding the Economic Costs of Diabetes and Prediabetes and What We May Learn About Reducing the Health and Economic Burden of These Conditions. Diabetes Care. 2019 Sep;42(9):1609-1611. doi: 10.2337/dci19-0017. PMID: 31431494; PMCID: PMC6702611.
  4. Papazafiropoulou AK. Diabetes management in the era of artificial intelligence. Arch Med Sci Atheroscler Dis. 2024 Jun 25;9:e122-e128. doi: 10.5114/amsad/183420. PMID: 39086621; PMCID: PMC11289240.
  5. Vencio, S., Manosalva, J.P., Mathieu, C. et al. Exploring early combination strategy in Latin American patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: a sub-analysis of the VERIFY study. Diabetol Metab Syndr 13, 68 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-021-00686-9

Problem

Diabetes stands as a critical global health issue, accelerating the risk of widespread complications, such as cardiovascular diseases, nerve damage (neuropathy), kidney disease (nephropathy), and eye damage (retinopathy). These issues contribute significantly to the morbidity and mortality among the diabetic population, with about 30% of individuals with diabetes experiencing such complications. The prevalence and impact of diabetes complications are subject to variation, influenced by demographic factors and individual patient risk profiles, thereby complicating consistent treatment approaches [1].

Problem Size

  • Diabetes is a critical global health issue, causing complications like cardiovascular diseases, neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy in about 30% of patients.
  • 32 million adults in Latin America have diabetes, and this number is expected to increase by 55% over the next 25 years [5].
  • The rapid increase in diabetes cases poses significant challenges for healthcare systems in Latin America. Efforts are needed to improve awareness, treatment, and control of diabetes to mitigate its impact on public health.

Solution

AI-based prediction models can assess the risk of multiple diabetic complications with high precision. These models utilize multidimensional datasets to provide valuable tools for healthcare professionals, particularly in preventive care settings. This allows for early intervention and personalized treatment plans to mitigate the risk of complications [2]

Opportunity Cost

The ADA placed the cost of diagnosed diabetes in 2017 at $327.2 billion. Undiagnosed diabetes (7.9%, $31.7 billion), prediabetes (10.7%, $43.4 billion), and GDM (0.4%, $1.6 billion) combine with the prior estimate for diagnosed diabetes to total $403.9 billion annually [3].


Impact

  1. Enhanced Diagnosis and Management: AI technologies are being used extensively in diabetes care to improve the accuracy of diagnosis and management. For instance, machine learning algorithms have been developed to predict the risk of diabetes and its complications using various data sources, including retinal images. These advancements help in optimizing predictive performance and improving the overall management of diabetes [4].
  2. Public Health Initiatives: AI-driven tools are crucial in formulating preventive strategies, which play a key role in public health initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of diabetes-related complications. These tools help in identifying high-risk individuals and implementing targeted interventions.

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Data Sources

The assistant's predictive capabilities are based on guidelines established in the “Abbreviated Standards of Diabetes Care: 2023 for Primary Care Providers” (4). Use these guidelines to provide personalized advice aimed at improving the patient's lifestyle choices and reducing the risk of complications.


References

  1. M. Zeng et al., "Deep learning for diabetic kidney disease: a systematic review," MDPI Applied Sciences, vol. 11, no. 5, p. 3030, 2021.
  2. Gosak L, Martinović K, Lorber M, Stiglic G. Artificial intelligence based prediction models for individuals at risk of multiple diabetic complications: A systematic review of the literature. J Nurs Manag. 2022 Nov;30(8):3765-3776. doi: 10.1111/jonm.13894. Epub 2022 Nov 23. PMID: 36329678; PMCID: PMC10100477.
  3. O'Connell JM, Manson SM. Understanding the Economic Costs of Diabetes and Prediabetes and What We May Learn About Reducing the Health and Economic Burden of These Conditions. Diabetes Care. 2019 Sep;42(9):1609-1611. doi: 10.2337/dci19-0017. PMID: 31431494; PMCID: PMC6702611.
  4. Papazafiropoulou AK. Diabetes management in the era of artificial intelligence. Arch Med Sci Atheroscler Dis. 2024 Jun 25;9:e122-e128. doi: 10.5114/amsad/183420. PMID: 39086621; PMCID: PMC11289240.
  5. Vencio, S., Manosalva, J.P., Mathieu, C. et al. Exploring early combination strategy in Latin American patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: a sub-analysis of the VERIFY study. Diabetol Metab Syndr 13, 68 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-021-00686-9

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