UKZN pilots smart diabetes device to help elderly manage medication
By Levy Masiteng
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has introduced a smart diabetes management device at Umdoni Retirement Village to help older residents manage their medication more effectively, with the first rollout seeing 10 devices donated.
UKZN said the Umdoni Diabetes Project was developed by its Electronic Engineering and Computer Engineering discipline to address a common challenge faced by older patients: remembering to take insulin correctly and on time.
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The project was developed through a collaboration between final-year design student Kwanele Dladla, Principal Technician Divesh Maharaj and Professor Tom Walingo.
The initiative combines technology and community engagement to support residents living with diabetes, including those who face memory-related conditions and complex treatment routines.
The project began after Umdoni representatives, led by local advocate Bob Abel, approached UKZN
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