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Problem Area

Research into the area of Diabetes Waste

Medical Design Waste is a major issue in terms of cost and the impact
it has on sustainability. This study will focus on the waste that

comes from Diabetes kits as it has been highlighted in recent years,

and might make an expansive solution to this problem.

Diabetes-related expenditure accounted for

10-12% of the 2019 HSE budget of €16

billion; an estimated 60% of this budget was
spent on avoidable complications.

In the context of diabetes care technology

waste (DCTW), the actual diabetes care product

may only be 10% of the total weight and volume
that was delivered. The remaining 90% are

cardboard, diverse plastic materials, bubble

wrap, paper, and so on that comes in the

package.