Telenor donates smartphones to help children with diabetes

On the eve of World Diabetes Day, the telecom made a donation to the non-profit organization “Culture Without Borders”

On the eve of the World Diabetes Day - 14 November, Telenor Bulgaria donated 87 smartphones, which provide a technical opportunity for real-time blood glucose monitoring in children with diabetes. The SAMSUNG mobile devices also support specific software for the use of closed Android APS (Artificial Pancreas Systems) or also "artificial pancreas" automated insulin delivery systems, as well as apps for remote blood glucose monitoring. These closed systems have three components - a suitable smartphone with a configured app, an insulin pump and a sensor to measure blood sugar. The donation will help parents to remotely monitor their children's health status in real time and administer properly prescribed therapy

"At Telenor, we are dedicated to developing and building on socially responsible programs and initiatives, driven by the belief that what we do really can change people's lives. The technology of the future must lead to positive impact and change for the society," , said Telenor Bulgaria CEO Jason King when presenting the donated mobile devices to the NGO “Culture Without Borders“.

Childhood diabetes monitoring consists of constant self-monitoring of blood glucose levels and repeated daily injections. Smartphones are an extremely important part of children's care, alerting especially their parents to changes that need to be addressed.

“The application of innovation and technology in the treatment of diabetes is life-saving for pediatric patients. In today's world, we can remotely monitor blood glucose levels on a smartphone and watch, on a tablet and laptop, through data about each child uploaded to the cloud. This is also a way to ensure independence for children suffering from diabetes”, said Rositsa Pandova-Yovkova, chairwoman of the non-profit organization “Culture Without Borders

The mobile devices will be distributed by the NGO to families in need, with children with diabetes and other co-morbidities willing to use the technology, following training sessions for the children and their parents on how to use the smartphones and innovative technology tools for health management.

“Culture Without Borders“ is a non-profit association established in 2004 to promote and strengthen Bulgarian culture and cultural values. Since 2012, the organization has been actively working to improve the quality of life of people with diabetes, for modern and adequate treatment and the application of innovation as a solution in the control of the disease in children and adults.

For more information visit the operator's website.