Click here to read the second edition of the DigiCare4You newsletter published on March 1, 2024.
Click here to read the first edition of the DigiCare4You newsletter published on June 30, 2023.
DigiCare4You is an innovative, easy-to-implement, low-cost, and sustainable solution which will help build healthcare services’ capacity and strengthen countries’ primary care systems as well as address the specific needs and preferences of people at risk of T2D and/or hypertension, as they develop healthy habits and engage in activities supporting their well-being. Aiming to be a fully scalable and transferable solution, a roadmap will be developed to help policymakers assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the DigiCare4You solution in their regions/countries and promote people-centred care and integrated health services in Europe and beyond.
The diabetes and hypertension country profile of Bulgaria is now also available in Bulgarian.
You can now also find the country profiles under the ‘General Information’ tab on the website.
Across the world, 537 million people were living with diabetes in 2021, of whom 61 million in Europe, and this figure is anticipated to increase to 643 by 2030 (67 million in Europe).
An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years worldwide have hypertension (HTN). HTN is also approximately twice as prevalent in people living with diabetes as in the general population.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently conducted an assessment of physical inactivity at the global, regional and country levels. Regular physical activity enhances both mental and physical health for people of all ages, and is also a key behavioural factor that can contribute to preventing and managing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease and diabetes.
The diabetes and hypertension country profile of Greece is now also available in Greek.
You can now also find the country profiles under the ‘General Information’ tab on the website.
DigiCare4You
An intersectoral innovative solution involving DIGItal tools, empowering families and integrating
community CARE services for the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes and hypertension
