A new AI-based diabetes assistant called Diabot has been introduced in Pakistan to help people with diabetes in various aspects of their management.
This smart tool can determine if someone has diabetes, help them schedule appointments with diabetes specialists, and provide valuable advice on how to control blood sugar levels through diet and exercise, according to experts.
Diabot is a crucial part of the “Discovering Diabetes” Project, which has been working with more than 300,000 individuals in Pakistan since it started in 2021. This AI-powered solution aims to reach and assist millions of undiagnosed diabetes patients, making it easier for them to effectively manage their condition.
Syed Jamshed Ahmed, Project Lead of Discovering Diabetes said:
This innovative tool offers personalized medication reminders, dietary guidance, lifestyle tips, and medication information. Any person calling on discovering diabetes’ helpline 0800-66766 would be connected with Diabot.
Syed Jamshed Ahmed explained that due to the sheer volume of calls received on the toll-free “Discovering Diabetes” hotline, they made the decision to harness the power of artificial intelligence.
This led to the development of “Diabot,” an AI-driven tool designed to address common people’s inquiries about diabetes. Diabot not only offers guidance on maintaining a healthy diet but also provides advice on calorie intake to promote fitness and overall well-being.
He said that the team behind this project is also planning to add advisory boards in the future to increase Diabot’s knowledge base.
Future phases include the establishment of an advisory boards and the expansion of Diabot’s knowledge base. We have recently partnered with Dr Essa Lab to offer subsidized lab tests for diabetic patients, making healthcare more accessible.
Via: Business Recorder
