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ArticleDiabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy2025

Investigating Real-World Stability and Sterility of in-Use Insulin-An Urgent Public Health Concern. In Sub-Saharan Africa.

Emmanuel Kimaro, Eveline Thobias Konje, Amani Thomas Mori, Benson Richard Kidenya, Eliangiringa Kaale

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Emmanuel KimaroDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), Mwanza, Tanzania.ORCID 0000-0003-3123-0477
Eveline Thobias KonjeDepartment of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), Mwanza, Tanzania.
Amani Thomas MoriDepartment of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Section for Ethics and Health Economics, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Benson Richard KidenyaDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), School of Medicine, Mwanza, Tanzania.
Eliangiringa KaalePharm R&D Laboratory, School of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.ORCID 0000-0001-6008-3539

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Abstract

Insulin stability is a critical yet underexplored factor affecting diabetes outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). High ambient temperatures, unreliable refrigeration, and weak regulatory oversight may compromise insulin quality during storage and use. Patients often rely on traditional, non-validated methods that risk potency loss. This commentary highlights the urgent need for real-world studies on insulin stability and sterility in SSA to inform evidence-based practices and improve glycemic control among diabetic patients in resource-limited settings.

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diabetesglycemic controlinsulin stabilityinsulin sterilitySSASub-Saharan Africa

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PMCPMC12390779

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