Kimaro Emmanuel, Konje Eveline Thobias, Mori Amani Thomas, Kidenya Benson Richard, Kaale Eliangiringa
Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), Mwanza, Tanzania.
Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), Mwanza, Tanzania.
Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 2025 Aug 22;18:3027-3030. doi: 10.2147/DMSO.S546772. eCollection 2025.
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.
胰岛素稳定性是影响撒哈拉以南非洲地区(SSA)糖尿病治疗效果的一个关键但未得到充分研究的因素。高温环境、不可靠的冷藏条件以及薄弱的监管监督可能会在胰岛素储存和使用过程中损害其质量。患者常常依赖传统的、未经验证的方法,这存在效力丧失的风险。这篇评论强调,迫切需要在SSA开展关于胰岛素稳定性和无菌性的实际研究,以为循证实践提供依据,并改善资源有限环境下糖尿病患者的血糖控制。