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Many behavioral changes are often observed in people with diabetes who have hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. In particular Dark circles which seem to be markers often observed by daily caregivers.

After many years of research and observations on this subject, we are developing a downloadable application on smartphone or tablet allowing the user to determine his blood sugar level in a non-invasive way, by simply taking a photo or video, A real AI allowing to simplify the monitoring of his blood sugar, the recording of his personal data, ...

Allow the user to perform personalized monitoring simplified by an analysis of the face and more particularly of dark circles.

463 million people with diabetes worldwide according to the International Diabetes Federation. This qualifies the phenomenon of a real pandemic, because the progression is considerable. WHO predicts 622 million diabetics by 2040. Atlas FIL 2019

5 million people died from diabetes in 2015.

1 person dies from diabetes every 6 seconds worldwide, more than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

Contrary to popular belief, diabetes is not the preserve of developed countries. Its progress is dazzling in developing countries and particularly in Africa. More than 2/3 of people with diabetes go undiagnosed. Everywhere, the rural exodus produces hundreds of millions of city-dwellers, who suddenly adopt a sedentary lifestyle, a sudden change in their diet, with anarchic intake of industrial products that are too fatty and too rich in carbohydrates.
This situation is compounded by a tragic inequality in access to treatment. In many parts of the world, complications from diabetes can take their toll.
The reality of diabetes is unrecognized, undervalued, even ignored in an indifference sadly and dangerously shared from North to South. More than ever, informing populations, training caregivers, access to healthcare, are fundamental issues, too much ignored by public opinion and neglected by governments, in many countries around the world.

There are often many behavioral changes in people with diabetes who have high or low blood sugar. In particular dark circles which appear as markers often observed by caregivers on a daily basis.

After many years of research and observations on this subject, we are developing a downloadable application on smartphone or tablet allowing the user to determine his blood sugar level in a non-invasive way, by a simple photo or video, A real AI to simplify the monitoring of his blood sugar, the recording of his personal data, ...

Allow the user to perform personalized monitoring simplified by an analysis of the face and more particularly of dark circles.

So there is a lot to consider, but the appearance of dark circles is one of the first signs of blood sugar changes, making the face look aged and tired, regardless of age and condition. ethnicity. The tear valley refers to the medial third of the periorbital hollow and in the first signs of blood sugar variation, it is the only area of concavity visible.

463 million people have diabetes worldwide, according to the International Diabetes Federation. This qualifies the phenomenon of a real pandemic, because the progression is considerable. WHO predicts 622 million diabetics by 2040. 
5 million people died from diabetes in 2015.

1 person dies from diabetes every 6 seconds worldwide, more than AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, Covid19.

How is diabetes diagnosed?

The glycemia makes it possible to know its sugar level in the blood. But what is its normal rate? How to interpret the results of his blood test? What if it's too high? Too low ? When to worry What personalized monitoring tools?

On an empty stomach, the normal value of blood sugar varies between 0.7 g / L and 1 g / L. Below a certain threshold, we speak of hypoglycemia, while above, it is more a question of hyperglycemia. Diabetes is characterized by a blood sugar level greater than 1.26 g / L on an empty stomach. If it can be detected by a urine sample, it must be confirmed by a blood test. But what exactly is blood sugar? Why is it important to control it and how can it be reduced?
Definition: what is blood sugar?
Blood sugar is the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Sugar is one of the essential nutrients for the body's cells to function properly and is used for energy production. This is because part of the glucose present in the blood is converted into glycogen which supplies the body with energy.
Why is it important to control your blood sugar?
In the body, the regulation of blood sugar is done through a permanent balance between different hormones.
Insulin, for example - a hormone produced by the pancreas - lowers blood sugar, while glucagon, adrenaline, growth hormone or cortisol increases it. Diet, physical activity and stress also cause blood sugar levels to fluctuate. If functioning properly, the pancreas produces insulin based on blood sugar levels. After a meal rich in carbohydrates, blood sugar levels rise and stimulate the release of insulin. This hormone binds to the membranes of certain cells, thus promoting the entry of glucose into the cells and ensuring the drop in blood sugar. Checking your blood sugar therefore lets you know if there is a problem with the production of insulin or with the insulin receptors. “It also helps to determine whether the patient has diabetes or a glucose regulation disorder, especially since diabetes is a silent pathology. It is therefore useful to check your blood sugar, even when it is not. Absence of symptoms when there is a higher risk of having diabetes (family history, overweight, existence of other health problems such as hypertension) ”. The blood glucose test is prescribed by a doctor during a consultation or in the hospital when the patient has symptoms that may suggest a decrease in insulin secretion such as:
    • the thirst
    • tired
    • a recurrent yeast infection
    • weightloss
He can also order this examination if, on the contrary, he suspects an abnormal increase in insulin secretion (when the patient is sick, for example). This test is also recommended for people with high risk factors (such as being overweight or having a family history of diabetes). Finally, such an examination - in particular the OGTT test - can also be prescribed during pregnancy, in order to detect possible gestational diabetes, diabetes which generally disappears a few months after childbirth.
              
      Blood sugar tests can be done on an empty stomach or 1 to 2 hours after a meal. It can intervene in case of suspected diabetes or during pregnancy to detect gestational diabetes. Interpretation.
How is the blood sugar test done?
Blood sugar measures the level of sugar in the blood. The patient is therefore advised to perform the fasting blood glucose test. To test the blood sugar of an undiagnosed diabetic person, a blood test is done. "In the presence of symptoms, a urine test can be carried out", specifies the specialist in diabetology. If the examination consists of a blood test, it is usually done at the elbow, after having put in place a tourniquet. If the doctor opts for a urine sample, a test strip is dipped in the urine and can check for the presence of glucose. The results, whether they seem normal to you or not, must be sent to the prescribing doctor so that he can prescribe additional examinations or possible treatment if necessary.
A person with diabetes can check their blood sugar themselves using a portable device that collects a drop of blood from the finger (this is called capillary or dextro blood sugar). By capillarity, the blood gradually rises on a strip. "The results can be noted and discussed with the caregiver or be used immediately for an action (doing a physical activity for example)". Finally, there are now, for people treated with insulin (several injections per day), devices which allow the glucose level in the tissues to be measured: glucose tests in the interstitial glucose

The causes of the ring are obviously multifactorial but can now be analyzed and interpreted by an adapted virtual tool, a structured AI, a real machine learning with personalized comparative analysis and predictive model at the service of the user of his needs and capacities.

A few hygienic and dietary measures have been developed in parallel to help and support users in reducing their blood sugar and promoting their personal development:
Advice and personalized follow-up will be available in the application, on a balanced diet,... and many other actions contributing to improve blood sugar levels and the well-being of the user.

we are finalizing our development and improving the elements of customizable monitoring at the service of the user: alert and adaptation of activity proposals ...