Expecting PwD to drive substantial environmental improvements is therefore neither realistic nor fair given prevailing priorities on safety and outcomes. Meaningful progress toward greener diabetes care will depend on manufacturers, policymakers, and healthcare systems embracing eco-design, establishing recycling infrastructure, and integrating sustainability into regulatory and reimbursement frameworks. Only through coordinated efforts can optimal diabetes management be achieved alongside environmental stewardship.
Hossmann et al. (Fri,) studied this question.