Researchers from the University of York have developed an AI tool to support doctors in treating Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) patients. The AI uses data from over 1.4 million patient records in the Bradford region to help doctors create personalized care plans, including diet, exercise, or medical treatments.
Bradford has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the UK. The AI can help identify patients at risk of complications like heart attacks and high blood pressure, making care more accurate. The research team worked with Bradford Teaching Hospitals to use data from local sources to ensure better health management.
One of the biggest challenges was making sure the data used by the AI was fair and balanced across different groups, including gender, age, and ethnicity. This helped the AI give more accurate results, reducing the chances of errors in care.
AI tools like this could be especially useful for people of South Asian heritage, where early diagnosis and treatment can prevent severe diabetes complications. By using AI safely and effectively, this research could help many people get the right care for their diabetes and avoid serious health problems in the future.
Source: york
