MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA DIABETES CARE DEVICES MARKET - GROWTH, TRENDS, COVID-19 IMPACT, AND FORECASTS (2022 - 2027)

MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA DIABETES CARE DEVICES MARKET - GROWTH, TRENDS, COVID-19 IMPACT, AND FORECASTS (2022 - 2027)

The Middle East and Africa Diabetes Care Devices Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 4% during the forecast period (2022-2027). The market is estimated to reach a value of more than USD 2.7 billion by 2027.

The COVID-19 pandemic positively impacted the Middle East and Africa diabetes care devices market growth. Patients with diabetes, infected with COVID-19 may experience elevated blood glucose, abnormal glucose variability, and diabetic complications. The prevalence of diabetes in people with COVID-19 caused a significant increase in severity and mortality of COVID-19 in people with either type 1 (T1DM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), especially in association with poor glycemic control. While new-onset hyperglycemia and new-onset diabetes (both T1DM and T2DM) have been increasingly recognized in the context of COVID-19 and have been associated with worse outcomes. To avoid aggravation, a patient's blood glucose should be monitored regularly, which has underlined the importance of self-monitoring blood glucose devices. Pandemic emergency has created a rise in remote care from both patients and providers and removed many long-standing regulatory barriers.

73 million adults (20-79) are living with diabetes in the IDF MENA Region in 2021. This figure is estimated to increase to 95 million by 2030. 48 million adults in the IDF MENA Region are living with Impaired Glucose Tolerance, which places them at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is responsible for 796,000 deaths in the IDF MENA Region in 2021. USD 33 billion was spent on healthcare for people with diabetes in 2021.

The Middle East and Africanregion had witnessed an alarming increase in the prevalence of diabetes, in recent years, the rate of diabetes is at an all-time high, mainly due to lifestyle changes. Diabetes is associated with many health complications. Patients with diabetes require many corrections throughout the day to maintain nominal blood glucose levels, such as administering additional insulin or ingesting additional carbohydrates by monitoring their blood glucose levels. Diabetes poses an emerging healthcare burden across the region.

Owing to the aforementioned factors the studied market is anticipated to witness growth over the analysis period.

Key Market TrendsContinuous Glucose Monitoring Segment is Expected to Witness Highest Growth Rate Over the Forecast Period

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Segment recorded more than USD 135 million in revenue in 2021, which is expected to further increase with a CAGR of more than 13% during the forecast period.

Continuous glucose monitoring sensors use glucose oxidase to detect blood sugar levels. Glucose oxidase converts glucose to hydrogen peroxidase, which reacts with the platinum inside the sensor, producing an electrical signal to be communicated to the transmitter. Sensors are the most important part of continuous glucose monitoring devices. Technological advancements to improve the accuracy of the sensors are expected to drive segment growth during the forecast period.

The COVID-19 pandemic emphasizes the need for good glycemic control in patients with diabetes, in large part because most observational studies have reported that poorly controlled diabetes is associated with a higher risk for hospitalization and death from a viral illness. The frequency of monitoring glucose levels depends on the type of diabetes, which varies from patient to patient. Type-1 diabetic patients need to check their blood glucose levels at regular intervals, monitor their blood glucose levels, and adjust the insulin dosing accordingly. The current CGM devices show a detailed representation of blood glucose patterns and tendencies compared to a routine check of glucose levels at set intervals. Furthermore, the current continuous glucose monitoring devices can either retrospectively display the trends in the levels of blood glucose by downloading the data or give a real-time picture of glucose levels through receiver displays.

The use of CGM by Type-1 diabetic patients is very less, as compared to Type-2 diabetic patients. But the expenditure incurred by Type-1 diabetic patients on these devices is nearly double that of Type-2 diabetics. The newest CGM models, the Abbott Freestyle Libre and the Dexcom G6 overcame many technical barriers.

Governments in the ME have identified the threat of diabetes and started to respond with various policies, initiatives, and programs. Six out of 15 countries in this region still do not have a national operational action policy for diabetes. Many countries still do not have a national strategy to reduce overweight, obesity, and physical inactivity, which are important risk factors for diabetes. Most counties have fully implemented national diabetes treatment guidelines. However, constant measures are being taken to minimize diabetic complications therefore, owing to the aforesaid factors the growth of the studied market is anticipated in the Middle East and African region.

Saudi Arabia is expected to grow at a healthy rate in the Middle East and Africa Diabetes Care Devices Market

Saudi Arabia is set to register a CAGR of over 4% in the Middle East and African region between 2022 and 2027.

More than one in ten people in Saudi Arabia are now living with diabetes and the prevalence of the disease will almost double by 2045, according to the report by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). The IDF report mentioned that 4.27 million people in Saudi Arabia – which has a population of about 34.8 million have diabetes, while a further 1.86 million people have the disease but are yet to be diagnosed. This figure will increase to 5.6 million by 2030 and further to 7.5 million by 2045.

It is imperative that the CGM devices be used alongside insulin pumps. As the trends show a higher number of diabetic patients using insulin pumps for diabetes management, it can be predicted that the number of units of CGM devices sold will also follow. Type-1 patients require continuous monitoring for keeping a close watch on their glucose levels which is likely to generate demand in the coming years.

Saudi Government, in July 2022, announced that Saudi Arabia has seen growing demand for quality healthcare services spurred by changes including an increasing and aging population, and a growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and obesity. The government and private sector are both involved to work on healthcare entities, certifications, and regulations. The government is taking steps to have 100 percent of Saudi citizens covered by insurance and is working towards ensuring affordability, access, and quality digital healthcare and primary care with cost-effectiveness.

Therefore, owing to the aforesaid factors the growth of the studied market is anticipated in the Middle East and Africa Region.

Competitive Landscape

There have been constant innovations driven by manufacturers to compete and struggle in the market while the remaining market comprises other local or region-specific manufacturers. Major companies like Abbott, LifeScan, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, and Novo Nordisk are strategically working to develop new technologies in diabetes care devices, which is likely to drive the market in the future.

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