Through ethnographic research and collaboration with healthcare professionals like Belize Diabetes Association president Norma Flores, Moran-Thomas examines the real-world challenges of diabetes technology use, such as insulin spoilage and glucose meter reliability in tropical environments. This approach highlights discrepancies between medical literature and lived experiences.
Her research underpins projects like the Sugar Atlas, mapping diabetes' social and economic impacts in the Caribbean. By integrating anthropological perspectives, this work informs the design of more effective, socially aware medical technologies and public health strategies.
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Bridging medical realities in the study of technology and health ↗Source published 2026-03-22. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.