Gaza Diabetic Patients Face Life-Threatening Insulin Shortage
Approximately 80,000 diabetic patients in the Gaza Strip are suffering from a severe health crisis due to a shortage of medical supplies, especially glucose strips and testing devices, which have disappeared from the market or become extremely expensive. This exposes patients to serious complications. The situation worsens due to power outages and high temperatures that spoil insulin, causing it to break down and turn into an ineffective liquid inside tents where temperatures exceed 40°C. Additionally, food aid relies on diets rich in refined starches, increasing the risk of complications, as patients are forced to consume foods that dangerously raise blood sugar levels, all while basic first aid tools are unavailable. This has led to a rise in diabetic comas and kidney infections amid an overall deterioration of healthcare in the region caused by the ongoing Israeli blockade and aggression since October 2023.
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