If diabetes is a 24 hour condition, why is care still designed around 10 minute visits?

In this episode of the Chromatic Connection Podcast, host Fatima Al Shirawi sits down with Dr. Ihsan Al Marzoqi, healthcare leader and founder of GluCare, for a bold and eye opening conversation about the structural flaws in modern diabetes care.

Dr. Ihsan shares his journey from engineering and gene therapy into building one of the region’s most innovative hybrid diabetes centers. Together, they unpack why traditional episodic healthcare models fail chronic disease patients and how continuous care, behavioral engagement, and technology driven monitoring can dramatically improve outcomes.

From insurance gaps and pump accessibility to mental health integration and AI powered diagnostics, this episode explores what it truly takes to shift from treating symptoms to chasing measurable outcomes.

Important note
This episode is for education and awareness only and is not medical advice

Tune in to learn

→ Why most healthcare systems reward services not outcomes
→ The difference between episodic care and continuous care
→ Why engagement is the strongest predictor of improved A1C
→ The insurance reality for Emiratis versus expats
→ Why insulin pumps and CGMs remain inaccessible for many patients
→ The role of behavioral coaching and mental health in diabetes
→ GLP therapies and why coverage remains complex
→ Subscription healthcare models as an alternative solution
→ AI powered retinal diagnostics and emerging technology
→ What stem cell and immunotherapy could mean for the future

⏱️ Key Moments

00:00:00 — Dr. Ihsan’s transition from engineering to healthcare innovation
00:03:00 — Building a one stop diabetes care model
00:07:00 — Why outcomes were not improving despite resources
00:12:00 — The insurance incentive problem
00:18:00 — Coverage differences in the UAE
00:22:00 — Pump accessibility and affordability challenges
00:32:00 — The subscription model explained
00:48:00 — Mental health and behavioral engagement
01:09:00 — AI and diagnostics in diabetes care
01:13:00 — Stem cell therapy and the future of treatment

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