StartUp Health NOW Podcast

StartUp Health NOW Podcast


How This Swiss Non-Profit Empowers Diabetes Innovation

July 25, 2024

Transforming diabetes management with DCB: On this week’s StartUp Health NOW, we chat with Greta Ehlers from Diabetes Center Berne (DCB) at the 2024 American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions.


DCB’s mission? Revolutionize diabetes management with a unique global innovation challenge that attracts 100+ innovative startups.


In this episode, we explore:



  • Cutting-edge trends: Discover how AI and non-invasive monitoring are simplifying daily life for people with diabetes.
  • A supportive launchpad: Learn about DCB’s program, featuring an application process, expert evaluation, and an in-person boot camp in Switzerland for finalists.
  • Building a community: This intensive boot camp fosters collaboration, one-on-one coaching, and lasting connections between startups.
  • Making a global impact: Funded by a private benefactor, DCB offers startups the resources and connections they need to transform diabetes management worldwide.
  • Making it personal: Ehlers, like many DCB team members, has a personal connection to diabetes, enhancing the commitment and understanding of the challenges faced by those living with diabetes.

Listen in to see how DCB is bringing the future of diabetes care closer, one innovative idea at a time!





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