# Chronic disease management in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chronic-disease-management-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-09-21T12:00:06.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Public health efforts in Latin America are increasingly focusing on managing chronic diseases through technological innovation and addressing metabolic health risks. In Mexico, chronic kidney disease has become a leading cause of mortality, affecting an estimated 12% of the population. To support diabetes management, Active Medical has introduced the Vivi Cap, a container utilizing space technology to maintain insulin temperatures between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius without requiring refrigeration. There are ongoing efforts to include this device in the basic health sector’s essential medicine list. In Ecuador, medical technology such as automated patch pumps, continuous glucose monitoring, and portable oxygen concentrators is being used to decentralize care from hospitals to the home. In Chile, health experts have raised concerns regarding a rise in insulin resistance, which is linked to lifestyle factors such as sedentary behavior, high-calorie diets, and stress. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Medical advancements and metabolic health trends in Mexico and Chile New medical technology in Mexico aims to stabilize insulin temperatures, while experts in Chile warn of rising insulin resistance due to sedentary lifestyles and dietary changes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medical-advancements-and-metabolic-health-trends-in-mexico-and-chile ### 2026-09-01: Chronic disease management trends in Mexico and Ecuador Chronic diseases like kidney disease and diabetes are driving healthcare shifts in Mexico and Ecuador, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and home-based medical technology. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chronic-disease-management-trends-in-mexico-and-ecuador --- Cite as: Chronic disease management in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chronic-disease-management-in-latin-america