Tara Olivo, associate editor08.13.21
Georgia Crawford loves people. The Jamaican-based educator and sociologist loves looking at people, understanding what they’re about and why they live the lives they live. Her deep discussions with members of her community led her to an idea that can help people not just in Jamaica, but all over the world.
Crawford is the creator of LifeSavers, a patented personal hygiene wipe that changes color if the user has abnormal health indicators in their urine. The current version of LifeSavers detects abnormal levels of glucose in urine. Abnormal glucose levels lead to potentially deadly health complications, especially for the over 400 million diabetics worldwide who must monitor their glucose levels daily, and pregnant women who are continuously at risk of gestational diabetes.
Georgia Crawford
Similar to the dip stick used in the doctor’s office, the wipe will change color if glucose levels are too high, therefore signaling
Crawford is the creator of LifeSavers, a patented personal hygiene wipe that changes color if the user has abnormal health indicators in their urine. The current version of LifeSavers detects abnormal levels of glucose in urine. Abnormal glucose levels lead to potentially deadly health complications, especially for the over 400 million diabetics worldwide who must monitor their glucose levels daily, and pregnant women who are continuously at risk of gestational diabetes.
Georgia Crawford
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