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Thank you so much! That is really helpful actually exactly the kind of insight that can help improve my product!@AaronSalter - I have filled in your survey from the point of view of my father who was an elderly T2 with blindness and dementia- he really struggled with administering his insulin in last couple of years and I thought it might be helpful to you
No hijacking whatsover, this is a fantastic insight! I will use this feedback and make sure I select the right materials to make it as light as possible. The difficulties involved in dismantling current pens to refill them is an issue I have seen frequently, especially surrounding more senior diabetics and the dexterity issues which often crop up, so I am looking to make this one of the focuses of my device.I'm a type 1 and have been since the age of ten. I am now 68. I have arthritis (it runs in the family) and my hands are severely affected. As a result, I find insulin 'pens' too heavy to use, When I last switched insulin, the Diabetic Specialist Nurse insisted that I should use an insulin pen that was heavy enough to use as a cosh. As I couldn't dismantle the thing to get the insulin cartridges in, it went rapidly into the bin.
I am not the only diabetic who has arthritis in their hands, but we find that nobody can suggest anything helpful. The previous insulin injector device made my hand ache for an hour or so every time I did an injection. I currently use disposable insulin syringes. They are light but less than ideal. I have to make several attempts to draw up the correct number of units.As osteo-arthritis just continues to get worse over time, I am likely to reach the point whrte I depend on someone else to do my injections. Could we have the lightest possible injector designed, please ? Apologies for hijacking your post.
@AaronSalter Another couple of thing you should consider when designing your "wonder device" for older people to manage their insulin with, is cost effectiveness, and will will it be made from recyclable materials.
I have seen to many uni projects that end up reinventing the wheel in my lifetime.
I have not done the survey.
Hi Riva,
As I believe should be the case with any product designed in this era, sustainability will be at the forefront of my mind and certainly a lot of attention will be paid to material choices to ensure they dont inhibit the devices ability to enter the circular economy. I totally understand if you do not want to do the survey, it is totally voluntary! If you have any suggestions though I will always be eager to hear them, as I believe you could offer me some fantastic insights.