[Evermont]

Originally Posted by Tondup

I have a link - but when I post it, it dissapears!

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[Tondup]

the project i carried out at the Technical University of Denamrk under the Design and Innovation program;

http://www.design-ing.dk/English.aspx

[sedita]

I would be interested in having a smaller pump. I don't mind being teathered by tubing, but I wish the pump was smaller. Currently when I wear a suit I either have to cut the pockets and run it through there, or have a funny bulge on one side of my jacket.

I could envision a small pump, not much larger than the catridge itself, which could be controlled by a wrist watch or similar device. A watch would be great because I'm pretty much always wearing one, but then again, if you went that route it would be something that most people would be willing to wear in a variety of social situations.

[kstreeter513]

I know you're looking to make innovations on a pen, but what we really need is a BG meter that can read your levels with an infrared light. No more finger sticks, and no more costly strips to buy. If a pulse/oximeter can do it, isn't the technology out there for blood glucose as well. For someone like me who test 10+ times a day easy, this would be a great invention.

[ant hill]

Perhaps a pen that has distinct Name & color of the insulins that we use today and make also the function of the insulins too like the Basel & Bolus to be written on the pens.
There has been times that we have had the mistake of having the wrong insulin, So by doing this would help to make our management easier.

[Eddy]

I'd like a "glucagon pen"... something where a simple button press (or two) mixes in preparation for injection.

So far, I've been lucky enough not to need glucagon. However, I'm concerned that one day I might need it... and not be able to mix and inject before passing out.

I imagine that parents, spouses, friends, coworkers, et cetera also would feel more comfortable with a "press, confirm, wait for signal, inject" than mixing vials.

[Eddy]

Originally Posted by kstreeter513

I know you're looking to make innovations on a pen, but what we really need is a BG meter that can read your levels with an infrared light. No more finger sticks, and no more costly strips to buy. If a pulse/oximeter can do it, isn't the technology out there for blood glucose as well. For someone like me who test 10+ times a day easy, this would be a great invention.

I'll second this. I've cut back from testing 15x/day to an average of nine or so... but would like to cut back more, due to the cost.

[Gary_W]

Originally Posted by kstreeter513

I know you're looking to make innovations on a pen, but what we really need is a BG meter that can read your levels with an infrared light. No more finger sticks, and no more costly strips to buy. If a pulse/oximeter can do it, isn't the technology out there for blood glucose as well. For someone like me who test 10+ times a day easy, this would be a great invention.

It would be nice, but a pulse oximeter is a rather simpler beast. Blood changes colour depending on its oxygen saturation and all a pulse ox is doing is shining a light through your finger. The redness of the blood lets more or less of the light get through to the sensor on the other side and lets the machine know how much red blood vs blue blood (de-oxygenated) you have.

Glucose is a bit trickier... I will second that it will be cool if it can be done, and several have tried. I seem to remember glucose detecting wrist watches a few years back but they seem to have died a death. Wikipedia makes interesting reading on the subject (as ever)

Glucose meter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gary

[Italian]

HI there ,

I have been using levemir novafin pen , but I have had so many problems with these pens .The plunger is continually breaking and if I don't callibrate prior to usage and check it works I run the risk of having no basal insulin for 24 Hours !!!. I would suggest that as a safetly mechanism that no callibration occurs if the plunger is damaged or not functional .

[Tondup]

Hi again

We have been using this thread to ask for your opinion on existing devices e.g. insulin pens, syringes, pumps. We think all your input are amazing - thank you very much

Now we would like to introduce to you the worlds 1st “BUILD YOUR OWN DEVICE GAME”. This is a simple and funny little game where you can customize your own injection device by choosing from different shapes, functionalities, skins etc. Try the game RIGHT NOW by clicking on the link below or copying it into the navigation bar of your web browser.

https://www.student.dtu.dk/~s032344/device_builder

Hopefully the game will inspire you and challenge your idea of what a device can be. I you, after completing the game, have any comments, questions or like to share your ideas of what future injection devices should be like please don’t hesitate. You can either write your comments in the text box at the end of the game or use this thread.

We hope you like the game - Jacob & Rasmus

[MinimedPumper07]

Something I think is super important is to have an infusion site so that you are not injecting into the skin but rather into a canula so it doesn't hurt so much. It already exists but not many people know about it.