Comments on: Design Challenge: Envisioning the iPhone As a Diabetes-Life Device http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/05/design-challenge-envisioning-the-iphone-as-a-diabetes-life-device.html A gold mine of straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:28:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Mathew Moore http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/05/design-challenge-envisioning-the-iphone-as-a-diabetes-life-device.html/comment-page-1#comment-518488 Mathew Moore Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:31:22 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=7531#comment-518488 If this were available I would own an iphone. It would cut the bulk of my pocket contents in half! Fone and glucometer are my two must haves. If this were available I would own an iphone. It would cut the bulk of my pocket contents in half! Fone and glucometer are my two must haves.

]]> By: iPhone as a Medical Tool « EngageInHealth http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/05/design-challenge-envisioning-the-iphone-as-a-diabetes-life-device.html/comment-page-1#comment-516494 iPhone as a Medical Tool « EngageInHealth Mon, 03 May 2010 08:34:35 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=7531#comment-516494 [...] Click here to see how two university graduates turned their iPhone into a glucose monitor, winning the 2009 DiabetesMine Design Challenge. [...] [...] Click here to see how two university graduates turned their iPhone into a glucose monitor, winning the 2009 DiabetesMine Design Challenge. [...]

]]> By: How to make your Continuous Glucometer even better | A Sweet Life http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/05/design-challenge-envisioning-the-iphone-as-a-diabetes-life-device.html/comment-page-1#comment-434824 How to make your Continuous Glucometer even better | A Sweet Life Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:26:16 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=7531#comment-434824 [...] that’s integrated into the iPhone. As Amy over at Diabetes Mine pointed out, that would be awesome. [...] [...] that’s integrated into the iPhone. As Amy over at Diabetes Mine pointed out, that would be awesome. [...]

]]> By: Amy Tenderich, A Champion of Diabetes Awareness | A Sweet Life http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/05/design-challenge-envisioning-the-iphone-as-a-diabetes-life-device.html/comment-page-1#comment-434297 Amy Tenderich, A Champion of Diabetes Awareness | A Sweet Life Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:40:36 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=7531#comment-434297 [...] received over 150 fantastic ideas this year, so it’s hard to pick just a few.  As you know, our Grand Prize winner was a very clever system for turning your iPhone or any smart mobile phone into the controller for [...] [...] received over 150 fantastic ideas this year, so it’s hard to pick just a few.  As you know, our Grand Prize winner was a very clever system for turning your iPhone or any smart mobile phone into the controller for [...]

]]> By: D-Newbie http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/05/design-challenge-envisioning-the-iphone-as-a-diabetes-life-device.html/comment-page-1#comment-357874 D-Newbie Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:58:14 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=7531#comment-357874 In reply to above, firstly the documentation states it won't be limited to the IPhone and more importantly, the email feature is one of the most important aspects, especially for parents of diabetic children and caregivers, not to mention the fact that you can email the data to your doctor or NP. This is wonderful technology that even outdistances the Promised LifeScan app, which I can't find anything about since March. My only problem is that I can't afford those expensive phones or I'd definitely have it, being the tech-nut that I am. In reply to above, firstly the documentation states it won’t be limited to the IPhone and more importantly, the email feature is one of the most important aspects, especially for parents of diabetic children and caregivers, not to mention the fact that you can email the data to your doctor or NP. This is wonderful technology that even outdistances the Promised LifeScan app, which I can’t find anything about since March. My only problem is that I can’t afford those expensive phones or I’d definitely have it, being the tech-nut that I am.

]]> By: Timeline: The iPhone as medical tool | mobihealthnews http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/05/design-challenge-envisioning-the-iphone-as-a-diabetes-life-device.html/comment-page-1#comment-353202 Timeline: The iPhone as medical tool | mobihealthnews Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:41:56 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=7531#comment-353202 [...] May 1, 2009: Winner of the $10,000 DiabetesMine Challenge effectively turns the iPhone into the controller for a combined glucose meter + insulin pump. More [...] [...] May 1, 2009: Winner of the $10,000 DiabetesMine Challenge effectively turns the iPhone into the controller for a combined glucose meter + insulin pump. More [...]

]]> By: Jules http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/05/design-challenge-envisioning-the-iphone-as-a-diabetes-life-device.html/comment-page-1#comment-335612 Jules Mon, 25 May 2009 00:46:52 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=7531#comment-335612 I don't understand why no one includes the I-Pod touch in all this. It's essentially the same thing as the I-Phone except it's not a cell phone. You can use it as a mini computer with it's automatic wifi feature. Almost all of the apps in the app store can be used on the touch. So, for $299 you can have a touch without having to sign a contract with AT&T...and no monthly fees. So please include the touch in your reviews. Thanks. I don’t understand why no one includes the I-Pod touch in all this. It’s essentially the same thing as the I-Phone except it’s not a cell phone. You can use it as a mini computer with it’s automatic wifi feature. Almost all of the apps in the app store can be used on the touch. So, for $299 you can have a touch without having to sign a contract with AT&T…and no monthly fees. So please include the touch in your reviews. Thanks.

]]> By: Remi http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/05/design-challenge-envisioning-the-iphone-as-a-diabetes-life-device.html/comment-page-1#comment-334872 Remi Sat, 23 May 2009 09:55:54 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=7531#comment-334872 Great design! Thanks for your valuable contribution. Great design!
Thanks for your valuable contribution.

]]> By: pking http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/05/design-challenge-envisioning-the-iphone-as-a-diabetes-life-device.html/comment-page-1#comment-334837 pking Sat, 23 May 2009 07:56:24 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=7531#comment-334837 Amy - I wrote a long reply yesterday (Thursday) evening and find that it hasn't been posted. Did you get it and moderate it for some reason, or did it just not go through? It's happened to me twice in the past few months when I've tried to post here. In a nutshell: the hardware design in the prototype is pretty far from something that would work, given the placement of the data/power connection on the iPhone. The main innovation that I see in the prototype is the lancet+strip storage device, which is pretty cool. That combined with the remove for the OmniPod or a pump with integrated blood monitor would probably be better than the need for an iPhone+case. More than anything we really need connectivity between devices and much, much better software. The bulk of the hardware isn't the problem, but none of the interfaces we use are half as good as they could be. Amy – I wrote a long reply yesterday (Thursday) evening and find that it hasn’t been posted. Did you get it and moderate it for some reason, or did it just not go through? It’s happened to me twice in the past few months when I’ve tried to post here.

In a nutshell: the hardware design in the prototype is pretty far from something that would work, given the placement of the data/power connection on the iPhone. The main innovation that I see in the prototype is the lancet+strip storage device, which is pretty cool. That combined with the remove for the OmniPod or a pump with integrated blood monitor would probably be better than the need for an iPhone+case. More than anything we really need connectivity between devices and much, much better software. The bulk of the hardware isn’t the problem, but none of the interfaces we use are half as good as they could be.

]]> By: AmyT http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/05/design-challenge-envisioning-the-iphone-as-a-diabetes-life-device.html/comment-page-1#comment-334361 AmyT Fri, 22 May 2009 04:08:50 +0000 http://www.diabetesmine.com/?p=7531#comment-334361 @Ed, Lauren: I hear what you guys are saying, but this was a competition to design a helpful product, not to twist the laws of science. Unfortunately, all the non-invasive glucose metering technologies presented were -- according to our experts -- methods that have been tried before and failed for various reasons. Meanwhile, these students have designed something that can help improve our daily existence with diabetes NOW. And the idea is visionary enough not to have been done yet :) @Ed, Lauren: I hear what you guys are saying, but this was a competition to design a helpful product, not to twist the laws of science. Unfortunately, all the non-invasive glucose metering technologies presented were — according to our experts — methods that have been tried before and failed for various reasons. Meanwhile, these students have designed something that can help improve our daily existence with diabetes NOW. And the idea is visionary enough not to have been done yet :)

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