MIXIN (capstone project)
A new approach to administer insulin for people with diabetes.
The Problem
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Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common and major increasing problems in the world. Diabetes is a serious, long-term condition when the body cannot produce any or enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. The main categories of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes mellitus.
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Type 1 diabetes is the major cause of diabetes in childhood but can occur at any age. At present, it cannot be prevented. People with type 1 diabetes can live healthy and fulfilling lives but only with the provision of an uninterrupted supply of insulin, education, support, and blood glucose testing equipment.
Statistics
Type-1 Diabetes (T1DM)
People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin throughout their lives to manage their blood sugar.
1.25 million
Americans
have T1D
5%
of all diagnosed cases
The ADA estimates that 40,000 people receive a type 1 diagnosis each year in the United States.
Type-2 Diabetes (T2DM)
Progresses over time. If you just found out you have type 2 diabetes, you may need insulin for only a short time, one may be able to maintain them with diet and exercise, or with oral diabetes medicines.
94%
Americans
have T2D
90%
of all diagnosed cases
Types of insulin
Considering the user feedback, interview takeaways, and research analysis, it turns out that self-mixed/split insulin treatment can be beneficial for people who have a regular daily routine and better BGC, but due to the current difficult procedure and number of steps to follow along with diabetes complications (if any), it develops an opportunity to design a system that can simplify the insulin treatment plan and encourage people with their diabetic management.
Prototype 1
(insulin withdrawal)
Used a peristaltic pump and Arduino circuit in this prototype to check the vial and syringe mounting position and angle.
validating vial and syringe mount connections
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