Lancimals: Video

Lancimals (The Friendlier Diabetic Lancing Device)

After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes going into my sophomore year of college, I had a thought. "If I am having trouble adapting to this at the age of 19, how well could a child be doing, and how could I make future experiences easier."

Going Bold with New Solutions

Working with a consultant and a graduate student from Yale, we decided to test if there was a correlation between blood oxygen levels and blood sugar levels in the hopes of making a noninvasive testing solution. Every time I tested my blood sugar, I took oxygen and pulse readings. As can be seen in the small sample of the results below there was no correlation.

Starting with a Simple Proof of Concept

To prove the concept behind the device, we made a simple prototype. First, we took one of the most popular finger pricking devices, the "Accu Check Fast Clix," and attached a 3D printed smiley face to it. I then met with a JDRF official who loved the concept.

Building a Working Prototype

After the success of the proof of concept, I worked with two material science engineers to create a working prototype. The design was based on a Triceratops and was roughly the size of a small toy.

Lancimals: Projects

In the end, the final lancimals device was created and prototyped. After consulting with experts and estimating the high costs of getting FDA approval, I decided to close the project. Overall, the project helped me make great connections with IP lawyers and officials in the JDRF and learn all that goes into new product creation. Please reach out if you have any questions about the project.

Lancimals: Video