The conceptual 'Kite' insulin port has been designed by Mitul Lad and Cambridge Consultants as a solution for diabetes management that replaces traditional injections.
The pump works by being attached to the abdomen of the user and eliminating the need for constant injections by providing a fine-tuned insulin dose when required. The device will then relay information to a connected smartphone to let users easily manage all of the essential data collected via the accompanying app. This includes blood sugar levels, activity, carbohydrate intake and much more. The discreet design of the pump allows it to stay connected at all times for quick dosing or data management from anywhere.
The conceptual 'Kite' insulin port comes as one of a growing number of connected healthcare solutions as designers and professionals alike seek to streamline the experience for those with chronic conditions.
Connected Insulin Injection Devices
The Conceptual 'Kite' Insulin Port Eases Injection Protocol
Trend Themes
1. Connected Healthcare Solutions - The 'Kite' insulin port is part of a growing trend of connected healthcare solutions, creating opportunities for developing more streamlined systems for managing chronic conditions.
2. Smartphone-connected Medical Devices - With the 'Kite' insulin port, a smartphone can help manage all collected data, from blood sugar levels to activity and carbohydrate intake, an opportunity for innovation in data management for medical devices.
3. Non-invasive Insulin Delivery - Mitul Lad and Cambridge Consultants' 'Kite' insulin port shows potential in providing fine-tuned insulin doses without constant injections, creating the opportunity for innovation in non-invasive insulin delivery systems.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Technology - Connected healthcare solutions and smartphone-connected medical devices will disrupt healthcare technology by enhancing data management and increasing the convenience and efficiency of medical devices.
2. Diabetes Management - Non-invasive insulin delivery like the 'Kite' insulin port will disrupt diabetes management by providing another method for administering insulin and potentially reducing the need for traditional injections.
3. Medical Wearables - Connectivity and non-invasive delivery in medical wearables like the 'Kite' insulin port will disrupt the industry by increasing the accessibility and convenience of medical wearables for individuals with chronic conditions.