GLUCOBOY®
is a glucose meter that can be inserted into a Nintendo GAMEBOY®.
The product operates independent of the video game system but downloads
video game programs that are contained within its circuitry into the
GAMEBOY as a reward for maintaining good blood sugar control. With the
patient being responsible for so much of proper diabetes management
the GLUCOBOY® carries an essential dual role, providing accurate
medical diagnosis for the disease as well as an incentive delivery platform
which serves as a key portal for obtaining patient-critical medical
data; the foundation for fully automated, individualized, disease management
program.
GLUCOBOY® Features
First Glucose Meter Developed Specifically for Children
First Medical Device to Interface with a Nintendo GAMEBOY
First Medical Device to Offer Incentives Based on Compliance
First Medical Device Deemed Socially Acceptable
First Medical Device with Immediate and Delayed Incentive Structure
First Medical Device to Incorporate Disease Management Comprehension
With Incentives
Still Covered Under Most Medical Insurance Policies
What the experts say:
The introduction of the GLUCOBOY ® and the development of future
products described
promises to significantly enhance the outcomes of diabetes care in this
nation by
providing an innovative approach to stimulating, supporting, and rewarding
patients for assuming
their rightful and mandatory cooperation.
Richard Bergenstal, M.D. Executive Director International Diabetes
Center
“The building of such a device harnessing and taking advantage
of the popularity of the Gameboy® platform, as well as your entire
approach to turn a necessary chore for a young diabetic into something
that can be both fun and educational is something that should be encouraged
and applauded.”
Dr. Steven Eisenberg - Medical Director - Blue Cross and Blue Shield
What Parents say:
Dear Paul,
I would like to thank you for giving my son Blake Henderson the opportunity
to try the GLUCOBOY. We just loved it. It's the best thing that has
been invented for kids who have to live with Juvenile Diabetes.
Blake was diagnosed two years ago when he was 11 years old and it has
been a very difficult change in his life. It is so great to know that
there are people out there like you thinking about these kids and ways
of making their disease a little easier.
The GLUCOBOY is a great way to get the kids to test their blood sugar
more often and to stick to their goals. Blake was so happy about this
invention. It's the only thing that has made him smile about this disease.
Before Blake was using the GLUCOBOY his A1c was 8.4 when we went to
his Doctor's visit while he had the GLUCOBOY, his A1c had dropped to
7.1.
Blake's doctor was very proud of him as well as us and on top of that
Blake felt so good about himself. Everyone that we showed the GLUCOBOY
to thought it was really cool. This is what these kids have been waiting
for, something cool rather than something corny that they can feel ok
in front of their friends to use. As a parent it has broke my heart
to see my son have to live with this disease when I heard about the
test pilot I really wanted to get Blake involved in it because it would
help him be a part of something that will make it better for kids to
have something to make diabetes easier for them.
To be honest with you I was not expecting to meet you personally. What
I was most impressed with was you and your passion for the kids who
have juvenile diabetes. You know exactly what all of us are going through
because you yourself also have a child with diabetes. And one thing
that you said was how your son always knew where his Game boy was but
he always seemed to misplace his Glucometer. Well, you came up with
a great idea. I really appreciate this opportunity to allow my son to
do this. It was an honor to meet you and I look forward to your success
and to the success of all the children who suffer from juvenile diabetes.
I also look forward to new ideas that you have. You are a wonderful
person and we will be forever grateful for the GLUCOBOY.
Sincerely,
Trisha Henderson
