Glucoguard

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Glucoguard

Mobile Application

Real-time safety for teens with diabetes, because every second counts.

Designed for Gen Z teens, GlucoGuard syncs with CGMs, alerts nearby caregivers in emergencies, and helps parents stay informed, all in one connected experience.

Project Overview

GlucoGuard helps Gen Z teens manage diabetes independently.

It helps teens manage diabetes by syncing with CGMs, sending caregiver alerts, and logging health data. It's research-driven and school-ready.

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GlucoGuard helps Gen Z teens manage diabetes independently.

It helps teens manage diabetes by syncing with CGMs, sending caregiver alerts, and logging health data. It's research-driven and school-ready.

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Role

UX Researcher and Product Designer

User interviews (teens, parents, doctors)

Designed flows & high-fidelity UI

Created system for caregiver alerts + privacy

Timeline

8 Weeks

Team

4 members

Impact

Received $1,000 funding at a university innovation showcase

Role

UX Researcher and Product Designer

User interviews (teens, parents, doctors)

Designed flows & high-fidelity UI

Created system for caregiver alerts + privacy

Timeline

8 Weeks

Team

4 members

Impact

Received $1,000 funding at a university innovation showcase

tools

tools

Problem Statement

When a child’s glucose drops, alerts reach parents. Delay in communication time between parents to nearby caregivers puts the child’s health at risk.

Problem Statement

When a child’s glucose drops, alerts reach parents. Delay in communication time between parents to nearby caregivers puts the child’s health at risk.

Research

Why this problem matters?

1 out of 10

people living in United States have diabetes

1 out of 10

people living in United States have diabetes

Diabetes amongst Teens.

5,300

New cases are diagnosed annually.

Diabetes amongst Teens.

5,300

New cases are diagnosed annually.

<20 min

Severe symptoms like sweating, inability to concentrate, and fainting can build rapidly, if blood glucose levels continue to drop without intervention.

<20 min

Severe symptoms like sweating, inability to concentrate, and fainting can build rapidly, if blood glucose levels continue to drop without intervention.

AGE OF DIABETES PEOPLE IN THE U.S.

30 Million

People diagnosed with diabetes by year 2024

13%

Gen Z

15%

Baby Boomers

35%

Millennials

35%

Gen X

The market offers a limited selection

for devices that are designed for children

Current market is flooded with

devices that are designed for adults

AGE OF DIABETES PEOPLE IN THE U.S.

30 Million

People diagnosed with diabetes by year 2024

13%

Gen Z

15%

Baby Boomers

35%

Millennials

35%

Gen X

The market offers a limited selection

for devices that are designed for children

Current market is flooded with

devices that are designed for adults

customer discovery

What we heard from real people?

Quotes

"I want to be treated like a normal person even when I have my CGM on my arm."

From a teen with diabetes

"I want to be treated like a normal person even when I have my CGM on my arm."

From a teen with diabetes

“Diabetes is a constant balancing act food, family, meds, emotions, everything.”

From a parent

"At first I didn’t know what to do. Now I always carry juice or chocolate just in case."

From a child who experienced hypoglycemia

"At first I didn’t know what to do. Now I always carry juice or chocolate just in case."

From a child who experienced hypoglycemia

"If you’re stressed, no matter how much insulin you take, your sugar won’t be normal."

From a parent

"If you’re stressed, no matter how much insulin you take, your sugar won’t be normal."

From a parent

“What the app says and what works for me are totally different.”

From a teen with diabetes

“What the app says and what works for me are totally different.”

From a teen with diabetes

Key Pain Points

Parents may not be nearby. It takes time for them to inform teachers or school staff.

Caregivers might not know the child has diabetes or how to respond.

Children might feel scared, confused, or unsure how to act during a low blood sugar episode.

gains (what families & kids want)

The app automatically informs the teacher, coach, or caregiver, not just the parent.

Caregivers nearby can take action immediately, like giving juice or calling emergency help.

Parents feel more relaxed knowing someone close to their child will be notified instantly.

The child can go about their day without being constantly supervised by parents.

The ecosystem map

Who's involved in keeping a teen with diabetes safe?

This map helped us understand how everyone from parents and teachers to doctors and pharmacies is connected in a child’s diabetes care journey.

#Primary Users

These are the core users directly interacting with GlucoGuard.

#Direct Stakeholder

These are people who interact with the teen or parent during care and rely on the data from GlucoGuard.

#Indirect Stakeholder

These are institutions or services that indirectly influence diabetes management.

#Primary Users

These are the core users directly interacting with GlucoGuard.

Teens with diabetes: Actively track glucose, meals, and activity.

Parents/Caregivers: Set up custom caregivers, receive alerts, and review progress.

#Direct Stakeholder

These are people who interact with the teen or parent during care and rely on the data from GlucoGuard.

Health Professionals: Use shared reports for consultations.

Emergency Caregivers (Teachers, Coaches): Get real-time alerts in school or sports settings.

Nutritionists/Fitness Coaches: Provide guidance based on tracked data.

#Indirect Stakeholder

These are institutions or services that indirectly influence diabetes management.

Family Members: Offer emotional support or reminders.

Pharmacies & Insurance Providers: Enable access to CGM devices and coverage.

Schools & Health Programs: Facilitate awareness and safety policies.

User Journey Mapping

Parent's daily struggle

Parent's daily struggle

Parents juggle work while constantly worrying about their child’s glucose levels.

A single alert can derail their day, leading to repeated calls and anxiety until they confirm the child is safe.

They need reassurance that someone nearby, like a teacher or coach, can respond faster than they can.

This validated GlucoGuard’s “custom caregiver” feature for real-time school-safe support.

Parents

Teens

Parent's daily struggle

Parents juggle work while constantly worrying about their child’s glucose levels.

A single alert can derail their day, leading to repeated calls and anxiety until they confirm the child is safe.

They need reassurance that someone nearby, like a teacher or coach, can respond faster than they can.

This validated GlucoGuard’s “custom caregiver” feature for real-time school-safe support.

Parents

Teens

INTRODUCING GLUCOGUARD

GlucoGuard connects with CGM devices to help teens track their glucose in real time and alert trusted caregivers during emergencies, giving both teens and parents confidence and peace of mind.

Devices that pair with glucoguard

Devices that pair with glucoguard

SOLUTION

How do we reduce the delay?

On the app, the parent can add a custom caregiver who is able to receive alerts in emergencies.

You (Default)

Contact No.
+1 (605) 312-1784

Jack Silvastone

Contact No.
+1 (602) 394-1922

Amy Jackson

Contact No.
+1 (422) 458-4258

+ ADD

Contact No.
____________________

Parent selects custom caregiver on app

Emergency detected by Glucose Monitor

You (Default)

Contact No.
+1 (605) 312-1784

Jack Silvastone

Contact No.
+1 (602) 394-1922

Application sends out
alerts to the selected caregivers via message

OTHER FEATURES

Nutritional Bot & Logger

AI powered chatbot that scans images and keeps logs of food intake and nutritions

Nutritional Bot & Logger

AI powered chatbot that scans images and keeps logs of food intake and nutritions

Track Fitness

Integrates daily steps via apple fitness of the child and relates with the glucose levels

Track Fitness

Integrates daily steps via apple fitness of the child and relates with the glucose levels

Generate Trend Reports

Generates bi-weekly reports of the trends glucose levels based on user history

Generate Trend Reports

Generates bi-weekly reports of the trends glucose levels based on user history

$11.63 B

Year 2024

Year
2029

$21.32 B

Market opportunity

352K

Teens in the U.S

Have been diagnosed with diabetes by the year 2021

12.9%

Expected Growth Rate

For Continuous glucose monitoring devices market annually

$11.63 B

Year 2024

Year
2029

$21.32 B

Market opportunity

352K

Teens in the U.S

Have been diagnosed with diabetes by the year 2021

12.9%

Expected Growth Rate

For Continuous glucose monitoring devices market annually

This growth reflects rising diabetes awareness, improved health-tracking tech, and a growing need for smarter management tools. GlucoGuard targets the underserved teen segment within this expanding market.

BUSINESS MODEL (B2B2C)

How GlucoGuard Works with Key Players to Help Parents

To reach parents of diabetic teens, GlucoGuard partners with trusted healthcare players, creating a seamless connection between device makers, insurers, and care providers.

GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY

How We Plan to Reach Parents of Diabetic Teens

We identified three trusted channels that already engage parents of diabetic teens. Partnering with them helps GlucoGuard gain credibility and reach faster without expensive marketing.

CGM Manufacturing Companies

Partnering with companies like Dexcom and Libre to integrate GlucoGuard into their approved-apps library.

Healthcare Providers

Pediatricians recommend our application to parents

School Partnerships

Collaborate with school nurses and administrators for awareness and onboarding.

CGM Manufacturing Companies

Partnering with companies like Dexcom and Libre to integrate GlucoGuard into their approved-apps library.

Builds trust and legetimacy among existing device users.

Healthcare Providers

Pediatricians recommend our application to parents

Leverages expert recommendation and ensures medical credibility.

School Partnerships

Collaborate with school nurses and administrators for awareness and onboarding.

Positions GlucoGuard as a school-safe emergency solution for diabetic teens.

CONCLUSION

IMPACT

GlucoGuard empowered caregivers and teens to better manage diabetes with safety and trust. Our solution received recognition with $1,000 in funding and 2nd place in a university innovation challenge.

WHAT I LEARNED

I learned to design for sensitive health needs, balance privacy with usability, work with real-time data, and align stakeholder perspectives into one user-centered solution.

NEXT STEPS

We plan to explore further partnerships with schools and pediatric clinics and validate the solution through a pilot program.

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