I am a type 1(insulin dependent) diabetic and have been so since age 11. As a result, I have had numerous near-death experiences due to hypoglycemia(low blood-sugar). Had I ever been alone during one of these episodes I wouldn't be writing this. I have what's called hypoglycemic unawareness, whereby I no longer exhibit any symptoms such as shakiness, weakness or odd behavior. Due to technological enhancements in diabetes I currently use a programmable insulin pump and device that subcutaneously measures changes in blood glucose. This device can be set to alert me audibly and tactically whenever my blood glucose reaches a critical level. Both of these devices communicate independently of each other in the 2.4Ghz range. I am starting on a robot which will receive each of these signals then take appropriate action. The most crucial action would be the ability to give me an intramuscular or subcutaneous injection of a fluid called glucagon which almost instantaneously raises my blood glucose. This is usually done by another person because at this point I'm unconscious. The injection site is not critical. It can be given through clothing if necessary. I could wear a small transmitter which would guide the robot to me then using imaging recognition technologies(probably) have it locate an arm or leg to administer the glucagon. This would be the most invasive measure required. It could optionally allow the two devices to interchange data and act accordingly. From simply alerting me to a change in blood glucose or to tell the pump to change it's dosing. They already train dogs to perform some of these measures. I love technology so this seems like a perfect project for me. I am on disability and cannot afford many of the gadgets offered here. I currently use Arduino products and am just getting into the more interesting microcomputer products such as Raspberry, Banana and Orange pi-like boards.
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