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A diabetes é uma doença metabólica crónica, que pode ter causas diferenciadas e que se caracteriza pelo aumento dos níveis de açúcar no sangue.Esta doença é responsável por várias complicações que diminuem a qualidade de vida, sendo, muitas vezes, a causa de uma morte precoce. É uma doença que não tem cura, no entanto, o avanço nos tratamentos e a compreensão da doença permitem aos pacientes manter uma vida praticamente normal. Muitas vezes, o cuidado com a alimentação e a prática regular de exercício são suficientes para evitar a doença ou para a manter controlada. Juntamente a estas práticas, e no caso da DM1, é necessária uma constante e correta vigilância dos níveis de glicemia. O objetivo deste projeto de investigação é inovar na forma como esta vigilância pode ser executada elevando os níveis de praticidade e de conforto na utilização dos aparelhos responsáveis pela leitura da glicose.
Com o apoio de inquéritos a utentes com esta patologia, reconheceram-se alguns problemas nos medidores de glicemia capilar já existentes. Com base na informação recolhida criou-se um dispositivo de medição de glicemia mais discreto, mais prático e menos volumoso que dispensa o uso de bolsas para o seu transporte diário.
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease, which can have different causes, and which stands out for the increase in blood sugar levels. This disease is responsible for several complications that decrease the quality of life and is often the cause of an early death. It is a disease that cannot be cured, however, advances in treatments and understanding of the disease allows patients with diabetes to maintain a practically normal life. Often, careful eating and regular exercise are sufficient to prevent the disease or keep it under control. Along with these practices, and in the case of type 1 diabetes, constant and correct monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. The objective of this research project is to innovate in the way this surveillance can be performed, raising the levels of practicality and comfort in the use of devices responsible for reading glucose. With the support of surveys of users with this pathology, some problems were recognized in existing capillary blood glucose meters. Based on this information, a more discreet, more practical, and less bulky blood glucose measurement device was created, which dispenses with the use of bags and wallets for daily transport.
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease, which can have different causes, and which stands out for the increase in blood sugar levels. This disease is responsible for several complications that decrease the quality of life and is often the cause of an early death. It is a disease that cannot be cured, however, advances in treatments and understanding of the disease allows patients with diabetes to maintain a practically normal life. Often, careful eating and regular exercise are sufficient to prevent the disease or keep it under control. Along with these practices, and in the case of type 1 diabetes, constant and correct monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. The objective of this research project is to innovate in the way this surveillance can be performed, raising the levels of practicality and comfort in the use of devices responsible for reading glucose. With the support of surveys of users with this pathology, some problems were recognized in existing capillary blood glucose meters. Based on this information, a more discreet, more practical, and less bulky blood glucose measurement device was created, which dispenses with the use of bags and wallets for daily transport.
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Design de produto Design para a Saúde Design Emocional Design Centrado no Utilizador Diabetes tipo 1 Glicosímetros Qualidade de vida Controlo Metabólico
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Faculdade Arquitetura, Universidade Lisboa