The Role of Human-Centered Design in Insulin Pen Innovation and the Future of Insulin Delivery. (May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Watterson, Jessica L.; August, Auriel; Fourt, Jesse; Brettler, Talya
• Is Part Of: Journal of diabetes science and technology. Volume 16:Number 3(2022)
• Page Start: 623
• Page End: 627
• Publication Date: 2022-05
• Subjects: design research -- design thinking -- diabetes -- human-centered design -- insulin pens; Diabetes -- Periodicals; Medical technology -- Periodicals; Diabetes Mellitus -- Periodicals; 616.462005
• DOI: 10.1177/19322968211043921
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1932-2968

Abstract

Insulin pens have made a dramatic impact on diabetes care, with evidence suggesting that they promote performance of self-care and reduce negative health outcomes for people with diabetes. Human-centered design (HCD), practiced by IDEO for over 40 years and together with Eli Lilly for over 15 years, has helped to design insulin pens that evolved with the needs of people with diabetes. HCD employs unique methods that help to uncover people's needs and design with them in mind. The future of diabetes care is bright with the ongoing application of HCD methodology in this space.