Master of Applied Computing

Internship/Project - II (COMP8977)

Master of Applied Computing

Internship/Project - II (COMP-8977)

Internal Supervisor: Dr. Prashanth Ranga External Supervisor: Stephanie Senteris

Monitoring App for Type I Diabetic Patient

Record
Project Proposal

Submitted By:
Team GlucoTrack (Group - 19)

Team Members:
Gyan Karthik Abhishek Sakibanda 110123230
Manjunatha Reddy Chinnarannagari 110095281
Tanviben Vipulkumar Trivedi 110123876
 Master of Applied Computing

Internship/Project - II (COMP8977)

Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................... 1
Motivation...................................................................................................................... 1
Background Study .......................................................................................................... 2
Existing Solutions and Their Limitations ....................................................................... 2
Innovative Approach of Our App .................................................................................. 2
Project Goal................................................................................................................... 2
User Experience and Accessibility ............................................................................... 3
Goal........................................................................................................................... 3
Project Roadmap ........................................................................................................... 3
Resources ..................................................................................................................... 4
References .................................................................................................................... 4
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Introduction
The Monitoring App for Type I Diabetic Patient Record is designed to assist Type I diabetes
patients in managing their condition. The app automates the process of recording food
intake and estimating the required insulin dosage based on carbohydrate intake. By
providing an intuitive and interactive platform, the app aims to reduce the manual effort
involved in calculating carbohydrate-to-insulin ratios, thereby improving the accuracy of
insulin dosage estimations, and enhancing the overall quality of life for Type I diabetes
patients.

The app leverages a user-friendly interface to make it easy for patients to log their meals,
monitor their carbohydrate intake, and receive precise insulin dosage recommendations. By
integrating advanced algorithms that consider individual user profiles and specific
carbohydrate-to-insulin ratios, the app provides personalized and accurate dosage
estimations. This not only helps in maintaining better glucose control but also reduces the
mental burden on patients who must manage this aspect of their health daily.

Additionally, the app includes features like interactive questionnaires, which help in
adjusting insulin doses based on real-time feedback from users. This adaptive approach
ensures that the app remains responsive to the dynamic nature of diabetes management.
Our goal is to empower Type I diabetes patients with a reliable tool that enhances their ability
to manage their condition independently, thereby improving their overall quality of life. The
app is designed not only to assist with daily insulin management but also to provide
insightful data analysis and reporting features that can be shared with healthcare providers
for more informed medical decisions.

Motivation
• Interest: Managing Type I diabetes is a lifelong task that requires precise and
consistent monitoring, which is inherently challenging. The complexity of calculating
the correct insulin dosage based on varying daily activities and carbohydrate intake
makes this problem both interesting and crucial.
• Challenges: The primary challenge lies in the accurate estimation of insulin dosages.
Miscalculations can lead to severe health complications such as hypoglycemia or
hyperglycemia. Additionally, the need for constant vigilance and data recording can
be burdensome for patients, leading to potential lapses in monitoring.
• Beneficiaries: Type I diabetes patients will significantly benefit from this app. By
automating and simplifying the process of insulin dosage calculation and meal
logging, the app reduces the cognitive load on patients, allowing them to focus more
on their daily activities and less on the meticulous details of their condition
management. Healthcare providers also benefit from more accurate and
comprehensive patient data, enabling better-informed treatment decisions.

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Background Study
Unlike existing solutions, our app offers comprehensive meal logging, personalized insulin
dosage calculations, and adaptive user interactions. Current market solutions often focus
on either food logging or insulin calculation but rarely integrate both with real-time adaptive
feedback [1]. We refer to studies and guidelines from diabetes associations and recent
technological advancements in health apps. For instance, the American Diabetes
Association's guidelines on insulin management and research on the impact of mobile
health applications in chronic disease management [2][3]. Our solution integrates these
references into a user-friendly, secure, and interactive platform tailored to individual patient
needs. The app's design considers user experience principles to ensure that it is both
effective and easy to use, even for those with limited technical skills.

The management of Type I diabetes is a complex and ongoing process that requires precise
monitoring of food intake, blood glucose levels, and insulin administration. Despite the
availability of various tools and applications aimed at aiding diabetes management, there
remains a gap in comprehensive solutions that seamlessly integrate all critical aspects of
care.

Existing Solutions and Their Limitations

Current market solutions can be broadly categorized into two groups: food logging apps and
insulin calculation tools. Food logging applications, such as MyFitnessPal and Lose It!
provide detailed tracking of dietary intake but often lack integration with insulin
management [4]. Conversely, insulin calculation tools focus on dosage recommendations
but do not offer robust meal tracking features. This fragmentation requires users to juggle
multiple applications, leading to inconvenience and potential errors in data recording and
insulin administration [5].

Innovative Approach of Our App

Our app aims to bridge this gap by offering an integrated platform that combines
comprehensive meal logging, personalized insulin dosage calculations, and adaptive user
interactions. Unlike existing solutions, our app provides real-time adaptive feedback,
ensuring users receive timely and accurate guidance tailored to their individual needs. This
holistic approach not only simplifies the management process but also enhances the
accuracy of diabetes care.

Project Goal
The project aims to develop an intuitive and interactive platform that helps Type I diabetes
patients manage their condition more effectively. The desired outcome is to enhance the
accuracy of insulin dosage estimations and improve user experience through personalized
and adaptive interactions. Our goal is to create a tool that empowers patients, making the
daily management of Type I diabetes less burdensome and more accurate.
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User Experience and Accessibility

User experience (UX) principles are central to our app's design. We understand that
managing diabetes can be overwhelming, and our goal is to make the process as intuitive
and stress-free as possible. The app features a clean, easy-to-navigate interface with step-
by-step guidance, making it accessible even to users with limited technical skills.
Additionally, our app includes educational resources and tips to help users better
understand their condition and make informed decisions about their health.

Goal
In conclusion, our app stands out in the market by offering a comprehensive, integrated
solution for Type I diabetes management. By combining meal logging, personalized insulin
calculations, and adaptive user interactions, we address the limitations of existing solutions
and provide a user-friendly, secure platform tailored to individual patient needs. Our
approach is grounded in established guidelines and research, ensuring that our app is both
effective and reliable.

Project Roadmap
Link to access the roadmap:

https://app-rm.roadmunk.com/publish/7ba95ce051badef4a53db50d413302edfd37b3ab

Figure 1 Project Roadmap

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Resources
Skills Required
Skills used for the Project
•Diabetes management knowledge
•Software development (NodeJS, React Native)
•User interface and experience design

Project Management Tools

Tools used for the Project
•JIRA for task management and tracking
•GitHub for version control and collaboration (https://github.com/Internship-ProjectII/Type-I-diabetes-
App)

Technology Stack
Technology Required for the Project
•React Native (Front-end)
•NodeJS (Back-end)

References
1. Korsunsky, D. (2020, August 5). Insulin load – beyond “Counting carbs” Heads up Health.
https://headsuphealth.com/blog/featuresself-trackingstories-of-transformation/insulin-
load-beyond-counting-carbs/
2. Wu, Y., Yao, X., Vespasiani, G., Nicolucci, A., Dong, Y., Kwong, J., Li, L., Sun, X., Tian, H., & Li,
S. (2017). Mobile App-Based Interventions to Support Diabetes Self-Management: A
Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials to Identify Functions Associated with
Glycemic Efficacy. JMIR Mhealth and Uhealth, 5(3), e35.
https://doi.org/10.2196/mhealth.6522
3. Doyle-Delgado, K., & Chamberlain, J. J. (2020). Use of Diabetes-Related applications and
digital health tools by people with diabetes and their health care providers. Clinical Diabetes,
38(5), 449–461. https://doi.org/10.2337/cd20-0046
4. Bedosky, L. (2024, May 13). 16 best diabetes apps to try this year. EverydayHealth.com.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/type-2-diabetes-care/diabetes-apps/
5. Eiland, L., McLarney, M., Thangavelu, T., & Drincic, A. (2018). App-Based Insulin Calculators:
Current and Future state. Current Diabetes Report, 18(11). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-
018-1097-y