The role of human-centered design in insulin pen innovation and the future of insulin delivery

Jessica L. Watterson; Auriel August; Jesse Fourt; Talya Brettler

doi:10.1177/19322968211043921

The role of human-centered design in insulin pen innovation and the future of insulin delivery

Jessica L. Watterson, Auriel August, Jesse Fourt, Talya Brettler

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	623-627
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology
Volume	16
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/19322968211043921
Publication status	Published - May 2022
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

design research
design thinking
diabetes
human-centered design
insulin pens

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The role of human-centered design in insulin pen innovation and the future of insulin delivery

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