A project designed to help people with diabetes manage issues related to sensors, insulin pumps, and everyday supplies in a simple and fast way, avoiding scattered searches on social media and forums.
People with diabetes use a complex ecosystem of tools every day:
sensors, insulin pumps, glucometers, pens, needles, cartridges, adhesives, batteries, and connected apps.
When a problem occurs — forgetfulness, device malfunctions, error messages — finding a quick solution is often difficult.
Current alternatives include Facebook groups, Telegram channels, Reddit, or forums, which are often unreliable and disorganized.
This leads to:
- Stress and frustration
- A sense of abandonment
- Wasted time
- Safety risks
PeerConnect primarily targets:
- People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who use sensors or insulin pumps
- Parents of children with diabetes
- Users new to monitoring devices
- Experienced users looking for a more organized platform than social media
Support is not immediate, hospitals are not structured to provide assistance for everyday device problems, and managing such issues can be complex.
A person notices at 11 PM that their sensor has fallen off and they have no spare.
With PeerConnect, they can:
- Activate emergency mode quickly
- Find nearby users available to help
- Access verified guidance on what to do immediately
- Consult step-by-step instructions for the issue
- Determine if contacting the manufacturer is necessary
Request help from the community via push notifications in case of:
- Lost or broken sensors
- Blocked insulin pumps
- Unreliable readings
- Lack of supplies
A dedicated space with:
- Verified answers
- Organized discussions
- Filtered and useful content
An interactive system that:
- Identifies the involved device
- Analyzes the error or situation
- Proposes fast and reliable solutions
- Indicates when to contact support
A structured archive with:
- Verified solutions
- Step-by-step guides
- Differences between brands (Dexcom, Libre, Medtronic, etc.)
Although not a medical device, the project follows clear principles:
- No sensitive health data is processed without explicit consent
- Personal data is minimized and protected
- GDPR compliance is considered from the earliest stages
Currently in the concept definition and requirements gathering phase.
Potential technologies under consideration:
- Cross-platform mobile app
- Backend with centralized APIs
- AI-assisted content moderation for filtering
- Collect user feedback
- App prototype (wireframes + UI)
- Implementation of the common problems library
- Emergency mode and moderated community
- Beta testing with a limited group
- Public release
Interested contributors can:
- Open issues with suggestions or bug reports
- Help define technical guides
- Collaborate on app development
- Assist in moderation or content verification
The long-term goal is to become the global reference point for practical diabetes device management, reducing stress, unexpected problems, and risks.
Future possibilities include direct integrations with manufacturers, official APIs, or automated support services.