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​Background Research

537 million adults worldwide will have diabetes in 2021. According to the data, the number of adults with diabetes globally reached 537 million (10.5 percent) in 2021, with about 1 in 10 adults affected.

Current situation of diabetes:

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Danger of Diabetes:

Dangers to kidney:

  • High blood glucose and abnormal microcirculation increase glomerular filtration pressure.

  • This promotes the occurrence and development of diabetic nephropathy.

Dangers to heart:

  • When blood sugar content is too high:

    • Blood viscosity increases.

    • Blood flow speed is affected.

    • The heart must pump harder.

    • Over time, this can lead to heart disease.

Prevention:

Control diet:

  1. Eat less sweet foods and starchy foods.

  2. Eat less food containing fat and protein.

Sports:

  1. Suitable activities include walking, playing badminton, and mountain climbing.

  2. It is advisable to exercise one hour after a meal rather than on an empty stomach.

Mind Map

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Summary:

Building Relationships:

  • Establish a connection between future generations and diabetic patients.

  • Help the younger generation better understand and care for diabetic family members.

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Daily Meal Monitoring:

  • Connect a plate to the app to upload daily food photos.

  • Allows children and doctors to easily monitor meals.

Diet Planning:

  • The younger generation can design meal plans.

  • The older generation can upload their meals via mobile to maintain a healthy diet.

Questionnaires 

I conducted a survey with a total of 25 responses, out of which 20 were valid.

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Treatment of the diseasae

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Summary

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Interview

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Summary

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Stakeholder Map

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Motivation and Challenges

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Case Study

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inspiration From Cases:

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Brainstorming

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Design Concept

My goal is to help elderly diabetics manage blood sugar through exercise and diet control while strengthening family bonds using AR technology. The platform educates seniors on healthy habits and engages younger generations in supporting their parents' health, fostering a more connected and caring community.

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Information Architecture

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App Design

On this software, fun AR games can promote active exercise for diabetics and create their ideal living community. At the same time, they need to upload their diet daily and communicate with the younger generation timely. At the same time, the younger generation can also customize the daily diet for them.

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Yahan Wu                                                     +1 8578919866                                                                              wu.yaha@northeastern.edu                                                                              Boston, Ma

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