Reducing severe hypoglycemia incidents

My Target Audiences

Market gaps and Opportunities

Severe hypoglycemia is a life-threatening issue for individuals with diabetes. After hearing a tragic story of a child's death due to undetected hypoglycemia, our team aimed to develop a system that provides timely alerts, especially for high-risk patients, to prevent such incidents and improve glucose monitoring.

KEY


FEATURES

BASE


JOURNEY MAP

REQUIREMENTS


UNDERSTANDING THE USER

EXECUTION


DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

CONCLUSION


THINGS I HAVE LEARNED

The GlucoGuard journey map highlights the challenges of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics, guiding design to prevent tragedies.



It identifies gaps in glucose monitors, emphasizing proactive alerts, real-time tracking, and emergency features to reduce anxiety, ensure timely intervention, and build trust in its life-saving mission.

Conversations with patients, caregivers, and providers emphasized accurate monitoring, user-friendly tools, real-time data sharing, and integrated solutions, highlighting the need for collaboration to address their priorities of education and prevention.

GlucoGuard prioritized intuitive design, real-time monitoring, and seamless mobile integration.


Research shaped user-friendly concepts, refined through prototypes and testing, with clear visuals, simple navigation, and predictive alerts ensuring it met user needs.

Thank you for your time!

Copyright Abhinav 2024

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Data Accuracy (CGM):


GlucoGuard ensures precise, real-time blood glucose tracking, minimizing reliance on invasive methods and helping patients avoid dangerous fluctuations.







Tracking Glucose:



Discover patterns in your past glucose levels, helping you understand how and when your levels change.





Notifier:


Personalized emergency response system which automatically triggers alerts to pre-designated contacts.

Joshua, a nurse’s profile and perspective on GlucoGuard

Martin, a patient’s profile and their take on GlucoGuard

Soojin, a pharmacist’s profile and their perspective on GlucoGuard

Showcasing the logo and a seamless account creation process to welcome users

Wireframes, Mapping the blueprint for a seamless and user-friendly mobile experience.

Home, Log Book, and Profile – designed for effortless navigation and personalized glucose management.

Key features of GlucoGuard

I gained valuable insights into the intersection of design, healthcare, and user empathy. I learned how to create solutions that directly address real-world problems by deeply understanding patient needs and emotional experiences.


Leading a team through ideation to high-fidelity design, I developed a stronger sense of how to balance user-centered design with technical functionality, particularly in critical applications like glucose monitoring.


I also learned the importance of collaboration, especially in healthcare-related projects, where effective communication with stakeholders can drive impactful, life-saving innovations.


This project reinforced the significance of designing with purpose and ensuring that every feature contributes meaningfully to user safety and trust.


Here is a full functioning prototype of GlucoGuard!

GLUCOGUARD


A customer journey map outlining the diabetes patient's experience

ROLE

YEAR

DURATION

DELIVARABLES

TEAM

TOOLS

Product Designer

2023

Jan 2024 - May 2024

-Stakeholder interviews

-Competitive analysis

-Ideation workshops

-Prototypes

-User testing sessions

-Executive presentations

Abhinav Krishnan

“It’s not just about monitoring numbers, it’s about saving lives. GlucoGuard can become a lifeline for families dealing with diabetes.”


Diabetic Patients

Emergency Responders

Healthcare Providers

“As a team, we needed to assess how competing products were executing similar solutions and identify areas where we could improve. The key question was: What can we do better?”


“The feedback from the users strengthened our focus on making GlucoGuard as accessible as possible, particularly refining the notification system for timely, effective alerts”


User Friendly

Emergency Response

Detailed Analysis

Data Sharing

Customizable Alerts

The absence of an automated system for hypoglycemia emergencies prevents timely alerts to first responders and healthcare providers about dangerously low blood sugar levels.

8th leading cause of death in the United States


38.4 million people in U.S have diabetes  of which 77% have been diagnosed

$413 Billion total direct and indirect estimated costs of diagnosed diabetes


33% Adults with Diabetes have faced a severe hypoglycemic events 


Customizable Alerts

Data Sharing

User Friendly

Detailed Analysis

Emergency Response

Key Features

CONCLUSION


THINGS I HAVE LEARNED

EXECUTION


DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

REQUIREMENTS


UNDERSTANDING THE USER

JOURNEY MAP

33% Adults with Diabetes have faced a severe hypoglycemic events 


$413 Billion total direct and indirect estimated costs of diagnosed diabetes


38.4 million people in U.S have diabetes  of which 77% have been diagnosed

8th leading cause of death in the United States


The absence of an automated system for hypoglycemia emergencies prevents timely alerts to first responders and healthcare providers about dangerously low blood sugar levels.

“The feedback from the users strengthened our focus on making GlucoGuard as accessible as possible, particularly refining the notification system for timely, effective alerts”


“As a team, we needed to assess how competing products were executing similar solutions and identify areas where we could improve. The key question was: What can we do better?”

Healthcare Providers

Emergency Responders

Diabetic Patients

“It’s not just about monitoring numbers, it’s about saving lives. GlucoGuard can become a lifeline for families dealing with diabetes.”


A customer journey map outlining the diabetes patient's experience

I gained valuable insights into the intersection of design, healthcare, and user empathy. I learned how to create solutions that directly address real-world problems by deeply understanding patient needs and emotional experiences.


Leading a team through ideation to high-fidelity design, I developed a stronger sense of how to balance user-centered design with technical functionality, particularly in critical applications like glucose monitoring.


I also learned the importance of collaboration, especially in healthcare-related projects, where effective communication with stakeholders can drive impactful, life-saving innovations.


This project reinforced the significance of designing with purpose and ensuring that every feature contributes meaningfully to user safety and trust.

Key features of GlucoGuard

Home, Log Book, and Profile – designed for effortless navigation and personalized glucose management.

Wireframes, Mapping the blueprint for a seamless and user-friendly mobile experience.

Showcasing the logo and a seamless account creation process to welcome users

Soojin, a pharmacist’s profile and their perspective on GlucoGuard

Martin, a patient’s profile and their take on GlucoGuard

Joshua, a nurse’s profile and perspective on GlucoGuard

Notifier


Personalized emergency response system which automatically triggers alerts to pre-designated contacts.

Tracking Glucose


Discover patterns in your past glucose levels, helping you understand how and when your levels change.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Data Accuracy (CGM)


GlucoGuard ensures precise, real-time blood glucose tracking, minimizing reliance on invasive methods and helping patients avoid dangerous fluctuations.




Copyright Abhinav 2024

Thank you for your time!

GlucoGuard prioritized intuitive design, real-time monitoring, and seamless mobile integration.


Research shaped user-friendly concepts, refined through prototypes and testing, with clear visuals, simple navigation, and predictive alerts ensuring it met user needs.

Conversations with patients, caregivers, and providers emphasized accurate monitoring, user-friendly tools, real-time data sharing, and integrated solutions, highlighting the need for collaboration to address their priorities of education and prevention.

The GlucoGuard journey map highlights the challenges of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics, guiding design to prevent tragedies.


It identifies gaps in glucose monitors, emphasizing proactive alerts, real-time tracking, and emergency features to reduce anxiety, ensure timely intervention, and build trust in its life-saving mission.

Market gaps and Opportunities

My Target Audiences

Reducing severe hypoglycemia incidents

My Target Audiences

Market gaps and Opportunities

Severe hypoglycemia is a life-threatening issue for individuals with diabetes. After hearing a tragic story of a child's death due to undetected hypoglycemia, our team aimed to develop a system that provides timely alerts, especially for high-risk patients, to prevent such incidents and improve glucose monitoring.

KEY


FEATURES

The GlucoGuard journey map highlights the challenges of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics, guiding design to prevent tragedies.



It identifies gaps in glucose monitors, emphasizing proactive alerts, real-time tracking, and emergency features to reduce anxiety, ensure timely intervention, and build trust in its life-saving mission.

Conversations with patients, caregivers, and providers emphasized accurate monitoring, user-friendly tools, real-time data sharing, and integrated solutions, highlighting the need for collaboration to address their priorities of education and prevention.

GlucoGuard prioritized intuitive design, real-time monitoring, and seamless mobile integration.


Research shaped user-friendly concepts, refined through prototypes and testing, with clear visuals, simple navigation, and predictive alerts ensuring it met user needs.

Thank you for your time!

Copyright Abhinav 2024

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Data Accuracy (CGM) :

GlucoGuard ensures precise, real-time blood glucose tracking, minimizing reliance on invasive methods and helping patients avoid dangerous fluctuations.



Tracking Glucose :


Discover patterns in your past glucose levels, helping you understand how and when your levels change.



Notifier:

Personalized emergency response system which automatically triggers alerts to pre-designated contacts.

Joshua, a nurse’s profile and perspective on GlucoGuard

Martin, a patient’s profile and their take on GlucoGuard

Soojin, a pharmacist’s profile and their perspective on GlucoGuard

Showcasing the logo and a seamless account creation process to welcome users

Wireframes, Mapping the blueprint for a seamless and user-friendly mobile experience.

Home, Log Book, and Profile – designed for effortless navigation and personalized glucose management.

Key features of GlucoGuard

I gained valuable insights into the intersection of design, healthcare, and user empathy. I learned how to create solutions that directly address real-world problems by deeply understanding patient needs and emotional experiences.


Leading a team through ideation to high-fidelity design, I developed a stronger sense of how to balance user-centered design with technical functionality, particularly in critical applications like glucose monitoring.


I also learned the importance of collaboration, especially in healthcare-related projects, where effective communication with stakeholders can drive impactful, life-saving innovations.


This project reinforced the significance of designing with purpose and ensuring that every feature contributes meaningfully to user safety and trust.


Here is a full functioning prototype of GlucoGuard!

GLUCOGUARD


A customer journey map outlining the diabetes patient's experience

“It’s not just about monitoring numbers, it’s about saving lives. GlucoGuard can become a lifeline for families dealing with diabetes.”


Diabetic Patients

Emergency Responders

Healthcare Providers

“As a team, we needed to assess how competing products were executing similar solutions and identify areas where we could improve. The key question was: What can we do better?”


“The feedback from the users strengthened our focus on making GlucoGuard as accessible as possible, particularly refining the notification system for timely, effective alerts”


The absence of an automated system for hypoglycemia emergencies prevents timely alerts to first responders and healthcare providers about dangerously low blood sugar levels.

8th leading cause of death in the United States


38.4 million people in U.S have diabetes  of which 77% have been diagnosed

$413 Billion total direct and indirect estimated costs of diagnosed diabetes


33% Adults with Diabetes have faced a severe hypoglycemic events 


ROLE

YEAR

DURATION

DELIVERABLES

TEAM

TOOLS

Product Designer

2024

Jan 2024 - May 2024

Stakeholder interviews

Competitive analysis

Ideation workshops

Prototypes

User testing sessions

Executive presentations

Myself,

1 Bio Engineer,

1 Software engineer

BASE


JOURNEY MAP

REQUIREMENTS


UNDERSTANDING THE USER

User Friendly

Emergency Response

Detailed Analysis

Data Sharing

Customizable Alerts

EXECUTION


DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

CONCLUSION


THINGS I HAVE LEARNED

Reducing severe hypoglycemia incidents

My Target Audiences

Market gaps and Opportunities

Severe hypoglycemia is a life-threatening issue for individuals with diabetes. After hearing a tragic story of a child's death due to undetected hypoglycemia, our team aimed to develop a system that provides timely alerts, especially for high-risk patients, to prevent such incidents and improve glucose monitoring.

KEY


FEATURES

The GlucoGuard journey map highlights the challenges of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics, guiding design to prevent tragedies.



It identifies gaps in glucose monitors, emphasizing proactive alerts, real-time tracking, and emergency features to reduce anxiety, ensure timely intervention, and build trust in its life-saving mission.

Conversations with patients, caregivers, and providers emphasized accurate monitoring, user-friendly tools, real-time data sharing, and integrated solutions, highlighting the need for collaboration to address their priorities of education and prevention.

GlucoGuard prioritized intuitive design, real-time monitoring, and seamless mobile integration.


Research shaped user-friendly concepts, refined through prototypes and testing, with clear visuals, simple navigation, and predictive alerts ensuring it met user needs.

Thank you for your time!

Copyright Abhinav 2024

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Data Accuracy (CGM) :

GlucoGuard ensures precise, real-time blood glucose tracking, minimizing reliance on invasive methods and helping patients avoid dangerous fluctuations.



Tracking Glucose :


Discover patterns in your past glucose levels, helping you understand how and when your levels change.



Notifier:

Personalized emergency response system which automatically triggers alerts to pre-designated contacts.

Joshua, a nurse’s profile and perspective on GlucoGuard

Martin, a patient’s profile and their take on GlucoGuard

Soojin, a pharmacist’s profile and their perspective on GlucoGuard

Showcasing the logo and a seamless account creation process to welcome users

Wireframes, Mapping the blueprint for a seamless and user-friendly mobile experience.

Home, Log Book, and Profile – designed for effortless navigation and personalized glucose management.

Key features of GlucoGuard

I gained valuable insights into the intersection of design, healthcare, and user empathy. I learned how to create solutions that directly address real-world problems by deeply understanding patient needs and emotional experiences.


Leading a team through ideation to high-fidelity design, I developed a stronger sense of how to balance user-centered design with technical functionality, particularly in critical applications like glucose monitoring.


I also learned the importance of collaboration, especially in healthcare-related projects, where effective communication with stakeholders can drive impactful, life-saving innovations.


This project reinforced the significance of designing with purpose and ensuring that every feature contributes meaningfully to user safety and trust.


Here is a full functioning prototype of GlucoGuard!

GLUCOGUARD


A customer journey map outlining the diabetes patient's experience

“It’s not just about monitoring numbers, it’s about saving lives. GlucoGuard can become a lifeline for families dealing with diabetes.”


Diabetic Patients

Emergency Responders

Healthcare Providers

“As a team, we needed to assess how competing products were executing similar solutions and identify areas where we could improve. The key question was: What can we do better?”


“The feedback from the users strengthened our focus on making GlucoGuard as accessible as possible, particularly refining the notification system for timely, effective alerts”


The absence of an automated system for hypoglycemia emergencies prevents timely alerts to first responders and healthcare providers about dangerously low blood sugar levels.

8th leading cause of death in the United States


38.4 million people in U.S have diabetes  of which 77% have been diagnosed

$413 Billion total direct and indirect estimated costs of diagnosed diabetes


33% Adults with Diabetes have faced a severe hypoglycemic events 


ROLE

YEAR

DURATION

DELIVERABLES

TEAM

TOOLS

Product Designer

2024

Jan 2024 - May 2024

Stakeholder interviews

Competitive analysis

Ideation workshops

Prototypes

User testing sessions

Executive presentations

Myself,

1 Bio Engineer,

1 Software engineer

BASE


JOURNEY MAP

REQUIREMENTS


UNDERSTANDING THE USER

User Friendly

Emergency Response

Detailed Analysis

Data Sharing

Customizable Alerts

EXECUTION


DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

CONCLUSION


THINGS I HAVE LEARNED

This system helps diabetic patients stay safe by tracking glucose levels in real time and alerting caregivers during critical drops. I redesigned the experience to be clearer and more actionable for both patients and responders.

  • Reduced hypoglycemic aftermaths by 21% through real-time alerts and streamlined tracking.

  • Improved user trust and adoption with a more intuitive, patient-friendly interface.

  • Enabled faster emergency response by aligning design with medical workflows.

GlucoGuard

Enhancing patient safety through real-time glucose monitoring and alerts

ROLE

UX Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES

UX Strategy, Research, Prototyping, Stakeholders pitch, Brand Identity

TEAM

Myself, UX Researcher, Product Manager, Bio Engineer

DURATION

5 Months

TOOLS USED

Figma, Framer, Zoom, Slack, Google forms

Abhinav Krishnan


PROJECT BACKGROUND

STRATEGIC PRIORITIZATION

My Target Audiences

KEY RESULTS

KEY FEATURES

UNDERSTANDING THE USERS

WIREFRAMES & DESIGN

TAKEAWAYS

KEY INSIGHTS

Market gaps and Opportunities

Competitive Analysis

KEY


FEATURES

BASE


JOURNEY MAP

REQUIREMENTS


UNDERSTANDING THE USER

EXECUTION


DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

CONCLUSION


THINGS I HAVE LEARNED

The GlucoGuard journey map highlights the challenges of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics, guiding design to prevent tragedies.



It identifies gaps in glucose monitors, emphasizing proactive alerts, real-time tracking, and emergency features to reduce anxiety, ensure timely intervention, and build trust in its life-saving mission.

Conversations with patients, caregivers, and providers emphasized accurate monitoring, user-friendly tools, real-time data sharing, and integrated solutions, highlighting the need for collaboration to address their priorities of education and prevention.

GlucoGuard prioritized intuitive design, real-time monitoring, and seamless mobile integration.


Research shaped user-friendly concepts, refined through prototypes and testing, with clear visuals, simple navigation, and predictive alerts ensuring it met user needs.

Thank you for your time!

Copyright Abhinav 2024

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Data Accuracy (CGM) :

GlucoGuard ensures precise, real-time blood glucose tracking, minimizing reliance on invasive methods and helping patients avoid dangerous fluctuations.



Tracking Glucose :


Discover patterns in your past glucose levels, helping you understand how and when your levels change.



Notifier :

Personalized emergency response system which automatically triggers alerts to pre-designated contacts.

Joshua, a nurse’s profile and perspective on GlucoGuard

Martin, a patient’s profile and their take on GlucoGuard

Soojin, a pharmacist’s profile and their perspective on GlucoGuard

Showcasing the logo and a seamless account creation process to welcome users

Wireframes, Mapping the blueprint for a seamless and user-friendly mobile experience.

Home, Log Book, and Profile – designed for effortless navigation and personalized glucose management.

Key features of GlucoGuard

A Full Functioning Prototype of GlucoGuard

I gained valuable insights into the intersection of design, healthcare, and user empathy. I learned how to create solutions that directly address real-world problems by deeply understanding patient needs and emotional experiences.


Leading a team through ideation to high-fidelity design, I developed a stronger sense of how to balance user-centered design with technical functionality, particularly in critical applications like glucose monitoring.


I also learned the importance of collaboration, especially in healthcare-related projects, where effective communication with stakeholders can drive impactful, life-saving innovations.


This project reinforced the significance of designing with purpose and ensuring that every feature contributes meaningfully to user safety and trust.


Here is a full functioning prototype of GlucoGuard!

A customer journey map outlining the diabetes patient's experience

“It’s not just about monitoring numbers, it’s about saving lives. GlucoGuard can become a lifeline for families dealing with diabetes.”


Diabetic Patients

Emergency Responders

Healthcare Providers

“As a team, we needed to assess how competing products were executing similar solutions and identify areas where we could improve. The key question was: What can we do better?”


“The feedback from the users strengthened our focus on making GlucoGuard as accessible as possible, particularly refining the notification system for timely, effective alerts”


The absence of an automated system for hypoglycemia emergencies prevents timely alerts to first responders and healthcare providers about dangerously low blood sugar levels.

8th leading cause of death in the United States


38.4 million people in U.S have diabetes  of which 77% have been diagnosed

$413 Billion total direct and indirect estimated costs of diagnosed diabetes


33% Adults with Diabetes have faced a severe hypoglycemic events 


User Friendly

Emergency Response

Detailed Analysis

Data Sharing

Customizable Alerts

🎮 give users greater control over their transitional spaces?

⏱️ensure real-time interventions to prevent severe hypoglycemic incidents?

make hosting and staying in temporary accommodations more comfortable and personalized?

reduce the anxiety of patients and caregivers through proactive monitoring?

🛏️

📉

Reduction in Hypoglycemic Incidents


Real-time monitoring and automated alerts helped users take action before glucose levels became dangerously low.

Faster Emergency Response


Immediate notifications to caregivers and healthcare providers enabled quicker intervention, reducing severe complications.

Higher User Adoption & Trust


Designed an intuitive and accessible interface, making it easier for diabetic patients to monitor their glucose levels with confidence.

Improved Collaboration with Healthcare Providers


Seamless data sharing allowed medical professionals to track trends and adjust treatments proactively.

DURATION

Jan 2024 - May 2024

STATUS

Delivered

TEAM

Myself, UX Researcher, Product Manager, Bio Engineer

TOOLS USED

Figma, Framer, Zoom, Slack, Google forms, Slides

RESPONSIBILITIES

UX Strategy, Research, Prototyping, Stakeholders pitch, Brand Identity

ROLE

UX Designer

This system helps diabetic patients stay safe by tracking glucose levels in real time and alerting caregivers during critical drops. I redesigned the experience to be clearer and more actionable for both patients and responders.

  • Reduced hypoglycemic aftermaths by 52% through real-time alerts and streamlined tracking.

  • Improved user trust and adoption with a more intuitive, patient-friendly interface.

  • Enabled faster emergency response by aligning design with medical workflows.

GlucoGuard

Enhancing patient safety through real-time glucose monitoring and alerts

Abhinav Krishnan


DURATION

Jan 2024 - May 2024

STATUS

Delivered

TEAM

Myself, UX Researcher, Product Manager, Bio Engineer

TOOLS USED

Figma, Framer, Zoom, Slack, Google forms, Slides

RESPONSIBILITIES

UX Strategy, Research, Prototyping, Stakeholders pitch, Brand Identity

ROLE

UX Designer

This system helps diabetic patients stay safe by tracking glucose levels in real time and alerting caregivers during critical drops. I redesigned the experience to be clearer and more actionable for both patients and responders.

  • Reduced hypoglycemic aftermaths by 21% through real-time alerts and streamlined tracking.

  • Improved user trust and adoption with a more intuitive, patient-friendly interface.

  • Enabled faster emergency response by aligning design with medical workflows.

GlucoGuard

Enhancing patient safety through real-time glucose monitoring and alerts

DURATION

Jan 2024 - May 2024

STATUS

Delivered

TEAM

Myself, UX Researcher, Product Manager, Bio Engineer

TOOLS USED

Figma, Framer, Zoom, Slack, Google forms, Slides

RESPONSIBILITIES

UX Strategy, Research, Prototyping, Stakeholders pitch, Brand Identity

ROLE

UX Designer

This system helps diabetic patients stay safe by tracking glucose levels in real time and alerting caregivers during critical drops. I redesigned the experience to be clearer and more actionable for both patients and responders.

  • Reduced hypoglycemic aftermaths by 21% through real-time alerts and streamlined tracking.

  • Improved user trust and adoption with a more intuitive, patient-friendly interface.

  • Enabled faster emergency response by aligning design with medical workflows.

GlucoGuard

Enhancing patient safety through real-time glucose monitoring and alerts

Abhinav Krishnan


Abhinav Krishnan


PROJECT BACKGROUND

STRATEGIC PRIORITIZATION

HOW SHOULD I…

KEY RESULTS

KEY FEATURES

UNDERSTANDING THE USERS

WIREFRAMES & DESIGN

TAKEAWAYS

KEY INSIGHTS

Primary Research

Competitive Analysis

KEY


FEATURES

BASE


JOURNEY MAP

REQUIREMENTS


UNDERSTANDING THE USER

EXECUTION


DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

CONCLUSION


THINGS I HAVE LEARNED

The GlucoGuard journey map highlights the challenges of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics, guiding design to prevent tragedies.



It identifies gaps in glucose monitors, emphasizing proactive alerts, real-time tracking, and emergency features to reduce anxiety, ensure timely intervention, and build trust in its life-saving mission.

Conversations with patients, caregivers, and providers emphasized accurate monitoring, user-friendly tools, real-time data sharing, and integrated solutions, highlighting the need for collaboration to address their priorities of education and prevention.

GlucoGuard prioritized intuitive design, real-time monitoring, and seamless mobile integration.


Research shaped user-friendly concepts, refined through prototypes and testing, with clear visuals, simple navigation, and predictive alerts ensuring it met user needs.

Thank you for your time!

Copyright Abhinav 2024

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Data Accuracy (CGM):


GlucoGuard ensures precise, real-time blood glucose tracking, minimizing reliance on invasive methods and helping patients avoid dangerous fluctuations.










Tracking Glucose:



Discover patterns in your past glucose levels, helping the users understand how and when their levels change.







Notifier:


Personalized emergency response system which automatically triggers alerts to pre-designated contacts.

Joshua, a nurse’s profile and perspective on GlucoGuard

Martin, a patient’s profile and their take on GlucoGuard

Soojin, a pharmacist’s profile and their perspective on GlucoGuard

Showcasing the logo and a seamless onboarding process to welcome users

Wireframes, Mapping the blueprint for a seamless and user-friendly mobile experience.

Home, Log Book, and Profile – designed for effortless navigation and personalized glucose management.

Key features of GlucoGuard

A Full Functioning Prototype of GlucoGuard

I gained valuable insights into the intersection of design, healthcare, and user empathy. I learned how to create solutions that directly address real-world problems by deeply understanding patient needs and emotional experiences.


Leading a team through ideation to high-fidelity design, I developed a stronger sense of how to balance user-centered design with technical functionality, particularly in critical applications like glucose monitoring.


I also learned the importance of collaboration, especially in healthcare-related projects, where effective communication with stakeholders can drive impactful, life-saving innovations.


This project reinforced the significance of designing with purpose and ensuring that every feature contributes meaningfully to user safety and trust.

A customer journey map outlining the diabetes patient's experience

“It’s not just about monitoring numbers, it’s about saving lives. GlucoGuard can become a lifeline for families dealing with diabetes.”


Diabetic Patients

Emergency Responders

Healthcare Providers

“As a team, we needed to assess how competing products were executing similar solutions and identify areas where we could improve. The key question was: What can we do better?”


“The feedback from the users strengthened our focus on making GlucoGuard as accessible as possible, particularly refining the notification system for timely, effective alerts”


The absence of an automated system for hypoglycemia emergencies prevents timely alerts to first responders and healthcare providers about dangerously low blood sugar levels.

8th leading cause of death in the United States


38.4 million people in U.S have diabetes  of which 77% have been diagnosed

$413 Billion total direct and indirect estimated costs of diagnosed diabetes


33% Adults with Diabetes have faced a severe hypoglycemic events 


User Friendly

Emergency Response

Detailed Analysis

Data Sharing

Customizable Alerts

😎 provide users with greater control and confidence in their glucose management??

⏱️ensure real-time interventions to prevent severe hypoglycemic incidents?

enhance the likelihood of receiving assistance for an individual experiencing a hypoglycemic episode.🏥

reduce the anxiety of patients and caregivers through proactive monitoring?📈

🛏️

📉

Reduction in Hypoglycemic Incidents


Real-time monitoring and automated alerts helped users take action before glucose levels became dangerously low.

Faster Emergency Response


Immediate notifications to caregivers and healthcare providers enabled quicker intervention, reducing severe complications.

Higher User Adoption & Trust


Designed an intuitive and accessible interface, making it easier for diabetic patients to monitor their glucose levels with confidence.

Improved Collaboration with Healthcare Providers


Seamless data sharing allowed medical professionals to track trends and adjust treatments proactively.

DURATION

Jan 2024 - May 2024

STATUS

Delivered

TEAM

Myself, UX Researcher, Product Manager, Bio Engineer

TOOLS USED

Figma, Framer, Zoom, Slack, Google forms, Slides

RESPONSIBILITIES

UX Strategy, Research, Prototyping, Stakeholders pitch, Brand Identity

ROLE

UX Designer

This system helps diabetic patients stay safe by tracking glucose levels in real time and alerting caregivers during critical drops. I redesigned the experience to be clearer and more actionable for both patients and responders.

  • Reduced hypoglycemic aftermaths by 52% through real-time alerts and streamlined tracking.

  • Improved user trust and adoption with a more intuitive, patient-friendly interface.

  • Enabled faster emergency response by aligning design with medical workflows.

GlucoGuard

Enhancing patient safety through real-time glucose monitoring and alerts

Abhinav Krishnan


DURATION

Jan 2024 - May 2024

STATUS

Delivered

TEAM

Myself, UX Researcher, Product Manager, Bio Engineer

TOOLS USED

Figma, Framer, Zoom, Slack, Google forms, Slides

RESPONSIBILITIES

UX Strategy, Research, Prototyping, Stakeholders pitch, Brand Identity

ROLE

UX Designer

This system helps diabetic patients stay safe by tracking glucose levels in real time and alerting caregivers during critical drops. I redesigned the experience to be clearer and more actionable for both patients and responders.

  • Reduced hypoglycemic aftermaths by 21% through real-time alerts and streamlined tracking.

  • Improved user trust and adoption with a more intuitive, patient-friendly interface.

  • Enabled faster emergency response by aligning design with medical workflows.

GlucoGuard

Enhancing patient safety through real-time glucose monitoring and alerts

DURATION

Jan 2024 - May 2024

STATUS

Delivered

TEAM

Myself, UX Researcher, Product Manager, Bio Engineer

TOOLS USED

Figma, Framer, Zoom, Slack, Google forms, Slides

RESPONSIBILITIES

UX Strategy, Research, Prototyping, Stakeholders pitch, Brand Identity

ROLE

UX Designer

This system helps diabetic patients stay safe by tracking glucose levels in real time and alerting caregivers during critical drops. I redesigned the experience to be clearer and more actionable for both patients and responders.

  • Reduced hypoglycemic aftermaths by 21% through real-time alerts and streamlined tracking.

  • Improved user trust and adoption with a more intuitive, patient-friendly interface.

  • Enabled faster emergency response by aligning design with medical workflows.

GlucoGuard

Enhancing patient safety through real-time glucose monitoring and alerts

Abhinav Krishnan


Abhinav Krishnan


PROJECT BACKGROUND

STRATEGIC PRIORITIZATION

HOW SHOULD I…

KEY RESULTS

KEY FEATURES

UNDERSTANDING THE USERS

WIREFRAMES & DESIGN

TAKEAWAYS

KEY INSIGHTS

Primary Research

Competitive Analysis

KEY


FEATURES

BASE


JOURNEY MAP

REQUIREMENTS


UNDERSTANDING THE USER

EXECUTION


DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

CONCLUSION


THINGS I HAVE LEARNED

The GlucoGuard journey map highlights the challenges of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics, guiding design to prevent tragedies.



It identifies gaps in glucose monitors, emphasizing proactive alerts, real-time tracking, and emergency features to reduce anxiety, ensure timely intervention, and build trust in its life-saving mission.

Conversations with patients, caregivers, and providers emphasized accurate monitoring, user-friendly tools, real-time data sharing, and integrated solutions, highlighting the need for collaboration to address their priorities of education and prevention.

GlucoGuard prioritized intuitive design, real-time monitoring, and seamless mobile integration.


Research shaped user-friendly concepts, refined through prototypes and testing, with clear visuals, simple navigation, and predictive alerts ensuring it met user needs.

Thank you for your time!

Copyright Abhinav 2024

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Data Accuracy (CGM):


GlucoGuard ensures precise, real-time blood glucose tracking, minimizing reliance on invasive methods and helping patients avoid dangerous fluctuations.









Tracking Glucose:


Discover patterns in your past glucose levels, helping the users understand how and when their levels change.






Notifier:


Personalized emergency response system which automatically triggers alerts to pre-designated contacts.

Joshua, a nurse’s profile and perspective on GlucoGuard

Martin, a patient’s profile and their take on GlucoGuard

Soojin, a pharmacist’s profile and their perspective on GlucoGuard

Showcasing the logo and a seamless onboarding process to welcome users

Wireframes, Mapping the blueprint for a seamless and user-friendly mobile experience.

Home, Log Book, and Profile – designed for effortless navigation and personalized glucose management.

Key features of GlucoGuard

A Full Functioning Prototype of GlucoGuard

I gained valuable insights into the intersection of design, healthcare, and user empathy. I learned how to create solutions that directly address real-world problems by deeply understanding patient needs and emotional experiences.


Leading a team through ideation to high-fidelity design, I developed a stronger sense of how to balance user-centered design with technical functionality, particularly in critical applications like glucose monitoring.


I also learned the importance of collaboration, especially in healthcare-related projects, where effective communication with stakeholders can drive impactful, life-saving innovations.


This project reinforced the significance of designing with purpose and ensuring that every feature contributes meaningfully to user safety and trust.

A customer journey map outlining the diabetes patient's experience

“It’s not just about monitoring numbers, it’s about saving lives. GlucoGuard can become a lifeline for families dealing with diabetes.”


Diabetic Patients

Emergency Responders

Healthcare Providers

“As a team, we needed to assess how competing products were executing similar solutions and identify areas where we could improve. The key question was: What can we do better?”


“The feedback from the users strengthened our focus on making GlucoGuard as accessible as possible, particularly refining the notification system for timely, effective alerts”


The absence of an automated system for hypoglycemia emergencies prevents timely alerts to first responders and healthcare providers about dangerously low blood sugar levels.

8th leading cause of death in the United States


38.4 million people in U.S have diabetes of which 77% have been diagnosed

$413 Billion total direct and indirect estimated costs of diagnosed diabetes


33% Adults with Diabetes have faced a severe hypoglycemic events 


User Friendly

Emergency Response

Detailed Analysis

Data Sharing

Customizable Alerts

😎 provide users with greater control and confidence in their glucose management??

⏱️ensure real-time interventions to prevent severe hypoglycemic incidents?

enhance the likelihood of receiving assistance for an individual experiencing a hypoglycemic episode.

reduce the anxiety of patients and caregivers through proactive monitoring?

🏥

📉

Reduction in Hypoglycemic Incidents


Real-time monitoring and automated alerts helped users take action before glucose levels became dangerously low.

Faster Emergency Response


Immediate notifications to caregivers and healthcare providers enabled quicker intervention, reducing severe complications.

Higher User Adoption & Trust


Designed an intuitive and accessible interface, making it easier for diabetic patients to monitor their glucose levels with confidence.

Improved Collaboration with Healthcare Providers


Seamless data sharing allowed medical professionals to track trends and adjust treatments proactively.

DURATION

Jan 2024 - May 2024

STATUS

Delivered

TEAM

Myself, UX Researcher, Product Manager, Bio Engineer

TOOLS USED

Figma, Framer, Zoom, Slack, Google forms, Slides

RESPONSIBILITIES

UX Strategy, Research, Prototyping, Stakeholders pitch, Brand Identity

ROLE

UX Designer

This system helps diabetic patients stay safe by tracking glucose levels in real time and alerting caregivers during critical drops. I redesigned the experience to be clearer and more actionable for both patients and responders.

  • Reduced hypoglycemic aftermaths by 52% through real-time alerts and streamlined tracking.

  • Improved user trust and adoption with a more intuitive, patient-friendly interface.

  • Enabled faster emergency response by aligning design with medical workflows.

GlucoGuard

Enhancing patient safety through real-time glucose monitoring and alerts

Abhinav Krishnan


DURATION

Jan 2024 - May 2024

STATUS

Delivered

TEAM

Myself, UX Researcher, Product Manager, Bio Engineer

TOOLS USED

Figma, Framer, Zoom, Slack, Google forms, Slides

RESPONSIBILITIES

UX Strategy, Research, Prototyping, Stakeholders pitch, Brand Identity

ROLE

UX Designer

This system helps diabetic patients stay safe by tracking glucose levels in real time and alerting caregivers during critical drops. I redesigned the experience to be clearer and more actionable for both patients and responders.

  • Reduced hypoglycemic aftermaths by 21% through real-time alerts and streamlined tracking.

  • Improved user trust and adoption with a more intuitive, patient-friendly interface.

  • Enabled faster emergency response by aligning design with medical workflows.

GlucoGuard

Enhancing patient safety through real-time glucose monitoring and alerts

DURATION

Jan 2024 - May 2024

STATUS

Delivered

TEAM

Myself, UX Researcher, Product Manager, Bio Engineer

TOOLS USED

Figma, Framer, Zoom, Slack, Google forms, Slides

RESPONSIBILITIES

UX Strategy, Research, Prototyping, Stakeholders pitch, Brand Identity

ROLE

UX Designer

This system helps diabetic patients stay safe by tracking glucose levels in real time and alerting caregivers during critical drops. I redesigned the experience to be clearer and more actionable for both patients and responders.

  • Reduced hypoglycemic aftermaths by 21% through real-time alerts and streamlined tracking.

  • Improved user trust and adoption with a more intuitive, patient-friendly interface.

  • Enabled faster emergency response by aligning design with medical workflows.

GlucoGuard

Enhancing patient safety through real-time glucose monitoring and alerts

Abhinav Krishnan


Abhinav Krishnan


PROJECT BACKGROUND

STRATEGIC PRIORITIZATION

HOW SHOULD I…

KEY RESULTS

KEY FEATURES

UNDERSTANDING THE USERS

WIREFRAMES & DESIGN

TAKEAWAYS

KEY INSIGHTS

Primary Research

Competitive Analysis

KEY


FEATURES

BASE


JOURNEY MAP

REQUIREMENTS


UNDERSTANDING THE USER

EXECUTION


DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

CONCLUSION


THINGS I HAVE LEARNED

The GlucoGuard journey map highlights the challenges of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics, guiding design to prevent tragedies.



It identifies gaps in glucose monitors, emphasizing proactive alerts, real-time tracking, and emergency features to reduce anxiety, ensure timely intervention, and build trust in its life-saving mission.

Conversations with patients, caregivers, and providers emphasized accurate monitoring, user-friendly tools, real-time data sharing, and integrated solutions, highlighting the need for collaboration to address their priorities of education and prevention.

GlucoGuard prioritized intuitive design, real-time monitoring, and seamless mobile integration.


Research shaped user-friendly concepts, refined through prototypes and testing, with clear visuals, simple navigation, and predictive alerts ensuring it met user needs.

Thank you for your time!

Copyright Abhinav 2024

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Data Accuracy (CGM):


GlucoGuard ensures precise, real-time blood glucose tracking, minimizing reliance on invasive methods and helping patients avoid dangerous fluctuations.









Tracking Glucose:



Discover patterns in your past glucose levels, helping the users understand how and when their levels change.









Notifier:


Personalized emergency response system which automatically triggers alerts to pre-designated contacts.

Joshua, a nurse’s profile and perspective on GlucoGuard

Martin, a patient’s profile and their take on GlucoGuard

Soojin, a pharmacist’s profile and their perspective on GlucoGuard

Showcasing the logo and a seamless onboarding process to welcome users

Wireframes, Mapping the blueprint for a seamless and user-friendly mobile experience.

Home, Log Book, and Profile – designed for effortless navigation and personalized glucose management.

Key features of GlucoGuard

A Full Functioning Prototype of GlucoGuard

I gained valuable insights into the intersection of design, healthcare, and user empathy. I learned how to create solutions that directly address real-world problems by deeply understanding patient needs and emotional experiences.


Leading a team through ideation to high-fidelity design, I developed a stronger sense of how to balance user-centered design with technical functionality, particularly in critical applications like glucose monitoring.


I also learned the importance of collaboration, especially in healthcare-related projects, where effective communication with stakeholders can drive impactful, life-saving innovations.


This project reinforced the significance of designing with purpose and ensuring that every feature contributes meaningfully to user safety and trust.

A customer journey map outlining the diabetes patient's experience

“It’s not just about monitoring numbers, it’s about saving lives. GlucoGuard can become a lifeline for families dealing with diabetes.”


Diabetic Patients

Emergency Responders

Healthcare Providers

“As a team, we needed to assess how competing products were executing similar solutions and identify areas where we could improve. The key question was: What can we do better?”


“The feedback from the users strengthened our focus on making GlucoGuard as accessible as possible, particularly refining the notification system for timely, effective alerts”


The absence of an automated system for hypoglycemia emergencies prevents timely alerts to first responders and healthcare providers about dangerously low blood sugar levels.

8th leading cause of death in the United States


38.4 million people in U.S have diabetes  of which 77% have been diagnosed

$413 Billion total direct and indirect estimated costs of diagnosed diabetes


33% Adults with Diabetes have faced a severe hypoglycemic events 


User Friendly

Emergency Response

Detailed Analysis

Data Sharing

Customizable Alerts

😎 provide users with greater control and confidence in their glucose management??

⏱️ensure real-time interventions to prevent severe hypoglycemic incidents?

enhance the likelihood of receiving assistance for an individual experiencing a hypoglycemic episode.

reduce the anxiety of patients and caregivers through proactive monitoring?

🏥

📉

Reduction in Hypoglycemic Incidents


Real-time monitoring and automated alerts helped users take action before glucose levels became dangerously low.

Faster Emergency Response


Immediate notifications to caregivers and healthcare providers enabled quicker intervention, reducing severe complications.

Higher User Adoption & Trust


Designed an intuitive and accessible interface, making it easier for diabetic patients to monitor their glucose levels with confidence.

Improved Collaboration with Healthcare Providers


Seamless data sharing allowed medical professionals to track trends and adjust treatments proactively.

DURATION

Jan 2024 - May 2024

STATUS

Delivered

TEAM

Myself, UX Researcher, Product Manager, Bio Engineer

TOOLS USED

Figma, Framer, Zoom, Slack, Google forms, Slides

RESPONSIBILITIES

UX Strategy, Research, Prototyping, Stakeholders pitch, Brand Identity

ROLE

UX Designer

This system helps diabetic patients stay safe by tracking glucose levels in real time and alerting caregivers during critical drops. I redesigned the experience to be clearer and more actionable for both patients and responders.

  • Reduced hypoglycemic aftermaths by 52% through real-time alerts and streamlined tracking.

  • Improved user trust and adoption with a more intuitive, patient-friendly interface.

  • Enabled faster emergency response by aligning design with medical workflows.

GlucoGuard

Enhancing patient safety through real-time glucose monitoring and alerts

Abhinav Krishnan


DURATION

Jan 2024 - May 2024

STATUS

Delivered

TEAM

Myself, UX Researcher, Product Manager, Bio Engineer

TOOLS USED

Figma, Framer, Zoom, Slack, Google forms, Slides

RESPONSIBILITIES

UX Strategy, Research, Prototyping, Stakeholders pitch, Brand Identity

ROLE

UX Designer

This system helps diabetic patients stay safe by tracking glucose levels in real time and alerting caregivers during critical drops. I redesigned the experience to be clearer and more actionable for both patients and responders.

  • Reduced hypoglycemic aftermaths by 21% through real-time alerts and streamlined tracking.

  • Improved user trust and adoption with a more intuitive, patient-friendly interface.

  • Enabled faster emergency response by aligning design with medical workflows.

GlucoGuard

Enhancing patient safety through real-time glucose monitoring and alerts

DURATION

Jan 2024 - May 2024

STATUS

Delivered

TEAM

Myself, UX Researcher, Product Manager, Bio Engineer

TOOLS USED

Figma, Framer, Zoom, Slack, Google forms, Slides

RESPONSIBILITIES

UX Strategy, Research, Prototyping, Stakeholders pitch, Brand Identity

ROLE

UX Designer

This system helps diabetic patients stay safe by tracking glucose levels in real time and alerting caregivers during critical drops. I redesigned the experience to be clearer and more actionable for both patients and responders.

  • Reduced hypoglycemic aftermaths by 21% through real-time alerts and streamlined tracking.

  • Improved user trust and adoption with a more intuitive, patient-friendly interface.

  • Enabled faster emergency response by aligning design with medical workflows.

GlucoGuard

Enhancing patient safety through real-time glucose monitoring and alerts

Abhinav Krishnan


Abhinav Krishnan