Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes

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Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes

This toy bear comes with an interactive mobile app to teach children about diabetes through play. Children can use augmented reality gameplay to check Rufus’ blood glucose levels, dose his insulin with a pen or pump, and count carbs before mealtime. In 21 animated short stories with Rufus and his friends, kids learn lessons in diabetes management.

  • Helps children learn diabetes management by practicing insulin injections and blood glucose checks on Rufus’ felt patches
  • Interactive mobile app lets kids feed Rufus, monitor his blood glucose, and learn about carbs via games and stories
  • Provides comforting companion emotional support for newly diagnosed kids, reducing anxiety around injections
  • Colored patch system for testing (green/blue for insulin sites) and teaches injection site rotation to prevent scar tissue
  • Includes free app for newly diagnosed children

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