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Tech-I 2014 Finalist - Sheldon Duncombe

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Sheldon Duncombe - INSUSUIT

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Stage of Development: Idea

 

Sector: Healthcare 

 

Country: Jamaica

 

 

 

Company Description: 

INSUSUIT intends on being the next major breakthrough in the treatment of diabetes, the first since the discovery of insulin in 1921. INSUSUIT is a Type 1 diabetes correction device which makes use of a glucose sensor attached to the individual which gives a reading every 15 minutes via a monitoring device. The device stores all readings in addition to providing corrective action if required. The suit is light weight and virtually invisible. It is designed to make type 1 diabetics feel normal. The way they should feel!

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