Out Of 23.6 Million People Who Live With Diabetes, One Made A Device That Helps Minimize The Intrusion Of Daily Injections
Having to inject oneself on a daily basis isn’t for most people; it’s incredibly difficult to make those injections a daily ritual. It’s a constant reminder that you are managing a chronic condition that needs attention. A good majority of people with diabetes, both young and old, are exhausted from insulin shots and the effect it has had on their lives. Many opt to not take the shots, take them less frequently, or even alter their eating habits.
One woman decided she wasn’t going to let diabetes control her life. Catherine "KK" Patton was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes while pregnant with her first child. Suddenly, she was faced with the lifelong, daily struggle of trying to effectively manage her condition. After struggling with both injection therapy and pump therapy, KK fought to keep her condition under control. However, she was unwilling to allow her diabetes management to dominate her life. Realizing an unmet need existed, KK was determined to create a device that could meet her medical needs, yet have a minimal impact on her daily life. From this, she founded Patton Medical Devices and introduced the i-port®.
The i-port® is a device that adheres to almost anywhere on the body and allows for multiple injections to be taken every day without the pain of being punctured. With one poke to apply the device to your body, the device takes the shots for you over the next three days, and lets you inject yourself as many times as needed without any pain. There is no hassle and worry when it comes to finding a site for an injection and cleaning it; the i-port® is already there and ready for an insulin injection. Why let the hassle and pain of diabetes stand between you and your health?
"We all want to be healthy, but having multiple needles and skin punctures can put hurdles in between you and good control. If you are wearing the i-port® there is no reason to skip an injection." –Catherine Patton
