Two innovative digital education resources developed to assist people living with diabetes and build familiarity and confidence with insulin therapy before the formal training on the Pivot insulin delivery system were launched by Modular Medical, Inc. These products were developed in collaboration with Relevate Health Games.
The resources are developed with an aim to reduce barriers to adoption and allow prospective users to become familiar with pump therapy before beginning formal onboarding. A virtual, hands-on walkthrough of the Pivot insulin delivery system is provided by the first educational module. It also offers visualization of unpacking the system, preparing, and applying the pump, and understanding the basic operational functions in approximately 15 minutes.
Furthermore, the Chief Executive Officer of Modular Medical, Jeb Besser, stated that "We believe one of the greatest barriers to insulin pump adoption is patient uncertainty." "Our Pivot pump was designed to simplify insulin delivery, and these new educational tools extend that approach by allowing prospective users to practice key steps in a low-pressure environment before attending formal training. By making the onboarding process more approachable, we believe these resources can help support patient confidence, adoption, and retention."
It was also highlighted that the tool was designed to complement and not to replace formal training provided by healthcare professionals or Modular Medical. This educational experience is not part of the FDA-required training program and is an optional educational resource designed to familiarize prospective users with the device and enhance their interest and readiness ahead of formal onboarding.
On the other hand, the platform may be used by healthcare providers to gauge a patient's interest in pump therapy and ability to navigate basic operational tasks associated with insulin delivery devices. This helps in offering clinicians valuable insight into patient engagement, willingness to transition from multiple daily injections to a more advanced insulin delivery approach, and learning readiness.
Thus, Mr. Besser added, "Many patients who could benefit from pump therapy never take the first step because they perceive pumps as complicated. "This interactive experience allows patients and providers to explore pump therapy in a risk-free environment, while helping identify individuals who may be ready to consider a pump."
The collaboration between Modular Medical and Relevate Health Games is also launching a Pivot module inside Level One: A Diabetes Game, which is the free Type 1 diabetes education game developed and published by Relevate Health Games.
One of the most challenging aspects of diabetes management, mealtime insulin dosing, is highlighted as the core gameplay of Level One. The game offers dozens of bite-sized levels, providing players with the opportunity to learn and test their understanding of bolus insulin delivery in relation to food intake, meal planning, mealtime dosing decisions, and reinforcing concepts around carbohydrate counting.
After completing the fundamentals of mealtime dosing, the players take on the same challenges with the Pivot pump and experience firsthand how the device fits into the dosing decisions and how pump therapy can become a natural, helpful part of everyday diabetes care, which they have already learned. The module does not replace guidance from a healthcare professional or provide individualized dosing recommendations.
In this context, Amir Lotan, Group Vice President, Relevate Health Games, stated that "Partnering with Modular Medical on the Pivot onboarding experience has been a pleasure, and the work matters. When pump therapy feels approachable, more patients and caregivers can access the care they need." "We're proud of the impact Level One has already had on families in gaining confidence managing and living with Type 1 diabetes, and this collaboration extends the same philosophy to the device. Relevate Health Games' mission is to create positive change for patients and the healthcare providers who support them, and play is one of the most powerful tools we have to achieve it."
Additionally, Mr. Besser highlighted, "Our vision extends beyond device innovation." "We are committed to building practical educational tools that make advanced insulin therapy more approachable. By combining technology, education, and engagement, we believe we can help more people successfully transition to therapies that improve outcomes and quality of life."
Modular Medical, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical device company. The company focuses on the development of innovative insulin delivery technologies with an aim to simplify diabetes management and increase access to insulin pump therapy. The Company's Pivot™ tubeless patch pump also helps in offering a user-friendly, accessible, and flexible approach for insulin delivery in patients requiring intensive insulin therapy.
The Pivot™ tubeless patch pump is designed to support individuals requiring intensive insulin therapy by providing a simplified approach to insulin delivery. Moreover, it also helps in addressing barriers limiting broader adoption of insulin pump therapy among diabetic patients requiring multiple daily injections.
Inside the Relevate Health Games
Relevate Health Games is the medical video game studio of Relevate Health. The studio utilizes the neuroscience of play to help patients and clinicians build confidence, understanding, and adoption of new therapies and technologies. Its free Level One: A Diabetes Game is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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The rising incidence of diabetes is driving the demand for insulin delivery systems. Thus, to improve their understanding and promote correct use, digital learning tools are being launched. They help enhance patient education, reduce administration errors, improve treatment adherence, provide remote learning opportunities, and support diabetes management.
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