Latest / Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
"Educational, Comforting & Really Fun" - The Story Behind Jerry the Bear (Classic Episode)
You may know Jerry the Bear as part of Beyond Type 1. But this learning and companion toy for children with type 1 diabetes got his start as a college project. Ten students from Northwestern University entered the first every DiabetesMine Design Challenge back in 2009 and won the most creative design. A few of those students continued on and – as you'll hear – started a new company called Sproutel.
In addition to Jerry the Bear, Sproutel makes My Special Aflac Duck for pediatric cancer patients and Purrble to help children self-soothe.
This interview with Sproutel CEO Aaron Horowitz and Chief…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.