Platform to empower teens with type 1 diabetes and their families to build healthier habits and strengthen self-management skills.  

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Baylor College of Medicine created Take5 to help parents support their teens with diabetes by recognizing and encouraging positive behaviors related to managing their condition.  
 

352,000

Young Americans under 20 are living with type 1 diabetes.

18,200

Children and adolescents are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes each year in the U.S.

Source: NIH
 
Alternova designed and developed this app to make life easier for teens with Type 1 Diabetes to manage their condition by encouraging habit changes through gamification and positive reinforcement from parents. The app allows users to set weekly goals, monitor habits and behaviors, and compile reports to review after doctor visits. 
 
The app also enhances family communication through conversation guides and offers a multimedia gallery with engaging educational content to support self-care. 
 

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Videos featuring teens sharing real-life experiences managing diabetes. 

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Completed checklists showcasing consistent progress in daily routines. 

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Positive reinforcement messages exchanged between parents and teens. 

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Take 5 assessments completed by families to track overall wellbeing of their kids.  

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Video Gallery:

Inspiring testimonials and practical advice from teens living with diabetes. 

Doctor Reports:

Easily compile and share progress summaries for medical appointments. 

Family Goal Setting:

Enable parents and teens to set and achieve shared diabetes management goals. 

Progress Evaluation:

Monitor improvements and celebrate milestones with Take 5 assessments. 

Conversational Guides:

Foster meaningful, constructive communication between parents and teens. 

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