"DS Plugin to help Diabetics"

[LiquidSnake]

"Pharma firm Bayer has created a DS plug-in built on the idea that diabetic kids typically lose track of no-fun things like glucose meters, but rarely lose fun things like gaming handhelds.

No, the "Didget" isn't a kind of Vitality Sensor; it goes into the DS/DS Lite's Slot-2 and rewards players giving consistent readings with points in a game that can be used to buy items or unlock levels. It doesn't sound like the game itself has anything to do with diabetes or testing, it's just the vessel through which the Didget rewards a player's consistent monitoring.

I'm not in a household with a diabetic child, but I was in one with a recently diagnosed adult; I can testify that testing yourself can be a real bitch, and doing it consistently requires some discipline, which younger kids may not have. The Didget sounds like a helpful peripheral, although some might think buying a video game attachment rewards, rather than corrects, a kid not taking responsibility for himself. I guess it depends on the age. One thing, however, since this requires Slot-2, it's not DSi compatible."

Source From Kotaku:
Kotaku - DS Plugin to Help Diabetic Kids Keep Consistent Readings - Diabetes

The website:
Bayer Didget - Product Information ? Bayer?s DIDGET? Blood Glucose Meter

I think this is a great idea; provide an incentive to take a glucose test.

I think this is the kind of things that Nintendo should be going for, the kind of thing that everyone is sure to approve of (like politicians, parents, and the like).

[maliciousruler]

Originally Posted by LiquidSnake "Pharma firm Bayer has created a DS plug-in built on the idea that diabetic kids typically lose track of no-fun things like glucose meters, but rarely lose fun things like gaming handhelds. No, the "Didget" isn't a kind of Vitality Sensor; it goes into the DS/DS Lite's Slot-2 and rewards players giving consistent readings with points in a game that can be used to buy items or unlock levels. It doesn't sound like the game itself has anything to do with diabetes or testing, it's just the vessel through which the Didget rewards a player's consistent monitoring. I'm not in a household with a diabetic child, but I was in one with a recently diagnosed adult; I can testify that testing yourself can be a real bitch, and doing it consistently requires some discipline, which younger kids may not have. The Didget sounds like a helpful peripheral, although some might think buying a video game attachment rewards, rather than corrects, a kid not taking responsibility for himself. I guess it depends on the age. One thing, however, since this requires Slot-2, it's not DSi compatible." Source From Kotaku: Kotaku - DS Plugin to Help Diabetic Kids Keep Consistent Readings - Diabetes The website: Bayer Didget - Product Information ? Bayer?s DIDGET? Blood Glucose Meter I think this is a great idea; provide an incentive to take a glucose test. I think this is the kind of things that Nintendo should be going for, the kind of thing that everyone is sure to approve of (like politicians, parents, and the like).

this sounds like a good idea ... however how would someone with a DSi use this product? because I'm sure they would want to make it DSi compatible as well