C07 : Sugar High! - Integrating glucose and ketone testing in a novel design to improve prevention of DKA


Students Isra Bashir
School HWDSB - Westdale Secondary School - Hamilton
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 12
Group Group 12 - Health Science IV
Abstract The purpose of this investigation was to construct a novel integrated glucose and ketone test strip prototype that could simultaneously provide patients with an accurate reading of their current glucose and ketone concentrations, aiding in detection of the accumulation of ketone bodies after hypoglycemic events, preventing an unexpected onset of acute diabetic ketoacidosis.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Hamilton Association for the Advancement of Literature Science & ArtHamilton Association da Vinci Award$ 250
Merit AwardsGold Merit Award$ 100
Grand AwardsPrimary Fluid Systems Pinnacle Second Best in Fair$ 800
ISEF Trip AwardsISEF Trip Award
International Science & Engineering Affiliated Fair AwardsU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) AwardCertificate & Social Network Media Kit
Bay Area Health Trust Scholarship / Paul Lakin Life Sciences AwardBay Area Health Trust Scholarship / Paul Lakin Life Sciences Award$750 scholarship
Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research AwardsFarncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute Grand Award$ 750
Plus an interview
Sanofi Biogenius Canada AwardSanofi Biogenius Canada Award$ 100
Certificate