# Nintendo helping to create diabetes management game By Greg Ponesse | Published 2006-03-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-helping-to-create-diabetes-management-game References: [videogamesblogger](http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2006/03/15/nintendo-helping-to-create-diabetes-management-game.htm) At the moment 194 million people around the world are affected by diabetes. A doctor at the [University of Washington](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-health-board-game) is working with game developers to create an interface that reaches young people with diabetes where they are: on the phone or playing video games. Dr. Harold Goldberg, 56, an admitted gadget geek and parent of two young adults, said the Game Cube interface is a logical next step from his work with adult [diabetes patients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetespro) through their desktop computers. Goldberg and three grad students are working with six industry partners, including [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anbernic-rg-g01) and game designer Realtime Associates of El Segundo, Calif., to create a new medical interface. For example, Nintendo created a hand-free controller a few years ago that allows people with disabilities to play video games. They also put together a “fun center” that moves a Game Cube and a DVD player around hospitals on a rolling cart for patient entertainment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gamification in Healthcare:** Creating a diabetes management game using game mechanics and interfaces can engage and educate young people with diabetes. - **Mobile Health (mhealth):** Utilizing mobile phones as a platform to reach and support individuals with diabetes can improve accessibility and convenience of diabetes management. - **Collaborative Partnerships in Medical Innovation:** Working with industry partners like Nintendo and game designers can bring together diverse expertise to create innovative medical interfaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by creating engaging and interactive solutions for disease management. - **Healthcare Technology:** The integration of gaming interfaces into healthcare technology can enhance patient engagement and improve health outcomes. - **Medical Devices:** Developing innovative medical interfaces, such as hand-free controllers, opens up opportunities to improve accessibility and inclusivity in healthcare. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oral Health Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-health-board-game.md) - [Glucose-Managing Diabetes Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohsu.md) - [Health-Tracking Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anbernic-rg-g01.md) - [Motivational AI Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basys.md) - [Consolidated Diabetes Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-management-app.md) - [Gamified Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthgame.md) - [Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5min-x-suika-game.md) - [Diabetes-Condition Inclusive Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-doll-1.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Food Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanak-foods.md)