Steady Shot in the News – Insulin Aid for Diabetes

Student Project to Improve Insulin Site Rotation

Insulin Nation: Student Invention Aims to Improve Control for Diabetics on MDI

Steady Shot insulin injection aid for diabetes management

Steady Shot, a small plastic device that attaches to pen needles, makes site rotation easier for diabetics on multiple daily injections.

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The Cap Times: Steady Shot

Steady Shot diabetes insulin injection device article

When Shawn Michels was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 16, his doctor advised him to regularly switch insulin injection sites.

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Wisconsin Inno: Milwaukee Startup Steady Shot Aims to Ease the Pain of Insulin Shots

Milwaukee startup Steady Shot insulin injection device

A Milwaukee-based startup recently celebrated its best sales month, focused on easing the pain of daily insulin shots.

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NBC 15: Steady Shot To Launch Feb 1

Steady Shot insulin device launch featured on NBC 15

On Monday, the Steady Shot device got a closer look as the founder and CEO, Shawn Michels, and Abram Becker from the UW Discovery to Product Program were featured on Local Business Spotlight.

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NBC 15: UW-Madison Grad Invents Medical Device for Diabetics

Steady Shot diabetes injection device by UW-Madison grad

Shawn Michels, a UW-Madison graduate, invented Steady Shot, a medical device that helps diabetics rotate injection sites more easily.

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D2P Innovators: One-Handed Injection Device for Diabetics

Steady Shot one-handed injection device for diabetics

Shawn Michels founded Steady Shot while studying at UW-Madison, developing a one-handed insulin injection device for diabetics.

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David Tenenbaum: Safer, Surer Insulin Injections for Diabetics

Steady Shot insulin injection aid for safer diabetes injections

Millions of diabetics have injected insulin into the stomach or thighs, experiencing scarring and bruising. Steady Shot addresses these common issues.

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Steady Shot's Background: From UW-Madison Project to Startup

Steady Shot insulin injection device startup story

When Shawn Michels took an entrepreneurship class, he was advised to "focus on problems you have personally." This led to the creation of Steady Shot.

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