My name's Shawn and I'm Type 1 diabetic on MDI, diagnosed in 2012.
I was never afraid of needles and could give myself injections relatively easily. It wasn’t a problem until I noticed bruising on my abdomen and thighs—early signs of lipohypertrophy. My doctor always advised me to rotate injection sites to avoid this condition, but I stuck to my abdomen and thighs because they were easiest to reach.
Fast forward a few years...
While attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I took an entrepreneurship class where I learned the best products solve personal problems. That’s when I began developing Steady Shot.
After 3D printing prototypes and pitching my idea, I was accepted into a startup accelerator on campus. With the guidance of incredible mentors, the final version of Steady Shot was born, and soon the product became market ready.
Sincerely,
Shawn Michels