Is Occuity a charity?

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Occuity is a small medtech start up with a big vision - to change the lives of millions of people by developing easier, safer and better solutions to current invasive diabetes screening and monitoring techniques. We're a team of scientists, electrical and software engineers who are putting our industry leading knowledge of non invasive, non contact, optical technology to work to solve some of the world's greatest health challenges. As a small company, we need to devote our time and resources to the research and development of our glucose monitoring and screening devices, so we need your support to help us tell our story - a simple like, share and comment on your preferred social media platform can really help. Sign up for our newsletter. It's a mission we all care deeply about. You can learn more about our team here.

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What is wrong with existing finger prick testing methods?

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Existing methods for monitoring diabetes involve using a drop of blood to test blood glucose levels. Of course this involves taking blood - which is an invasive practice - and when done regularly has many negative side effects.

• It can be painful
• Regular pricking fingers can lead to hardening of the skin and even potential nerve damage
• There is an inherent risk of infection
• It is a relatively complicated and time consuming process - especially for young children and the elderly.
• It requires considerable care to be taken such as handwashing.
• It involves a lot of waste - disposable lancets and test strips - 44+ million Finger prick tests performed daily worldwide!

We think there is a better way!

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When I sign up, how will you use my data?

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What we won't do!

1. We will never sell your data or pass it on to third parties.
2. We will not send you needless communications (spam) and you can opt-out at any time.

What will we do:

1. Newsletter - We will send you our newsletter, so you can keep up to date with our progress. After all, you'll likely want to know how we're getting on.
2. Surveys - We might send you the occasional survey to help us answer questions that can help us make decisions on the Indigo's development.
3. Opportunities - We'll let you know about any research groups or clinical trials we organise, giving you the opportunity to express your interest in taking part.
4. Your Story - We may ask you to tell us your story and help.

​If you believe in our vision, please sign up as only if we have your support are we ever going to be successful in creating a better way to screen and monitor for this disease.

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How can I purchase the Occuity Glucose Monitor?

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The Occuity Glucose Monitor is currently in the research and development phase and is not available for purchase. On release, priority will be given to our community of supporters.

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How much will the Occuity Glucose Monitor cost?

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As we are still in the research and development phase, this has not yet been determined. We will pursue all avenues to get the monitor to as many people as possible and the Occuity Glucose Monitor will be very competitively priced. The intention is that the meter will be provided on a contract – like a mobile phone – rather than sold outright. And the price per month will be similar. You can help us decide the answers to this and many other similar and crucial questions by joining our community and taking part in relevant surveys.

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What will the Occuity Glucose Monitor be like?

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As a personal use device it is important to us that the Occuity Glucose Monitor is a pleasure to own and to use. Our Design Director, Daniele De Iulliis, joined Occuity having spent 27-years contributing to Apple's world class industrial design team and leaving behind a legacy of iconic products that helped change the consumer electronics world forever. Among his many professional accomplishments during his tenure at Apple, he is named as an inventor of over 400 design and utility patents. Daniele is responsible for the design of all of Occuity's products. We look forward to sharing some exciting design visuals with you shortly and keeping you up to date on our progress.

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When will the Monitor be available?

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The Occuity Glucose Monitor is currently in the research and development phase. The development of medical devices necessarily takes a number of years as it is necessary to build prototypes, undertake extensive clinical trials and submit the results for detailed regulatory approval.

But you can help to accelerate this timeline by letting us know what you want to see in the meter and perhaps by being involved in the trials.

Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear our news and find out more about our progress.

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Did Occuity recently receive funding?

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Yes, Occuity is delighted to announce that as part of our funding round we recently concluded a £2.85million pound fundraising round on leading crowdfunding platform, Seedrs. This round, not only provided the opportunity for members of community to become shareholders in Occuity, but will also directly help us bring our range of highly disruptive non-contacting screening, monitoring and ophthalmic products to market!

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