About DirectDose
DirectDose: Making Insulin Management Simple, Accurate, and Accessible
The Problem
Managing diabetes can be overwhelming, especially without expensive continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Over 50% of diabetics lack access to these costly tools, leaving them with confusing, ineffective alternatives.
Last year, my grandfather nearly lost his life to diabetic ketoacidosis—a preventable condition. When we asked his doctors why his management had failed, they had no clear answer. We realized that millions of people face the same uncertainty every day. That's why we created DirectDose.
Our Solution: DirectDose
DirectDose is a free, easy-to-use app that simplifies insulin dosing, removing confusion and cost barriers.
- Accurate insulin calculations – Our app determines Insulin-to-Carb (IC) ratios and insulin needs based on food inputs, eliminating the need for manual math.
- Built for accessibility – Designed for older adults and underserved communities, DirectDose ensures that managing diabetes is simple and stress-free.
- No subscriptions or expensive devices – DirectDose is completely free so that everyone can get the support they need.
What Makes DirectDose Different?
Most diabetes management tools are either too expensive, too complex, or not built specifically for insulin users. DirectDose changes that.
- Designed for Real People – A simple, user-friendly interface with no overwhelming data.
- Guaranteed Simplicity & Accuracy – Ensures confidence in insulin management.
- Reliable & Up-to-Date – Our development team continuously improves the app for a seamless experience.
Proven Demand & Growing Community
Even before launch, DirectDose is already making an impact:
- Proven Demand: thousands of beta inquiries and hundreds of positive testimonials from early users show strong demand.
- Fast, Reliable Updates – Our streamlined production process ensures ongoing improvements.
- Expanding Reach – Users can sign up through our QR code and testing website to stay updated.
Beyond Individual Users: The Power of Data
DirectDose doesn't just help individual diabetics—it provides data-driven insights to improve diabetes care:
- Insurance companies gain anonymized data to enhance diabetes coverage.
- Research institutions benefit from real-world insights to drive innovation.
- Healthcare providers can better understand patient insulin management outside clinical settings.
Coming Soon
Our app is still in development, but keep your eyes out for it in the App Store! It's coming soon. Sign up to be the first to know when we launch.
Join the movement to make diabetes care simple, affordable, and life-saving.
Our Founder

Pratyay Rao
CEO and Founder
Pratyay Rao, a young entrepreneur from Winnetka, Illinois, is a sophomore at New Trier High School and an active member of his community. His passion for medicine and entrepreneurship was sparked through his involvement in Science Olympiad, where he competes with his school's team.
Recently, he raised over $10,000 for cancer research, combining his talents in piano and business to support the cause. In addition, he has collaborated with the Breast Cancer Hub, leading students in organizing fundraisers and sales.
Pratyay integrates his expertise in medicine and computer science from Science Olympiad, business acumen from DECA, and musical proficiency in piano to maximize his impact across all his endeavors.