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DirectDose

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 website and app that simplifies insulin dosing, removing confusion and cost barriers.

  • Simplified insulin calculations – Our app determines Insulin-to-Carb (IC) ratios and insulin needs based on food inputs, reducing 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 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

Pratyay Rao

CEO and Founder

Pratyay Rao, a sophomore at New Trier High School from Winnetka, Illinois, is actively involved in his community. His interest in medicine and entrepreneurship has helped him develop DirectDose, which has earned recognition by winning multiple pitch competitions, including the Illinois Wesleyan InnoVators Pitch Competition, with awards totaling several thousand dollars.

He has helped raise over $10,000 for cancer research by combining his skills in piano and business to support fundraising efforts. He has also volunteered with the Breast Cancer Hub, where he has assisted students in organizing fundraisers and sales.

Drawing on his experiences in medicine and computer science through Science Olympiad, business knowledge from DECA, and proficiency in piano, Pratyay aims to contribute meaningfully to the projects and causes he is involved with.