Jerry The High-Tech Teddy Bear Helps Kids Learn About, Manage Diabetes.

reports that a specially designed “high-tech teddy bear” called Jerry the Bear “is helping hundreds of sick kids learn to take care of themselves.” Made by a small start-up company called Sproutel, the bear helps youngsters with diabetes learn about their disease as well as manage their diet and medications. So far, “Sproutel has raised more than $800,000 from investors and grants, including a grant from the NIH.” http://www.betaboston.com/news/2015/10/18/high-tech-teddy-bear-teaches-kids-about-health/