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Inside the Making of Level One

Developing a mobile game that demystifies Type 1 Diabetes was no small challenge. In this Developer Blog, we’ll delve into the many design tradeoffs and decisions that shaped Level One. We’ll share ‘aha’ moments and player experiences that honed the game and its unique visual style.

We hope these behind-the-scenes stories will inspire game developers and designers to similarly apply their craft to solve other problems in healthcare and beyond!

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10 марта, 2025
Confidence Boost

When game developer Sam Glassenberg’s daughter was diagnosed at age five, life changed overnight. Suddenly, running a videogame studio became his «second job» as he embraced his new role as a stand-in pancreas. The onboarding process was brutal and unforgiving. As a game developer, Sam realized there had to be a better way to teach […]

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10 марта, 2025
Take a sip of juice when blood sugars drop too low

When game developer Sam Glassenberg’s daughter was diagnosed at age five, life changed overnight. Suddenly, running a videogame studio became his «second job» as he embraced his new role as a stand-in pancreas. The onboarding process was brutal and unforgiving. As a game developer, Sam realized there had to be a better way to teach […]

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10 марта, 2025
Watch insulin and sugar swirl in the bloodstream

When game developer Sam Glassenberg’s daughter was diagnosed at age five, life changed overnight. Suddenly, running a videogame studio became his «second job» as he embraced his new role as a stand-in pancreas. The onboarding process was brutal and unforgiving. As a game developer, Sam realized there had to be a better way to teach […]

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10 марта, 2025
Tap to give insulin before meals and keep blood sugar steady

When game developer Sam Glassenberg’s daughter was diagnosed at age five, life changed overnight. Suddenly, running a videogame studio became his «second job» as he embraced his new role as a stand-in pancreas. The onboarding process was brutal and unforgiving. As a game developer, Sam realized there had to be a better way to teach […]

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