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Nintendo DS glucose reader plugin

Nintendo DS glucose reader plugin

Bayer is launching the "Didget", a blood glucose meter which plugs in to the popular Nintendo DS. Consistent glucose testing by the diabetic child is rewarded with points that can be used to buy items or unlock levels in a game.

Debra Lieberman, director of the Health Games Research Program at UCSB has presented on video games and health in the past. [2007 video].

Oct 11, 2002

Creating Interactive Video Games that Improve Young People’s Health Behaviors: Putting Theory into Practice

Debra Lieberman
Department of Communication & ISBER
presents
Creating Interactive Video Games that Improve Young People’s Health Behaviors: Putting Theory into Practice
Interactive video game demonstration to follow lecture

Tags: 2002, health
Designing Interactive Games to Promote Health Behavior Change
Oct 17, 2007

Designing Interactive Games to Promote Health Behavior Change

Dr. Lieberman presents theory and research on the features of interactive health games that -- when well designed -- may influence players' health-related attitudes, learning, and behavior.