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Diabetic Emergency Kit (D.E.K)

A readily available medical kit designed to provide rapid access to glucagon and insulin during diabetic emergencies in public environments. The kit standardises first-aid response through a clear visual protocol, empowering untrained users to act confidently while promoting safety, inclusion, and awareness in shared spaces.

Will Yarnall

the problem

Research into emergency response equipment highlighted an obvious lack of standardised emergency devices to aid diabetics in everyday environments. This gap in the current “standard” suggested an explicit need to fill it. The Diabetic Emergency Kit (D.E.K.) addresses this, while ushering in the opportunity for an ecosystem of emergency products that fills numerous gaps in standards for emergency response kits.

THE D.E.K.

(D.E.K) Diabetic Emergency Kit [left], Glucagon and Insulin Auto-injectors [front] and wall-mount [right].

“Stigma is a rife…”

– TYPE 1 DIABETIC, QLD, 2025
Image of (D.E.K) Diabetic Emergency Kit on blank background with wall mount removed.
Diabetic emergencies such as hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia, can occur suddenly during exercise or even average daily activity. In most gyms or workplaces, staff are lacking in the necessary training or dedicated protocol/equipment for when these episodes arise. Currently there are no standardised methods or practices to provide these situations with informed reponses, leaving diabetics vulnerable and response times inconsistent.
exploded view
Designed for gyms, schools and workplaces, this kit can be used by staff, bystanders and first responders during a diabetic emergency. It’s clean, medical aesthetic and durable construction ensures it blends into the built environment while remaining instantly recognisable and approachable when needed.

d.e.k. in action

THE PROCESS

Will Yarnall

Will is an impact-driven Industrial Designer with a passion for creating purposeful products that improve safety, accessibility, and human performance. His work blends design, technology, and systems thinking to address real-world challenges through practical, well-engineered solutions. Will’s experience spans collaborative projects in health, sport, and mobility, where he focuses on sustainability, inclusivity, and the seamless integration of innovation into everyday life.