DART - Diabetes- Augmented Reality Training

Program: Cooperation partnerships.
Duration of the Project: 24 months.
Coordinator: FUNDACION UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALENCIA SAN VICENTE MARTIR UCV
Partners: ZAJEDNICA SPORTSKIH UDRUGA GRADA RIJEKE RIJECKI SPORTSKI SAVEZ, MAIANDROS EPE
MEANDROS LTD, CENTRO UNIVERSITARIO SPORTIVO – CUSPADOVA – ASSOCIAZIONE SPORTIVA
DILETTANTISTICA CUS PADOVA ASD, ASSOCIACAO DE FUTEBOL DE BRAGANCA AFB, ASOCIATIA
COPIILOR SI TINERILOR DIABETICI MURES – ASCOTID ASCOTID, TOOL PLIROFORIKIS KAI EPIKOINONIAS
ETAIREIA PERIORISMENIS EVTHINIS TOOL EPE

Summary of the project: There is growing evidence to suggest that coronavirus might cause diabetes
in some people or make the condition worse for others. Since, the numbers of those who will suffer
from diabetes will grow in future years, it is important to find innovative ways that will motivate
children and adults suffering from Diabetes type I or II to improve their health condition through
physical exercises and active participation in sport life. DART project aims to promote synergies
between sport and health, promote inclusion in sport, promote health-enhancing physical activity for
people with diabetes type I and II, encourage healthy lifestyle and raise awareness of the added
value of sport and physical activity. DART objectives will be achieved through the design and
implementation of innovative digital tools and training e-modules. Specifically, DART project will
develop and implement: a) an innovative, fun and eco-friendly Mobile app in 7 language versions
using an Augmented reality Personal trainer teaching diabetic patients specialized physical exercises
that will help reduce blood pressure, lower the levels of fats in the blood, keep the heart healthy,
improve blood sugar levels and prevent excess weight gain. Also, the app will include geofence
technology for outdoor activities, a customized calendar for inserting medicines, doctors'
appointments etc. and an insulin dose reminder; b) 30 interactive e-modules based on Moodle
targeting Physical Education teachers including series of Podcasts; c) Awareness raising Events
(Multiplier and live streaming) targeting a wider audience of Diabetic patients (type I and II) and their
families from all countries involved and above. DART consortium is consisted of 7 institutions
experienced in all related fields (education, sport, medicine, technology) from 6 countries. DART
outputs' will be tested to a large number of patients and physical education teachers. Results and
recommendations will be included in special reports.
Total value of the project: 250.000 €.