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DIABETES MONITORING SYSTEMS
People with
diabetes would welcome an alternative to finger-stick testing for monitoring
blood glucose levels. Researchers are aware of this need and are using the
latest technology to develop a number of new products. These products are in
various stages of testing and approval. Some of them are:
- A system which uses a skin patch that turns
colors in response to the level of glucose in the skin. A special meter then
reads the color and produces a glucose measurement.
- A meter that is worn like a wristwatch, which
measures glucose through the skin and displays the reading to the
wearer.
- The MiniMed Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
monitors glucose levels in tissue via a tiny needle inserted into the abdomen,
with measurements taken every five minutes for up to 72 hours. The data is
stored and transmitted to a computer for
evaluation.
| Brand Name |
Description |
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A1c At Home
(FlexSite Diagnostics) |
A dried blood sample collection kit for mail-in HbA1c testing |
BioScanner 2000
(Polymer
Technology Systems) |
Tests for glucose, total
cholesterol, ketones,
microalbumin, triglycerides, and
HbA1c |
Duet
(LXN Corp) |
Measures glucose and fructosamine (glycated protein)
in 1 test |
InCharge
(LXN Corp) |
Measures glucose and fructosamine |
Kumetrix
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Monitor uses micro-needles (the size of a human hair)
to reduce pain |
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As the world’s top supplier of commercial blood pressure monitors and health management systems, Lifeclinic is committed to helping to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals across the globe. Active monitoring of blood pressure, heart rate, weight, body fat, body mass index (BMI) and blood oxygen levels when combined with proper diet, nutrition and physical fitness can help ensure a longer, more healthy lifestyle.
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