The Glucoband is a compact electronic scanning device that utilizes a bio-electromagnetic resonance phenomenon to non-invasively measure blood glucose levels in the human body, and to continuously monitor the blood glucose level. The device is based on the technology called Bio-Electric Impedance Spectroscopy (BEIS).
A wrist-watch-like Glucoband, with fully integrated LCD screen, electronic circuits, integrated electrodes, battery and adjustable wrist-band, is placed on the person's wrist. The initial measurement process takes only a few minutes, however, in the monitoring mode, measurements can be continuous and only the frequency of measurements must be determined. The Glucoband targets diabetics who are measuring their own blood glucose, and medical personnel who are using blood glucose measuring and monitoring devices in clinics, hospitals and other point-of-care facilities. The measurements meet FDA requirements for accuracy and correlation.
The design of the Glucoband is such that it may be used as a regular wrist-watch or be used as a blood glucose measurement device, at the discretion of the wearer.In the Continuous Monitoring mode, Glucoband can be set to alert upon surpassing a lowest and/or highest preset value.
Glucoband worn on the wrist like regular wristwatch would allow people with diabetes to continuously and non-invasively monitor their blood glucose levels without the pain and inconvenience of multiple fingerstick blood tests or implanting a sensor. Prototypes of the device have shown the capability of providing readings once in 6 minutes.
Continuous glucose monitoring has become an important component of diabetes management for both children and adults.Blood glucose levels are a measure of an individual's health status. Because people with diabetes cannot properly metabolize glucose, they typically monitor their glucose levels by frequently pricking their fingertips to draw the drop of blood necessary for conventional glucose monitoring. The estimated worldwide market for glucose testing is $5.5 billion with an annual growth rate of 15 to 18 percent.
GLUCOWATCH
The Cygnus GLUCOWATCH wrist monitor uses a low electric current to pull glucose through the skin. The system, which employs a disposable sensor pad to collect and measure the glucose sample, provides automatic glucose readings up to three times an hour for as long as twelve hours at a time.
(CYGNUS GLUCOWATCH)
Cygnus GLUCOWATCH G2 BIOGRAPHER, a special version of the GLUCOWATCH is designed for younger diabetic patients aged 7 to 17. It gained FDA approval in May 2005.
Reference : CALISTOMEDICAL
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