Glucose Testing Without The Finger-prick
iSULIN is worn on the forearm almost like any other ordinary telemetric band. But this device is a far cry from the typical electronic gadgets used by marathon or Sunday runners and which usually only measure blood pressure and, sometimes, oxygen saturation. Designed by five engineers at the Military Institute of Technology (WAT), the device can “look” inside the body through the skin and measure the level of glucose in the blood—without pricking fingertips or using control strips or pads. This unique technology relies on photoplethysmography which monitors changing blood flows in peripheral vessels located just beneath the skin. This method involves measuring the absorption of light by tissues: a sensor projects light onto the skin that is reflected off tissues and returns to the device. Mariusz Chmielewski PhD Eng. of WAT’s IT Systems Institute and the leader of the inventors’ team, explains that their reflection method is harder to analyse than other solutions tested worldwide, but it is more user-friendly for the patient. The signal is then transferred to a smartphone app for it to be processed and computed by special algorithms to indicate a blood sugar level. It is essential to ensure that the system is properly calibrated because the analysed changes are very subtle and form an individual pattern in each person. Accordingly, to make iSULIN work properly, its users should perform 20-40 parallel non-invasive tests as well as pricks (for comparison) over a few days. After this time the glucose metre will have “learnt” how to analyse health parameters of an individual and will have created his or her profile, which will enable regular testing. iSULIN isn’t only about tests, it also offers an array of tips and recommendations for diabetics. The app can Continue reading >>
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Now, No More Finger Pricking For Diabetics!
A new technology developed by an Indian-origin scientist, which uses a laser device may be able to non-invasively monitor blood glucose levels and eliminate the need for daily finger pricking for diabetics. (World Diabetes Day: Can Your Diet Alone Reverse Diabetes?) Currently, many people with diabetes need to measure their blood glucose levels by pricking their fingers, squeezing drops of blood onto test strips, and processing the results with portable glucometers. The new technology, developed by Professor Gin Jose and a team in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Leeds, uses a small device with low-powered lasers to measure blood glucose levels without penetrating the skin. (6 Natural Remedies for Diabetes) It could give people a simpler, pain-free alternative to finger pricking. The technology has continuous monitoring capabilities making it ideal for development as a wearable device. This could help improve the lives of millions of people by enabling them to constantly monitor their glucose levels without the need for an implant. "Unlike the traditional method, this new non-invasive technology can constantly monitor blood glucose levels," Jose said. "As well as being a replacement for finger-prick testing, this technology opens up the potential for people with diabetes to receive continuous readings, meaning they are instantly alerted when intervention is needed. This will allow people to self-regulate and minimise emergency hospital treatment," Jose said. (This is the Main Cause of Rise in Diabetes Cases) At the heart of the new technology is a piece of nano-engineered silica glass with ions that fluoresce in infrared light when a low power laser light hits them. When the glass is in contact with the users' skin, the extent of fluorescence signal varie Continue reading >>
New Glucose Monitoring System Takes The Finger Prick Out Of Diabetes
A fingertip prick and diabetes – they go hand-in-hand. But a new device approved by the FDA is taking all that away. Now a simple scan could give diabetics the information they need, without the constant poking. “Probably about five times to six times a day is what I'm doing,” said Dale Schempp of Sioux Falls. That’s how many times Schempp checks his blood sugars. He was diagnosed with diabetes more than 30 years ago and has seen many advancements in diabetes management. “It used to be it was just shots. I did the shots up to five times a day and they tried to get me to go into the insulin pump, and the pump, once I got started on that – has changed everything,” said Schempp. It’s estimated more than 30 million Americans, like Dale, are living with diabetes. The majority have type 2 diabetes. Another 80 million have pre-diabetes. Endocrinologist Dr. Richard S. Crawford with Avera Medical Group says he sees those numbers increasing in South Dakota. “We’re seeing younger people with type 2 diabetes -- which is something we usually think of older people getting, tends to go more with being overweight, sedentary lifestyle, poor diets -- but both type 1 and type 2 are actually increasing,” said Dr. Crawford. A healthy diet, getting enough exercise and monitoring your blood sugar is key to managing diabetes. “You have to test blood sugars and historically we've done that through finger-stick testing. And then you have to take medications on a regular schedule and that includes taking pills at the right time, eating the correct meals, taking insulin, not forgetting your shots and really having a comprehensive approach to get better control of the diabetes,” said Dr. Crawford. While the prevalence of diabetes is growing, the technology to manage it is Continue reading >>
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Diabetics Can Stop Pricking Their Finger Thanks To The Freestyle Libre
Monitoring your blood sugar level no longer requires you to draw blood. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a device that will bring diabetes patients into the 21st century of at-home medical care. It’s called the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System, and it promises to allow diabetes patients to check glucose levels “with a painless, one-second scan instead of routine fingersticks.” This is the first continuous glucose monitoring system capable of being used by adult diabetes patients without calibration using a blood sample. Instead, users insert a small sensor wire under the skin, and a wand-like device is waved atop the sensor to report glucose levels. The small sensor promises to be both painless to apply and easy to wear, and it is water resistant, which means you can keep it on throughout your day. In fact, the FreeStyle Libre sensor is meant to stay on your body for up to 10 days, allowing for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). The benefit of this method, the FreeStyle team notes, is that it allows for glucose levels to be tracked continuously, which means patients can observe patterns and trends that could result in better diabetes management. “The FDA is always interested in new technologies that can help make the care of people living with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, easier and more manageable,” said Donald St. Pierre, acting director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health and deputy director of new product evaluation in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. “This system allows people with diabetes to avoid the additional step of fingerstick calibration, which can sometimes be painful, but still provides necessary information for treating their diabetes — with a Continue reading >>
Fda Approves Abbott's Blood Glucose Monitoring Device
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Abbott Laboratories’ glucose monitoring device for adults with diabetes, allowing millions of people to track their blood sugar levels without having to prick their fingers. Abbott's FreeStyle Libre Flash reduces the need for fingerstick testing, which is painful and inconvenient, by inserting a small sensor wire below the skin to continuously measure and monitor glucose levels. The device can be worn for up to 10 days. (bit.ly/2xxbrbt) Chicago-based Abbott’s shares were trading up 3.6 percent at $54 after the bell on Wednesday. Traditionally, diabetes patients measured their glucose levels nearly a dozen times a day by pricking their finger tips for blood samples. Nowadays, advanced continuous glucose monitoring devices, such as DexCom Inc’s G5 Mobile and Medtronic Plc’s iPRO2 Professional, which have sensors to measure glucose readings are used. However, these devices require fingertip testing two to four times a day for optimal accuracy. DexCom’s shares were down 14.3 percent at $57.85, while Medtronic’s stock rose marginally in after-market trading. Most diabetes patients do not measure glucose as often as they should because of the discomfort caused by these kinds of tests, Jared Watkin, senior vice president of Abbott’s Diabetes Care unit, told Reuters. According to studies, the majority of people with diabetes test glucose levels less than three times a day, Abbott said. Abbott’s device, however, is a long-lasting glucose sensor, which does not require fingerstick testing to ensure its accuracy. The company plans to launch the device before the end of this year, Watkin said on Wednesday. Abbott already has a continuous glucose monitoring device called FreeStyle Libre Pro in the Uni Continue reading >>
What Makes Glucoshine™ Special?
Shaking Over Your Next Finger Prick? Using our photoplethysmography (PPG) technology, GlucoShine™ will measure and monitor your blood glucose levels without pricking your finger! GlucoShine™ is currently undergoing development, and we need your support to bring this device to you. Great news. Our development campaign is LIVE on Give.Asia! Every contribution will go a long way. Founder Alan Chan being interviewed by Dennis, the development staff of Give.Asia. Alan gives a succinct explanation of what GlucoShine™ is and how we’re going to utilise the generous support we’ve received. Satisfied With Pricking Yourself Every Day? The good thing about current finger pricking methods is that it allows diabetics to perform self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG). The bad thing is despite the advancements, it will never erase the foundation of piercing one’s skin to extract blood. The thought of having a lancet piercing our skin and extracting our blood regularly can be daunting: the pain, the complexity, the possible adverse events, not to mention the hefty costs. Finger pricking is also very inconvenient for diabetics at work, especially when donned in suits and blouses. Studies have shown that the problems associated with current SMBG have been hindering compliance, hence quality of life and healthcare outcomes, in diabetics. On top of that, the trauma of finger pricking is also an impediment for pre-diabetics to monitor their blood glucose levels. With over 400 million diabetics in the world and growing, it is a burgeoning concern. Glucose Monitoring Should Be Painlessly Easy GlucoShine™ is a non-invasive self-measuring concept currently being developed by Alan Chan and his team of committed professionals, in an effort to relieve diabetic patients from the pain Continue reading >>
"fda Approves First Blood Sugar Monitor Without Finger Prick"
U.S. regulators have approved the first continuous blood sugar monitor for diabetics that doesn't need backup finger prick tests. Current models require users to test a drop of blood twice daily to calibrate, or adjust, the monitor. Most of the 30 million Americans with diabetes use standard glucose meters, which require multiple finger pricks each day and only show current sugar level. "The pros of the new device are that it is a 10-day wear, it is low-profile and that no calibration needed," said Carol Levy, MD, CDE, associate professor of endocrinology, diabetes and bone disease, obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "The cons of the device are that is has no alerts for either high or low BG levels for patients with hypo-unawareness, which could be a challenge. It also requires a separate receiver to view data -- other systems on the market can have data viewed on the smart phone,” she added. - Carol Levy, MD, CDE, Associate Professor, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Continue reading >>
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Lancets & Lancing Devices For Diabetes: Read This Before You Buy
Lancets are small needles that are used to prick the skin to obtain a blood sample. Many lancets can be used with a lancing device that helps to make it more effective and less painful, however they can be used without one by just sticking the skin with the needle. Once a small blood sample is available, it can easily be put into a machine to run a test. As you can see from the image above, there are many different brands of lancets available. There are a few tests that can be done using a small drop of blood that the lancet provides. For people with diabetes, they can easily check their blood sugar levels. Using a glucometer, which is the machine that tests the blood sugar, they can quickly find out if their sugar is at a good number or not. How do the lancet and the lancing device work together Although the lancet can be used alone to get a sample, it is much easier to use the lancing device along with it. The device provides a quick “punch” of the needle into the skin to make an effective and less painful stick. OneTouch, which is a popular brand of diabetic supplies, has a device that is easy to use. Each brand’s device will be a little different, but the general idea is the same. The following steps demonstrate how to use the OneTouch device. Step 1. Always wash your hands before checking your blood sugar. If there is bacteria on your hands and it enters into your blood, it can cause a major infection! First, take the cap off of the device and insert a new lancet with the safety cap still on. (If it is removed first, you can poke yourself!) When you insert the lancet, do not twist it around. It should easily fit. See the image below for a better description. Step 2. Take the safety guard off of the lancet to expose the needle. This can easily be done by simpl Continue reading >>
New Device For Diabetes Eliminates The Need For Painful Finger Pricking
Source:Supplied AUSTRALIAN adults with diabetes now have the option of using a new glucose monitoring device, which eliminates the need for regular finger pricking. The system, which has been available in Europe for several years, involves a small sensor the size of a 20 cent coin worn on the upper arm for 14 days. Many diabetics have to draw blood and test their blood glucose levels up to 12 times a day. Instead of doing that, they can now scan the sensor and get a reading in less than a second. The Abbotts FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System also displays an eight-hour history and a trend arrow showing the direction the glucose is heading. The device will make life easier for people living with diabetes who use insulin, whether type 1 or type 2, said Diabetes Australia spokeswoman Renza Scibilia. Source:Supplied “Finger pricking is painful, inconvenient and intrusive, which is often why people don’t check their levels as often as they ideally should,” she told news.com.au. “It’s very different from just wearing a device on your arm and scanning it.” The disposable, water-resistant sensor needs to be replaced every 14 days and costs $95, while the reader is the same price. The Freestyle Libre can be purchased online via the official website. Ashley Ng, 26, from Melbourne, has been testing the device for two weeks and is a big fan. “I didn’t realise how much a burden finger-pricking was until I stopped,” Ms Ng told news.com.au. “Normally I’d prick myself 6-10 times a day. It’s something that I’ve always lived with and gotten used to, and now I don’t have to do it. She said she felt no pain when inserting the sensor into her arm. “The first couple of days I was like ‘Is this for real?’ I was feeling really great. My fingers f Continue reading >>
Which Is The Best Apparatus To Measure Blood Sugar Without Pricking?
Diabetes has no immediate cure. Thousands of people are diagnosed each day. There are many options for monitoring glucose levels; from old invasive and painful devices, to now non-invasive Blood Glucose monitoring devices. For diabetics that are interested in learn about new, noninvasive technology, keep reading for a short review of the latest trends. DIA-VIT is a non-invasive glucose self-monitoring device. It measures the glucose level in your blood. Their smartphone app keeps a diary of your daily data, so you can track patterns in your fluctuation glucose level. By monitoring your condition, you are then able to be more aware of your condition. SugarBeat is a non-invasive patch. It contains an electronic sensor that detects real time measurements. The patch is disposable and is about 1mm thick. Your glucose level is measured through the skin every 5 minutes. SugarBeat is connected to an app where also all the readings are forwarded. GlucoTrack clippes to your earlobe in order to test your blood sugar level. The device contains 2 parts: Main Unit (MU) and ear clip. The ear clip doesn’t hurt, in fact it’s really simple. Just clip it on and tap-da! Your glucose level appears on the MU. GlucoTrack uses three independent technologies, simultaneously: ultrasonic, electromagnetic and thermal. All measurements are combined by a unique proprietary algorithm, which calculates the weighted average and returns the user’s glucose level. Glucosense Diagnostics is developing a device to directly monitor blood glucose levels without the need to penetrate the skin. We will inform you more about the product as soon as the developers share more details with the world. It is good to see that diabetes patients don´t have to go through painful procedures to monitor their disease. Continue reading >>
Blood Glucose Monitoring
High blood glucose levels (hyperglycaemia) may occur if you have diabetes and do not manage it properly. It can be caused by Forgetting to take medication, or taking too little medication Being “careless” about insulin injections Not following meal plan Illness and/or infection You may experience the following if you have high blood glucose: However, it is better to check your blood glucose level by using a blood glucose meter on a regular basis. Passing urine frequently Increased thirst & hunger Tiredness Unable to see clearly Weight loss Related: What Is High Blood Glucose? Why do I need to check my blood glucose levels? Checking your blood glucose levels helps you see how your food, exercises, activities, stress, medication and insulin doses affect your blood glucose levels. Knowing these help you make the necessary changes to your lifestyle. How do I check my blood glucose? There are many different meters to check your blood glucose level and each of them works differently. Follow the specific instructions that come with your meter. Your doctor or diabetes care team will help you decide which one to use. Most of the meters follow the steps below when it comes to checking your blood glucose level. Wash hands well with soap and water. Dry them. Insert test strip into reader. Squeeze your fingers. Prick side of finger with lancet. Squeeze out a drop of blood. Place drop of blood onto test strip. Make sure the drop is big enough. Get blood glucose reading and record it down. Remember to throw used lancets in a puncture resistant plastic container or metal tin. Related: Step By Step Guide to Using A Glucose Meter How often should I check my blood glucose level? Ask your doctor when is the best time to check your blood glucose, and how often you need to check it. Gene Continue reading >>
Diabetes System Continuously Checks Glucose Without A Finger Prick
Thanks to a system developed by Dexcom, a developer of technology for diabetes, diabetics won’t need to prick their fingers anymore to check their glucose levels. The Dexcom G5 is a glucose monitoring system that uses a sensor, a transmitter, and the user’s smartphone to continuously monitor the user’s glucose levels. “The Dexcom G5 Mobile system is the only continuous glucose monitor that the FDA has approved to replace finger stick blood glucose measurements when making diabetes treatment decisions,” says Jake Leach, senior vice president of research and development at Dexcom. A hair-like, stainless steel needle is inserted into the abdomen and releases the sensor, a flexible, metal wire with proprietary embedded membranes. After insertion, the needle is removed while the sensor is left behind. “These membranes are highly biocompatible and include glucose oxidase enzyme technology, which allows the sensor to accurately measure glucose” Leach says. "It undergoes testing to ensure biocompatibility." The coding also manages the amount of glucose that goes to the sensor enzyme, allowing consistency with the amount of glucose being transported. The sensor is connected to a thin, patch-like transmitter with two electrodes that use a 12-amp signal. As soon as the transmitter snaps with the sensor, it begins to function. The sensor comes out when the patch is removed. The transmitter is similar to a shell, designed with a polymer resin using a custom molding process. It was designed without a seal so it cannot be opened, which keeps it waterproof. Since the transmitter is not disposable, the batteries, two silver oxide coin cells, cannot be replaced. The transmitter, which runs on low power to ensure only its frequency is picked up, should be replaced after thre Continue reading >>
Glucose Monitoring System Eliminates Need For Finger Pricks
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- The FreeStyle Flash Glucose Monitoring System has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, making it the first sanctioned device to monitor blood sugar in adult diabetics without the need for a finger prick. "This system allows people with diabetes to avoid the additional step of fingerstick calibration, which can sometimes be painful, but still provides necessary information for treating their diabetes," said Donald St. Pierre, acting director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health and deputy director of new product evaluation in the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. The system uses a small sensor implanted below the skin and a mobile reader to continuously monitor blood sugar, the agency said in a news release. People with diabetes must monitor their blood glucose levels frequently, often multiple times per day. Typically, they use a fingerstick sample to decide whether to administer the pancreatic hormone insulin. The new system eliminates the need to take this blood sample, which may be painful, the agency said. More than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People with type 2 cannot use insulin properly, triggering a buildup of blood sugar. This can lead to heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure and amputation of the legs, feet or toes, the FDA said. The new device does not produce any type of alarm or alert if blood sugar levels are inappropriate, the agency noted. The system is produced by Abbott Diabetes Care, based in Alameda, Calif. -- Scott Roberts Copyright © 2017 HealthDay. All rights reserved. Continue reading >>
Blood Glucose Monitoring And Insulin Administration
Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has become increasingly concerned about the risks for transmitting hepatitis B virus (HBV) and other infectious diseases during assisted blood glucose (blood sugar) monitoring and insulin administration. CDC is alerting all persons who assist others with blood glucose monitoring and/or insulin administration of the following infection control requirements: Fingerstick devices should never be used for more than one person Whenever possible, blood glucose meters should not be shared. If they must be shared, the device should be cleaned and disinfected after every use, per manufacturer’s instructions. If the manufacturer does not specify how the device should be cleaned and disinfected then it should not be shared. Insulin pens and other medication cartridges and syringes are for single-patient-use only and should never be used for more than one person Monitoring of blood glucose levels is frequently performed to guide therapy for persons with diabetes. Blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration can be accomplished in two ways: self-monitoring of blood glucose and insulin administration, where the individual performs all steps of the testing and insulin administration themselves, and assisted monitoring of blood glucose and insulin administration, where another person assists with or performs testing and insulin administration for an individual. Examples of settings where assisted monitoring of blood glucose and insulin administration may occur include: Hospitals or clinics Long term care settings such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities Senior centers Health fairs Correctional facilities Schools or camps Unsafe Practices during Blood Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Administration An underap Continue reading >>
Fda Approves First Blood Sugar Monitor For Diabetics That Doesn't Need A Finger Prick
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Abbott Laboratories' glucose monitoring device for adults with diabetes, allowing millions of people to track their blood sugar levels without having to prick their fingers. Abbott's FreeStyle Libre Flash reduces the need for fingerstick testing, which is painful and inconvenient, by using a small sensor wire in a 'sticker' that is inserted below the skin to continuously measure and monitor glucose levels. People with diabetes must regularly test and monitor their blood sugar to make sure it is at an appropriate level, which is often done multiple times per day by taking a fingerstick sample and testing it with a blood glucose meter. Scroll down for video According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 29 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. People with diabetes either do not make enough insulin (type 1 diabetes) or cannot use insulin properly (type 2 diabetes). When the body doesn't have enough insulin or cannot use it effectively, sugar builds up in the blood. High blood sugar levels can lead to heart disease; stroke; blindness; kidney failure; and amputation of toes, feet or legs. The device can be worn for up to 10 days. 'The FDA is always interested in new technologies that can help make the care of people living with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, easier and more manageable,' said Donald St. Pierre, acting director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health and deputy director of new product evaluation in the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. 'This system allows people with diabetes to avoid the additional step of fingerstick calibration, which can sometimes be painful, but still provides necessary information for treating their diabete Continue reading >>
- Tiny sensor placed under the skin to replace finger prick tests for diabetes: Smartphone app will alert patients if their blood sugar level drops or is too high
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