A new blood glucose monitoring system was exhibited at the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) 66th Scientific Sessions this year which takes advantage of wireless technologies.The GlucoTel BG meter was designed to be one of the smallest meters in the current line-up, and one that will be able to transmit data to a cellphone via a wireless Bluetooth connection, and to a database via the cellphone. This enhanced communication may facilitate treatment changes:
"Glucose readings taken by the meter are automatically transmitted to the cellphone, and then forwarded in encrypted form to a server where the data is stored in a web-accessible database. The patient also enters insulin dosage data into the phone which is transmitted to the database. The data can then be reviewed at a call center to track the patient’s history in achieving target goals for glycemic control. If adjustments in the patient’s diabetes management protocol are needed, the patient’s physician or disease management coordinator can call to prescribe the changes, such as an altered insulin dosage schedule."
- Michael Simonsen, Insulin delivery and continuous monitoring top diabetes market, Biomedical Business & Technology, August 2006
The GlucoTel BG meter is due for launch in January, 2007.
For GlucoTel's site:
www.glucotel.com
