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Blood Glucose Meters
Accu-Chek
(http://www.accu-chek.com)
Accu-Chek meters; from
Roche Diagnostics.
Also, Roche has websites for
the
United Kingdom,
(http://www.accu-chek.co.uk/)
and
New Zealand
(http://www.extracare.co.nz/).
Sensorex®
("http://www.asiannet.com/taiwan/metertech")
Blood glucose monitoring system
from Taiwan; may be available in the USA soon.
LifeScan
("http://www.lifescan.com/")
"As a leading maker of blood glucose monitoring systems for home and hospital use, LifeScan is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with diabetes."
HDI - Home Diagnostics, Inc.
("http://www.homediagnosticsinc.com/")
Manufacturer of the Prestige series of meters.
Self-Testing: Diabetes
(With links to
Glucometer® DEX 2 Diabetes Care System,
Glucometer® Esprit,
Glucometer® Elite,
Glucometer Elite® XL,
Microlet™,
Microlet™ Vaculance,
WinGlucofacts Software, and
WinGlucofacts XL Software)
From Bayer Diagnostics.
Bayer Introduces 10-Test Blood Glucose Meter For Diabetics
("http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/3c03e.htm")
(The meter is called the "Dex").
From the
Doctors Guide to the Internet
Glucometer(r) DEXTM von BAYER
("http://bs.cyty.com/shg-diab/erfahrng/glucodex/index.htm")
by Bayer. In German.
Cascade Medical
("http://www.cascade-medical.com/cascade/index.html")
"Introducing Checkmate Plus(r).
The ultimate in simplicity ... Plus"
In Charge
(http://www.inchargenow.com/)
From LXN Corporation, manufacturer of
products that combine fingerstick tests for both blood glucose and glycated protein (fructosamine).
"Being IN CHARGE and taking personal control of your diabetes is the key to leading a happier, healthier and more productive life. At LXN Corporation, we are committed to providing innovative products and services to help you better manage diabetes."
AtLast Blood Glucose System
(http://www.amiramed.com/bg_features.htm)
A meter and "sampler" that takes blood from the forearm. from Amira.
Amira Medical, Inc.’s AtLast Blood Glucose Monitor was discontinued as of December 14, 2001.
Blood Glucose Meters
Part of On-line Diabetes Resources, by David Mendosa.
Therasense
(http://www.therasense.com)
Makers of the FreeStyle blood glucose monitoring system:
"FreeStyle, the breakthrough and virtually painless blood glucose testing alternative, is now available to the 16 million Americans with diabetes. The easy-to-use FreeStyle allows people with diabetes to take a blood sample from their forearms instead of their fingertips."
Hypoguard
(http://www.hypoguard.co.uk/)
"Hypoguard produces a range of meters and test strips which allow diabetics to accurately measure their own blood sugar levels."
The following are at the
DiabetesMonitor:
 factors in selecting a blood glucose meter
how accurate is the reading my meter gives me?
lag time in alternativeland
meter memories
meters & management
navigating lows and highs
noninvasive blood glucose monitors
stripping down the cost of testing
third-generation meters
why bother to calibrate?
troubleshooting for the blood glucose meter
which blood glucose meter to get?
GlucoseMeters4u.com
(http://www.glucosemeters4u.com)
"We provide quality diabetic diagnostic products at great low prices. All our products are supplied by a UK registered pharmacy and we only use the highest quality original brands."
[Link added 06Aug2006.]
Sanvita, Inc.
(www.sanvita.com)
"We are pleased to announce that BD has sold the blood glucose monitoring business to a valued business partner, Sanvita, Inc. This means that you are able to continue to use the quality BD blood glucose monitoring system that you have been using."
[Link added 11Feb2007.]
Non-Invasive and Minimally-invasive Glucose Monitors
SpectRx Inc.
("http://www.spectrx.com")
"SpectRx is developing painless and
bloodless personal glucose monitors for people with diabetes with
Abbott Laboratories
and the Accu-Chek
D-TectorTM a non-invasive diabetes detection product with
Roche Diagnostics."
Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Measurement: The DREAM BEAM Analyzer
("http://www.futrex.com/glucose.html")
"Futrex has been researching the feasibility of a small, portable non-invasive blood glucose
measurement instrument. This unit, named the DREAM BEAM Analyzer, has been evolving over
the past 9 years. In the past, Futrex has attempted to limit publicity on the DREAM BEAM development believing it
was unfair to people with diabetes to raise premature hope. Thus Futrex has never sent out press releases and attempted not to be
interviewed by the press. However, the advent of the internet has allowed non-knowledgeable people to post incorrect information concerning the Dream Beam
instrument. For this reason, Futrex has now decided to use the internet to provide factual data on the DREAM BEAM status."
(But as of August, 2002, the Futrex website no longer discusses diabetes!)
Diasensor(r) 1000
(http://www.bico.com/d1000pg.htm)
"Diasensor(r) 1000, the world's first noninvasive glucose sensor, painlessly and simply measures blood glucose
without the need to draw blood and without inconvenient, expensive extra supplies."
(Note: This product is not available in the United States.
On February 26, 1996, the FDA review panel delayed making a final recommendation until the company presents data on the production
model. (See
Research: What's Coming
for more information on this device.)
Integ Inc
("http://www.integonline.com/")
"LifeGuide eliminates the lancets and inconvenience associated with blood-based monitoring systems. Instead of blood, it uses interstitial fluid (ISF) taken from the outermost layers of the skin to measure glucose. By making it easier for people with diabetes to self-monitor their sugar levels, we're helping them manage their disease more effectively, thus reducing the risk of complications."
GlucoWatch
(http://www.glucowatch.com)
"On March 22, 2001 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Cygnus, Inc.
approval to market its GlucoWatch® Biographer as a prescription device for adults with diabetes."
Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
From Medtronic MiniMed. Also, see
CGMS
at this website.
Review
Criteria Assessment
of Portable Blood Glucose Monitoring In Vitro
Diagnostic Devices Using Glucose Oxidase, Dehydrogenase or Hexokinase
Methodology
("http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ode/gluc.html")
Draft, from the
Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology Devices Branch
Division of Clinical Laboratory Devices
Office of Device Evaluation
at the FDA (2/28/97).
Continuous Monitoring Technology
(http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/new_monitoring.php)
"Work is advancing on easier testing technologies, currently a $3 billion yearly market, as companies try to capture a dominant share of this lucrative monitoring market. To be a player, testing has to be easy, accurate, and forego painful finger-sticks."
Animas
(http://www.animascorp.com/products/pr_glucosesensor.shtml)
"Animas is developing a long-term (>5 years), implantable, optical sensor, which will provide continuous and accurate monitoring of blood glucose levels. This sensor will be equipped with alarms to give warnings of impending hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Ultimately this sensor will be tied into an insulin infusion pump to provide closed-loop control of blood glucose levels. The Company believes that this sensor will be available commercially in 2003.
The Animas sensor measures the near-infrared absorption of blood. The sensor will be implanted across a vein with readings transmitted via radio waves (RF telemetry) to a small Display Unit worn on the wrist. Hence, there will be no percutaneous (through the skin) wires. The Display Unit will be about the size of a wrist-watch and the implanted sensor about the size of a pager."
Forthcoming Non-Invasive Meters
at Blood Glucose Meters, part of On-line Diabetes Resources, by David Mendosa.
LifeTrac Systems, Inc.
(http://www.sugartrac.com)
"Will soon be launching the next generation of non-invasive glucose monitoring systems - Sugartracâ - a bloodless technology that is accurate, painless and user friendly."
Guardian® RT Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
(http://minimed.com/products/guardianrt/index.html)
From Medtronic MiniMed.
[Link added 12Aug2005.]
Advertisement
Devices that measure
Glycohemoglobin
FlexSite Diagnostics, Inc.
(http://www.flexsite.com/)
Manufacturers of
"A1c At Home™", a home
glycohemoglobin test kit and other home testing kits.
A1cNow Monitor
(http://www.a1cnow.com)
"The A1cNow™ Monitor is the first ever single-use test for
hemoglobin A1c
(HbA1c) - the "gold standard" indicator of diabetes management. The test is easy to use, needs only a drop of blood and takes just 8 minutes."
Diabetes Technologies
(http://www.diabetestechnologies.com/)
"Diabetes Technologies-Diagnostic Kits, Educational and Diabetes Management Products."
Computer Software
ITA Software, Inc.
("http://www.syix.com/doss/")
ITA Software has software for analyzing
blood glucose readings.
BSLA (Blood Sugar Level Analysis)
("http://www.pathwaynet.com/~mwaid/")
"Having been a Diabetic for over 35 years, monitoring my blood sugar levels
has become a necessity to maintain good blood sugar level control.
Blood monitors have not always had the capability to record readings. When
they were able to keep readings in their memory, and I made the connection
with my computer, I started doing graphs for my own improvements of
control."
Blood-Sugar.com
(http://www.blood-sugar.com/)
"Blood-Sugar.com provides a simple web-enabled interface to allow people with Diabetes to monitor their blood glucose levels and to review the management of their results with healthcare professionals in a live environment."
DiabetEASE
(http://www.diabetease.com)
"DiabetEASE is an advanced web-based diabetic health monitoring system which is designed specifically to track and trend your daily insulin requirements. With the click of a button you can upload information from your blood glucose meter to our extremely user-friendly site."
DiabetesResearch.com
(http://www.diabetesresearch.com/)
"DiabetesResearch glucometer software is entirely online. Your browser
is all the software you need to build complex graphs. The program and
your data are stored on our computers for your access anytime, from any
internet hookup, without cost or obligation to you."
AIDA
(http://www.2aida.net/)
AIDA freeware diabetic software simulator program of blood glucose-insulin interaction
See the effects of changes in insulin & diet on example patients' blood glucose profiles
Other Devices and Products
DCA2000+ product information
(http://www.bayerdiag.com/products/pages/pointofcare/dca2000.html)
from Bayer Diagnostics
Sleep Sentry
(http://www.diabetessentry.com)
From Diabetes Sentry Products Inc.
"Sleep Sentry® is a device worn on the wrist or ankle which is intended for use by those people with insulin dependent diabetes who have insulin reactions while asleep, and either don't wake up, or don't wake up soon enough to appropriately help themselves. Sleep Sentry® does not detect hypoglycemia, but monitors the two symptoms that are commonly associated with the presence of hypoglycemia."
[Link revised 01Feb2005.]
GlycoMark
(http://www.glycomark.com)
"GlycoMark is a new blood test that is reflective of postmeal glucose spikes and thus is a complement to
A1c
testing for those who are seeking a lower treatment target. "
[Link added 12Aug2005.]
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