Any ideas on the next generation of insulin pump features? - real time glucose monitoring
Outside the Minimed Guardian ® REAL-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, is a manufacturer of pumps, in a similar scheme?
I searched and no information on the status of the bomb-makers find.
Be Minimed working to integrate real-time monitoring system and insulin, which is enough to even fit in you to get the insulin and glucose monitoring in real time.
I also know they are working on a pump implanted. What I know is not one of those dates.
All information about the other manufacturers of pumps and the condition of them come with a similar system would be appreciated. (When it comes to actual competitors for at least a monopoly on the monitor in real time, I can only imagine what the best features faster.)
Thank you!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Real Time Glucose Monitoring Any Ideas On The Next Generation Of Insulin Pump Features?
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The main disadvantage is, a continuous sensor. As you probably know, so that the sensors - plastic strip test gauges - for a good criterion.
I think, you know, most pumps an open-loop system. You need the patient a fingertip readings of 10-15 times a day to make (read more strict control) and adjust the pump accordingly. Thus, the "loop" (blood-sensor-based computer at the pump) is open.
Only recently have a sensor Glocuse blood, which can be used again - and then implemented and developed.
Thus, there are new works in a so-called closed-loop system. With the continuous sensor and implantable devices, simply run the son of the sensor through the skin and a small computer attached to his belt. The control computer reads constantly suagr the blood and puts it in the correct amount of insulin. Once properly adjusted, the blood glucose control is very tight - almost like an artificial pancreas.
The problem is that there are still some problems with the manufacture of sensors,and control is still in the laptop (instead Beltloop) format. These problems are solved quickly.
The next hurdle is the approval by the FDA - necessary because of the nature of "invasive" by systrem. not be implanted or injected something without the approval of the Food and Drug Administration - and get such an approval could take several years.
They hope that this new closed-loop pump will be available in 5-7 years.
Totally implantable pumps have one big disadvantage - complete. The pumps of the band are super simple - replace a cartridge. A fully implanted pump would require some type of injection (once per day?) In order to reserve again. Another reason for the examination by the FDA. NADA implanted under the skin requires an enormous amount of clinical trials, literally: the production of books printed information, the FDA before its approval for sale.
Another problem is programming the control computer. If it is not even on the "keys". Any other method of "tuning", When the pump is to be strengthened. However, pacemakers are the solution to this problem for years, so the technology is available. Just something to complain to the FDA. . . .
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This is not the next-generation features of the pump, but something that has worked for some time. The GlucoWatch, I link to an article about the topic read it in my sources for you if you care. But I remember reading an article recently (I wish I could remember where) where it was mentioned that some companies are now investigating a GlucoWatch device, making the reading a little implant in or near the wrist area . The implant is about the size of a human hair, which is much smaller than the system in real time.
I mention these feet, because I suspect that will be trying one of the future trends to enable continuous monitoring of blood glucose because Medtronic is now trying to take over all users gauge pump and automatic update will transfer the data. I look forward to new developments that have rejected the system in real time and still test my blood sugar often, because I am a person slow and protect two infusion was very difficult for me, it will be nice if they join the two. I would add increased durability of the pump with the list.
Until now, although I did not heard of any real competition for Medtronic, I would have gone with another system, but live in Minnesota, both the insurance and my clinic was for Medtronic, which means that I get virtually no support, if itself into another company.
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