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20120108929 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - An analyte monitor including a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit is disclosed. The analyte monitor may also be part of a drug delivery system to alter the level of the analyte based on the data obtained using the sensor. | 05-03-2012 |
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20090143661 | ANALYTE MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD TO ANALYZE THE FREQUENCY OF USER INTERACTION WITH THE DEVICE - Methods and Devices to monitor the level of at least one analyte are provided. | 06-04-2009 |
20090143725 | Method of Optimizing Efficacy of Therapeutic Agent - Method and device for outputting one or more signals associated with a monitored analyte level of an individual, the one or more signals including a substantially real time monitored analyte level and a rate of change information associated with the monitored analyte level, outputting a carbohydrate intake event indication, determining one or more data associated with one or more therapy information related to the monitored analyte level and the meal event indication, and outputting the determined one or more data over the outputted one or more signals associated with the monitored analyte level and the carbohydrate intake event indication are provided. | 06-04-2009 |
20090270704 | PATCHES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT - Described here are patches, systems, and methods for measuring glucose. In general, the patches comprise a microfluidic collection layer and a detector, and the systems comprise a patch and a measurement device. Some methods for measuring glucose comprise cleaning the skin surface, collecting sweat from the skin surface using a microfluidic collection device, and measuring the collected glucose. Other methods comprise cleaning the skin surface, collecting sweat in a patch comprising a microfludic collection layer, and measuring glucose collected in the patch. Still other methods comprise cleaning the skin surface, collecting a first sweat sample from the skin surface in a patch comprising a microfludic collection layer and a detector layer, transferring the first sweat sample from the collection layer to the detector layer, measuring glucose in the first sweat sample, and repeating the collection, transferring, and measuring steps at least once. | 10-29-2009 |
20090281406 | Analyte Monitoring System and Method - Devices and methods for monitoring an analyte are provided. Embodiments include continuous analyte sensors having a high degree of accuracy. | 11-12-2009 |
20100312483 | ALGORITHMS FOR CALIBRATING AN ANALYTE SENSOR - Disclosed are embodiments that relate to algorithms and methods for calibrating an analyte sensor, and more particularly, to algorithms for calibrating an optical glucose sensor comprising an equilibrium fluorescent chemical indicator system. In particular, a method of detecting an analyte concentration is disclosed where a modified Michaelis-Menten equation comprising Michaelis-Menten parameters is used to characterize the signal generated by the analyte sensor. | 12-09-2010 |
20110105866 | OPTICAL SENSOR CONFIGURATION FOR RATIOMETRIC CORRECTION OF BLOOD GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT - Embodiments of the invention are directed to an optical sensor for detecting blood glucose. The sensor comprises a chemical indicator system disposed within a gap between the distal end of an optical fiber and an atraumatic tip portion, wherein the optical fiber and atraumatic tip portion are coupled by a coupling member, such as a rod or hypotube or cage that traverses the gap. The sensor further comprises a means for generating and detecting an optical reference signal unrelated to the blood glucose, such that ratiometric correction of blood glucose measurements for artifacts in the optical system is enabled. | 05-05-2011 |
20110152658 | IDENTIFICATION OF ABERRANT MEASUREMENTS OF IN VIVO GLUCOSE CONCENTRATION USING TEMPERATURE - Disclosed herein are methods and systems for generating an estimate of an in vivo analyte concentration and identifying whether the estimate is aberrant. In some embodiments, the system includes a sensor comprising an analyte sensor and a temperature sensing element, and a control unit programmed to identify changes in temperature that may indicate a non-physiologic condition (and result in an aberrant glucose measurement). In some embodiments, the methods include generating an estimate of analyte concentration at a particular time using the analyte sensor, and generating first and second signals indicative of temperature using the temperature sensing element. In some embodiments the methods include identifying the estimate of analyte concentration as aberrant if the magnitude of the difference between the first and second signals indicative of temperature exceeds a threshold value. | 06-23-2011 |
20110193704 | Displays for a medical device - Embodiments described herein relate to an analyte monitoring device having a user interface with a display and a plurality of actuators. The display is configured to render a plurality of display screens, including a home screen and an alert screen. The home screen is divided into a plurality of simultaneously displayed panels, with a first panel displays a rate of change of continuously monitored analyte levels in interstitial fluid, a second panel simultaneously displays a current analyte level and an analyte trend indicator, and a third panel displays status information of a plurality of components of the device. When an alarm condition is detected, the display renders the alert screen in place of the home screen, the alert screen displaying information corresponding to the detected alarm condition. Furthermore, the actuators are configured to affect further output of the analyte monitoring device corresponding to the detected condition. | 08-11-2011 |
20110224516 | MEASUREMENT DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MEASURING ANALYTE CONCENTRATION INCORPORATING TEMPERATURE AND PH CORRECTION - Disclosed herein are methods of estimating an analyte concentration which include generating a signal indicative of the analyte concentration, generating a signal indicative of a temperature, generating a signal indicative of a pH, and transforming the signal indicative of the analyte concentration utilizing an equation of the form of a modified Michaelis-Menten equation depending on Michaelis-Menten parameters, wherein values of the Michaelis-Menten parameters are set based upon data which includes temperature and pH calibration parameters, the signal indicative of a temperature, and the signal indicative of a pH. Also disclosed herein are measurement devices which employ the aforementioned methods. | 09-15-2011 |
20110236989 | ANTIOXIDANT PROTECTION OF A CHEMICAL SENSOR - Analyte sensors having antioxidant protection are disclosed. By combining antioxidant and/or scavenger agents into polymer matrices that contain sensor moieties, the sensor moieties are protected from reactive oxygen species. Also disclosed are methods of making analyte sensors and methods of inhibiting oxidative degradation of sensing components in hydrated, polymerized analyte sensor systems. | 09-29-2011 |
20120035448 | Analyte Monitoring and Management Device and Method to Analyze the Frequency of User Interaction with the Device - Methods and Devices to monitor the level of at least one analyte are provided. | 02-09-2012 |
20120078071 | ADVANCED CONTINUOUS ANALYTE MONITORING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for processing, transmitting, and displaying data received from a continuous analyte (e.g., glucose) sensor are provided. A sensor system can comprise a sensor electronics module that includes power saving features, e.g., a low power measurement circuit that can be switched between a measurement mode and a low power mode, wherein charging circuitry continues to apply power to electrodes of a sensor during the low power mode. The sensor electronics module can be switched between a low power storage mode and a higher power operational mode via a switch, e.g., a reed switch or optical switch. A validation routine can be implemented to ensure an interrupt signal sent from the switch is valid. The sensor can be physically connected to the sensor electronics module in direct wireless communication with a plurality of different display devices. | 03-29-2012 |
20120200410 | Analyte Monitoring and Management Device and Method to Analyze the Frequency of User Interaction with the Device - Methods and Devices to monitor the level of at least one analyte are provided. | 08-09-2012 |
20130245401 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING ANALYTE SENSOR DATA - Systems and methods for applying time-dependent algorithmic compensation functions to data output from a continuous analyte sensor. Some embodiments determine a time since sensor implantation and/or whether a newly initialized sensor has been used previously. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245981 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING ANALYTE SENSOR DATA - Systems and methods for applying time-dependent algorithmic compensation functions to data output from a continuous analyte sensor. Some embodiments determine a time since sensor implantation and/or whether a newly initialized sensor has been used previously. | 09-19-2013 |
20130267802 | OPTICAL SENSOR CONFIGURATION FOR RATIOMETRIC CORRECTION OF BLOOD GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT - Embodiments of the invention are directed to an optical sensor for detecting glucose. The sensor comprises a chemical indicator system disposed within a gap between the distal end of an optical fiber and an atraumatic tip portion, wherein the optical fiber and atraumatic tip portion are coupled by a coupling member, such as a rod or hypotube or cage that traverses the gap. The sensor further comprises a means for generating and detecting an optical reference signal unrelated to the glucose, such that ratiometric correction of glucose measurements for artifacts in the optical system is enabled. | 10-10-2013 |
20130287631 | MEASUREMENT DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MEASURING ANALYTE CONCENTRATION INCORPORATING TEMPERATURE AND PH CORRECTION - Disclosed herein are methods of estimating an analyte concentration which include generating a signal indicative of the analyte concentration, generating a signal indicative of a temperature, generating a signal indicative of a pH, and transforming the signal indicative of the analyte concentration utilizing an equation of the form of a modified Michaelis-Menten equation depending on Michaelis-Menten parameters, wherein values of the Michaelis-Menten parameters are set based upon data which includes temperature and pH calibration parameters, the signal indicative of a temperature, and the signal indicative of a pH. Also disclosed herein are measurement devices which employ the aforementioned methods. | 10-31-2013 |
20140005505 | USE OF SENSOR REDUNDANCY TO DETECT SENSOR FAILURES | 01-02-2014 |
20140024906 | Analyte Monitoring and Management System and Methods Therefor - Method and apparatus for providing multiple data receiver units in a data monitoring and management system such as analyte monitoring system where a first data receiver includes all of the functionalities for the data monitoring and management system receiver unit, and a second data receiver unit is configured with limited functions to provide application specific convenience to the user or patient is disclosed. | 01-23-2014 |
20140128837 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING GLYCEMIC VARIABILITY - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for processing analyte data. In some example implementations, a method may include generating glucose sensor data indicative of a host's glucose concentration using a glucose sensor; calculating a glycemic variability index (GVI) value based on the glucose sensor data; and providing output to a user responsive to the calculated glycemic variability index value. The GVI may be a ratio of a length of a line representative of the sensor data and an ideal length of the line. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129151 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING GLYCEMIC VARIABILITY - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for processing analyte data. In some example implementations, a method may include generating glucose sensor data indicative of a host's glucose concentration using a glucose sensor; calculating a glycemic variability index (GVI) value based on the glucose sensor data; and providing output to a user responsive to the calculated glycemic variability index value. The GVI may be a ratio of a length of a line representative of the sensor data and an ideal length of the line. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
20150025495 | TIME AVERAGED BASAL RATE OPTIMIZER - Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor, including a receiver, a medicament delivery device, a controller module, and optionally a single point glucose monitor are provided. Integration may be manual, semi-automated and/or fully automated. | 01-22-2015 |