Implantable, Continuous Glucose Monitor
March 3, 2015 | Terry Sharrer
At least two companies (GlySens in San Diego, CA and Senseonics, Germantown, MD) are competing in a race to develop the best implantable, wireless, continuous glucose monitoring system. Both use a long-term implantable, subcutaneous sensor and wireless data transmitter, but GlySens’ design reads out on a dedicated pocket monitor, while Senseonics relies on a smartphone receiver. In either case, continuous monitoring gives a much better indication of the diabetic state. MORE
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