Medical News 47 New Glucose Monitoring System Novel glucose monitoring system, Abbotts Freestyle Libre, has been licensed for use in the European Union. The system measures interstitial tissue glucose levels every minute via a disposable round sensor about the size of a coin, with a small catheter inserted under the skin, worn on the back of the upper arm for up to 14 days. While the system has several features in common with currently available continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, the company is not classifying it as such. the Libre is approved as an alternative to routine blood glucose monitoring, and diabetes patients can use the results to guide therapeutic decisions. However, finger-stick measurements are still required when blood glucose levels are rapidly changing, since interstitial fluid glucose levels may not accurately reflect the current blood level. Finger-stick testing is also advised when the system reports hypoglycemia or impending hypoglycemia or when the patients symptoms dont match the devices readings. The systems software enables the figures to be presented in a visual chart for healthcare professionals and patients
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 13:23:04 +0000
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