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Timeline for Blood Glucose Monitoring
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1965: |
Ames Company releases Dextrostix, which work by applying a drop of blood onto a strip of paper that would change color according to the patient’s glucose level. |
1971: |
Anton Hubert Clemens received the first patent for a blood glucose meter called the Ames Reflectance Meter on September 14, 1971. This meter was able to interpret Dextrostix more accurately by interpreting the light reflected by a color on the Dextrostix into a readable number. |
1978: |
First home literature on diabetic blood glucose becomes available |
1981: |
The Glucometer, made by Bayer, becomes the first home Glucose Monitoring device. |
1986: |
The FDA, CDC, and American Diabetes Association convene to discuss Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose. They find that Self-Monitoring is a key tool in diabetes treatment, allowing patients to track their glucose levels over time, monitor their daily glucose levels, and to recognize emergency situations. |
1987: |
The medical industry begins to produce lower cost home glucose meters, allowing more patients better access to care. |
1993: |
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases publishes study which shows that patients who self-monitored their glucose reduced chances for complications by 76% for eye disease, 50% for kidney disease, and 60% for nerve disease. |
2002: |
The race to find a non-invasive continuous glucose monitoring system heats up as one company claims to have invented such a device. It is later found that their glucose monitor often causes skin irritation, and thus cannot truly be called “non-invasive.” |
2006: |
The first continuous glucose monitoring via a device implanted under the skin is released. |
2008: |
Continuous glucose monitors begin to be linked to insulin pumps. |
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Cost Savings Tool |
Do you know the annual cost of managing your diabetes? Would you like to find ways to reduce your costs? Calculate your total budget and identify ways to save money. You can do this in just a few minutes by entering facts about the products you use. This quick analysis will provide you with a comprehensive overview of both spending and potential savings.
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Monitor Comparison Tools |
Blood glucose monitors offer an easy way to test your blood sugar at home or on the go. Use this comparison tool as a guide to learn more about the features and benefits of your current monitor or to find a new one.
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Handheld Monitor Comparison
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