Gluco[M] Wristband

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Band Watch Glucose Blood Sugar Gluco Glucometer Insulin
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Added February 11, 2009 Views 897 Comments 3

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The Gluco(M) is a medical concept that provides diabetics with three functions: instant and non-invasive glucose readings, history of previous readings with averages, and an insulin chamber for with a loaded syringe cartridge for injections.

Diabetics must monitor their own blood glucose levels times a day, to determine how far above or below normal their glucose is and to determine how much insulin(s) they may need. This is usually done by placing a drop of blood from a skin prick onto a glucose strip and then inserting the strip into a glucose meter, a small machine that provides a digital readout of the blood glucose level. (http://www.diabetes.org/)

The Gluco(M) uses a technology known as “reverse iontophoresis.” By using an electric current running throughout the sensors, it collects glucose samples from fluids in the body. The device is then able to read the sample and give a reading. With this technology, diabetics can keep a much closer watch on their glucose levels and avoid the problems that may occurs from having levels too high or low. The Gluco(M) enables users with the convenience of checking blood-sugar levels more frequently throughout the day, thus yielding for better control of glucose in the blood stream.

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2009-01-14 20:04:28

The shape and design is a bit copied from an other watch though. Also you have not looked into the closing mechanism, because this design either it slices through your hand to close it or its it way to very big which actually could also just slide it over your wrist and also would not total skin contact so would not help at all for sensoring. Should use a better wrapping kind of device so it have a better skin contact.
2009-01-21 17:37:38

If you look at the first picture in the series, you can tell that the wristband consists of two separate components. These components are linked through a small hinge that allows one of the components to turn almost 360 degrees. I doubt that it would slice your hand. The mechanism detailed in the imagery is actually quite usable and would allow for custom sizing. Also, you shouldn't have full skin contact; this would lead to irritable skin and probably insulin overdose.
2009-01-28 13:13:32

I love this design! Great work!