We have received several inquiries regarding non-invasive glucose monitoring. The primary method I’ve been aware of is the Glucowatch. Based on a recent inquiry, I looked into the current status and found the following on Animas’ site:
GlucoWatch G2 (TM) Biographer Glucose Monitoring System Important Product News
In preparation for the development of future diabetes management products, Animas Corporation will no longer be selling the current model GlucoWatch G2 Biographer system, effective July 31, 2007. Animas will continue to sell AutoSensor and provide customer suport for the GlucoWatch system through July 31, 2008.
I have been informed of pain and accuracy issues related to the use of the GlucoWatch, so I expect those were factors in this decision.
I’ll keep you posted on new developments as I learn about them.
Unfortunately, at this point in time, there is still no non-invasive method to measure blood sugar.
Tags: animas, blood glucose, blood sugar, diabetes, diabetes testing, glucowatch, non-invasive glucose testing
August 27, 2008 at 4:16 pm |
A friend asked me to get to get further info on the GlucoWatch, if and when properly working as a non-invasive test method.
Thamks in advance
September 20, 2008 at 8:36 pm |
I want to buy a glucowatch. Where are I need to go??
September 24, 2008 at 1:34 am |
The Glucowatch was taken off the market because of accuracy and safety problems. To the best of my knowledge, there has not been a replacement developed.
Thanks
Mike Walsh
President
Western Diabetic Supplies
October 20, 2008 at 9:36 pm |
There is an insulin pump that has a glucose monitor connected to it (it sits on your stomach as well w/ a tiny needle to constantly monitor); I don’t know if there is an alarm though for high/low sugars. Would make sense. I found it via google but now I’ve lost the sight.
October 20, 2008 at 9:36 pm |
And it’s covered by most insurances, unlike the watch!