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Advancements in Glucose Monitoring Focus on Affordable, Accurate, and Less Traumatic Testing.


PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California
Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries.
, Calif. -- Validating continual growth in incidences of diabetes, the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame) A wiring rack located between the MDF (main distribution frame) and the intended end user devices (telephones, routers, PCs, etc.). Cables run from the outside world to the MDF and then to the IDFs. See MDF and wiring rack. ) has reported that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes has increased from 30 million to 230 million in the last 20 years. The IDF further expects this figure to near 350 million by 2025, heightening concerns, particularly as diabetes is the leading cause of complications such as blindness, amputations, and kidney diseases and increases chances of strokes or heart disease by almost two to four times.

Given the rising diabetic population, there is a tremendous awareness drive that aims at communicating the importance of proper and regular glucose control. Compliance with glucose monitoring glucose monitoring Lab medicine The periodic evaluation of any analyte abnormal in Pts with DM, to assess short and long-term control with antiglycemic agents. See Glucose, Glycated hemoglobin.  is vital to effective diabetes management This article is about the management of diabetes mellitus. For more on the disease itself see diabetes mellitus.
Diabetes is a chronic disease with no cure as of 2007. It is associated with an impaired glucose cycle, altering metabolism.
, but many diabetics fail to test frequently enough due to numerous reasons. Principal among these reasons are the complicated nature of present day glucose monitoring devices and their invasive nature, which causes much inconvenience and pain.

If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which provides manufacturers, end users, and other industry participants an overview of the latest analysis of the Glucose Monitoring Technologies - Hospital and Self-Care, then send an e-mail to Melina Trevino - Corporate Communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise.  at melina.trevino@frost.com with the following information: your full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail address See Internet address.

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"Since the ideal glucose monitoring system would be a completely noninvasive device, different kinds of innovative technologies are under research to achieve this goal and ensure frequent monitoring and better glycemic Glycemic
The presence of glucose in the blood.

Mentioned in: Cholesterol, High


glycemic

pertaining to the level of glucose in the blood.
 control," notes Technical Insights Research Analyst (http://www.technicalinsights.frost.com) Nivedithaa Gopaalakrishnan. "With consumer-based medical devices, ease-of-use is also an area of focus. Features ensuring this include the use of graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI)

Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to
, reduction in the number of steps necessary to take a reading, and easy-to-use buttons for operation."

Among the notable advancements in the field of blood glucose monitoring blood glucose monitoring Sugar monitoring Lab medicine The periodic testing of serum glucose in Pts known to have DM. See Bedside glucose monitoring, Beta cell implants, Diabetes, Glucometer, Glycosylated hemoglobin, Non-Invasive glucose monitoring.  for hospital and self-care, Nes Ziona, Israel-based OrSense has developed the home-care blood glucose blood glucose Diabetology The principal sugar produced by the body from food–especially carbohydrates, but also from proteins and fats; glucose is the body's major source of energy, is transported to cells via the circulation and used by cells in the presence  monitor, a pain-free method to monitor glucose levels. This point-of-care (POC (Proof Of Concept) See PoC exploit.

POC - Point Of Contact
) device, designed for spot or continuous monitoring, does not require blood withdrawal and has the capacity to record and display over 500 entries relating to relating to relate prepconcernant

relating to relate prepbezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc 
 blood glucose values, date, and time. Moreover, it displays glucose excursion trends, supports telemedicine applications, and has an invalid measurement alarm, in addition to another, that warns the user of low and high-glucose levels.

Notwithstanding these advancements, the major challenge for the glucose monitoring industry is to develop cost-effective technologies that offer high-quality standards at reasonable costs. Furthermore, glucose meters are often distributed at heavily discounted prices or given free with the purchase of multiple strips or packets. This free meter proposition is a big challenge for both the major market participants and others who are trying to find a place in the market.

"The single most important reason for low-testing frequency of diabetics is the pain associated with finger-stick testing and the repeated trauma to fingers," says Gopaalakrishnan. "Hence, the need is to develop noninvasive/minimally-invasive devices that make it easier, more comfortable, and more practical for patients to monitor frequently."

In ensuring the success of their glucose monitoring technologies, market participants should invest in mass-marketing campaigns and diabetes awareness initiatives that can be highly effective in developing brand image and expanding the diagnosed population. While marketing strategies could target the high-test frequency consumer population to gain higher market penetration Noun 1. market penetration - the extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market
penetration - the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women"
, establishing and developing relationships with primary care medical facilities, primary care physicians, nurses, and other medical practitioners will further help widen the customer base.

Glucose Monitoring Technologies - Hospital and Self-Care, a part of the Sensors & Instrumentation Subscription, identifies and analyzes emerging technologies or novel advances in existing technologies in the context of glucose monitoring. The study endeavors to cover advances in R&D, product development, and regulatory aspects specifically related to advances in glucose monitoring. Interviews are available to the press.

Technical Insights is an international technology analysis business that produces a variety of technical news alerts, newsletters, and research services.

Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company Noun 1. consulting company - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee
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, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 40 years. The company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership services, and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. Frost & Sullivan serves an extensive clientele that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies, and the investment community by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects a unique global perspective and combines ongoing analysis of markets, technologies, econometrics, and demographics.

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