This is the IBG Star, which can be added to the iPod
or iPhone and remote monitoring by a physician or a family can know the blood
sugar levels that records a patient with diabetes. You only need six seconds to
be detected and can be a great help for children with this disease.
IBG Star is placed on the Apple devices (iPhone and
iPod both) to know instantly the small sugar levels while at school or in the
park, but can also be used by adults in the office or on the market.
This meter is a type of USB is inserted in the same place as
other devices for devices in the signature of the block, i.e. at the bottom,
where it is placed in a battery charger. Sends real-time data shows a doctor or
a member of the family and avoid a lack of control in sugar, preventing lead to
diabetic coma or even death.
This device was unveiled at the 72 degree Scientific Session
of the American Association of Diabetes. Sanofi members were responsible for
display and has already begun shipping in the U.S. and some European countries.
They said it is ideal for children with diabetes 1 because parents can not
control them but with them, can measure glucose levels every three hours. The
difference of IBG Star in relation to other similar devices is that it sends
the results immediately to a recipient chosen in advance.
On the device should be inserted after putting on tapes
reactive blood obtained by pricking with a small lancet. Then, reports the
blood sugar levels, keep the data and sends it to the doctor or family you
want.
