Google
to develop wearable glucose-monitoring device Published August 14,
2015.
Google
has announced that it plans to develop a bandage-sized wearable glucose
monitoring device with DexCom, a manufacturer of continuous glucose monitoring
systems. . The companies say the device will be low-cost, disposable and
helpful for patients with all types of diabetes. The technology also will be
connected to cloud storage and provide real-time information. DexCom, which is
based in San Diego, California, said the collaboration aims to create products
that are significantly smaller and less costly than existing technologies. More
than 29 million Americans have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC). One in four are unaware that they are affected by
the disorder, in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Physical
activity, diet and medication are used to manage diabetes, as well as tracking
personal glucose levels. Google and Dexcom said their new product could
eventually replace finger-stick glucometers used to self-monitor blood glucose.
According to DexCom, the new wearable will become commercially available within
the next two to three years.
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