Wireless diabetes management devices and methods for using the same
First Claim
1. A system for monitoring and assisting in the treatment of a patient, independent of the location of the patient, comprising:
- a monitoring centre;
a meter for measuring the level of an analyte in said patient; and
a communications device adapted for communication with said monitoring centre and said meter, wherein said communications device is adapted to transmit information related to said analyte level in said patient to said monitoring centre.
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Abstract
Advanced disease state management for diabetics through a wireless phone. A remote counselling service is accessible through the wireless communication feature of a wireless phone that interfaces to the diabetics'"'"' glucometer. A patient can send his glucose data directly to a counselling centre and receive a message back on how to proceed with treatment. Wireless technology can additionally be utilised to alert a caretaker that a hypoglycaemic value has been measured. The caretaker can then intervene to secure help. The telemetry can also be used to measure compliance with a prescribed disease management regime. The disease management system is also suitable for targeted marketing of supplies to diabetic patients.
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30 Claims
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1. A system for monitoring and assisting in the treatment of a patient, independent of the location of the patient, comprising:
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a monitoring centre;
a meter for measuring the level of an analyte in said patient; and
a communications device adapted for communication with said monitoring centre and said meter, wherein said communications device is adapted to transmit information related to said analyte level in said patient to said monitoring centre. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for monitoring and assisting in the treatment of a patient, independent of the location of the patient, said method comprising:
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providing a monitoring centre;
providing a meter accessible to the patient including a capacity to measure and convey information related to an analyte level detected in said patient;
providing a communications device in communication with the meter and the monitoring centre;
transmitting to said monitoring centre information relating to the analyte level in said diabetic patient; and
providing a treatment recommendation to the patient. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A device capable of receiving and transmitting an analyte level measurement of a patient, comprising:
a communications device configured to receive the analyte level of the patient from a meter and transmit the analyte level of the patient to a remote monitoring centre. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30)
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