Cellular GPRS-communication linked glucometer - pedometer

• US 20090264337A1
• Filed: 04/21/2009
• Published: 10/22/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 04/22/2008
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Teladoc Health, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Kimon Angelides
• Inventors: Angelides, Kimon
• Granted Patent: US 8,066,640 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 514/1.100
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 31/70 Carbohydrates; Sugars; Derivatives thereof sorbitol A61K31/047
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 38/28 Insulins
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 3/10 for hyperglycaemia, e.g. antidiabetics

Abstract

The Cellular GPRS system includes a cellular-based Glucometer (CBG) for blood glucose monitoring, a pedometer for exertion measurement, combined with user-entered dietary or other diabetes-relevant information. Data from all inputs is transmitted over a cellular network, using a GPRS or other wireless link. The data is preferably stored in the device prior to being transmitted wirelessly over the cellular airway to a central computer server. The remote computer server will evaluate the data received and respond with a data packet (making recommendations on further glucose measurement, exercise, diet, insulin requirements or other).

Claims

1. A method of controlling diabetes comprising:

determining blood glucose level using an assay which indicates blood glucose level based on a change in optical characteristics of an indicator;

determining exertion level;

transmitting the blood glucose level and exertion level to a monitor for analysis over a cellular GPRS link; and

receiving back recommendations from the monitor.

2. The method of claim 1 further including acting on the recommendations by one or more of:

performing another blood glucose level assay;

increasing or decreasing exertion level;

injecting insulin;

or eating carbohydrates.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein the assay is performed using an indicator which has patient blood applied to it.

4. The method of claim 1 wherein the exertion level is determined from a 3-axis pedometer.

5. The method of claim 1 wherein the monitor is a computer server or a health professional.

6. The method of claim 1 wherein the patient enters information about the food(s) recently consumed.