METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROMOTING GLUCOSE MANAGEMENT

• US 20100261987A1
• Filed: 03/26/2010
• Published: 10/14/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2009
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: DexCom Incorporated
• Original Assignee: DexCom Incorporated
• Inventors: Bowman, Leif, Carlton, Alexandra Lynn, Cote, Kristin Koenekamp, Kamath, Apurv Ullas, Mensinger, Michael Robert, Pryor, Jack
• Granted Patent: US 9,446,194 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/365
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0004 characterised by the type of physiological signal transmitted
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14532 for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14546 for measuring analytes not otherwise provided for, e.g. ions, cytochromes
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/1495 Calibrating or testing of in-vivo probes
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/4833 Assessment of subject's compliance to treatment
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/725 using specific filters therefor, e.g. Kalman or adaptive filters A61B5/316 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/743 Displaying an image simultaneously with additional graphical information, e.g. symbols, charts, function plots
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/744 Displaying an avatar, e.g. an animated cartoon character
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/746 Alarms related to a physiological condition, e.g. details of setting alarm thresholds or avoiding false alarms alarms per se G08B
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/7475 User input or interface means, e.g. keyboard, pointing device, joystick
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3303 Using a biosensor
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/502 User interfaces, e.g. screens or keyboards
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/581 by audible feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/582 by tactile feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/583 by visual feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2230/06 Heartbeat rate only
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2230/201 Glucose concentration
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2230/63 Motion, e.g. physical activity
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/142 Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/1723 using feedback of body parameters, e.g. blood-sugar, pressure measurement of body parameters A61B5/00
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/17 : delivered via infusion or injection
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/63 : for local operation
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/67 : for remote operation
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 50/50 : for simulation or modelling of medical disorders
• CPC Class Codes: Y02A 90/10 : Information and communication technologies [ICT] supporting adaptation to climate change, e.g. for weather forecasting or climate simulation

Abstract

Methods and systems for encouraging interactions with a glucose monitoring system include incrementing a score and/or providing a reward based on a variety of different interactions with the glucose monitoring system. The interactions which improve the score may include initiating or changing displays, downloading data, setting operational parameters and other interactions that are independent of a user'"'"'s glucose measurements. Encouraging these interactions can enhance success in maintaining healthy glucose concentrations.

Claims

1. A method of encouraging interactions with a receiver configured to receive sensor data from a glucose sensor, the method comprising:

sensing an interaction from a user with a receiver, wherein the receiver is configured to receive sensor data from the glucose sensor and to selectively display information associated with the sensor data and/or the sensor data in response to interactions from the user;

in response to a plurality of different sensed interactions, incrementing a reward counter; and

in response to determining that the reward counter has reached a predetermined reward threshold, displaying a reward indication on the receiver and/or transmitting a reward indication.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of different sensed interactions comprise substantially all interactions.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the interaction comprises at least one of pressing a button, touching a screen of the receiver, activating another input device, selecting sensor data for viewing on the receiver, downloading data, inputting events, setting parameters, confirming sensor data.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the interaction comprises wearing the receiver for a predetermined amount of time.

5. A method of encouraging interactions with a continuous glucose monitoring system, the method comprising:

sensing a user interaction with a portion of the continuous glucose monitoring system; and

incrementing a reward counter in response to the sensed interaction independent of the creation or value of any sensor data.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein the interaction causes current sensor data to be displayed.

7. The method of claim 5, wherein the interaction causes historical sensor data to be displayed.

8. The method of claim 5, comprising incrementing the reward counter when one or more sensor data values are within a predetermined range.

9. The method of claim 5, comprising incrementing the reward counter when sensor data associated with a predetermined time period meets one or more criteria.

10. The method of claim 5, comprising incrementing the reward counter when one or more sensor data values change within a predetermined time period immediately after an alarm is triggered.

11. The method of claim 5, comprising incrementing the reward counter when sensor data associated with a first time period indicates an improvement in glycemic control or diabetes management as compared to sensor data associated with a historical time period.

12. The method of claim 5, comprising displaying a reward indication on the receiver and/or transmitting a reward indication when the reward counter reaches a predetermined value.

13. The method of claim 5, comprising sensing time periods between interactions, and incrementing the reward counter in response to a second interaction when the second interaction is sensed within a predetermined time period from a first interaction.

14. The method of claim 5, comprising not incrementing the reward counter in response to a second interaction when the second interaction is sensed later than a predetermined time period from a first interaction.

15. The method of claim 5, comprising incrementing the reward counter when the receiver receives sensor data substantially continuously for a predetermined period.

16. The method of claim 5, comprising incrementing the reward counter when the user inputs a user event.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the event is associated with a caloric intake.

18. The method of claim 16, wherein the event is associated with a level of activity.

19. The method of claim 5, comprising incrementing the reward counter when the user when the user sets receiver operation parameters.

20. The method of claim 5, comprising incrementing the reward counter when the user downloads data from the receiver to another processing system.

21. The method of claim 5, comprising incrementing the reward counter when the user sets or confirms alarm settings on the receiver.

22. The method of claim 5, wherein the sensed interaction initiates or changes a display on the receiver.

23. The method of claim 5, wherein the sensed interaction only initiates or changes a display on the receiver.

24. The method of claim 5, comprising changing a display on the receiver when the score reaches a predetermined threshold.

25. A portable sensor system comprising:

a glucose sensor configured to provide real-time continuous glucose sensor data;

a device comprising a user interface configured to receive user input and display the real time glucose sensor data responsive to user-interaction with the portable device; and

a processor module configured to tabulate a score based at least in part on user interactions with the user interface.

26. The sensor system of claim 25, wherein the score is based at least in part on substantially all user interactions with the user interface.

27. The sensor system of claim 25, wherein the score is also based at least in part on sensor data values.

28. The sensor system of claim 25, wherein the score is also based at least in part receiving sensor data during a predetermined time period.

29. The sensor system of claim 25, wherein processor module is configured to display the score on the user interface.

30. The sensor system of claim 25, wherein the processor module is configured to transmit the score to another processing system.