Glucose measuring module and insulin pump combination
First Claim
1. A method of measuring the glucose level of a diabetic using a modular glucose measuring module and insulin pump combination comprising:
- (a) attaching a glucose measuring module without a display to an insulin pump housing using a mechanical clasp comprising a quick attach and release mechanism, the attaching including engaging a lip of the quick attach and release mechanism with a lip-engaging portion of the pump housing to align the insulin pump housing with the glucose measuring module;
(b) inserting a glucose test strip in the module;
(c) contacting the glucose test strip to a blood sample;
(d) determining data relating to a glucose value based on said sample using a microprocessor in the module;
(e) transmitting said data wirelessly from said module to said insulin pump and converting said data to a glucose value using a microprocessor in said pump;
(f) displaying said glucose value on a display on said pump; and
(g) detaching the clasp and module from the pump housing.
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Abstract
A combination glucose measuring and insulin pumping device is described. The two major components, a glucose measuring module and an insulin pump, are held together by a quick attach and release mechanism. Communication between the glucose measuring module and the insulin pump is by a wireless modality. The glucose measuring module determines the glucose level in a sample, and wirelessly transmits the data to the insulin pump, where the data are stored in a memory, and are available for visual display on the insulin pump, and for incorporation into selection of appropriate protocols for the rate of insulin infusion by the pump into the patient.
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21 Claims
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1. A method of measuring the glucose level of a diabetic using a modular glucose measuring module and insulin pump combination comprising:
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(a) attaching a glucose measuring module without a display to an insulin pump housing using a mechanical clasp comprising a quick attach and release mechanism, the attaching including engaging a lip of the quick attach and release mechanism with a lip-engaging portion of the pump housing to align the insulin pump housing with the glucose measuring module; (b) inserting a glucose test strip in the module; (c) contacting the glucose test strip to a blood sample; (d) determining data relating to a glucose value based on said sample using a microprocessor in the module; (e) transmitting said data wirelessly from said module to said insulin pump and converting said data to a glucose value using a microprocessor in said pump; (f) displaying said glucose value on a display on said pump; and (g) detaching the clasp and module from the pump housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of measuring the glucose level of a diabetic using a modular glucose measuring module and insulin pump combination, comprising:
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(a) attaching a glucose measuring module without a display to an insulin pump housing with a mechanical clasp comprising a quick attach and release mechanism in a single action; (b) inserting a glucose test strip in the module; (c) contacting the glucose test strip to a blood sample; (d) determining data relating to a glucose value based on said sample using a microprocessor in the module; (e) transmitting said data wirelessly from said module to said insulin pump and converting said data to a glucose value using a microprocessor in said pump; (f) displaying said glucose value on a display on said pump; and (g) detaching the clasp and module from the pump housing in a single action. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of measuring the glucose level of a diabetic using a modular glucose measuring module and insulin pump combination, comprising:
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(a) attaching a glucose measuring module without a display to an insulin pump housing using a mechanical clasp comprising a quick attach and release mechanism; (b) inserting a glucose test strip in the module; (c) contacting the glucose test strip to a blood sample; (d) determining data relating to a glucose value based on said sample using a microprocessor in the module; (e) transmitting said data wirelessly from said module to said insulin pump and converting said data to a glucose value using a microprocessor in said pump; (f) displaying said glucose value on a display on said pump; and (g) detaching the clasp and module from the pump housing. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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