Device and method for food management
First Claim
1. A method for use in a medical device the method comprising:
- scanning information from at least one bar code related to food;
processing said information by comparing said information to a database;
determining acceptability of said food;
inputting an estimate of amount of said food item to be ingested by the body of the user;
calculating estimated bolus amount of insulin required by the body of the user based upon at least one blood glucose value; and
providing information related to acceptability to the user.
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Abstract
A medical device is disclosed. The medical device includes an RFID reader for receiving information from at least one RFID transponder. The medical device also includes a memory for storing a database and at least one processor for processing information. Also, a remote controller for a medical device is disclosed. The remote controller includes an information receiver for receiving information related to food. The infusion device also includes a memory for storing a database and at least one processor for processing information. A method for use in a medical device is also disclosed. The method includes receiving information from an RFID transponder related to food. Also, the processing the information by comparing the information to a database is included in the method. The method also includes determining the acceptability of the food and providing information related to acceptability to the user.
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1. A method for use in a medical device the method comprising:
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scanning information from at least one bar code related to food; processing said information by comparing said information to a database; determining acceptability of said food; inputting an estimate of amount of said food item to be ingested by the body of the user; calculating estimated bolus amount of insulin required by the body of the user based upon at least one blood glucose value; and providing information related to acceptability to the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for use in a medical device the method comprising:
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scanning information from at least one bar code related to food; processing said information by comparing said information to a database; determining acceptability of said food; inputting at least one blood glucose value; calculating recommended amount of said food item for user to ingest based at least upon said at least one blood glucose value; and providing information related to acceptability to the user. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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