Analyte sensor with increased reference capacity
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1. An electrochemical sensor for measuring an analyte concentration in a host, comprising:
- a working electrode configured to measure a concentration of an analyte; and
a reference electrode comprising a material that depletes during sensor use, wherein the material is configured to be regenerated during sensor use, and wherein a rate of material depletion during sensor use substantially correlates with a rate of material regeneration during sensor use over a time period.
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Abstract
Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host'"'"'s vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes an electrochemical sensor incorporating a silver/silver chloride reference electrode, wherein a capacity of the reference electrode is controlled.
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1. An electrochemical sensor for measuring an analyte concentration in a host, comprising:
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a working electrode configured to measure a concentration of an analyte; and a reference electrode comprising a material that depletes during sensor use, wherein the material is configured to be regenerated during sensor use, and wherein a rate of material depletion during sensor use substantially correlates with a rate of material regeneration during sensor use over a time period. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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