In vivo glucose sensing in an increased perfusion dermal layer
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
- a sensor insertable into a dermal layer of skin of a subject and adapted to sense an analyte level in the dermal layer;
a base from which the sensor extends, the base being adapted to contact the skin of the subject with the sensor inserted into the dermal layer;
an insertion needle; and
a perfusion modulator adapted to increase perfusion in the dermal layer, wherein the perfusion modulator is at least one protrusion located on the base,wherein the at least one protrusion is adapted to apply pressure to increase perfusion in an area local to the sensor when inserted into the dermal layer, andwherein the insertion needle extends from the first protrusion adjacent to the sensor.
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Abstract
Systems, devices, and methods are provided that enable the sensing of an analyte level within, e.g., the dermal layer of the skin of a subject. These systems, devices, and methods can utilize modalities that increase perfusion in an area local to a dermal sensor.
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
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a sensor insertable into a dermal layer of skin of a subject and adapted to sense an analyte level in the dermal layer; a base from which the sensor extends, the base being adapted to contact the skin of the subject with the sensor inserted into the dermal layer; an insertion needle; and a perfusion modulator adapted to increase perfusion in the dermal layer, wherein the perfusion modulator is at least one protrusion located on the base, wherein the at least one protrusion is adapted to apply pressure to increase perfusion in an area local to the sensor when inserted into the dermal layer, and wherein the insertion needle extends from the first protrusion adjacent to the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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