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Method and apparatus for monitoring the condition of a patient with diabetes

  • US 8,640,698 B2
  • Filed: 02/16/2007
  • Issued: 02/04/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/17/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for treatment of a patient with both sleep-disordered breathing and diabetes, comprising:

  • a blower configured to provide a supply of air at positive pressure;

    a patient interface including a mask;

    headgear adapted to hold the patient interface in position in communication with a patient'"'"'s airways;

    at least one hypoglycemia detector including a sensor for contact with mucosal regions of the patient'"'"'s nares on a nasal prong of the mask;

    an alarm; and

    a controller,wherein the controller is programmed to receive a signal from the at least one hypoglycemia detector, analyze the signal for indications of hypoglycemia and, upon detection of an indication of hypoglycemia, trigger the alarm.

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