Re: Possible Noninvasive meter

July 26, 2005

Hi Connie,

No, you are not out of bounds at all.

My wife, Crystal, works for Wal-Mart and the insurance plan she has does

not cover the diabetic supplies such as strips. It does cover the oral

medicine with her co-pay. When the time to review her insurance comes

around in October we are going to take a very close look at all of the

options.

Take care and always good to hear from you..

Cy, the Ancient okie...

Re: Possible Noninvasive meter

Hi Sy, I hope I'm not stepping out of bounds here. Dennis bought some

test

strips at the pharmacy. They told him if he could get his DR to write

a

prescription for them they could refund the money he spent on them. So

he

took his prescription in and was refunded. Now he will just have to pay

a

co pay for them and our insurance company will cover the rest. Of

course, I

suppose that depends on what insurance carrier you have. Hope that

helps.

Connie

Possible Noninvasive meter

>>>>

>>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>>> glucose meterI have heard of this recently but never heard how it

>>>>> worked until now. It would stil be a few years away if it is

>>>>> approved.

>>>>>

>>>>> Dean

>>>>>

>>>>> NewsTarget.com printable article

>>>>> Friday, July 22, 2005

>>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>>> glucose meter A new blood glucose-testing device from Glucon Inc.

>>>>> could mean the end

>>> of

>>>>> skin-pricking and drawing blood to measure glucose levels in

>>>>> diabetics. The device, which is worn on the wrist like a watch,

>>>>> uses

>>

>>>>> tiny lasers

>>> that

>>>>> resonate with blood glucose and give 24-hour measurements.

>>>>> Glucon's

>>> device

>>>>> has been shown to be as accurate as skin pricking. The device is

>>>>> in

>

>>>>> the process of clinical trials and approval by the FDA. To learn

>>>>> more on

>>> this

>>>>> topic, be sure to also read the related article, Sugar,

>>>>> high-fructose

>>> corn

>>>>> syrup and type II diabetes.

>>>>>

>>>>> Overview:

>>>>>

>>>>> a.. In the end, though, it comes down to this: to stay well, a

>>>>> person with Diabetes A has to draw blood four times a day. b..

>>>>> " If

>

>>>>> anyone can come up with a cost-effective, safe, non-invasive

>>> way

>>>>> to measure glucose, I can't imagine the world not beating a path

>>>>> to

>>> their

>>>>> door. "

>>>>> c.. Based on photo-acoustics research first done at Tel Aviv

>>>>> University in Israel, their device uses lasers, ultrasound, and

>>>>> advanced software algorithms to get a reading that is as efficient

>>>>> and accurate as

>>> pin-prick

>>>>> tests.

>>>>> d.. At the heart of the Glucon device is a laser tuned to a

>>>>> frequency that resonates with blood glucose. e.. When the laser

>>>>> comes into contact with blood glucose, it creates sound waves

>>>>> emanating from the molecule. f.. Then a miniaturized ultrasound

>>>>> sensor detects those sound waves and

>>> a

>>>>> computer chip translates the raw signals into usable data. g..

>>>>> While other non-invasive technologies have been able to read

>>> glucose

>>>>> levels to a rough level, Glucon's early tests show that it reaches

>>>>> the same efficiency levels as blood-strip tests. h.. Goldberger

>>>>> points out that since that paper was published, his researchers

>>>>> have

>>

>>>>> made big strides in improving the device's efficacy

>>> even

>>>>> further, although he won't release specific numbers.

>>>>> i.. Because of the non-invasive nature of the technology, though,

>>>>> Glucon's regulatory process is much less arduous than for

>>>>> implantable or skin-puncture medical devices. j.. If Glucon

>>>>> succeeds in getting FDA approval, its device could revolutionize

>>>>> diabetes management for both the individual patient and

>>> the

>>>>> health-care industry.

>>>>> k.. Yet more than half of those three million make mistakes on a

>>> regular

>>>>> basis in glucose monitoring or insulin administration, errors that

>>>>> can lead to insulin shock and a diabetic coma. l.. Health

>>>>> insurance

>>

>>>>> companies would be willing to pay a premium for

>>> such

>>>>> a device if it keeps down the costs of emergency-room visits and

>>> long-term

>>>>> health crises, such as diabetic blindness, says the ADA's

>>>>> sen.

>>>>>

>>>>> Source:

>>>>> http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/06/wo/wo_060205jaffe.a

>>>>> s

>>>>> p

>>>>>

>>>>

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>>>> -----

>>> ------

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>>>>> under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility

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>>> all

>>>>> content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no

>>>>> money

>

>>>>> from the recommendation of products. Newstarget.com is presented

>>>>> for

>>

>>>>> educational and commentary purposes only and should not be

>>>>> construed

>>

>>>>> as professional advice from any licensed practitioner. It is not

>>>>> intended

>>> as

>>>>> a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment or advice of a qualified

>>>>> professional. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the

>>>>> use

>>

>>>>> or misuse of this material.

>>>>>

July 26, 2005

Hi Connie,

No, you are not out of bounds at all.

My wife, Crystal, works for Wal-Mart and the insurance plan she has does

not cover the diabetic supplies such as strips. It does cover the oral

medicine with her co-pay. When the time to review her insurance comes

around in October we are going to take a very close look at all of the

options.

Take care and always good to hear from you..

Cy, the Ancient okie...

Re: Possible Noninvasive meter

Hi Sy, I hope I'm not stepping out of bounds here. Dennis bought some

test

strips at the pharmacy. They told him if he could get his DR to write

a

prescription for them they could refund the money he spent on them. So

he

took his prescription in and was refunded. Now he will just have to pay

a

co pay for them and our insurance company will cover the rest. Of

course, I

suppose that depends on what insurance carrier you have. Hope that

helps.

Connie

Possible Noninvasive meter

>>>>

>>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>>> glucose meterI have heard of this recently but never heard how it

>>>>> worked until now. It would stil be a few years away if it is

>>>>> approved.

>>>>>

>>>>> Dean

>>>>>

>>>>> NewsTarget.com printable article

>>>>> Friday, July 22, 2005

>>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>>> glucose meter A new blood glucose-testing device from Glucon Inc.

>>>>> could mean the end

>>> of

>>>>> skin-pricking and drawing blood to measure glucose levels in

>>>>> diabetics. The device, which is worn on the wrist like a watch,

>>>>> uses

>>

>>>>> tiny lasers

>>> that

>>>>> resonate with blood glucose and give 24-hour measurements.

>>>>> Glucon's

>>> device

>>>>> has been shown to be as accurate as skin pricking. The device is

>>>>> in

>

>>>>> the process of clinical trials and approval by the FDA. To learn

>>>>> more on

>>> this

>>>>> topic, be sure to also read the related article, Sugar,

>>>>> high-fructose

>>> corn

>>>>> syrup and type II diabetes.

>>>>>

>>>>> Overview:

>>>>>

>>>>> a.. In the end, though, it comes down to this: to stay well, a

>>>>> person with Diabetes A has to draw blood four times a day. b..

>>>>> " If

>

>>>>> anyone can come up with a cost-effective, safe, non-invasive

>>> way

>>>>> to measure glucose, I can't imagine the world not beating a path

>>>>> to

>>> their

>>>>> door. "

>>>>> c.. Based on photo-acoustics research first done at Tel Aviv

>>>>> University in Israel, their device uses lasers, ultrasound, and

>>>>> advanced software algorithms to get a reading that is as efficient

>>>>> and accurate as

>>> pin-prick

>>>>> tests.

>>>>> d.. At the heart of the Glucon device is a laser tuned to a

>>>>> frequency that resonates with blood glucose. e.. When the laser

>>>>> comes into contact with blood glucose, it creates sound waves

>>>>> emanating from the molecule. f.. Then a miniaturized ultrasound

>>>>> sensor detects those sound waves and

>>> a

>>>>> computer chip translates the raw signals into usable data. g..

>>>>> While other non-invasive technologies have been able to read

>>> glucose

>>>>> levels to a rough level, Glucon's early tests show that it reaches

>>>>> the same efficiency levels as blood-strip tests. h.. Goldberger

>>>>> points out that since that paper was published, his researchers

>>>>> have

>>

>>>>> made big strides in improving the device's efficacy

>>> even

>>>>> further, although he won't release specific numbers.

>>>>> i.. Because of the non-invasive nature of the technology, though,

>>>>> Glucon's regulatory process is much less arduous than for

>>>>> implantable or skin-puncture medical devices. j.. If Glucon

>>>>> succeeds in getting FDA approval, its device could revolutionize

>>>>> diabetes management for both the individual patient and

>>> the

>>>>> health-care industry.

>>>>> k.. Yet more than half of those three million make mistakes on a

>>> regular

>>>>> basis in glucose monitoring or insulin administration, errors that

>>>>> can lead to insulin shock and a diabetic coma. l.. Health

>>>>> insurance

>>

>>>>> companies would be willing to pay a premium for

>>> such

>>>>> a device if it keeps down the costs of emergency-room visits and

>>> long-term

>>>>> health crises, such as diabetic blindness, says the ADA's

>>>>> sen.

>>>>>

>>>>> Source:

>>>>> http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/06/wo/wo_060205jaffe.a

>>>>> s

>>>>> p

>>>>>

>>>>

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>>>> -

>>>> -----

>>> ------

>>>>>

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>>> protected

>>>>> under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility

>>>>> for

>>> all

>>>>> content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no

>>>>> money

>

>>>>> from the recommendation of products. Newstarget.com is presented

>>>>> for

>>

>>>>> educational and commentary purposes only and should not be

>>>>> construed

>>

>>>>> as professional advice from any licensed practitioner. It is not

>>>>> intended

>>> as

>>>>> a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment or advice of a qualified

>>>>> professional. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the

>>>>> use

>>

>>>>> or misuse of this material.

>>>>>

July 26, 2005

I agree one hundred percent. I have the same problem with not getting enough

blood in the little hole on the strip and my reading is mostly no good. at

eighty cents per strip, this can get rather costly after trying it three or

four times trying to get it right.

Possible Noninvasive meter

>>

>> > Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood glucose

>> > meterI have heard of this recently but never heard how it worked until

>> > now. It would stil be a few years away if it is approved.

>> >

>> > Dean

>> >

>> > NewsTarget.com printable article

>> > Friday, July 22, 2005

>> > Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood glucose

>> > meter

>> > A new blood glucose-testing device from Glucon Inc. could mean the end

> of

>> > skin-pricking and drawing blood to measure glucose levels in diabetics.

>> > The device, which is worn on the wrist like a watch, uses tiny lasers

> that

>> > resonate with blood glucose and give 24-hour measurements. Glucon's

> device

>> > has been shown to be as accurate as skin pricking. The device is in the

>> > process of clinical trials and approval by the FDA. To learn more on

> this

>> > topic, be sure to also read the related article, Sugar, high-fructose

> corn

>> > syrup and type II diabetes.

>> >

>> > Overview:

>> >

>> > a.. In the end, though, it comes down to this: to stay well, a person

>> > with Diabetes A has to draw blood four times a day.

>> > b.. " If anyone can come up with a cost-effective, safe, non-invasive

> way

>> > to measure glucose, I can't imagine the world not beating a path to

> their

>> > door. "

>> > c.. Based on photo-acoustics research first done at Tel Aviv

>> > University

>> > in Israel, their device uses lasers, ultrasound, and advanced software

>> > algorithms to get a reading that is as efficient and accurate as

> pin-prick

>> > tests.

>> > d.. At the heart of the Glucon device is a laser tuned to a frequency

>> > that resonates with blood glucose.

>> > e.. When the laser comes into contact with blood glucose, it creates

>> > sound waves emanating from the molecule.

>> > f.. Then a miniaturized ultrasound sensor detects those sound waves

>> > and

> a

>> > computer chip translates the raw signals into usable data.

>> > g.. While other non-invasive technologies have been able to read

> glucose

>> > levels to a rough level, Glucon's early tests show that it reaches the

>> > same efficiency levels as blood-strip tests.

>> > h.. Goldberger points out that since that paper was published, his

>> > researchers have made big strides in improving the device's efficacy

> even

>> > further, although he won't release specific numbers.

>> > i.. Because of the non-invasive nature of the technology, though,

>> > Glucon's regulatory process is much less arduous than for implantable

>> > or

>> > skin-puncture medical devices.

>> > j.. If Glucon succeeds in getting FDA approval, its device could

>> > revolutionize diabetes management for both the individual patient and

> the

>> > health-care industry.

>> > k.. Yet more than half of those three million make mistakes on a

> regular

>> > basis in glucose monitoring or insulin administration, errors that can

>> > lead to insulin shock and a diabetic coma.

>> > l.. Health insurance companies would be willing to pay a premium for

> such

>> > a device if it keeps down the costs of emergency-room visits and

> long-term

>> > health crises, such as diabetic blindness, says the ADA's sen.

>> >

>> > Source:

>> > http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/06/wo/wo_060205jaffe.asp

>> >

>>

>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

> ------

>> >

>> > All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is

> protected

>> > under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility for

> all

>> > content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no money

>> > from

>> > the recommendation of products. Newstarget.com is presented for

>> > educational and commentary purposes only and should not be construed as

>> > professional advice from any licensed practitioner. It is not intended

> as

>> > a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment or advice of a qualified

>> > professional. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the use or

>> > misuse of this material.

>> >

July 26, 2005

I agree one hundred percent. I have the same problem with not getting enough

blood in the little hole on the strip and my reading is mostly no good. at

eighty cents per strip, this can get rather costly after trying it three or

four times trying to get it right.

Possible Noninvasive meter

>>

>> > Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood glucose

>> > meterI have heard of this recently but never heard how it worked until

>> > now. It would stil be a few years away if it is approved.

>> >

>> > Dean

>> >

>> > NewsTarget.com printable article

>> > Friday, July 22, 2005

>> > Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood glucose

>> > meter

>> > A new blood glucose-testing device from Glucon Inc. could mean the end

> of

>> > skin-pricking and drawing blood to measure glucose levels in diabetics.

>> > The device, which is worn on the wrist like a watch, uses tiny lasers

> that

>> > resonate with blood glucose and give 24-hour measurements. Glucon's

> device

>> > has been shown to be as accurate as skin pricking. The device is in the

>> > process of clinical trials and approval by the FDA. To learn more on

> this

>> > topic, be sure to also read the related article, Sugar, high-fructose

> corn

>> > syrup and type II diabetes.

>> >

>> > Overview:

>> >

>> > a.. In the end, though, it comes down to this: to stay well, a person

>> > with Diabetes A has to draw blood four times a day.

>> > b.. " If anyone can come up with a cost-effective, safe, non-invasive

> way

>> > to measure glucose, I can't imagine the world not beating a path to

> their

>> > door. "

>> > c.. Based on photo-acoustics research first done at Tel Aviv

>> > University

>> > in Israel, their device uses lasers, ultrasound, and advanced software

>> > algorithms to get a reading that is as efficient and accurate as

> pin-prick

>> > tests.

>> > d.. At the heart of the Glucon device is a laser tuned to a frequency

>> > that resonates with blood glucose.

>> > e.. When the laser comes into contact with blood glucose, it creates

>> > sound waves emanating from the molecule.

>> > f.. Then a miniaturized ultrasound sensor detects those sound waves

>> > and

> a

>> > computer chip translates the raw signals into usable data.

>> > g.. While other non-invasive technologies have been able to read

> glucose

>> > levels to a rough level, Glucon's early tests show that it reaches the

>> > same efficiency levels as blood-strip tests.

>> > h.. Goldberger points out that since that paper was published, his

>> > researchers have made big strides in improving the device's efficacy

> even

>> > further, although he won't release specific numbers.

>> > i.. Because of the non-invasive nature of the technology, though,

>> > Glucon's regulatory process is much less arduous than for implantable

>> > or

>> > skin-puncture medical devices.

>> > j.. If Glucon succeeds in getting FDA approval, its device could

>> > revolutionize diabetes management for both the individual patient and

> the

>> > health-care industry.

>> > k.. Yet more than half of those three million make mistakes on a

> regular

>> > basis in glucose monitoring or insulin administration, errors that can

>> > lead to insulin shock and a diabetic coma.

>> > l.. Health insurance companies would be willing to pay a premium for

> such

>> > a device if it keeps down the costs of emergency-room visits and

> long-term

>> > health crises, such as diabetic blindness, says the ADA's sen.

>> >

>> > Source:

>> > http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/06/wo/wo_060205jaffe.asp

>> >

>>

>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

> ------

>> >

>> > All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is

> protected

>> > under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility for

> all

>> > content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no money

>> > from

>> > the recommendation of products. Newstarget.com is presented for

>> > educational and commentary purposes only and should not be construed as

>> > professional advice from any licensed practitioner. It is not intended

> as

>> > a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment or advice of a qualified

>> > professional. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the use or

>> > misuse of this material.

>> >

July 26, 2005

I agree one hundred percent. I have the same problem with not getting enough

blood in the little hole on the strip and my reading is mostly no good. at

eighty cents per strip, this can get rather costly after trying it three or

four times trying to get it right.

Possible Noninvasive meter

>>

>> > Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood glucose

>> > meterI have heard of this recently but never heard how it worked until

>> > now. It would stil be a few years away if it is approved.

>> >

>> > Dean

>> >

>> > NewsTarget.com printable article

>> > Friday, July 22, 2005

>> > Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood glucose

>> > meter

>> > A new blood glucose-testing device from Glucon Inc. could mean the end

> of

>> > skin-pricking and drawing blood to measure glucose levels in diabetics.

>> > The device, which is worn on the wrist like a watch, uses tiny lasers

> that

>> > resonate with blood glucose and give 24-hour measurements. Glucon's

> device

>> > has been shown to be as accurate as skin pricking. The device is in the

>> > process of clinical trials and approval by the FDA. To learn more on

> this

>> > topic, be sure to also read the related article, Sugar, high-fructose

> corn

>> > syrup and type II diabetes.

>> >

>> > Overview:

>> >

>> > a.. In the end, though, it comes down to this: to stay well, a person

>> > with Diabetes A has to draw blood four times a day.

>> > b.. " If anyone can come up with a cost-effective, safe, non-invasive

> way

>> > to measure glucose, I can't imagine the world not beating a path to

> their

>> > door. "

>> > c.. Based on photo-acoustics research first done at Tel Aviv

>> > University

>> > in Israel, their device uses lasers, ultrasound, and advanced software

>> > algorithms to get a reading that is as efficient and accurate as

> pin-prick

>> > tests.

>> > d.. At the heart of the Glucon device is a laser tuned to a frequency

>> > that resonates with blood glucose.

>> > e.. When the laser comes into contact with blood glucose, it creates

>> > sound waves emanating from the molecule.

>> > f.. Then a miniaturized ultrasound sensor detects those sound waves

>> > and

> a

>> > computer chip translates the raw signals into usable data.

>> > g.. While other non-invasive technologies have been able to read

> glucose

>> > levels to a rough level, Glucon's early tests show that it reaches the

>> > same efficiency levels as blood-strip tests.

>> > h.. Goldberger points out that since that paper was published, his

>> > researchers have made big strides in improving the device's efficacy

> even

>> > further, although he won't release specific numbers.

>> > i.. Because of the non-invasive nature of the technology, though,

>> > Glucon's regulatory process is much less arduous than for implantable

>> > or

>> > skin-puncture medical devices.

>> > j.. If Glucon succeeds in getting FDA approval, its device could

>> > revolutionize diabetes management for both the individual patient and

> the

>> > health-care industry.

>> > k.. Yet more than half of those three million make mistakes on a

> regular

>> > basis in glucose monitoring or insulin administration, errors that can

>> > lead to insulin shock and a diabetic coma.

>> > l.. Health insurance companies would be willing to pay a premium for

> such

>> > a device if it keeps down the costs of emergency-room visits and

> long-term

>> > health crises, such as diabetic blindness, says the ADA's sen.

>> >

>> > Source:

>> > http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/06/wo/wo_060205jaffe.asp

>> >

>>

>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

> ------

>> >

>> > All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is

> protected

>> > under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility for

> all

>> > content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no money

>> > from

>> > the recommendation of products. Newstarget.com is presented for

>> > educational and commentary purposes only and should not be construed as

>> > professional advice from any licensed practitioner. It is not intended

> as

>> > a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment or advice of a qualified

>> > professional. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the use or

>> > misuse of this material.

>> >

July 26, 2005

Hi Sy, that is to bad they won't cover it. Hopefully when you review things

in October you can find a way to do it.

Connie

Possible Noninvasive meter

>>>>>

>>>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>>>> glucose meterI have heard of this recently but never heard how it

>>>>>> worked until now. It would stil be a few years away if it is

>>>>>> approved.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Dean

>>>>>>

>>>>>> NewsTarget.com printable article

>>>>>> Friday, July 22, 2005

>>>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>>>> glucose meter A new blood glucose-testing device from Glucon Inc.

>>>>>> could mean the end

>>>> of

>>>>>> skin-pricking and drawing blood to measure glucose levels in

>>>>>> diabetics. The device, which is worn on the wrist like a watch,

>>>>>> uses

>>>

>>>>>> tiny lasers

>>>> that

>>>>>> resonate with blood glucose and give 24-hour measurements.

>>>>>> Glucon's

>>>> device

>>>>>> has been shown to be as accurate as skin pricking. The device is

>>>>>> in

>>

>>>>>> the process of clinical trials and approval by the FDA. To learn

>>>>>> more on

>>>> this

>>>>>> topic, be sure to also read the related article, Sugar,

>>>>>> high-fructose

>>>> corn

>>>>>> syrup and type II diabetes.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Overview:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> a.. In the end, though, it comes down to this: to stay well, a

>>>>>> person with Diabetes A has to draw blood four times a day. b..

>>>>>> " If

>>

>>>>>> anyone can come up with a cost-effective, safe, non-invasive

>>>> way

>>>>>> to measure glucose, I can't imagine the world not beating a path

>>>>>> to

>>>> their

>>>>>> door. "

>>>>>> c.. Based on photo-acoustics research first done at Tel Aviv

>>>>>> University in Israel, their device uses lasers, ultrasound, and

>>>>>> advanced software algorithms to get a reading that is as efficient

>

>>>>>> and accurate as

>>>> pin-prick

>>>>>> tests.

>>>>>> d.. At the heart of the Glucon device is a laser tuned to a

>>>>>> frequency that resonates with blood glucose. e.. When the laser

>>>>>> comes into contact with blood glucose, it creates sound waves

>>>>>> emanating from the molecule. f.. Then a miniaturized ultrasound

>>>>>> sensor detects those sound waves and

>>>> a

>>>>>> computer chip translates the raw signals into usable data. g..

>>>>>> While other non-invasive technologies have been able to read

>>>> glucose

>>>>>> levels to a rough level, Glucon's early tests show that it reaches

>

>>>>>> the same efficiency levels as blood-strip tests. h.. Goldberger

>>>>>> points out that since that paper was published, his researchers

>>>>>> have

>>>

>>>>>> made big strides in improving the device's efficacy

>>>> even

>>>>>> further, although he won't release specific numbers.

>>>>>> i.. Because of the non-invasive nature of the technology, though,

>

>>>>>> Glucon's regulatory process is much less arduous than for

>>>>>> implantable or skin-puncture medical devices. j.. If Glucon

>>>>>> succeeds in getting FDA approval, its device could revolutionize

>>>>>> diabetes management for both the individual patient and

>>>> the

>>>>>> health-care industry.

>>>>>> k.. Yet more than half of those three million make mistakes on a

>>>> regular

>>>>>> basis in glucose monitoring or insulin administration, errors that

>

>>>>>> can lead to insulin shock and a diabetic coma. l.. Health

>>>>>> insurance

>>>

>>>>>> companies would be willing to pay a premium for

>>>> such

>>>>>> a device if it keeps down the costs of emergency-room visits and

>>>> long-term

>>>>>> health crises, such as diabetic blindness, says the ADA's

>>>>>> sen.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Source:

>>>>>> http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/06/wo/wo_060205jaffe.a

>>>>>> s

>>>>>> p

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> -------------------------------------------------------------------

>>>>> -

>>>>> -----

>>>> ------

>>>>>>

>>>>>> All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is

>>>> protected

>>>>>> under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility

>>>>>> for

>>>> all

>>>>>> content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no

>>>>>> money

>>

>>>>>> from the recommendation of products. Newstarget.com is presented

>>>>>> for

>>>

>>>>>> educational and commentary purposes only and should not be

>>>>>> construed

>>>

>>>>>> as professional advice from any licensed practitioner. It is not

>>>>>> intended

>>>> as

>>>>>> a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment or advice of a qualified

>

>>>>>> professional. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the

>>>>>> use

>>>

>>>>>> or misuse of this material.

>>>>>>

July 26, 2005

Hi Sy, that is to bad they won't cover it. Hopefully when you review things

in October you can find a way to do it.

Connie

Possible Noninvasive meter

>>>>>

>>>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>>>> glucose meterI have heard of this recently but never heard how it

>>>>>> worked until now. It would stil be a few years away if it is

>>>>>> approved.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Dean

>>>>>>

>>>>>> NewsTarget.com printable article

>>>>>> Friday, July 22, 2005

>>>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>>>> glucose meter A new blood glucose-testing device from Glucon Inc.

>>>>>> could mean the end

>>>> of

>>>>>> skin-pricking and drawing blood to measure glucose levels in

>>>>>> diabetics. The device, which is worn on the wrist like a watch,

>>>>>> uses

>>>

>>>>>> tiny lasers

>>>> that

>>>>>> resonate with blood glucose and give 24-hour measurements.

>>>>>> Glucon's

>>>> device

>>>>>> has been shown to be as accurate as skin pricking. The device is

>>>>>> in

>>

>>>>>> the process of clinical trials and approval by the FDA. To learn

>>>>>> more on

>>>> this

>>>>>> topic, be sure to also read the related article, Sugar,

>>>>>> high-fructose

>>>> corn

>>>>>> syrup and type II diabetes.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Overview:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> a.. In the end, though, it comes down to this: to stay well, a

>>>>>> person with Diabetes A has to draw blood four times a day. b..

>>>>>> " If

>>

>>>>>> anyone can come up with a cost-effective, safe, non-invasive

>>>> way

>>>>>> to measure glucose, I can't imagine the world not beating a path

>>>>>> to

>>>> their

>>>>>> door. "

>>>>>> c.. Based on photo-acoustics research first done at Tel Aviv

>>>>>> University in Israel, their device uses lasers, ultrasound, and

>>>>>> advanced software algorithms to get a reading that is as efficient

>

>>>>>> and accurate as

>>>> pin-prick

>>>>>> tests.

>>>>>> d.. At the heart of the Glucon device is a laser tuned to a

>>>>>> frequency that resonates with blood glucose. e.. When the laser

>>>>>> comes into contact with blood glucose, it creates sound waves

>>>>>> emanating from the molecule. f.. Then a miniaturized ultrasound

>>>>>> sensor detects those sound waves and

>>>> a

>>>>>> computer chip translates the raw signals into usable data. g..

>>>>>> While other non-invasive technologies have been able to read

>>>> glucose

>>>>>> levels to a rough level, Glucon's early tests show that it reaches

>

>>>>>> the same efficiency levels as blood-strip tests. h.. Goldberger

>>>>>> points out that since that paper was published, his researchers

>>>>>> have

>>>

>>>>>> made big strides in improving the device's efficacy

>>>> even

>>>>>> further, although he won't release specific numbers.

>>>>>> i.. Because of the non-invasive nature of the technology, though,

>

>>>>>> Glucon's regulatory process is much less arduous than for

>>>>>> implantable or skin-puncture medical devices. j.. If Glucon

>>>>>> succeeds in getting FDA approval, its device could revolutionize

>>>>>> diabetes management for both the individual patient and

>>>> the

>>>>>> health-care industry.

>>>>>> k.. Yet more than half of those three million make mistakes on a

>>>> regular

>>>>>> basis in glucose monitoring or insulin administration, errors that

>

>>>>>> can lead to insulin shock and a diabetic coma. l.. Health

>>>>>> insurance

>>>

>>>>>> companies would be willing to pay a premium for

>>>> such

>>>>>> a device if it keeps down the costs of emergency-room visits and

>>>> long-term

>>>>>> health crises, such as diabetic blindness, says the ADA's

>>>>>> sen.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Source:

>>>>>> http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/06/wo/wo_060205jaffe.a

>>>>>> s

>>>>>> p

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> -------------------------------------------------------------------

>>>>> -

>>>>> -----

>>>> ------

>>>>>>

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>>>> protected

>>>>>> under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility

>>>>>> for

>>>> all

>>>>>> content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no

>>>>>> money

>>

>>>>>> from the recommendation of products. Newstarget.com is presented

>>>>>> for

>>>

>>>>>> educational and commentary purposes only and should not be

>>>>>> construed

>>>

>>>>>> as professional advice from any licensed practitioner. It is not

>>>>>> intended

>>>> as

>>>>>> a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment or advice of a qualified

>

>>>>>> professional. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the

>>>>>> use

>>>

>>>>>> or misuse of this material.

>>>>>>

July 26, 2005

Blue Cross covers my supplies no questions asked.

Mike

Possible Noninvasive meter

>>>>>

>>>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>>>> glucose meterI have heard of this recently but never heard how it

>>>>>> worked until now. It would stil be a few years away if it is

>>>>>> approved.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Dean

>>>>>>

>>>>>> NewsTarget.com printable article

>>>>>> Friday, July 22, 2005

>>>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>>>> glucose meter A new blood glucose-testing device from Glucon Inc.

>>>>>> could mean the end

>>>> of

>>>>>> skin-pricking and drawing blood to measure glucose levels in

>>>>>> diabetics. The device, which is worn on the wrist like a watch,

>>>>>> uses

>>>

>>>>>> tiny lasers

>>>> that

>>>>>> resonate with blood glucose and give 24-hour measurements.

>>>>>> Glucon's

>>>> device

>>>>>> has been shown to be as accurate as skin pricking. The device is

>>>>>> in

>>

>>>>>> the process of clinical trials and approval by the FDA. To learn

>>>>>> more on

>>>> this

>>>>>> topic, be sure to also read the related article, Sugar,

>>>>>> high-fructose

>>>> corn

>>>>>> syrup and type II diabetes.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Overview:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> a.. In the end, though, it comes down to this: to stay well, a

>>>>>> person with Diabetes A has to draw blood four times a day. b..

>>>>>> " If

>>

>>>>>> anyone can come up with a cost-effective, safe, non-invasive

>>>> way

>>>>>> to measure glucose, I can't imagine the world not beating a path

>>>>>> to

>>>> their

>>>>>> door. "

>>>>>> c.. Based on photo-acoustics research first done at Tel Aviv

>>>>>> University in Israel, their device uses lasers, ultrasound, and

>>>>>> advanced software algorithms to get a reading that is as efficient

>

>>>>>> and accurate as

>>>> pin-prick

>>>>>> tests.

>>>>>> d.. At the heart of the Glucon device is a laser tuned to a

>>>>>> frequency that resonates with blood glucose. e.. When the laser

>>>>>> comes into contact with blood glucose, it creates sound waves

>>>>>> emanating from the molecule. f.. Then a miniaturized ultrasound

>>>>>> sensor detects those sound waves and

>>>> a

>>>>>> computer chip translates the raw signals into usable data. g..

>>>>>> While other non-invasive technologies have been able to read

>>>> glucose

>>>>>> levels to a rough level, Glucon's early tests show that it reaches

>

>>>>>> the same efficiency levels as blood-strip tests. h.. Goldberger

>>>>>> points out that since that paper was published, his researchers

>>>>>> have

>>>

>>>>>> made big strides in improving the device's efficacy

>>>> even

>>>>>> further, although he won't release specific numbers.

>>>>>> i.. Because of the non-invasive nature of the technology, though,

>

>>>>>> Glucon's regulatory process is much less arduous than for

>>>>>> implantable or skin-puncture medical devices. j.. If Glucon

>>>>>> succeeds in getting FDA approval, its device could revolutionize

>>>>>> diabetes management for both the individual patient and

>>>> the

>>>>>> health-care industry.

>>>>>> k.. Yet more than half of those three million make mistakes on a

>>>> regular

>>>>>> basis in glucose monitoring or insulin administration, errors that

>

>>>>>> can lead to insulin shock and a diabetic coma. l.. Health

>>>>>> insurance

>>>

>>>>>> companies would be willing to pay a premium for

>>>> such

>>>>>> a device if it keeps down the costs of emergency-room visits and

>>>> long-term

>>>>>> health crises, such as diabetic blindness, says the ADA's

>>>>>> sen.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Source:

>>>>>> http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/06/wo/wo_060205jaffe.a

>>>>>> s

>>>>>> p

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> -------------------------------------------------------------------

>>>>> -

>>>>> -----

>>>> ------

>>>>>>

>>>>>> All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is

>>>> protected

>>>>>> under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility

>>>>>> for

>>>> all

>>>>>> content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no

>>>>>> money

>>

>>>>>> from the recommendation of products. Newstarget.com is presented

>>>>>> for

>>>

>>>>>> educational and commentary purposes only and should not be

>>>>>> construed

>>>

>>>>>> as professional advice from any licensed practitioner. It is not

>>>>>> intended

>>>> as

>>>>>> a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment or advice of a qualified

>

>>>>>> professional. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the

>>>>>> use

>>>

>>>>>> or misuse of this material.

>>>>>>

July 26, 2005

Blue Cross covers my supplies no questions asked.

Mike

Possible Noninvasive meter

>>>>>

>>>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>>>> glucose meterI have heard of this recently but never heard how it

>>>>>> worked until now. It would stil be a few years away if it is

>>>>>> approved.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Dean

>>>>>>

>>>>>> NewsTarget.com printable article

>>>>>> Friday, July 22, 2005

>>>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>>>> glucose meter A new blood glucose-testing device from Glucon Inc.

>>>>>> could mean the end

>>>> of

>>>>>> skin-pricking and drawing blood to measure glucose levels in

>>>>>> diabetics. The device, which is worn on the wrist like a watch,

>>>>>> uses

>>>

>>>>>> tiny lasers

>>>> that

>>>>>> resonate with blood glucose and give 24-hour measurements.

>>>>>> Glucon's

>>>> device

>>>>>> has been shown to be as accurate as skin pricking. The device is

>>>>>> in

>>

>>>>>> the process of clinical trials and approval by the FDA. To learn

>>>>>> more on

>>>> this

>>>>>> topic, be sure to also read the related article, Sugar,

>>>>>> high-fructose

>>>> corn

>>>>>> syrup and type II diabetes.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Overview:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> a.. In the end, though, it comes down to this: to stay well, a

>>>>>> person with Diabetes A has to draw blood four times a day. b..

>>>>>> " If

>>

>>>>>> anyone can come up with a cost-effective, safe, non-invasive

>>>> way

>>>>>> to measure glucose, I can't imagine the world not beating a path

>>>>>> to

>>>> their

>>>>>> door. "

>>>>>> c.. Based on photo-acoustics research first done at Tel Aviv

>>>>>> University in Israel, their device uses lasers, ultrasound, and

>>>>>> advanced software algorithms to get a reading that is as efficient

>

>>>>>> and accurate as

>>>> pin-prick

>>>>>> tests.

>>>>>> d.. At the heart of the Glucon device is a laser tuned to a

>>>>>> frequency that resonates with blood glucose. e.. When the laser

>>>>>> comes into contact with blood glucose, it creates sound waves

>>>>>> emanating from the molecule. f.. Then a miniaturized ultrasound

>>>>>> sensor detects those sound waves and

>>>> a

>>>>>> computer chip translates the raw signals into usable data. g..

>>>>>> While other non-invasive technologies have been able to read

>>>> glucose

>>>>>> levels to a rough level, Glucon's early tests show that it reaches

>

>>>>>> the same efficiency levels as blood-strip tests. h.. Goldberger

>>>>>> points out that since that paper was published, his researchers

>>>>>> have

>>>

>>>>>> made big strides in improving the device's efficacy

>>>> even

>>>>>> further, although he won't release specific numbers.

>>>>>> i.. Because of the non-invasive nature of the technology, though,

>

>>>>>> Glucon's regulatory process is much less arduous than for

>>>>>> implantable or skin-puncture medical devices. j.. If Glucon

>>>>>> succeeds in getting FDA approval, its device could revolutionize

>>>>>> diabetes management for both the individual patient and

>>>> the

>>>>>> health-care industry.

>>>>>> k.. Yet more than half of those three million make mistakes on a

>>>> regular

>>>>>> basis in glucose monitoring or insulin administration, errors that

>

>>>>>> can lead to insulin shock and a diabetic coma. l.. Health

>>>>>> insurance

>>>

>>>>>> companies would be willing to pay a premium for

>>>> such

>>>>>> a device if it keeps down the costs of emergency-room visits and

>>>> long-term

>>>>>> health crises, such as diabetic blindness, says the ADA's

>>>>>> sen.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Source:

>>>>>> http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/06/wo/wo_060205jaffe.a

>>>>>> s

>>>>>> p

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> -------------------------------------------------------------------

>>>>> -

>>>>> -----

>>>> ------

>>>>>>

>>>>>> All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is

>>>> protected

>>>>>> under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility

>>>>>> for

>>>> all

>>>>>> content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no

>>>>>> money

>>

>>>>>> from the recommendation of products. Newstarget.com is presented

>>>>>> for

>>>

>>>>>> educational and commentary purposes only and should not be

>>>>>> construed

>>>

>>>>>> as professional advice from any licensed practitioner. It is not

>>>>>> intended

>>>> as

>>>>>> a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment or advice of a qualified

>

>>>>>> professional. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the

>>>>>> use

>>>

>>>>>> or misuse of this material.

>>>>>>

July 26, 2005

Blue Cross covers my supplies no questions asked.

Mike

Possible Noninvasive meter

>>>>>

>>>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>>>> glucose meterI have heard of this recently but never heard how it

>>>>>> worked until now. It would stil be a few years away if it is

>>>>>> approved.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Dean

>>>>>>

>>>>>> NewsTarget.com printable article

>>>>>> Friday, July 22, 2005

>>>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>>>> glucose meter A new blood glucose-testing device from Glucon Inc.

>>>>>> could mean the end

>>>> of

>>>>>> skin-pricking and drawing blood to measure glucose levels in

>>>>>> diabetics. The device, which is worn on the wrist like a watch,

>>>>>> uses

>>>

>>>>>> tiny lasers

>>>> that

>>>>>> resonate with blood glucose and give 24-hour measurements.

>>>>>> Glucon's

>>>> device

>>>>>> has been shown to be as accurate as skin pricking. The device is

>>>>>> in

>>

>>>>>> the process of clinical trials and approval by the FDA. To learn

>>>>>> more on

>>>> this

>>>>>> topic, be sure to also read the related article, Sugar,

>>>>>> high-fructose

>>>> corn

>>>>>> syrup and type II diabetes.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Overview:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> a.. In the end, though, it comes down to this: to stay well, a

>>>>>> person with Diabetes A has to draw blood four times a day. b..

>>>>>> " If

>>

>>>>>> anyone can come up with a cost-effective, safe, non-invasive

>>>> way

>>>>>> to measure glucose, I can't imagine the world not beating a path

>>>>>> to

>>>> their

>>>>>> door. "

>>>>>> c.. Based on photo-acoustics research first done at Tel Aviv

>>>>>> University in Israel, their device uses lasers, ultrasound, and

>>>>>> advanced software algorithms to get a reading that is as efficient

>

>>>>>> and accurate as

>>>> pin-prick

>>>>>> tests.

>>>>>> d.. At the heart of the Glucon device is a laser tuned to a

>>>>>> frequency that resonates with blood glucose. e.. When the laser

>>>>>> comes into contact with blood glucose, it creates sound waves

>>>>>> emanating from the molecule. f.. Then a miniaturized ultrasound

>>>>>> sensor detects those sound waves and

>>>> a

>>>>>> computer chip translates the raw signals into usable data. g..

>>>>>> While other non-invasive technologies have been able to read

>>>> glucose

>>>>>> levels to a rough level, Glucon's early tests show that it reaches

>

>>>>>> the same efficiency levels as blood-strip tests. h.. Goldberger

>>>>>> points out that since that paper was published, his researchers

>>>>>> have

>>>

>>>>>> made big strides in improving the device's efficacy

>>>> even

>>>>>> further, although he won't release specific numbers.

>>>>>> i.. Because of the non-invasive nature of the technology, though,

>

>>>>>> Glucon's regulatory process is much less arduous than for

>>>>>> implantable or skin-puncture medical devices. j.. If Glucon

>>>>>> succeeds in getting FDA approval, its device could revolutionize

>>>>>> diabetes management for both the individual patient and

>>>> the

>>>>>> health-care industry.

>>>>>> k.. Yet more than half of those three million make mistakes on a

>>>> regular

>>>>>> basis in glucose monitoring or insulin administration, errors that

>

>>>>>> can lead to insulin shock and a diabetic coma. l.. Health

>>>>>> insurance

>>>

>>>>>> companies would be willing to pay a premium for

>>>> such

>>>>>> a device if it keeps down the costs of emergency-room visits and

>>>> long-term

>>>>>> health crises, such as diabetic blindness, says the ADA's

>>>>>> sen.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Source:

>>>>>> http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/06/wo/wo_060205jaffe.a

>>>>>> s

>>>>>> p

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> -------------------------------------------------------------------

>>>>> -

>>>>> -----

>>>> ------

>>>>>>

>>>>>> All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is

>>>> protected

>>>>>> under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility

>>>>>> for

>>>> all

>>>>>> content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no

>>>>>> money

>>

>>>>>> from the recommendation of products. Newstarget.com is presented

>>>>>> for

>>>

>>>>>> educational and commentary purposes only and should not be

>>>>>> construed

>>>

>>>>>> as professional advice from any licensed practitioner. It is not

>>>>>> intended

>>>> as

>>>>>> a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment or advice of a qualified

>

>>>>>> professional. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the

>>>>>> use

>>>

>>>>>> or misuse of this material.

>>>>>>

July 26, 2005

Mike,

Considering that more and more products have some sort of speech I would

say that there is a live and growing market for anything which talks.

More and more kitchen gadgets now have some rudimentary form of speech,

be it ever so sorry..

Automobiles now regularly speech all manner of warnings and talking GPS

systems for the car is now commonplace.

With illiteracy on the rise and eyesight on the decline talking gadgets

are definitely in...

Cy, theAncient okie...

Re: Possible Noninvasive meter

>

> Agreed. The company should be made aware of the need. However, I

> confess

>

> to being somewhat reluctant to put a full-court-press effort into this

> until we hear more about the possible launch date for commercial sales

> of the device as, frankly, almost all announcements of noninvasive

> meters to date have been nine-tenths hype and one-tenth reality or,

> worse, vehicles to part investors from their hard-earned dollars!

>

> Mike

>

>> like some of the others I don't mind the finger sticks, it is the

>> trhying to find the spot on the strip and making sure I get a good

>> reading that makes me want a non-invasive meter. WE need to find an

>> e-mail address for this company and flood them with messages to get

>> them to put atalking chip in the thing.

>>

>> Dean

>>

>> Possible Noninvasive meter

>>>

>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>> glucose meterI have heard of this recently but never heard how it

>>>> worked until now. It would stil be a few years away if it is

>>>> approved.

>>>>

>>>> Dean

>>>>

>>>> NewsTarget.com printable article

>>>> Friday, July 22, 2005

>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>> glucose meter A new blood glucose-testing device from Glucon Inc.

>>>> could mean the end

>> of

>>>> skin-pricking and drawing blood to measure glucose levels in

>>>> diabetics. The device, which is worn on the wrist like a watch,

>>>> uses

>

>>>> tiny lasers

>> that

>>>> resonate with blood glucose and give 24-hour measurements. Glucon's

>> device

>>>> has been shown to be as accurate as skin pricking. The device is in

>>>> the process of clinical trials and approval by the FDA. To learn

>>>> more on

>> this

>>>> topic, be sure to also read the related article, Sugar,

>>>> high-fructose

>> corn

>>>> syrup and type II diabetes.

>>>>

>>>> Overview:

>>>>

>>>> a.. In the end, though, it comes down to this: to stay well, a

>>>> person with Diabetes A has to draw blood four times a day. b.. " If

>>>> anyone can come up with a cost-effective, safe, non-invasive

>> way

>>>> to measure glucose, I can't imagine the world not beating a path to

>> their

>>>> door. "

>>>> c.. Based on photo-acoustics research first done at Tel Aviv

>>>> University in Israel, their device uses lasers, ultrasound, and

>>>> advanced software algorithms to get a reading that is as efficient

>>>> and accurate as

>> pin-prick

>>>> tests.

>>>> d.. At the heart of the Glucon device is a laser tuned to a

>>>> frequency that resonates with blood glucose. e.. When the laser

>>>> comes into contact with blood glucose, it creates sound waves

>>>> emanating from the molecule. f.. Then a miniaturized ultrasound

>>>> sensor detects those sound waves and

>> a

>>>> computer chip translates the raw signals into usable data. g..

>>>> While other non-invasive technologies have been able to read

>> glucose

>>>> levels to a rough level, Glucon's early tests show that it reaches

>>>> the same efficiency levels as blood-strip tests. h.. Goldberger

>>>> points out that since that paper was published, his researchers

>>>> have

>

>>>> made big strides in improving the device's efficacy

>> even

>>>> further, although he won't release specific numbers.

>>>> i.. Because of the non-invasive nature of the technology, though,

>>>> Glucon's regulatory process is much less arduous than for

>>>> implantable or skin-puncture medical devices. j.. If Glucon

>>>> succeeds in getting FDA approval, its device could revolutionize

>>>> diabetes management for both the individual patient and

>> the

>>>> health-care industry.

>>>> k.. Yet more than half of those three million make mistakes on a

>> regular

>>>> basis in glucose monitoring or insulin administration, errors that

>>>> can lead to insulin shock and a diabetic coma. l.. Health

>>>> insurance

>

>>>> companies would be willing to pay a premium for

>> such

>>>> a device if it keeps down the costs of emergency-room visits and

>> long-term

>>>> health crises, such as diabetic blindness, says the ADA's sen.

>>>>

>>>> Source:

>>>> http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/06/wo/wo_060205jaffe.as

>>>> p

>>>>

>>>

>>> --------------------------------------------------------------------

>>> -

>>> -----

>> ------

>>>>

>>>> All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is

>> protected

>>>> under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility

>>>> for

>> all

>>>> content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no money

>>>> from the recommendation of products. Newstarget.com is presented

>>>> for

>

>>>> educational and commentary purposes only and should not be

>>>> construed

>

>>>> as professional advice from any licensed practitioner. It is not

>>>> intended

>> as

>>>> a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment or advice of a qualified

>>>> professional. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the

>>>> use

>

>>>> or misuse of this material.

>>>>

July 26, 2005

Cy:

I respectfuly disagree with you. Yes, there are a lot of talking products

out there. But see how long any one of them lasts. The only reason we, the

blind, have more talking products is that firms are dumb enough not to do

their market research when they get the bright idea of producing talking

products. So they bring them to market and then wonder why they're not

selling them and discontinue them in six months or a year. If you doubt me,

then tell me where I can buy a new Sharp Talking Time I or a talking VCR.

No; the sighted think talking products are a cute idea -- until they have to

use them. Then they discover they don't want those infernal machines talking

to them!

Peace!

Mke

Possible Noninvasive meter

>>>

>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>> glucose meterI have heard of this recently but never heard how it

>>>> worked until now. It would stil be a few years away if it is

>>>> approved.

>>>>

>>>> Dean

>>>>

>>>> NewsTarget.com printable article

>>>> Friday, July 22, 2005

>>>> Diabetics could stop skin-pricking with new non-invasive blood

>>>> glucose meter A new blood glucose-testing device from Glucon Inc.

>>>> could mean the end

>> of

>>>> skin-pricking and drawing blood to measure glucose levels in

>>>> diabetics. The device, which is worn on the wrist like a watch,

>>>> uses

>

>>>> tiny lasers

>> that

>>>> resonate with blood glucose and give 24-hour measurements. Glucon's

>> device

>>>> has been shown to be as accurate as skin pricking. The device is in

>>>> the process of clinical trials and approval by the FDA. To learn

>>>> more on

>> this

>>>> topic, be sure to also read the related article, Sugar,

>>>> high-fructose

>> corn

>>>> syrup and type II diabetes.

>>>>

>>>> Overview:

>>>>

>>>> a.. In the end, though, it comes down to this: to stay well, a

>>>> person with Diabetes A has to draw blood four times a day. b.. " If

>>>> anyone can come up with a cost-effective, safe, non-invasive

>> way

>>>> to measure glucose, I can't imagine the world not beating a path to

>> their

>>>> door. "

>>>> c.. Based on photo-acoustics research first done at Tel Aviv

>>>> University in Israel, their device uses lasers, ultrasound, and

>>>> advanced software algorithms to get a reading that is as efficient

>>>> and accurate as

>> pin-prick

>>>> tests.

>>>> d.. At the heart of the Glucon device is a laser tuned to a

>>>> frequency that resonates with blood glucose. e.. When the laser

>>>> comes into contact with blood glucose, it creates sound waves

>>>> emanating from the molecule. f.. Then a miniaturized ultrasound

>>>> sensor detects those sound waves and

>> a

>>>> computer chip translates the raw signals into usable data. g..

>>>> While other non-invasive technologies have been able to read

>> glucose

>>>> levels to a rough level, Glucon's early tests show that it reaches

>>>> the same efficiency levels as blood-strip tests. h.. Goldberger

>>>> points out that since that paper was published, his researchers

>>>> have

>

>>>> made big strides in improving the device's efficacy

>> even

>>>> further, although he won't release specific numbers.

>>>> i.. Because of the non-invasive nature of the technology, though,

>>>> Glucon's regulatory process is much less arduous than for

>>>> implantable or skin-puncture medical devices. j.. If Glucon

>>>> succeeds in getting FDA approval, its device could revolutionize

>>>> diabetes management for both the individual patient and

>> the

>>>> health-care industry.

>>>> k.. Yet more than half of those three million make mistakes on a

>> regular

>>>> basis in glucose monitoring or insulin administration, errors that

>>>> can lead to insulin shock and a diabetic coma. l.. Health

>>>> insurance

>

>>>> companies would be willing to pay a premium for

>> such

>>>> a device if it keeps down the costs of emergency-room visits and

>> long-term

>>>> health crises, such as diabetic blindness, says the ADA's sen.

>>>>

>>>> Source:

>>>> http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/06/wo/wo_060205jaffe.as

>>>> p

>>>>

>>>

>>> --------------------------------------------------------------------

>>> -

>>> -----

>> ------

>>>>

>>>> All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is

>> protected

>>>> under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility

>>>> for

>> all

>>>> content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no money

>>>> from the recommendation of products. Newstarget.com is presented

>>>> for

>

>>>> educational and commentary purposes only and should not be

>>>> construed

>

>>>> as professional advice from any licensed practitioner. It is not

>>>> intended

>> as

>>>> a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment or advice of a qualified

>>>> professional. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the

>>>> use

>

>>>> or misuse of this material.

>>>>

July 26, 2005