Smart Meter will introduce a new cellular-enabled glucose monitor at the HLTH Conference in Las Vegas starting October 8th. The new iGlucose Essential delivers a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared, blood glucose monitor packed with features that make it easier for users to manage their diabetes.
The iGlucose Essential is ergonomically designed for patient comfort, is lightweight and simple to use, leading to more frequent and regular testing. In addition, it has a large, easy-to-read display screen combined with one-button operation and automatic shutoff that make this monitor patient-friendly. There is no need to log testing results in a separate journal since the iGlucose Essential is cellular-enabled, so test results are automatically sent to the user’s care team. The new glucose monitor also includes on-screen alerts for Ketone and Hypo conditions, giving users more control in managing their condition.
“When developing the feature criteria for the new iGlucose Essential, we put the patient’s needs first,” said Casey Pittock, Smart Meter’s CEO. “We know the key to controlling diabetes is for patients to test regularly so both patient and provider understand blood glucose levels. With these many patient-centric features, we feel testing has never been easier.”
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Similar to Smart Meter’s cellular-enabled remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices, the iGlucose Essential glucose monitor makes use of its proprietary cellular technology to transmit the reading instantly through its Private Data Network, set up for RPM, developed in collaboration with AT&T. The technology helps ensure a secure transmission every time. In contrast to insecure Bluetooth devices, these solutions exclusively establish connections and transmit patient data through the network.
“While some healthcare data organisations struggle to always have secure transmissions, Smart Meter made it a priority several years ago,” said Bill Bassett, Smart Meter’s chief marketing officer. “In fact, we were recently recognised with a Systems and Organisations Control (SOC) certification after an independent audit by a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) verified our multiple layers of robust security.”
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