FGMS device to detect glucose levels without pricks

By using latest technology a new device named Flash Glucose Monitoring System (FGMS) was identified. The device consists of a small, round sensor which reads the glucose levels in painless way. It was launched in seven European countries in September 2014 and approved by Indian authorities a few weeks age.

It must be placed at the back of the upper arm where it remains for 14 days. After this period the patients need to visit the doctor to scan the sensor and download the noted glucose levels.

“The beauty of device isn’t just that it does away with the finger pricks, but also the fact that it reads the glucose levels 24 hours a day for 14 days,” said Dr Shashank Joshi, endocrinologist, diabetologist and president of Association of Physicians of India.

“It gives the doctor valuable insight into the pattern of sugar levels in the patient and accordingly design the care that a patient may need,” added Dr Joshi. Even many other glucose monitors are available in the market but provides information for only points in real time glucose readings. Currently FGMS is manufactured by a pharmaceutical company in the United Kingdom and it is available with endocrinologists and diabetologists in India.

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