What Are the Next Steps in Continuous Glucose Monitoring?. (March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lodwig, Volker; Kulzer, Bernhard; Schnell, Oliver; Heinemann, Lutz
• Is Part Of: Journal of diabetes science and technology. Volume 8:Number 2(2014:Mar.)
• Page Start: 397
• Page End: 402
• Publication Date: 2014-03
• Subjects: Glucose sensors -- continuous glucose monitoring -- diabetes therapy -- artificial pancreas -- quality of life -- hypoglycemia; Diabetes -- Periodicals; Medical technology -- Periodicals; Diabetes Mellitus -- Periodicals; 616.462005
• DOI: 10.1177/1932296814525825
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1932-2968

Abstract

The development of glucose sensors for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is likely still in its early days. A number of novel approaches—along with many attempts to improve current CGM systems—are in development. The next generation of glucose sensors (NGGS) will also enable, for example, reliable glucose measurement in the low glycemic range. NGGS systems represent an important step forward for closed-loop systems. This commentary discusses a number of aspects that are relevant in this context.