Glucose Monitoring by Eric Perry and Randee Bice

- History of Glucose monitoring.
- New methods of monitoring.

Egyptians first mentioned diabetes around 1500 BC.
In the early 19th century glucose was finally identified as sugar.
1850 - the first reagent strip was developed to detect glucose in the urine. This test was implemented and used at bedside.
1908 - a copper reagent for urine sugar was developed and became the mainstay for glucose monitoring for more than 50 years.

History

• 1965 - First blood glucose strip. Dextrostix and Chemstrip bG. used a color chart comparison for results.
• 1970 - First blood glucose meter was invented but was too expensive for home use. Only available in hospitals and doctor's offices.
• 1980 - First glucose meter with digital display was released. Glucocheck.

History

• 1986 - Glucometer II was invented - more accurate reading requiring less blood.
• from 1991 - 2000 there were many advances in glucose monitoring. Accuracy was greatly increased and the amount of blood necessary was decreased.
• 1992 a major advance in glucose monitoring came with the Lifescan OneTouch II meter. this meter eliminated the neet to time the application of blood to the strip and the removal of the blood to measure the color. This meter read with digital accuracy and capillary uptake of blood. Results in 45 seconds
• Many meters have continued to be upgraded and advanced. Faster results, less volume, more accurate readings, and less painful sample collection.

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