Abbott landed CE Mark approval for its FreeStyle Libre Flash glucose monitoring system to be offered to kids 4-17 years old in the European Union. The system consists of a patch that is stuck to the back of the upper arm that samples the blood and measures glucose. A device that looks kind of like a smartphone is then used to capture readings from the patch. The monitor makes finger pricks essentially unnecessary, even to calibrate the device, a major difference from existing continuous glucose monitors.
A single patch can be worn for up to two weeks, through showers, swimming, and other activities. A new one is then placed after the two weeks expire.
Parents will benefit from not having to do pin pricks, waking their kids up, and bribing them to put up with the painful regular sampling.
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