GlucoWatch Redux?

A non-invasive, continuous blood glucose monitor that you wear on your wrist? Sounds awfully familiar. Plano, Texas-based Calisto Medical has announced the successful completion of preliminary clinical trials for the Glucoband. GlucoWatch, anyone?

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1. At 10:33 AM on Fri, Mar 7, 2008 Barry Schlesinger wrote:

   I have 2 Glucowatches and found both (version 1 and 2) to work fine. Both agreed (within about 10%) with my glucose meters. But then, my glucose meters only agree with each other within 10%. I found 3 serious negatives to using the watch. First, the consumable sensor at the underside of the watch case is glued to the the skin. The glue/adhesive gave me a rash in an exact silhouette of the watch case. Moving the watch up, down and around my arms still gave good readings but left a patchwork of red itchy watchcase silhouettes. The irritated areas were unsuitable for for mounting the case until healed. Second, under the best conditions, the sensor lasted about 12 hours in use. Third, the sensors doubled in price from $4 to $8 each. I don't know today's cost. Cost relegated the watch to a low glucose alarm during sleep. Insurance wouldn't cover any of the costs. Also, the sensors are on a "life clock" from the moment they are received. Even though refrigerated, the life is about 30 days till they won't work correctly. The whole system is in a box on the shelf along with 2 jet injectors, no longer used. Currently using a Medtronic 512 Paradigm insulin pump with integrated glucose meter and remote control ($6000, insurance paid in full). During the overlap time, between pump and watch, I had excellent control. This summer I intend to move on to a pump with it's own glucose sensor if approved by insurance. Questions...email bmininge1@comcast.net or phone 6104900872 (USA). I'm a retired mining engineer and depressed Republican.

2. At 06:21 PM on Mon, Dec 3, 2007 Lisa Hughes wrote:

   I have a 12yr old son with type I diabetes. I would really like to get a glucowatch for him. I think that it is sad that my son's physicians never mentioned this device to me. Now looking up the information on the company, they stopped selling it July 31 2007. I also found it disheatening that I only heard about this device by watching a movie on TV, where a kidnapped teenager was wearing one. Why wasn't it given more advertisement so that families could have had this option. Accu checks done the old way, is hard for a lot of children and teens to do, and remember. This device would have been a welcome aide in my son's life. Is there any other companies featuring similar devices. If so where can I find one, and purchase it.

3. At 08:07 PM on Sat, Dec 1, 2007 mary keane wrote:

   thoughts about what can we do to lobby for this essential product??

   Thanks, Mary
   Yonkers, New York 10704
   

4. At 08:05 PM on Sat, Dec 1, 2007 mary keane wrote:

   My brother is a Type 1 Diabetic. As many people, I would like to get glucowatch ASAP. What are the obstacles? Is the device no longer available? If so, why??
   Thanks, Mary

5. At 11:11 AM on Sat, Oct 6, 2007 Shirley Moll wrote:

   I have been a diabetic for 39 years and would really like to have something available when I am sleeping. Isn't there anything available for me that doesn't cost a fortune?

6. At 11:32 AM on Tue, Sep 18, 2007 Unknown wrote:

   The Glucowatch is no longer being sold as of July 31, 2007 in the US or the UK. (which were the only places it was sold originally anyway)

7. At 05:19 PM on Mon, May 28, 2007 Jennifier wrote:

   I don't know if anyone has gotten back to you folks, but just in case no one has here's the info on the Glucowatch:

   1. you can only get it with a perscription.

   2. more info and ordering at www.glucowatch.com and 1-866-459-2824

   hope this helps!

8. At 09:03 AM on Sun, Apr 29, 2007 Baki Mohand wrote:

   My eight year old daughter is diabetic since she was three and a half years old, and i heard aboud this promising non-invasive gluc-meter would you pease tell me when it will be available on markets all over the world? Thanks a lot.

9. At 06:27 AM on Thu, Apr 12, 2007 Barbara Henderson wrote:

   Hi,

   I am diabetic and I would really like to know where I can get or buy a Glucowatch from.

   I am currently trying for family and tight blood sugar control is crucial.

   I live in Aberdeen.

   Please let me now as soon as possible.

   Thank you so much.

10. At 03:33 PM on Mon, Feb 26, 2007 mirta martirena wrote:

    My niece 26 years old is diabetic since she was 2 years old using insulin since then. We want information about gluco watch as a way of evaluating the level of glucose without the use of a needle. We´ll aprecciate your information. Thanks.

11. At 03:46 PM on Thu, Nov 2, 2006 Ladislav Matesz wrote:

    Hi. I am twenty years old. I have diabetes for one year and i taking insulin. I would like to buy a glucoband?? what can i do?? What is the cost etc.??
    

12. At 09:11 PM on Wed, Oct 25, 2006 me wrote:

    I had a friend look all over Europ for this watch and couldn"t find it. I found it in 1999 on the commputer sold over seas due to the FDA and it was impossible to find. Its a money thing Im sure.. If it wasn"t they would allow stem cell research. Until we get rid of the money grubbers we haven"t a chance...

13. At 08:28 AM on Tue, Mar 7, 2006 mercedes wrote:

    My aunt, 55 years old, is diabetic for the last 25 years and taking insulin.
    We are living at Buenos Aires, Argentina
    How can we get or buy a glucowatch?What do we need to buy it?
    What is its cost etc.?
    Best regards.

    Lic. Mercedes Isabel Piaggi
    

14. At 03:49 AM on Sat, Oct 15, 2005 Prof. M. Y. Anwar wrote:

    My wife, 45 years old, is diabetic for the last 8 years and taking insulin.
    We are living at Lahore, Pakistan.
    Can we get/buy a glucowatch?
    What is its cost etc.?
    Regards.
    Prof. Dr. M. Yousaf Anwar,
    Department of Met. & Materials Engineering, Univ. of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, PAKISTAN.