Systems and methods for processing, transmitting and displaying sensor data

Abstract

Systems and methods for continuous measurement of an analyte in a host are provided. The system generally includes a continuous analyte sensor configured to continuously measure a concentration of analyte in a host and a sensor electronics module physically connected to the continuous analyte sensor during sensor use, wherein the sensor electronics module is further configured to directly wirelessly communicate displayable sensor information to a plurality of different types of display devices.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 390,304, filed on Feb. 20, 2009, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 030,499, filed on Feb. 21, 2008, the disclosures of which are hereby expressly incorporated by reference in their entirety and are hereby expressly made a portion of this application. U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 390,304 is related to and incorporates by reference in their entirety the disclosures of commonly owned U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 390,205, filed on Feb. 20, 2009, and U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 390,290, filed on Feb. 20, 2009.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which the pancreas cannot create sufficient insulin (Type...

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In the diabetic state, the victim suffers from high blood sugar, which causes an array of physiological derangements (kidney failure, skin ulcers, or bleeding into the vitreous of the eye) associated with the deterioration of small blood vessels.

Conventionally, a diabetic person carries a self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) monitor, which typically requires uncomfortable finger pricking methods.

Unfortunately, these time intervals are spread so far apart that the diabetic will likely find out too late, sometimes incurring dangerous side effects, of a hyperglycemic or hypoglycemic condition.

In fact, it is not only unlikely that a diabetic will take a timely SMBG value, but additionally the diabetic will not know if his blood glucose value is going up (higher) or down (lower) based on conventional methods.

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