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Know Labs unveils glucose monitor that swaps fingersticks for RF sensors

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Re: Know Labs unveils glucose monitor that swaps fingersticks for RF sensors

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Post by RileyJames »

pacman2 wrote: post #48

I find some of the this vague in this announcement. Non invasive BGM is the "holy grail" in this field. Tons of companies have failed after big investments. Some scammers are out there they claim since decades they solved the problem. I would be curious about peer reviewed publications of their technology. A friend of mine is working on this too. Close to market. He is the only one that regularly published peer revie…

I’ve re-read your last paragraph a few times but I’m still confused (tho intrigued). Fancy re-wording it?

Re: Know Labs unveils glucose monitor that swaps fingersticks for RF sensors

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Post by mpreda »

KMnO4 wrote: post #30
jcims wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Is there a good source for info on ketogenic diets for type 1 diabetics? My youngest has been on pump therapy for the past 5 years and is completely burnt out from all of the alerts and scares (some of it is self inflicted). She was on a medtronic closed loop system for 4 years and that was the source of most of her frustration. She's on g6+tslim now which has been much better, but she still falls off the wagon regul…

Anecdotal, but a Keto diet has completely flatlined my BG — in a very good way. I’m talking about being in the range of 4.8 to 5.8 for weeks on end. My endocrinologist thinks I’m a wizard and has never seen anyone with 100% in range. I also love that I never have to bolus with food. It’s the closest I can get to pretending I’m not a T1D. I just eat. If I’m full, I stop and don’t have to worry that I accidentally took…

Could you please share a bit more information about the insulin (kind, amount) you use during the keto diet? and how did you discover the right amount of insulin?

It seems to me, if one would let the insulin slip too low, one would be in danger of ketoacidosis, isn't that so?

Also, do you drink any alcoholic drinks?

Re: Know Labs unveils glucose monitor that swaps fingersticks for RF sensors

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Post by xenadu02 »

RileyJames wrote: post #51
pacman2 wrote: post #48

I find some of the this vague in this announcement. Non invasive BGM is the "holy grail" in this field. Tons of companies have failed after big investments. Some scammers are out there they claim since decades they solved the problem. I would be curious about peer reviewed publications of their technology. A friend of mine is working on this too. Close to market. He is the only one that regularly published peer revie…

I’ve re-read your last paragraph a few times but I’m still confused (tho intrigued). Fancy re-wording it?

I think they mean the NIH grant reviewer dismissed the grant request on the basis that the technology was too expensive - ignoring that the research was intended to catalyze mass production which would have made the technology economical. Thus missing the point of the grant proposal.

Re: Know Labs unveils glucose monitor that swaps fingersticks for RF sensors

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Post by murukesh_s »

pacman2 wrote: post #49
rrrrrrrrrrrryan wrote: post #42

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Most sensors on the market that are considered best in class (eg Dexcom G6) have guaranteed MARD Disclaimer: I work for Dexcom. A few times every year, there's a ton of hype about some new noninvasive device, and the newbies get a bit worried, but the old timers just shrug it off. We (humanity) will literally be able to regrow new pancreases with stem cells before we have accurate noninvasive blood glucose devices.…

"A few times every year, there's a ton of hype about some new noninvasive device, and the newbies get a bit worried, but the old timers just shrug it off" This. But a buddy of mine may surprise you soon. And I worked in the field too.

And a lot of people are waiting to be (surprised). It super duper helpful for t2dm folks to know the "trend" - which food works better, which food doesn't, is the medication working, how much workout is required to drop the blood sugar levels, the dawn phenomenon etc.. with literally billions of people getting affected with t2d it would be a game changer. Still hoping for apple watch xx to have that feature.

Re: Know Labs unveils glucose monitor that swaps fingersticks for RF sensors

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Post by [deleted] »

pacman2 wrote: post #48

I find some of the this vague in this announcement. Non invasive BGM is the "holy grail" in this field. Tons of companies have failed after big investments. Some scammers are out there they claim since decades they solved the problem. I would be curious about peer reviewed publications of their technology. A friend of mine is working on this too. Close to market. He is the only one that regularly published peer revie…

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Re: Know Labs unveils glucose monitor that swaps fingersticks for RF sensors

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Post by ninjin »

john_yaya wrote: post #19
guywhocodes wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Agreed, as a diabetic and climber I've used a lot of the libre pucks but honestly, there is no spot on my body I wont use while practicing my sport. Still the libre was miles better than always pricking my fingers and arms. I've been thinking about what kind of EM-signal could be used for this for a long time, IR-spectroscopy never seemed possible. But this has real potential.

I worked on the Freestyle Libre, I’m thrilled to hear it’s at least a workable solution for you. When I was working at Abbott, I often volunteered for testing finger-stick devices, which made me appreciate a small part of what people with diabetes have to endure.

I am deeply grateful for your work and that of Abbott. The Libre has been life changing for me, possibly ever more so than getting a pump as it gave me a much clearer picture how my body reacts to different foods, exercise, lack of sleep, etc.

After about two years of usage I have encountered very few issues at all. My only complaint was that I would like to scold whoever crippled the sensors and readers somewhat by making them region specific for what I can only assume are purely market control reasons (not to mention that this is not obvious from the packaging or instructions from what I can tell and I only found out when talking to an Abbott representative that cautioned me that readers and sensors were not compatible between regions).

Re: Know Labs unveils glucose monitor that swaps fingersticks for RF sensors

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Post by dmos62 »

pacman2 wrote: post #48

I find some of the this vague in this announcement. Non invasive BGM is the "holy grail" in this field. Tons of companies have failed after big investments. Some scammers are out there they claim since decades they solved the problem. I would be curious about peer reviewed publications of their technology. A friend of mine is working on this too. Close to market. He is the only one that regularly published peer revie…

Sounds like you didn't idiot-proof your proposal. A lot of good paper writing guidelines, like explain value of contribution fast and early, could be phrased as idiot-proofing.

Re: Know Labs unveils glucose monitor that swaps fingersticks for RF sensors

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Post by guywhocodes »

inetsee wrote: post #44
rstupek wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've used them and they're great just pricey

I use a Freestyle Libre sensor and I like it better than finger sticks. When I was doing finger sticks I was averaging 4 tests a day; before each meal and at bedtime. With the Freestyle Libre I'm checking my glucose an average of 20 times a day. But the Freestyle Libre sensors are quite expensive. I have insurance so my out of pocket expenses are very low, but my provider bills $1074 for 2 sensors, which last for 4 w…

Your provider is being ripped off, I'm pretty sure my doctor is not selling them subsidized and I'm paying roughly US$62 each.

I still find it quite expensive but it's acceptable with my income and taxation where I live.

Re: Know Labs unveils glucose monitor that swaps fingersticks for RF sensors

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Post by beardface »

KMnO4 wrote: post #30
jcims wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Is there a good source for info on ketogenic diets for type 1 diabetics? My youngest has been on pump therapy for the past 5 years and is completely burnt out from all of the alerts and scares (some of it is self inflicted). She was on a medtronic closed loop system for 4 years and that was the source of most of her frustration. She's on g6+tslim now which has been much better, but she still falls off the wagon regul…

Anecdotal, but a Keto diet has completely flatlined my BG — in a very good way. I’m talking about being in the range of 4.8 to 5.8 for weeks on end. My endocrinologist thinks I’m a wizard and has never seen anyone with 100% in range. I also love that I never have to bolus with food. It’s the closest I can get to pretending I’m not a T1D. I just eat. If I’m full, I stop and don’t have to worry that I accidentally took…

> To reiterate, I take zero boluses when I’m on the keto diet.

I'm very surprised by this and would love to hear what you eat while doing keto. I'm T1 but still have to bolus when doing keto, even when doing zero carb and fasting for 18+ hours a day. I only need between 1 and 3 units but there's rarely an occasion when I don't need to bolus at all.

> Doctors are against it because they’re dealing with ketoacidosis on a regular basis.

The issue my endo has is that my BG is much lower than he would like. I've heard the phrase "too well controlled" so many times and it irritates me no end. His concern is that I'll lose awareness of low BG, and can't comprehend how I'm able to function as usual even when my BG is ~2.5 mmol/l (to clarify - I don't aim to run that low; my target range is 4-6).

Re: Know Labs unveils glucose monitor that swaps fingersticks for RF sensors

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Post by hellbannedguy »

guywhocodes wrote: post #58
inetsee wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I use a Freestyle Libre sensor and I like it better than finger sticks. When I was doing finger sticks I was averaging 4 tests a day; before each meal and at bedtime. With the Freestyle Libre I'm checking my glucose an average of 20 times a day. But the Freestyle Libre sensors are quite expensive. I have insurance so my out of pocket expenses are very low, but my provider bills $1074 for 2 sensors, which last for 4 w…

Your provider is being ripped off, I'm pretty sure my doctor is not selling them subsidized and I'm paying roughly US$62 each. I still find it quite expensive but it's acceptable with my income and taxation where I live.

What country?
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