Department for Internal Medicine I
Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Infectiology and Rheumatology
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Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common diseases. Our experienced team offers patients holistic and modern treatment options. In addition to various sensor systems, this also includes the implantation of blood glucose sensors for continuous and automated blood glucose measurement. In our Diabetological Foot Centre we work together with the highest level of expertise for patients with diabetic foot syndrome.
Regular blood glucose monitoring is essential for people with diabetes. Traditional blood glucose monitoring involves pricking your finger with a lancet several times a day and checking your blood glucose with a meter.
This can be uncomfortable in the long term. In addition, this method only provides a "snapshot" of the blood glucose level. This means that continuous monitoring of the values is not possible.
The implantation of a glucose sensor, which we offer at the Regensburg University Hospital (UKR), can be an alternative to conventional blood glucose monitoring.
The sensor is implanted under the skin of the upper arm through a 0.8 cm incision in an outpatient procedure lasting about 15 minutes. The sensor continuously and automatically measures blood glucose levels.
A transmitter is attached to the skin with a patch directly over the sensor. The transmitter transmits the glucose values measured by the sensor via Bluetooth to an app on a smartphone or smartwatch.
There, the users can view their values anytime, anywhere. If the diabetic is about to go into hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia, the transmitter on his arm vibrates 20 to 30 minutes in advance and the app also alerts him.
This enables him to react within seconds and initiate the appropriate measures.
The transmitter vibration also works without a smartphone or smartwatch.
Diabetics can share their blood glucose levels with several people via the app.
This means that loved ones have less to worry about, as the app keeps them updated on their current glucose levels.
Implantable blood glucose sensors are suitable for both insulin-dependent type 1 and type 2 diabetics over the age of 18.
The sensor needs to be replaced every six months to maintain accuracy. The user has the flexibility to remove the transmitter as needed, clean the area on the skin and reattach the transmitter with an unused patch.
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