Google to collaborate on 'next-generation' glucose monitoring devices [View all]
It has been announced that the life sciences team at Google will be joining forces with DexCom, a company specializing in glucose monitoring devices, to develop a new low-cost bandage-sized sensor for people with diabetes.
In addition to being small and low-cost, the new wearable sensor will be disposable and usable by people with all types of diabetes. The device will be connected to The Cloud and provide real-time information.
DexCom state that the aim of the partnership is to develop next-generation continuous glucose monitoring products that will be "substantially smaller and much less expensive than existing technologies."
"This collaboration is another step toward expanding monitoring options and making it easier for people with diabetes to proactively manage their health," states Andrew Conrad, head of the life sciences team at Google.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/298106.php
While this may prove highly useful, do you really want or need your BG's residing in the Cloud? I can see data "sharing" with insurance providers as a for-instance.
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