F.A.Q / Continuous Glucose Monitoring / Products / Belgium

F.A.Q

What is GlucoDay® S for? GlucoDay® S is a device worn by the patient for the continuous monitoring of glucose in the subcutaneous interstitial fluid. Monitoring is performed via insertion in the abdominal region of a microfibre for dialysis having the diameter of a human hair. Inside the microfibre a solution transports the patient's glucose to a biosensor within the instrument.

Is GlucoDay® S a safe instrument? Yes. GlucoDay® S was developed in accordance with all the safety requirements of the Medical Device Directive (MDD 93/42) and has obtained the CE mark from TÜV Product Service.

Can GlucoDay® S be used autonomously and directly by the patient? No. The GlucoDay® S system is intended to be used under the supervision of qualified professional operators. Its placement on the patient is to be performed in an appropriate environment by trained professional personnel.The results of the monitoring must be interpreted and reported by appropriately trained healthcare professionals.

Can the patient carry out his/her everyday activities during the GlucoDay® S monitoring? Yes. After the system has been put in place, the patient is free to carry out his/her normal daily activities observing some precautions, for example avoiding taking a shower and other physical activities that could compromise the system's stability.

Can the patient read the glucose values directly from the instrument during monitoring? Yes. The possibility of visualizing the glucose values on the instrument's display is at the discretion of the physician responsible for the monitoring.

How can the data recorded by GlucoDay® S be visualized?

The data recorded by GlucoDay® S can be visualized in three different ways.

a) Directly from the instrument's display.

b) With a personal computer connected to GlucoDay® S through an RS232 serial port having the necessary software (GlucoDay® Software).

c) With a personal computer connected to GlucoDay® S through an infrared port having the necessary software (GlucoDay® Software).

Does the patient have to self-monitor his/her glycaemic levels during monitoring with GlucoDay® S ? Not necessarily. The physician responsible for monitoring can decide if it is useful to have the patient self-monitor his/her glycaemia according to the objectives of the examination.

Does the patient have to follow the therapy assigned by their physician during monitoring? Yes. The patient must follow the indications given by the physician performing the monitoring. GlucoDay® S does not substitute any kind of therapeutic treatment.

How long can the GlucoDay® S system be worn for monitoring? The system can be worn by the patient for a maximum of 48 hours and it records the glucose concentration every 3 (three) minutes.

Can GlucoDay® S be connected directly to a pump for the administration of insulin? No. GlucoDay® S is an instrument that measures subcutaneous glucose values and providing the clinician with accurate and detailed results. The therapy adjustment will be done appropriately on doctor's advice.

Where is GlucoDay® S be available for purchase?

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