Apple store now sells sanofis iphone glucose meter. The allinone dario glucose meter system for diabetes plugs into the iphone 7, with the new lightning jack connector. With the ibgstar i is for iphone, bg blood glucose. Sanofi us has announced that the ibgstar blood glucose monitoring system, consisting of the ibgstar blood glucose meter and ibgstar diabetes manager app, is commercially available in the u. Like other blood glucose test kits on the market, the ibgstar uses a tiny blood sample and strips for users to test their blood glucose levels.
From sanofi, the ibgstar is compatible with iphone. The ibgstar glucometer with iphone and ipod connectivity allows diabetics to record 300 glucose readings, with each test session lasting 6 seconds, and then send the data. The ibgstar is a blood glucose meter attaches to an iphone ipod touch that allows users to view and analyze readings in real time using the ibgstar diabetes manager app. As a reminder, the ibgstar blood glucose meter is about the size of a usb memory stick 2. The ibgstar meets todays industry standards for accuracy. Sanofiaventis debuts ibgstar blood glucose meter for. Although the ibgstar can stay attached to an iphone ipod touch, the meter. Created by sanofi and cleared by fda in december 2011, ibgstar is the first blood glucose meter that connects directly to an iphone or ipod. The best blood glucose meter for iphone and ipod touch. Sanofi has announced that its ibgstar, the first approved blood glucose meter to interface with the iphone, is now available in the u.
Soon followed ihealths ios blood pressure monitor dock and more. Im a mac, diabete is a pc ibgstar blood glucose meter. The ibgstar, which is available for the iphone and ipod touch, actually uses a blood glucose meter that enables users to see test results in real time. The iphone blood glucose meter american pharmacists. Sanofiagamatrixs new iphonecompatible ibgstar glucose. Sanofiaventis ibgstar glucose meter to connect with.
The meter can be used while connected to an iphone or ipod. You can then view and analyse the data with the iphone. Being attached to iphone or ipod, it automatically downloads stored test data. From sanofi aventis, the ibgstar is compatible with iphone. Written by amy tenderich on september 21, 2010 the iphone integration dreams of. The ibgstar device, which attaches to an apple iphone or ipod touch, comes with a free diabetes manager app that makes it possible to store, track and analyse medical data. The readings are automatically downloaded to the ibgstar. Pharmacists who havent already should expect to receive questions about ibgstar the new iphone meter. Created by sanofi and cleared by fda in december 2011, ibgstar is the first blood glucose meter that connects directly to an iphone or ipod touch. Glucose meter for iphone and ipod touch now available. Using the ibgstar diabetes manager app its the first meter to work as a mobile health device. The ibgstar also has a small screen on the device itself, allowing it to be used independently of an iphone or ipod to measure blood glucose levels. This week cupertinos retail stores have begun selling sanofis ibgstar device, the first fda cleared iphoneenabled blood glucose meter.
Many people are using smartphones to make their everyday lives easier. The ibgstar is a small meter that attaches directly to an iphone or ipod touch via the 30pin connector port. The device will display glucose readings on the iphone or. Shawna gvazdauskas, vp and head of diabetes devices, for sanofi u. Best blood glucose meter for iphone, android and ipod. As you can see, the ibgstar is the width of an iphone and less than 1 inch tall. I heartily endorse this product as an iphone 5 user, as a lifelong diabetic, and as someone who will use any technology to keep my blood glucose. For patients with diabetes who own or are looking to buy an iphone or ipod touch, a blood glucose meter is now available that is compatible with these devices. The dongle then syncs the blood glucose reading with the ibgstar diabetes manager app. First fda cleared blood glucose meter that connects directly to iphone and ipod touch.
The meter can also be used on its own to get readings without being connected to the iphone. We look forward to the launch of this innovative meter. Sanofiaventis launches ibgstar plugin glucose meter for the iphone. Unlike the lifescan bluetooth glucose meter shown off during apples iphone os 3. New iphone app and ibgstar device will allow diabetics. Well now there is a blood glucose meter bgm that connects right to your iphone. It was launched in the uk earlier this month, and is now available in canada. Measuring blood glucose level while the ibgstar is attached to iphone, the number shows up both on its own small and iphone. Sanofi has received fda approval to market and sell the first blood glucose monitor that attaches to the iphone and ipod touch, converting it into a glucose meter. This past week i headed to sanofi headquarters to get a hands on look at the new ibgstar blood glucose meter which launched in the us on may 1, 2012 you know how i am always saying im a mac, diabetes is a pc. Then attach the lightning adapter to the iphone ipod touch before connecting ibgstar to the adapter. Any questions or concerns that you have regarding diabetes. Results are synchronized the next time it is plugged in to an apple device.
There are a lot of iphone accessories out there, but few are fdaapproved. This blood glucose meter takes blood glucose monitoring to the next level, allowing you to manage your diabetes any time, anywhere. It is not intended to be a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. The device will display glucose readings on the iphone. This week cupertinos retail stores have begun selling sanofis ibgstar device, the first fda cleared iphone enabled blood glucose meter. The first meter that works with your iphone, ibgstar. The meter is currently available from walgreens, diabetic care services and apple. Fda clears agamatrixs iphone glucose meter mobihealthnews. Compatibility of ibgstar diabetes manager application with idevices upgraded to ios8 and new iphone 66 plus on september 17th, 2014, apple announced the new operating system. I will get to the specs of the device shortly, but first i think its important to note what i am witnessing and celebrating more and more. This new technology is sanofis response to the important role the internet, social media and new mobile technology plays in the management of diabetes.
The device is the brainchild of french company sanofiaventis, in partnership with agamatrix, and was recently introduced at the 46th european association for the study of diabetes. Sanofi ibgstar blood glucose monitoring system now available in. Sanofi australia has launched ibgstar, a new innovative blood glucose meter that connects to an apple iphone or ipod touch. Thomas haak, chief physician at the diabetes clinic bad mergentheim germany. Having to carry around a separate blood glucose meter about the size of an iphone can be inconvenient for some. In fact, the ibgstar is one of the most advanced blood glucose monitoring systems, so it might be much more accurate than some generic, cheap monitoring system that youve used before. The ibgstar meter can be used not only as an iphone adapter, but as a standalone glucose meter, because it has its own display. The information provided on this site is intended for information and educational purposes only. Its light as a feather, has a 6 second countdown, uses 0. The company also added withings wifienabled scale to its store shelves.
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