Method of screening for disorders of glucose metabolism

Method of screening for disorders of glucose metabolism

United States Patent 7,395,158
Monfre , et al. July 1, 2008

Abstract
A method of screening for disorders of glucose metabolism such as impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes allows prevention, or early detection and treatment of diabetic complications such as cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, and other disorders of the major organs and systems. A mathematical algorithm evaluates the shape of a subject's glucose profile and classifies the profile into one of several predefined clusters, each cluster corresponding either to a normal condition or one of several abnormal conditions. The series of blood glucose values making up the glucose tolerance curve may be measured using any glucose analyzer including: invasive, minimally invasive and noninvasive types. The method is executed on a processing device programmed to perform the steps of the method. Depending on the outcome of the screening, a subject may be provided with additional information concerning their condition and/or counseled to consult further with their health care provider.

Inventors: Monfre; Stephen L. (Gilbert, AZ), Hockersmith; Linda (Tempe, AZ), Hetzel; Donald (Key Largo, FL), Hazen; Kevin H. (Gilbert, AZ), Cone; Andrew (Victoria, MN)
Assignee: Sensys Medical, Inc. (Chandler, AZ)
Appl. No.: 10/219,200
Filed: August 13, 2002
Related U.S. Patent Documents

Application Number Filing Date Patent Number Issue Date
09766427 Jan., 2001
60312155 Aug., 2001
60208027 May., 2000

Current U.S. Class: 702/19 ; 422/68.1; 436/95; 600/316; 700/50; 700/52; 702/23; 703/2
Current International Class: G06F 19/00 (20060101); G01N 33/48 (20060101)
Field of Search: 702/19,21,26,32,20 703/2