Diabetes, according to the World Health Organization, is an epidemic of the 21st century, which in the next 30 years can affect even one in three of us. Currently, life with this disease is possible, but unfortunately significantly reduces its comfort. Controlling glucose levels requires pricking your fingers every day. A much more convenient GlucoActive solution comes with help.

Problematic prevention in the treatment of diabetes

Few people realize, but until recently diabetes was a deadly disease that completely excluded people from their lives. With the current, rapid development of medicine and the implementation of modern drugs, the life expectancy of people with diabetes has increased significantly, but its comfort is still low. Depending on the severity of the disease and the type of diabetes, patients must tick their fingers up to 20 times a day. The effects of finger pricking for many years are serious — nerve damage, restricted blood flow, or infections. Patients have no choice because the lack of prevention causes life-threatening complications such as blindness, coma, and ketoacidosis or stroke.

GlucoActive devices offer non-invasive glucose measurement

The technology developed by the Wrocław-based company allows for painless and non-invasive measurement of blood glucose. The most important and groundbreaking feature of this technology is the study made with the help of laser light. It does not require blood contact or any replaceable sensors or strips, which allows huge savings for both health care systems and patients. The company is currently conducting clinical trials on patients in order to obtain medical certification and permission to introduce devices for sale. The first devices may appear on the market even at the beginning of next year.

Painless glucometers for everyone

GlucoActive has currently started implementing three types of devices:

( photo of GlucoActive devices — GlucoStation)

GlucoStation — a desktop device that anyone can use because it does not require calibration. It is intended mainly for medical facilities, pharmacies, all public spaces, and for home use by diabetics. It will allow anyone who uses a given space to quickly and painlessly measure their blood glucose.

“We believe that this device will solve the problem of the gray area of undiagnosed people, by lifting the psychological barrier against painful measurement. This will allow early detection of a developing disease or even predisposition to diabetes. This is a milestone in diabetology because early diagnosis allows for effective treatment and even prevention of the disease.“ says Robert Stachurski, president of the board at GlucoActive.

GlucoFit and GlucoWear — these are wearable devices in the form of an armband and a watch that allows continuous, 24-hour, and non-invasive measurement of blood glucose. They are targeted at every diabetic, regardless of the type of disease, but also for athletes or people who care about health.

“Our mobile devices, in addition to significantly increase the quality of life of patients, allow you to significantly reduce the cost of monitoring diabetes. They do not require the purchase of any wearing sensors or measuring strips, which for a single patient saves up to PLN 12,000 a year. “ — says Maciej Wysocki, co-founder of the company.

photo of GlucoFit

It’s an invention that will change the world

Analyzing the current scale of the problem of diabetes in the world and the avalanche increase in the number of people suffering from civilization diseases, it is easy to notice that this problem may soon affect most of us. GlucoActive medical devices can in the future, protect us from serious illness and significantly increase the comfort of life for people who have diabetes. In addition, the company announced that its technology could be used to non-invasively measure many other blood components, including cholesterol, hemoglobin, or hydration.
The large multinational corporations are already interested in the devices of the Polish company, and they perfectly understand that many people with diabetes are eagerly awaiting the introduction of this technology on the market. GlucoActive is looking for implementation partners, investors, and patients to test new technology.

Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires close blood glucose monitoring in order to maintain a normal blood glucose level. There are various devices available in the market which are used to measure glucose in the blood and such a device is called glucometer. Most old and commonly used glucometers involve pricking to get a drop of the blood which is used to measure glucose levels. Being a diabetic, it is necessary to check your blood glucose level regularly. However, using an invasive glucometer can have many drawbacks.

In this article, we are going to discuss different problems that are associated with these widely used invasive glucometers.

It is Painful

Using an invasive glucometer is painful! No matter how small and thin the needle is, pain is still there. While some people get used to it and hence bear it, it can be problematic for others. Measuring blood glucose level is an everyday thing for diabetics, so it becomes difficult to incorporate this pain into your routine.

This is especially true for young patients who suffer from type 1 diabetes mellitus. Even tolerating this little pain is difficult for young children. 






It can Lead to Non-Compliance







 As mentioned earlier, the use of invasive glucometer can elicit pain. Due to this pain, patients might develop a psychological barrier that can keep them from checking their blood glucose regularly. This non-compliance can eventually affect their blood glucose control and they can have episodes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.  Non-compliance can be dangerous because it can increase the chances of complications of diabetes. 





The complications include kidney disease, heart disease, eye involvement and nerve involvement which are irreversible. 







It is Costly







 The invasive glucometers which are widely available come with strips that are necessary to check blood glucose. Both glucometer and strips are costly. Moreover, one strip is used at a time and they need to be replaced once finished. So, invasive glucometers are not a cost-effective option for diabetics. 







It is not Always Accurate







 There is a variety of invasive glucometers available in the market and some are less accurate than others. The ones which are more accurate are priced on the higher side, so not everyone can afford them.   





Moreover, there are many other factors that can affect the accuracy of these devices. These factors include the quality of strips and the amount of blood put on the strip. 







It can Cause Infection





When you prick your finger, the skin barrier that saves from infection is broken. Diabetic people are more prone to infection, so this tiniest hole can be a site for the entry of bacteria and infection can occur. Due to low immunity, any kind of infection can be dangerous for diabetic persons. It is advised by doctors to avoid any kind of trauma to stay safe from infection and related complications.







 When you prick your finger, the skin barrier that saves from infection is broken. Diabetic people are more prone to infection, so this tiniest hole can be a site for the entry of bacteria and infection can occur. Due to low immunity, any kind of infection can be dangerous for diabetic persons. It is advised by doctors to avoid any kind of trauma to stay safe from infection and related complications. 












It can Lead to Skin Changes





People with diabetes need to monitor their blood glucose level regularly and that is why they prick daily or even more than once a day. This constant pricking at a site can cause skin changes. The skin can become hard at that place and it can be difficult to prick and have a drop of the blood.





There are Chances of Cross Infection





Although the chances are low, it is not impossible. You can get infected with Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, AIDS, and other transmittable diseases by using a used needle. 





Monitoring blood glucose, no doubt carries vital importance in the treatment of all types of diabetes. Invasive glucometers are widely used by diabetics. However, they are not the best option available. Thankfully, modern non-invasive glucometers are highly reliable and free from any side effects and complications associated with invasive glucometers. They are easy to use, accurate and pain-free. They definitely improve the patient’s compliance and diabetic control!