Medtronic partners with Ford to bring out glucose monitoring device on the go

If you are a diabetic patient and looking out for a monitoring device to help you especially during your journeys, then your search ends here. Medtronic Inc. partnered with car major Ford Motor Company to release a prototype blood glucose monitoring device that alarms a driver when there are fluctuations in his glucose levels while he is on the go. With the help of the in-car communications, the device displays the sugar levels continuously as long as your engine is on. This is something very useful. If this technology clicks it is more likely that automobile majors will adopt such prototype devices. May be we may talk about this device under special features of the big cars in near future.

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For the first time in the world, medical technology met consumer electronics and the output is undoubtedly mind blowing.

This technology is evoking a good response with many analysts and critics hailing the product. Phil Nalbone, who is an analyst with Wedbush Securities said:

This makes good use of widely available communications technology to safeguard patients and improve quality of care.

How does it work?

Ford Motor Company has an in-car infotainment system that can be connected to glucose monitor by Medtronic Inc with the help of Bluetooth. Once the connection is established, the driver can look at his glucose levels on the dash board LCD screen.

Technology if used properly will really make our lives better. Hope this technology be adopted by all the car companies so that diabetic patients can drive without tension. I am impressed with this technology. Are you? If yes, then leave your comments and let the world know the greatness of this technology.

Source: Startribune