Integrated catheter system for continuous glucose measurement and simultaneous insulin infusion.

A new measurement system enables combination of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and insulin infusion. A sensor system comprising an optical glucose biosensor and an optical oxygen sensor is integrated into the insulin infusion catheter of an insulin pump. Both sensors rely on near infrared (NIR) phosphorescent porphyrin dyes, wherefore the signals can be read out transcutaneous and non-invasively with a custom-built phase fluorometer measurement module.

The single-port concept: combining optical glucose measurement with insulin infusion.

The aim of this study was to develop a single-port system that combines glucose monitoring and insulin infusion. In a preclinical proof-of-concept trial, the performance of the glucose measurement at the site of insulin infusion was assessed. Glucose levels were clamped from 40 to 250 mg/dL by intravenous glucose infusion and subcutaneous insulin infusion via the glucose sensor.