JP7121624B2 - Glucose measurement module and glucose measurement system - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a glucose measurement module that can be used for both self-monitoring of blood glucose and continuous glucose measurement, and a glucose measurement system having the same.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various forms of measuring instruments for measuring blood glucose levels of users such as diabetic patients have been known. For example, as a blood sugar level measuring device, there is known a measuring device that measures the blood sugar level by attaching blood obtained by pricking one's own fingertip to a sensor (see, for example, Patent Document 1). As an example of a measuring instrument in this case, a measuring instrument used for so-called SMBG (Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose) is known. Hereinafter, this type of meter will be referred to as a "self-monitoring blood glucose meter". In this self-monitoring blood glucose meter, it is necessary to attach a new sensor (hereinafter referred to as "SMBG sensor") to the measuring instrument main body (hereinafter referred to as "SMBG main body") for each measurement.

Further, for example, as a blood sugar level measuring device, there is known a measuring device that automatically and continuously measures the user's glucose level at predetermined time intervals by means of a sensor or the like attached to the user's skin. (See Patent Document 2, for example). Known examples of measuring instruments in this case include measuring instruments used for so-called CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) and FGM (Flash Glucose Monitoring). Hereinafter, this type of meter is referred to as a "continuous glucose meter". This continuous glucose meter is usually configured as a main body (hereinafter referred to as "CGM main body") to which is attached a sensor (hereinafter referred to as "CGM sensor") that is attached to the user's skin. This CGM sensor detects glucose in interstitial fluid rather than blood glucose itself. The CGM body contains a processor that controls the measurement of glucose levels and wireless communication with an external receiving device. CGM sensors typically require replacement every few days.

Furthermore, there is also provided a shared measuring device for self-monitoring and continuous glucose measuring, which is a set of an SMBG main body that performs SMBG and a CGM device that has a CGM sensor and a communication function with the SMBG main body. . This common measuring device enables continuous glucose measurement through communication between the CGM device worn on the user's skin and the SMBG main body. In addition, self-monitoring of blood glucose is also possible by attaching an SMBG sensor to the SMBG main body at any time.

JP 2016-133890 A Japanese translation of PCT publication No. 2017-515520

In the above-mentioned shared measuring instrument, the CGM instrument that performs CGM has a built-in processor that controls the communication function and measurement described above. need to be replaced with For this reason, in addition to the SMBG sensor, which is originally a consumable item, the CGM instrument including the processor is also a consumable item, which increases the running cost when using the common measuring instrument.

Accordingly, an object of the embodiments of the present invention is to standardize control parts and minimize the number of consumable parts in a blood glucose measurement system having both the functions of a self-monitoring blood glucose meter and a continuous glucose meter.

The glucose measurement module of the first embodiment of the present disclosure is a glucose measurement module that can be alternatively detachable from and connected to a self-monitoring unit and a continuous glucose measurement unit, and which unit and a control unit for controlling the unit determined to be connected by the connection determination unit. In addition, the "unit" in this embodiment refers to either a self-monitoring unit or a continuous glucose-monitoring unit.

A second embodiment of the present disclosure includes, in addition to the features of the first embodiment, a communication section that transmits measurement data measured by the self-monitoring unit or the continuous glucose-monitoring unit to an external display device.

A third embodiment of the present disclosure provides, in addition to the features of the first or second embodiment, a first connection connectable with the self-monitoring blood glucose unit and a second connection connectable with the continuous glucose measurement unit. and

A fourth embodiment of the present disclosure includes, in addition to the features of the third embodiment, a common connection subsuming the first connection and the second connection.

A self-monitoring unit for blood glucose according to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure comprises a first connected portion connectable to the first connection portion included in the glucose measurement module according to the third or fourth aspect, Self-monitoring of blood glucose is performed in a state in which the portion is connected to the first connected portion.

A continuous glucose measurement unit according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure includes a second connected portion connectable to the second connection portion included in the glucose measurement module according to the third or fourth embodiment, A continuous glucose measurement is taken while the part is connected to the second connected part.

The glucose measuring system of the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure comprises the glucose measuring module of the third or fourth embodiment, the self-monitoring blood glucose unit of the fifth embodiment, and the continuous glucose measuring unit of the sixth embodiment. and, the glucose measurement module is connected to the self blood glucose measurement unit to control the measurement of the self blood glucose measurement unit, and is connected to the continuous glucose measurement unit to control the continuous glucose measurement. Measure the measuring unit.

The glucose measurement system of the eighth embodiment of the present disclosure, in addition to the features of the seventh aspect, is characterized in that the control of self blood glucose measurement in the self blood glucose measurement unit and the control of continuous glucose measurement in the continuous glucose measurement unit are performed by the control only part of the

In an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to share control parts and minimize consumable parts in a glucose measurement system having both functions of a self-monitoring blood glucose meter and a continuous glucose meter. This makes it easier for the user who uses both the self-monitoring blood glucose meter and the continuous glucose meter to store and carry the parts, and also reduces initial costs and running costs.

1 is a perspective view schematically showing the appearance of a glucose measuring system according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the self-monitoring unit and the continuous glucose monitoring unit in FIG. 1 from opposite sides; FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of the glucose measuring system according to the embodiment of the invention; 1 is a functional block diagram of a glucose measuring system according to an embodiment of the invention; FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of a control unit; FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the use condition of embodiment of this invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<External configuration>
1 and 2 are perspective views schematically showing the appearance of the glucose measuring system 1 of this embodiment. 1 and 2 are only schematic diagrams, and the dimensions and arrangement of each part shown in the figures, as well as the number and position of each part, etc., are not necessarily as shown in the figures.

The glucose measurement system 1 of this embodiment includes a glucose measurement module 50, a self-monitoring unit 11 to which a first sensor 30, which is a sensor for self-monitoring blood glucose, is connected, and a second sensor, which is a sensor for continuous glucose measurement. a continuous glucose measuring unit 21 comprising 40;

In FIG. 1, the glucose measurement module 50, the self blood glucose measurement unit 11, and the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 are arranged along the connection direction (see the dashed-dotted line arrow in the figure). Either the self blood glucose measurement unit 11 or the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 can be alternatively connected to the glucose measurement module 50 via the common connection section 60 . Although FIG. 2 shows the self-monitoring unit 11 and the continuous glucose measuring unit 21 in opposite directions, as shown in the figure, the first connected portion 19 of the self-monitoring unit 11 and the continuous glucose A common connection portion 60 is connected to each of the second connected portions 29 of the measurement unit 21 . The first connected portion 19 is provided with a first terminal 16 involved in electrical connection with the glucose measuring module 50 . The second connected portion 29 is provided with a second terminal 26 involved in electrical connection with the glucose measurement module 50 . The first connecting portion 61 can be connected to the first connected portion 19 , and the second connecting portion 62 can be connected to the second connected portion 29 .

The connection between the glucose measurement module 50, the self-monitoring unit 11, and the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 does not necessarily have to be made by one common connection section 60, and the glucose measurement module 50 is connected to the first connection section 61. The second connection portion 62 may be provided as two separate connection portions, and electrical connection may be established via each connection portion.

A common connection port 63 into which the first terminal 16 and the second terminal 26 are inserted is formed in the common connection portion 60 . A connection terminal 64 involved in electrical connection with the first terminal 16 and the second terminal 26 is provided in the connection port 63 . The common connection section 60 includes a first connection section 61 connectable with the self-monitoring blood glucose unit 11 and a second connection section 62 connectable with the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 (see FIG. 4). In other words, the common connection portion 60 functions as a first connection portion 61 to which the self-monitoring unit 11 to which the first sensor 30, which is a sensor for self-monitoring blood glucose measurement, is connected, and also functions as a first connecting portion 61 to which the self-monitoring blood glucose sensor 30 is connected. is a portion that functions as a second connection portion 62 to which the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 having the second sensor 40 can be connected.

A shielding portion 65 surrounding the connection terminal 64 is formed in the common connection portion 60 . The shield 65 electrically protects the connection terminal 64 from external physical access while the self-monitoring unit 11 and the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 are alternatively connected. . Further, a waterproof portion 66 as a thin layer formed of a material (for example, silicon rubber) having higher flexibility than the shielding portion 65 is provided around the outer periphery of the shielding portion 65 . The waterproof section 66 blocks external moisture from entering the connection terminal 64 while the self-monitoring unit 11 and the continuous glucose monitoring unit 21 are alternatively connected. The waterproof section 66 may be provided on the side of the first connected section 19 of the self-monitoring blood glucose unit 11 and the second connected section 29 of the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 side.

The self-monitoring unit 11 is formed with a module housing portion 11A, which is a recessed space in which the entire glucose-measuring module 50 is housed when connected to the glucose-measuring module 50 . A display unit 12 for displaying operation guidance, measurement results, etc., and an operation unit 13 for various operations are also provided. A sensor insertion slot 11B is formed on the surface opposite to the first connected portion 19 . A sensor insertion terminal 17 is provided in the sensor insertion slot 11B. One end of the first sensor 30 is provided with a sensor terminal 37 involved in electrical connection with the sensor insertion terminal 17, and the other end is provided with the tip of the finger F of the user U during self-monitoring of blood glucose. A spotting end 31 is provided on which blood B (see FIG. 6) collected by puncturing is spotted. The first sensor 30 is detachable via the sensor insertion slot 11B, and is replaceable for each measurement. That is, the first sensor 30 is positioned as a consumable item in the self-monitoring blood glucose meter 10 . In addition, the self blood glucose measurement unit 11 is detachably connected to the glucose measurement module 50 via the first connected portion 19 and the common connection portion 60 .

Note that in another example of the glucose measuring system 1 shown in FIG. 3 , the connecting terminal 64 exposed on the lower surface of the glucose measuring module 50 shown in the bottom perspective view is formed as the common connecting portion 60 . Then, the module accommodating portion 11A of the self-monitoring unit 11 is formed as a recessed space surrounded by wall surfaces on all sides, and the first terminal 16 exposed on the upper surface is formed as the first connected portion 19 . Further, in the continuous glucose measurement unit 21, similarly to the self-monitoring unit 11, a module housing portion 21A is formed as a recessed space surrounded by wall surfaces on all sides, and the second terminal 26 exposed on the upper surface thereof is connected to the second cover. It is formed as a connecting portion 29 . The continuous glucose measuring unit 21 is provided with a second sensor 40, although hidden in the drawing, at the same position as shown in FIG. . By configuring the shape of each terminal in this way, simply by fitting the glucose measurement module 50 into the module housing portion 11A of the self-monitoring unit 11, the connection terminal 64 and the first terminal 16 are brought into contact with each other, and the common connection portion is connected. 60 and the first connected portion 19 are connected. At this time, the upper surface of self-monitoring blood glucose unit 11 and the upper surface of glucose measuring module 50 are flush with each other. On the other hand, by simply fitting the glucose measuring module 50 into the module housing portion 21A of the glucose measuring module 50, the connecting terminal 64 and the second terminal 26 are brought into contact, and the common connecting portion 60 and the second connected portion 29 are connected. be. At this time, the upper surface of the continuous glucose measuring unit 21 and the upper surface of the glucose measuring module 50 are flush with each other. In this case, it is desirable to provide an appropriate waterproof means around each terminal, on the outer peripheral surface of the glucose measuring module 50, or on the inner peripheral surface of each of the module housing portions 11A and 21A. In addition, it is desirable that each module accommodating portion 11A, 21A be configured in such a shape that the glucose measuring module 50 can be fitted only in the correct direction so that the respective terminals are in proper contact with each other.

The continuous glucose measurement unit 21 includes a second sensor 40 having a puncture end 41 at the tip thereof to be punctured into the abdomen A of the user U (see FIG. 6). The continuous glucose measurement unit 21 is detachably connected to the glucose measurement module 50 via the second connected portion 29 and the common connection portion 60 . The continuous glucose measurement unit 21 can be continuously attached to the abdomen A of the user U as described above, but due to deterioration of the second sensor 40, it is replaced every few days (for example, 6 days). It is positioned as a consumable item in the continuous glucose meter 20 .

<Functional block>
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the glucose measuring system 1 of this embodiment. As described above, the glucose measurement system 1 is configured with the glucose measurement module 50 , the self-monitoring unit 11 , the first sensor 30 , and the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 . In the glucose measurement system 1 of the present embodiment, the glucose measurement module 50 controls the measurement of the self-monitoring unit 11 while being connected to the self-monitoring unit 11 to which the first sensor 30 is connected. It functions as a self-monitoring blood glucose meter 10, and is used to perform self-monitoring of blood glucose. In addition, the glucose measurement module 50 controls the measurement of the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 while connected to the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 to function as the continuous glucose measurement device 20, and is used to perform continuous glucose measurement. . In other words, the glucose measurement module 50 is detachably connected to either the self blood glucose measurement unit 11 or the continuous glucose measurement unit 21, and the connected self blood glucose measurement unit 11 and the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 are connected. to control any unit of

[Glucose measurement module]
The glucose measurement module 50 includes a control section 70 , an interface 55 , a communication section 51 and a battery 52 . In addition, connection terminals 64 as the first connection portion 61 and the second connection portion 62 are connected via the interface 55 . The control section 70 , interface 55 , communication section 51 and battery 52 are connected to each other via a bus 58 .

The control unit 70 is a so-called microprocessor, and has a hardware configuration such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 71 , a ROM (Read Only Memory) 72 , a RAM (Random Access Memory) 73 and a storage 74 .

The CPU 71 controls overall operation of the self-monitoring blood glucose meter 10 or the continuous glucose meter 20 . The ROM 72 irreversibly stores various programs and various parameters in advance. The RAM 73 is used as a work area or the like when the CPU 71 executes various programs. The storage 74 is a memory such as a flash memory, and stores the blood sugar level or the glucose level measured by the self-monitoring unit 11 or the continuous glucose measuring unit 21 as the self-monitoring blood glucose meter 10 or the continuous glucose measuring device 20, respectively. The measurement data is reversibly stored together with the date and time of measurement.

The communication unit 51 is a means for performing wireless communication, which is configured by, for example, a wireless transmitter, and communicates with an external display device 80 (see FIG. 6) to which the self blood glucose measurement unit 11 or the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 described above is connected. It transmits and receives various information including measured measurement data.

The battery 52 is means for supplying power necessary for the operation of the self-monitoring blood glucose meter 10 or the continuous glucose measuring instrument 20, and is composed of a rechargeable secondary battery. The battery 52 is charged by the charging section 14 included in the self-monitoring unit 11 when connected to the self-monitoring unit 11 as described later.

[Self-monitoring unit for blood glucose]
Self-monitoring unit 11 includes display section 12 , operation section 13 , charging section 14 and interface 15 . Also, a first terminal 16 involved in connection with the glucose measurement module 50 and a sensor insertion terminal 17 involved in connection with the first sensor 30 are connected via the interface 15 . Display unit 12 , operation unit 13 , charging unit 14 and interface 15 are connected to each other via bus 18 .

The display unit 12 displays various information such as the blood sugar level or the glucose level, which is the measurement result, and operation guidance. The operation unit 13 is used by the user U to operate an instruction to measure a blood sugar level or a glucose level, an instruction related to display of the measured blood sugar level or glucose level, or the like. In this embodiment, as an example, the display unit 12 is a liquid crystal monitor, and the operation unit 13 is various buttons and the like, but the forms of the display unit 12 and the operation unit 13 are not particularly limited. For example, it may be in the form of a touch panel display in which the display unit 12 and the operation unit 13 are integrated.

The charging section 14 is means for charging the battery 52 of the glucose measurement module 50 via the mutual interfaces 15 and 55 when the self blood glucose measurement unit 11 and the glucose measurement module 50 are connected as described above. be. This charging section 14 is configured by a primary battery or a secondary battery.

As described above, the glucose measurement module 50 is provided with the battery 52, which serves as an operating power supply for the self-monitoring unit 11. Therefore, the self-monitoring unit 11 itself does not contain a battery as an operating power supply. .

The first sensor 30 is provided with the sensor terminal 37 as described above, and is thereby connected to the self-monitoring blood glucose unit 11 via the sensor insertion terminal 17 .

Then, the glucose measurement module 50 and the self-monitoring unit 11 are connected via the first connecting portion 61 and the first terminal 16 of the first connected portion 19, and the self-monitoring unit 11 and the first sensor 30 are connected via the sensor insertion terminal 17 and the sensor terminal 37, the self-monitoring blood glucose meter 10 is configured. That is, the self-monitoring unit 11 performs self-monitoring of the blood glucose as the self-monitoring blood glucose meter 10 in a state where the first connection part 61 of the glucose measurement module 50 is connected to the first connected part 19 .

[Continuous glucose measurement unit]
Continuous glucose measurement unit 21 has a configuration in which second sensor 40 and second terminal 26 involved in connection with glucose measurement module 50 are connected via interface 25 .

The continuous glucose measuring device 20 is configured by connecting the glucose measuring module 50 and the continuous glucose measuring unit 21 via the second connecting portion 61 and the second terminal 26 of the second connected portion 29. . That is, the continuous glucose measuring unit 21 performs continuous glucose measurement as the continuous glucose measuring device 20 while the second connection section 62 of the glucose measurement module 50 is connected to the second connected section 29 .

As described above, the glucose measurement module 50 is provided with the battery 52, which serves as the operating power source for the continuous glucose measuring unit 21. Therefore, the continuous glucose measuring unit 21 itself does not incorporate a battery as an operating power source. .

[Control part]
The control unit 70 alternatively controls the self blood glucose measurement unit 11 and the continuous glucose measurement unit 21. With the hardware configuration described above, the CPU 71 executes the program stored in the ROM 72, It functions as a connection determination unit 75, a first measurement control unit 76, and a second measurement control unit 77 as shown in FIG.

In addition, in a configuration in which the glucose measurement module 50 has the first connection section 61 and the second connection section 62 as two separate connection sections, the glucose measurement module 50 is connected to both the self-monitoring unit 11 and the continuous glucose measurement unit 21. , it determines an error condition and does not control any unit.

The connection determination unit 75 determines to which unit the glucose measurement module 50 is connected, the self-monitoring unit 11 or the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 . This determination can be made in various ways. For example, when an electrical connection is detected in the first connection portion 61 of the connection terminals 64, the connection determination portion 75 determines that the self blood glucose measurement unit 11 is connected. On the other hand, when an electrical connection is detected in the second connection portion 62 of the connection terminals 64, the connection determination portion 75 determines that the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 is connected. Note that the connection determination unit 75 can also determine which unit, the self-monitoring unit 11 or the continuous glucose measurement unit 21, is connected to the connection terminal 64 based on the difference in the resistance value via the connection terminal 64. good.

In addition to the electrical connection, means for recognizing which unit, the self-monitoring unit 11 or the continuous glucose-monitoring unit 21, is connected may be provided. For example, the glucose measurement module 50 is provided with a manual changeover switch, and either of the self-monitoring unit 11 and the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 is selected by this changeover switch. The connection determination unit 75 may recognize the connection of . Also, the function equivalent to this selector switch may be assigned to an external device via the communication unit 51 described above. By configuring in this manner, it is possible to prevent erroneous activation when the connection terminals 64 of the glucose measurement module 50 are short-circuited due to adhesion of moisture or the like.

When the connection determination unit 75 determines that the connection determination unit 75 is connected to the self-monitoring unit 11 , the control unit 70 functions as the first measurement control unit 76 to control the self-monitoring unit 11 . Further, when the connection determination unit 75 determines that the continuous glucose measurement unit is connected, the control unit 70 functions as the second measurement control unit 77 to control the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 . Here, control of self blood glucose measurement in self blood glucose measurement unit 11 and control of continuous glucose measurement in continuous glucose measurement unit 21 are executed only by control unit 70 provided in glucose measurement module 50, and self blood glucose measurement unit 11 and continuous glucose are controlled. The measuring unit 21 is not equipped with means for controlling the measurements.
<Usage condition>
FIG. 6 schematically shows how the glucose measuring system 1 of this embodiment is used.

With the glucose measurement module 50 connected to the self-monitoring unit 11 , the glucose measurement system 1 functions as the self-monitoring blood glucose meter 10 . The self blood glucose meter 10 of the present embodiment is used by the user U for self blood glucose measurement (SMBG). When performing measurement with the self-monitoring blood glucose meter 10 , the user U applies the blood B obtained by pricking the tip of his or her finger F to the first sensor 30 . Self-monitoring blood glucose meter 10 measures the blood glucose level of blood B adhering to first sensor 30 , and the measurement result is stored in storage 74 of control unit 70 . The measurement of the blood glucose level by the self-monitoring blood glucose meter 10 is performed by the user U at arbitrary timing. Timings for measurement include, for example, arbitrary timings such as before meals, after meals, before and after exercise, and before and after going to bed, and timings when the user U wants to know his/her own blood sugar levels. The self-monitoring of blood glucose by the self-monitoring device 10 includes bedside blood glucose measurement by doctors and nurses during rounds in hospitals, clinics, and the like.

On the other hand, with the glucose measurement module 50 connected to the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 , the glucose measurement system 1 functions as the continuous glucose meter 20 . The continuous glucose meter 20 of this embodiment is used by the user U for continuous glucose measurement (CGM). When the continuous glucose meter 20 performs measurement, the puncture end 41 of the second sensor 40 is punctured and placed in the skin of the abdomen A of the user U, and automatically and continuously at predetermined time intervals. The glucose level in the quality liquid is measured, and the measurement result is stored in the storage 74 of the controller 70 .

Regardless of whether the glucose measuring system 1 is used as the self-monitoring blood glucose meter 10 or the continuous glucose measuring instrument 20, the blood glucose level obtained by the measurement or the measurement data of the glucose level is transmitted via communication built into the glucose measurement module 50. It is transmitted by unit 51 to a display device 80, for example a smart phone, and visualized on its display. In addition, the received blood sugar level or glucose level data may be stored in the memory of the display device 80 .

As described above, the control unit 70 is provided in the glucose measurement module 50 shared by the self-monitoring blood glucose meter 10 and the continuous glucose measurement device 20. It is not necessary to provide each of the vessels 20. In addition, although the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 is positioned as a consumable item, its configuration is extremely simple, in which the second sensor 40 and the second terminal 26 are connected via the interface 55, and can be controlled as described above. Since it is not equipped with a substrate for use, the running cost as a consumable can be kept low.

<Others>
Note that the display unit 12 and the operation unit 13 may be provided in the glucose measurement module 50 instead of being provided in the self blood glucose measurement unit 11 .

Alternatively, the glucose measurement module 50 may not include the battery 52, and instead, the self-monitoring unit 11 and the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 may each include a primary battery or a secondary battery as a power source.

Furthermore, the operation of the glucose measurement module 50 may be performed by the external display device 80 via the communication section 51 .

Further, a configuration in which the first sensor 30 can be directly connected to the first connection section 61 of the glucose measurement module 50 containing the battery 52 may be adopted. In that case, the self-monitoring blood glucose unit 11 becomes unnecessary, and the glucose measurement module 50 can be attached to the first sensor 30 or the continuous glucose measurement unit 21 alternatively, so that the configuration can be further simplified. . At this time, it is desirable to provide the display unit 12 and the operation unit 13 in the glucose measurement module 50 , but the functions of the display unit 12 and the operation unit 13 may be performed by the display device 80 via the communication unit 51 .

Furthermore, the glucose measurement module 50 may incorporate the function of the self blood glucose measurement unit 11 . At that time, the first connection portion 61 is configured to function as a connection portion with the first sensor 30 . In this case, the standalone self-monitoring blood glucose unit 11 becomes unnecessary.

In addition, although the self-monitoring blood glucose unit 11 has the display unit 12 in the above embodiment, the display unit 12 is not limited to this, and the glucose measurement module 50 may be provided with a display unit such as a display. A display unit such as a display may be provided in the .

Furthermore, if there are several types of the first sensor 30, for example, with different shapes of the sensor terminals 37, and the types of the self-monitoring blood glucose units 11 are different for each type, the glucose measurement module 50: A function of determining and recognizing the type of the connected self-monitoring unit 11 may be provided.

Further, the glucose measurement module 50 may be configured so that the control program and the like can be updated via the Internet via the communication unit 51 described above.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is applicable to glucose measuring systems that can be used for both self-monitoring and continuous glucose monitoring.

1 glucose measuring system 10 self-monitoring device 11 self-monitoring unit 11A module housing portion 11B sensor insertion slot 12 display portion 13 operation portion 14 charging portion 15 interface 16 first terminal 17 sensor insertion terminal 18 bus 19 first connected portion 20 Continuous glucose measuring device 21 Continuous glucose measuring unit 21A Module housing part 25 Interface 26 Second terminal 29 Second connected part 30 First sensor 31 Dotting tip 37 Sensor terminal 40 Second sensor 41 Puncture tip 50 Glucose measuring module 51 Communication part 52 Battery 55 Interface 58 Bus 60 Common Connection Part 61 First Connection Part 62 Second Connection Part 63 Connection Port 64 Connection Terminal 65 Shielding Part 66 Waterproofing Part 70 Control Part 71 CPU
72 ROMs
73 RAM
74 storage 75 connection determination unit 76 first measurement control unit 77 second measurement control unit 80 display device A abdomen B blood F finger U user

Claims (6)

A glucose measurement module that is alternatively attachable to and detachable from the self-monitoring unit and the continuous glucose measurement unit and that controls the connected unit,
a connection determination unit that determines which unit is connected;
A glucose measurement module, comprising: a control section that controls the unit determined to be in a connected state by the connection determination section. 2. The glucose measurement module according to claim 1, further comprising a communication section for transmitting measurement data measured by said self-monitoring blood glucose unit or said continuous glucose measurement unit to an external display device. a first connection section connectable to the self blood glucose measurement unit;
3. The glucose measuring module according to claim 1 or 2, comprising a second connector connectable with the continuous glucose measuring unit. 4. The glucose measuring module of claim 3, comprising a common connection subsuming the first connection and the second connection. the glucose measurement module according to claim 3 or 4;
A self-blood glucose measurement unit that includes a first connected portion connectable to the first connection portion of the glucose measurement module, and performs self-blood glucose measurement in a state in which the first connection portion is connected to the first connected portion. When,
A continuous glucose measurement unit , comprising a second connected portion connectable to the second connection portion of the glucose measurement module, wherein the continuous glucose measurement is performed while the second connection portion is connected to the second connected portion. and
The glucose measurement module controls measurement of the self blood glucose measurement unit while connected to the self blood glucose measurement unit, and controls measurement of the continuous glucose measurement unit while connected to the continuous glucose measurement unit. , a glucose measuring system. 6. The glucose measurement system according to claim 5, wherein control of self blood glucose measurement in said self blood glucose measurement unit and control of continuous glucose measurement in said continuous glucose measurement unit are performed only by said controller.

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