Patent ID: 8337459
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: G16H

Abstract:
1. A method to monitor carbohydrate loads for diabetics using a bar code reader comprising the steps of: (a) ascertaining the actual carbohydrate load of an individual food item as served in a particular restaurant; (b) associating said actual carbohydrate load with a particular bar code as stored information; (c) placing a description of said individual food item on a printed sheet; (d) placing said bar code on said printed sheet in close proximity to said description of said individual food item; (e) providing said printed sheet to an individual dining in said particular restaurant; (f) scanning said particular bar code with a bar code reader device to extract said stored information; (g) calculating a correct amount of insulin to be delivered based on said stored information; and (h) providing said calculated correct amount of insulin to said individual.