Patent ID: 6066847
Filing Date: 2000-05-23
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A procedure for verifying the accuracy of a non-invasive blood glucose measurement instrument, the procedure comprising the steps of:taking at least one blood glucose measurement using an in vitro type blood glucose measurement instrument by analyzing a drop of the user's blood;taking at least one blood glucose measurement using a non-invasive blood glucose measurement instrument by analyzing a portion of the user's body with near-infrared energy;placing the in vitro type and non-invasive instruments in electrical connection so that data concerning the measurement taken by the in vitro instrument is transferred to the non-invasive instrument;comparing in the non-invasive instrument the data regarding the measurements taken by each instrument to determine whether the accuracy of the non-invasive instrument is within predetermined limits; andif the accuracy of the non-invasive instrument is not within said limits, preventing the user from taking any further measurements with the non-invasive instrument.