June 13, 2008
Safer wheels for diabetics
People suffering from Juvenile-Onset Diabetes have to contend with closely monitoring their blood sugar levels; when they fall too far, a coma is in the offing, which is especially disastrous when behind the wheel of a car.
However, an innovative bit of technology looks like it will provide an early warning for diabetic drivers.
At this year's ADA scientific session at Moscone Center in San Francisco, Medtronic Diabetes unveiled its new M-POWERED car, a Lincoln sedan equipped with a system that wirelessly incorporates a patient's continuous glucose monitor with a dashboard to make driving safer for those who can go from 120 to 60 mg/dl within a matter of seconds.
The only problem I can see is that the system's in a Lincoln.
Still, great idea, don't you think?
Posted by Mike Lief at June 13, 2008 07:05 AM
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Brilliant idea! We need to get one for Dad!
Posted by: April at June 13, 2008 08:20 AM