Technology & Innovation

The high cost of branded diabetic test strips has spawned three alternative markets: legitimate third-party generics, illegal counterfeits, and the gr...

The choice of enzyme in diabetic test strips—**Glucose Oxidase (GOx)** versus **Glucose Dehydrogenase (GDH)**—represents a trade-off between specifici...

Hematocrit (Hct) and chemical interferences represent the two most significant challenges to the accuracy of electrochemical glucose test strips. **He...

The manufacturing of diabetic test strips is divided between **Screen Printing (Thick Film)** and **Laser Ablation (Thin Film)**. **Screen Printing*...

Electrode manufacturing for diabetic test strips is dominated by two opposing methodologies: **Thick Film (Screen Printing)** and **Thin Film (Laser A...

The enzyme chemistry within diabetic test strips dictates the system's accuracy regarding **Oxygen** and **Non-Glucose Sugars**. 1. **Glucose Oxidas...

The introduction of **ISO 15197:2013** marked a pivotal regulatory shift in the diabetic test strip market, tightening accuracy requirements from **±2...

The manufacturing of diabetic test strips is a web-based process dominated by two competing electrode technologies: **Screen Printing** (using carbon/...

Post-market surveillance is critical for diabetic test strips due to the biological nature of the enzymes used, which causes inherent **Lot-to-Lot Var...

The manufacturing of diabetic test strips is divided into two primary technologies: **Screen-Printing (Thick Film)** and **Laser Ablation (Thin Film)*...

To combat the severe health risks of counterfeit diabetic test strips and the economic loss from grey market diversion, manufacturers employ a **Defen...

CGM sensor fabrication represents a technological leap from disposable test strips, requiring sensors to function accurately within the body for weeks...

The comparison between **Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM)** strips and **Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)** centers on the physiological difference b...

The utility of diabetic test strips has expanded beyond simple chemistry through **Digital Health Integration**, transforming them into connected IoT ...

The material composition of the working electrode is a primary determinant of test strip accuracy and manufacturing cost. The market is divided into t...

The environmental impact of disposable diabetic test strips is driven by the massive aggregate volume of waste generated by over 537 million diabetics...

The accuracy of diabetic test strips is heavily dependent on **Environmental Stability and Packaging Engineering**, as the electrochemical reagents (e...

The **Hematocrit (Hct) Effect** is a physical interference phenomenon where the volume of red blood cells (RBCs) distorts blood glucose readings. **Hi...

The rise of **Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)** is actively cannibalizing the traditional **Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM)** market, fundamentally...

Near-Field Communication (NFC) has transformed Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) by enabling **"Flash" glucose monitoring** and enhancing traditional met...

Non-Invasive Glucose Sensing aims to measure blood glucose without skin puncture, utilizing technologies like **Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)**, *...

Non-Invasive Glucose Sensing (NIGS) aims to replace fingerstick test strips and invasive filaments with technologies that measure glucose through the ...

Signal processing in modern glucometers has evolved from simple linear regression of current (Amperometry) to complex, multi-variable dynamic analysis...

To overcome the limitations of oxygen-dependence and diffusive mediators, **Adam Heller** and **TheraSense** (now **Abbott**) developed **Wired Enzyme...

Alternative Site Testing (AST) allows patients to measure blood glucose from the forearm or palm to reduce pain, as these sites have fewer nerve endin...

Closed-Loop Control (CLC) algorithms, or **Artificial Pancreas** systems, automate insulin delivery by linking Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) dat...

Modern glucometers have evolved into IoT nodes using **Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)** and **Near Field Communication (NFC)** to transmit test strip data...

The two dominant electrochemical detection methods in diabetic test strips are **Amperometry** and **Coulometry**. **Amperometry**, the industry sta...

The construction of diabetic test strip electrodes is divided between **Screen Printed Carbon (Thick-Film)** and **Sputtered Gold (Thin-Film)** techno...

The chemistry of diabetic test strips is defined by the method used to transduce glucose concentration into electrical current. The market is currentl...

The **Foreign Body Response (FBR)** is the primary biological limitation of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), preventing them from achieving the ind...

Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems integrate Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) and insulin pumps to automate dosing, but **Blood Glucose Meters ...

Minimally Invasive Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) measure glucose in **interstitial fluid (ISF)** rather than capillary blood, utilizing subcutane...

Multi-analyte test strips have evolved to measure **β-hydroxybutyrate (β-HB)** alongside glucose, addressing the critical need for early **Diabetic Ke...

Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring (NIGM) aims to measure blood glucose without skin puncture, utilizing technologies like **Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectros...

The integration of **Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)** has transformed the diabetic test strip market from a commodity sales model to a **service-base...

Electrochemical interference in blood glucose monitoring (BGM) occurs when physical properties of blood or non-glucose substances distort the electric...

The **Eversense** system by **Senseonics** (distributed by **Ascensia**) is the market's only long-term implantable CGM, utilizing **optical fluoresce...

Supply chain resilience in diabetic test strip manufacturing is uniquely challenged by the convergence of **biological fragility** and **regulatory ri...