From the Guidelines
ETHNA biosensors are not directly mentioned in the provided evidence, however, the most recent and highest quality study 1 suggests that continuous glucose monitoring systems, such as the Abbott FreeStyle Libre, have improved patient outcomes in terms of glycemic control and reduced hypoglycemic episodes.
Key Points
- The study 1 highlights the importance of continuous glucose monitoring in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, which can help reduce morbidity and mortality.
- The Abbott FreeStyle Libre, a factory-calibrated sensor, uses a wired GO-based enzyme technology with sensing membrane, which has been shown to be accurate and reliable in clinical settings.
- The use of continuous glucose monitoring systems can improve quality of life for patients with diabetes by providing real-time glucose data and reducing the need for frequent blood glucose testing.
Recommendations
- Based on the most recent and highest quality study 1, it is recommended to use continuous glucose monitoring systems, such as the Abbott FreeStyle Libre, in patients with diabetes, particularly those with advanced chronic kidney disease, to improve glycemic control and reduce hypoglycemic episodes.
- The choice of continuous glucose monitoring system should be based on individual patient needs and preferences, as well as the availability of devices and their compatibility with other medical equipment.
- Healthcare providers should be aware of the potential interferences with continuous glucose monitors, such as salicylic acid and ascorbic acid, and take steps to minimize their impact on sensor accuracy.
From the Research
Definition and Types of Biosensors
- A biosensor is an integrated receptor-transducer device, which can convert a biological response into an electrical signal 2
- Biosensors can be classified based on their receptors, transducers, and applications 3
- There are various types of biosensors, including enzyme-based, tissue-based, immunosensors, DNA biosensors, thermal and piezoelectric biosensors 4
Applications of Biosensors
- Biosensors have a wide range of applications, such as health care and disease diagnosis, environmental monitoring, water and food quality monitoring, and drug delivery 2
- Biosensors are used in medical applications, including detection and monitoring of carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals, reporting of endocrine disrupting compounds, and detection of pathogenic organisms 3
- Biosensors are also used in food industry, fermentation industry, metabolic engineering, and plant biology sector 4
Recent Advances and Future Challenges
- The integration of sensing technology with nanomaterials has improved the performance of biosensors, including increasing sensitivity, shorter response time, reproducibility, and low detection limits 2
- Nanomaterials, such as nanoparticles, nanowires, nanorods, carbon nanotubes, and quantum dots, are used in the fabrication of biosensors and can act as transduction elements 2
- Future challenges in biosensor development include improving the efficiency of biorecognition signals, enhancing transducer performance, and miniaturization of biosensing devices 2