Wireless Technologies in Medicine
3 years old Anano has been diagnosed by type 1 diabetes mellitus. 25 years ago, the frequent finger prick will be required for constant control of blood glucose levels. Nowadays the system of continuous glucose monitoring is widely used, the principle of its operation is based on wireless transmission of data on glucose levels in the blood from the sensor to the monitor device. The approach eliminates tingling and pain, that is highly important for patients with diagnosed diabetes. It has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Agency. Although the wireless transmission of data in case of diabetes as well as different variants of wireless communication (i.e., Bluetooth technology, Wi-Fi) are outcomes of actress Hedy Lamar (09.11.1914-19.01.2000) invention - frequency-hopping spread spectrum idea, development.
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