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AssigneeNovo Nordisk A/S
InventorsSteffen Lav, Jens Aage Munk, Brian Ritsing
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The invention relates to an apparatus for self-treatment of diabetes. The apparatus is particularly advantageous by comprising a plurality of devices each of which has its own dedicated function corresponding to a number of acts which a diabetic must perform on himself. The individual devices are mutually interconnectible, and the combination comprises at least a body fluid analyzer and a dosing apparatus for administering a predetermined dose of insulin to the patient. Each of the devices may be provided in several sizes so that the user himself may combine the relevant devices of the relevant size with respect to the current need. This reduces the risk of forgetting parts of the equipment, and the confidence of using the equipment is enhanced because it is evident to the user that it is a complete apparatus consisting of unified parts.
A medical apparatus for use by a patient for medical self treatment of diabetes, the treatment including a first operation and at least a second operation, said medical apparatus comprising a first device for performing the first operation and a second device for performing the second operation, wherein said first and said second devices have mutually cooperating coupling means for detachably assembling said first and second devices so as to form a single portable unit, and wherein said first and second devices at least comprise a body fluid analyzer device and a dosing device for administering a predetermined dose of insulin to a patient.
A medical apparatus for use by a patient for medical self treatment of diabetes, the treatment including analysis of a body fluid, comprising:
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