What's ahead in glucose monitoring?

Abstract
PREVIEWThe discovery of insulin in 1922 and the development of self-monitoring of blood glucose levels in 1978 mark the two greatest advances in the management of diabetes mellitus in the 20th century. As the new millennium dawns, important strides are being made in glucose monitoring that allow collection of better data to guide diabetes management. In this article, Drs Bode, Sabbah, and Davidson discuss the latest technological advances, including streamlined, easy-to-use meters and development of continuous glucose monitoring systems.