DOC News December 1, 2006
Volume 3 Number 12 p. 14
© 2006 American Diabetes Association
The Latest in High-tech and Convenient Products
Omron HBF-400
The HBF-400 is a fat loss monitor with scale designed by Omron Healthcare
to track overall weight loss, body mass index, and reduction in body fat
percentage. To use, a person steps on the scale and enters height, age, and
sex. Within seconds, the display shows body fat percentage measurements in
0.1% increments. A memory that stores profiles for up to four people allows
several users to recall previous readings for easy reference. The monitor can
accommodate weights up to 150 kg (330 lb). Omron Healthcare, Inc., 1200
Lakeside Dr., Bannockburn, Ill. 60015. 877-216-1333.
www.omronhealthcare.com
Medwave Fusion
Fusion is a noninvasive blood pressure measurement device, marketed by
Medwave as the first completely sensor-based blood pressure gauge with a vital
signs options monitor. The device is designed to take continual blood pressure
readings at the wrist using thermometry and pulse measurements. Results are
displayed as a continuous pulse, with mean systolic and diastolic blood
pressure values and a spot temperature measurement. The Fusion can accommodate
patients with wrist sizes of 11–22 cm (4.3–8.6 in). Medwave, Inc.,
435 Newbury St., Suite 206, Danvers, Mass. 01923-1065. 800-894-7601.
www.medwave.com
Portable Health Profile
Patients can store, update, and carry medical records digitally with the
Portable Health Profile. The software records a person's medical history,
including current conditions, medications, and allergies as well as emergency
contacts, identification information, and photos, onto a USB flash drive or
mini-CD. The profile can be carried on a key chain or in a wallet and can be
viewed or updated on any computer running Microsoft Windows 98 and above.
Critical Access Inc., 663 Morganton Square Dr., Maryville, Tenn. 37801.
877-977-0389.
www.portablehealthprofile.com
OneTouch UltraMini Meter
The new OneTouch UltraMini is LifeScan's smallest meter, designed to
improve blood glucose testing. The UltraMini is small enough to fit in a
pocket or purse and can produce accurate blood glucose test results in 5
seconds using 1 ml of blood. Tests can be performed on the forearm, palm, or
fingertip, and results are displayed on a large, easy-to-read screen. The
meter will store up to 50 test results with date and time, which are
accessible through two scrolling buttons. The UltraMini is compatible with all
OneTouch Ultra test strips and comes with a new, small OneTouch Lancing
Device. LifeScan, Inc., 1000 Gibraltar Dr., Milpitas, Calif. 95035.
800-227-8862.
www.lifescan.com
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