Abstract: Provided are dermal sensors and dermal sensor applicator sets to insert at least a portion of a dermal sensor into a dermal layer of a subject, as well as methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for inserting at least a portion of an in vivo analyte sensor, such as a dermal sensor, for sensing an analyte level in a bodily fluid of a subject. An applicator is positioned against a skin surface and a force is applied to the applicator causing at least a portion of a sharp and an in vivo analyte sensor to be positioned in the body of the subject. In particular, disclosed herein are embodiments of applicators designed to prevent premature sharp withdrawal and/or reduce the likelihood of improper sensor insertion. Also disclosed are embodiments of applicators including sharp modules having an angled sharp which can be configured to create an insertion path for a sensor.

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems, devices and methods for improving the accuracy of an analyte sensor and for detecting sensor fault conditions are disclosed. According to some embodiments, these systems, devices, and methods can utilize a first data collected by a glucose sensor and a second data collected by a secondary sensing element. In some embodiments, the secondary sensing element can be one of a lactate sensing element, a ketone sensing element, or a heart rate monitor, among others.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for inserting at least a portion of an in vivo analyte sensor, such as a dermal sensor, for sensing an analyte level in a bodily fluid of a subject. An applicator is positioned against a skin surface and a force is applied to the applicator causing at least a portion of a sharp and an in vivo analyte sensor to be positioned in the body of the subject. In particular, disclosed herein are embodiments of applicators designed to prevent premature sharp withdrawal and/or reduce the likelihood of improper sensor insertion. Also disclosed are embodiments of applicators including sharp modules having an angled sharp which can be configured to create an insertion path for a sensor.

Abstract: Methods and devices to monitor an analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include continuous or discrete acquisition of analyte related data from a transcutaneously positioned in vivo analyte sensor automatically or upon request from a user.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for inserting at least a portion of an in vivo analyte sensor, such as a dermal sensor, for sensing an analyte level in a bodily fluid of a subject. An applicator is positioned against a skin surface and a force is applied to the applicator causing at least a portion of a sharp and an in vivo analyte sensor to be positioned in the body of the subject. In particular, disclosed herein are embodiments of applicators designed to prevent premature sharp withdrawal and/or reduce the likelihood of improper sensor insertion. Also disclosed are embodiments of applicators including sharp modules having an angled sharp which can be configured to create an insertion path for a sensor.

Abstract: Provided are sensors and sensor applicator sets to insert at least a portion of an analyte sensor into a a skin surface of a subject, as well as methods of using the same.

Abstract: Techniques for data processing and control for a glucose monitoring system are provided, including obtaining a first sensitivity of a glucose sensor; obtaining a second sensitivity of the glucose sensor; comparing a difference between the first sensitivity and the second sensitivity to a predetermined range of values; if the difference is outside the predetermined range of the values, causing a calibration routine for the glucose sensor to be performed; and if the difference is within the predetermined range of values determining a composite sensitivity for a current calibration of the glucose sensor based on the first sensitivity and the second sensitivity and calculating the glucose level based on the current calibration of the glucose sensor.

Abstract: Techniques for data processing and control for a glucose monitoring system are provided, including obtaining a first sensitivity of a glucose sensor; obtaining a second sensitivity of the glucose sensor; comparing a difference between the first sensitivity and the second sensitivity to a predetermined range of values; if the difference is outside the predetermined range of the values, causing a calibration routine for the glucose sensor to be performed; and if the difference is within the predetermined range of values determining a composite sensitivity for a current calibration of the glucose sensor based on the first sensitivity and the second sensitivity and calculating the glucose level based on the current calibration of the glucose sensor.

Abstract: Techniques for data processing and control for a glucose monitoring system are provided, including obtaining a first sensitivity of a glucose sensor; obtaining a second sensitivity of the glucose sensor; comparing a difference between the first sensitivity and the second sensitivity to a predetermined range of values; if the difference is outside the predetermined range of the values, causing a calibration routine for the glucose sensor to be performed; and if the difference is within the predetermined range of values determining a composite sensitivity for a current calibration of the glucose sensor based on the first sensitivity and the second sensitivity and calculating the glucose level based on the current calibration of the glucose sensor.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for inserting at least a portion of an in vivo analyte sensor, such as a dermal sensor, for sensing an analyte level in a bodily fluid of a subject. An applicator is positioned against a skin surface and a force is applied to the applicator causing at least a portion of a sharp and an in vivo analyte sensor to be positioned in the body of the subject. In particular, disclosed herein are embodiments of applicators designed to prevent premature sharp withdrawal and/or reduce the likelihood of improper sensor insertion. Also disclosed are embodiments of applicators including sharp modules having an angled sharp which can be configured to create an insertion path for a sensor.

Abstract: Methods and devices to monitor an analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include continuous or discrete acquisition of analyte related data from a transcutaneously positioned in vivo analyte sensor automatically or upon request from a user. The in vivo analyte sensor is coupled to an electronics unit holding a memory with instruction to cause processing circuitry to initiate a predetermined time period that is longer than a predetermined life of the sensor, during the predetermined time period, convert signals from the sensor related to glucose to respective corresponding glucose levels, without relying on any post-manufacture independent analyte measurements from a reference device, and at the expiration of the predetermined time period, disable, deactivate, or cease use of one or more feature.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a method for receiving sensor data indicative of a glucose level from a glucose sensor configured to be positioned in contact with a bodily fluid under a skin surface of a subject, receiving, from a temperature sensor, temperature data indicative of a temperature of the skin surface, determining a rate of change of the glucose level, wherein the rate of change indicates a presence of a hypoglycemic condition, determining that a variation of the temperature of the skin surface is within a predetermined range of temperature values, and determining, in response to the variation of the temperature data, that the rate of change of the glucose level corresponds to a sensor signal attenuation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include detecting a concurrent occurrence of a decrease in monitored analyte level and a corresponding decrease in monitored on-skin temperature, confirming a presence of an impending hypoglycemic condition, and asserting a notification corresponding to the confirmed impending hypoglycemic condition. Devices, methods, systems and kits incorporating the same are also provided.

Abstract: Method and system for providing continuous calibration of analyte sensors includes calibrating a first sensor, receiving data associated with detected analyte levels from the first sensor, and calibrating a second sensor based on a predetermined scaling factor and data associated with detected analyte levels from the first sensor, is disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques for data processing and control for a glucose monitoring system are provided, including obtaining a first sensitivity of a glucose sensor; obtaining a second sensitivity of the glucose sensor; comparing a difference between the first sensitivity and the second sensitivity to a predetermined range of values; if the difference is outside the predetermined range of the values, causing a calibration routine for the glucose sensor to be performed; and if the difference is within the predetermined range of values determining a composite sensitivity for a current calibration of the glucose sensor based on the first sensitivity and the second sensitivity and calculating the glucose level based on the current calibration of the glucose sensor.

Abstract: Method and system for providing continuous calibration of analyte sensors includes calibrating a first sensor, receiving data associated with detected analyte levels from the first sensor, and calibrating a second sensor based on a predetermined scaling factor and data associated with detected analyte levels from the first sensor, is disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques for data processing and control for a glucose monitoring system are provided, including obtaining a first sensitivity of a glucose sensor; obtaining a second sensitivity of the glucose sensor; comparing a difference between the first sensitivity and the second sensitivity to a predetermined range of values; if the difference is outside the predetermined range of the values, causing a calibration routine for the glucose sensor to be performed; and if the difference is within the predetermined range of values determining a composite sensitivity for a current calibration of the glucose sensor based on the first sensitivity and the second sensitivity and calculating the glucose level based on the current calibration of the glucose sensor.

Abstract: Methods and devices to monitor an analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include continuous or discrete acquisition of analyte related data from a transcutaneously positioned in vivo analyte sensor automatically or upon request from a user. The in vivo analyte sensor is coupled to an electronics unit holding a memory with instruction to cause processing circuitry to initiate a predetermined time period that is longer than a predetermined life of the sensor, during the predetermined time period, convert signals from the sensor related to glucose to respective corresponding glucose levels, without relying on any post-manufacture independent analyte measurements from a reference device, and at the expiration of the predetermined time period, disable, deactivate, or cease use of one or more feature.

Abstract: Methods and devices to monitor an analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include continuous or discrete acquisition of analyte related data from a transcutaneously positioned in vivo analyte sensor automatically or upon request from a user. The in vivo analyte sensor is coupled to an electronics unit holding a memory with instruction to cause processing circuitry to initiate a predetermined time period that is longer than a predetermined life of the sensor, during the predetermined time period, convert signals from the sensor related to glucose to respective corresponding glucose levels, without relying on any post-manufacture independent analyte measurements from a reference device, and at the expiration of the predetermined time period, disable, deactivate, or cease use of one or more feature.