System and method to form continuous glucose monitoring device

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a system (100) and method (500) to form a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device The system (100) includes a modular housing (106) that has a display unit (102). The system (100) further includes a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) patch (112) that is removably disposed within the modular housing (106) and communicably coupled to the display unit (102). The CGM patch (112) detects a glucose content of a user. The display unit (102) outputs the detected glucose content of the user for a first period. Based on a completion of the first period, the CGM patch (112) is removed from the modular housing (106).

Description

[0001] SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FORM CONTINUOUS GEUCOSE MONITORING DEVICE

[0002] TECHNICAE FIELD

[0003]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a glucose content monitoring device. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and a method to form the continuous glucose monitoring device.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005]

[0002] The following description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention.

[0006]

[0003] Glucose content of a user is generally detected for medical (for example, to control diabetes) or fitness (for example, to control a metabolic activity) purposes. Self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) strips are generally used to detect the glucose content of a user, because of its optimal cost. During detection, a lancet may be used to prick a finger of the user, and the SMBG strip may be disposed on the pricked finger to collect a blood sample from the user and detect the glucose content of the user. However, such a process may be painful for the user.

[0007]

[0004] In some instances, there may be a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, which may be configured to detect the glucose content of the user with a substantially minimal pain, compared to the SMBG strips. Generally, the CGM device may have a needle (for example, 3-5mm in length) that may be configured to couple with the skin of the user to detect the glucose content from an interstitial fluid of the user with minimal pain, compared to the pain of pricking the finger. Although the CGM device has minimal pain compared to the SMBG strips, the CGM devices are costlier than the SMBG strips. The CGM devices may also require a separate reader unit (for example, a smartphone) to display the detected glucose content. In case the user is engaged in an activity (for example, a fitness exercise), it may be difficult for the user to carry the separate reader unit for the CGM device in such activity. Hence, there may be a need for a cost-effective device to easily view the glucose content of the user.

[0008]

[0005] The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the prior art.

[0009] 1

[0010] SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0011]

[0006] The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed continuous glucose monitoring device. This summary is not an extensive overview and is intended to neither identify critical elements nor delineate the scope of such elements. Its purpose is to present some concepts of the described features in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0012]

[0007] An exemplary aspect of the disclosure provides a system. The system may include a modular housing that may have a display unit. The system may further include a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) patch that may be removably disposed within the modular housing and communicably coupled to the display unit. The CGM patch may be configured to detect the glucose content of a user. The display unit may be configured to output the detected glucose content of the user for a first period. The CGM patch may be further configured to be removed from the modular housing, based on completion of the first period.

[0013]

[0008] Another exemplary aspect of the disclosure provides a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device. The CGM device may include a modular housing having an integral display unit. The CGM device may further include a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) patch that may be removably disposed within the modular housing. The CGM device may further include a reader unit communicably coupled to the display unit and the CGM patch. The reader unit may be configured to control the CGM patch to receive information associated with a detected glucose content of a user. The reader unit may be further configured to compare the received information with pre-set information stored in the reader unit, to calibrate the detected glucose content. The reader unit may be further configured to modify the glucose content based on the comparison. The reader unit may be further configured to transmit the modified glucose content to the display unit.

[0014]

[0009] Another exemplary aspect of the disclosure provides a method to form a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device. The method may include disposing of a modular housing that has an integral display unit. The method may further include disposing a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) patch within the modular housing. The CGM patch may be removably disposed within the modular housing. The method may further include controlling the CGM patch to receive information associated with a detected glucose content of a user. The method may further include comparing the received information with pre-set information, to calibrate the detected glucose content. The method may further include modifying the detected glucose content based on the comparison. The method may further include transmitting the modified glucose content to the display unit.

[0015]

[0010] It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.

[0016] [Oil] The above summary is provided merely for the purpose of summarizing some example embodiments to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosure. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that the above-described embodiments are merely examples and should not be construed to narrow the scope or spirit of the disclosure in any way. It will be appreciated that the scope of the disclosure encompasses many potential embodiments in addition to those here summarized, some of which will be further described below.

[0017] OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0018]

[0012] The main object of the present disclosure is to implement a system having a modular housing with a display unit. The modular housing may removably receive a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) patch, which is configured to be patched on to the skin of the user and detect a glucose content of the user. The display unit may be integrated with the modular housing and configured to output the glucose content detected by the CGM patch.

[0019]

[0013] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that has a modular housing and a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) patch. Based on a usage of the CGM patch, the CGM patch may be removed from the modular housing and disposed. Based on the disposal of the CGM patch, the modular housing may be reused with a new CGM patch to display a glucose content of the user that may be detected by the new CGM patch.

[0020] EFFECTS / AD VANTAGES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0021]

[0014] One of the advantages of the present disclosure is effective reuse of the modular housing and the display unit of the system, to a plurality of CGM patches. For example, based on a usage of one CGM patch, the used CGM patch may be removed from the modular housing and another CGM patch may be coupled with the display unit, to display a glucose content that may be detected by another CGM patch. Details of such display unit are described further, for example, in FIGs. 1-2.

[0022]

[0015] Another advantage of the present disclosure is an optimal interchangeability of the plurality of CGM patches with the modular housing of the system. For example, each patch of the plurality of CGM patches may have a separate dimension. The modular housing is structured in a way that it shall accommodate a variety of dimensions of the plurality of CGM patches, as per user requirements. Details of such interchangeability are described further, for example, in FIG. 3.

[0023]

[0016] Another advantage of the present disclosure is that the display unit of the modular housing of the system is formed from one of: an electro-thermochromic ink, a thermochromic ink, or an electrochromic ink. Such ink formulations facilitate a low-powered display for the display unit of the system. Details of the low-powered display are described further, for example, in FIG. 1.

[0024]

[0017] Another advantage of the present disclosure is a replaceable needle unit of the CGM patch of the system. In some instances, instead of replacing the CGM patch, the replaceable needle unit alone shall be disposed from the system. Based on the disposal, a fresh needle unit may be coupled to the CGM patch of the system at a substantially minimal cost. Details of such replaceable needle unit are described as an alternate embodiment, for example, in FIG. 1.

[0025] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026]

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments and, together with the description, explain the disclosed principles.

[0027]

[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a system to receive a continuous glucose monitoring patch, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0028]

[0020] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of a continuous glucose monitoring device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029]

[0021] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary scenario for the system shown in FIG. 1 , in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030]

[0022] FIG. 4 illustrates a graph that depicts a correlation between a display output and a time period to execute the display output, from the system of FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031]

[0023] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method for forming a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032]

[0024] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims. Additional illustrative embodiments are listed below.

[0033]

[0025] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a system to receive a continuous glucose monitoring patch, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. With reference to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of a system (100). The system (100) may include a display unit (102), a reader unit (104), and a modular housing (106). In an embodiment, the system (100) may further include a strap (108), one or more batteries (110, 116), a battery cover (110A, 116A), a CGM patch (112) and a control button (114). In another embodiment, the strap (108) and the modular housing (106) may be coupled together and configured to be disposed on a user skin as a wearable device.

[0034]

[0026] In an embodiment, the system (100) may be formed as the wearable device and may compactly include the display unit (102) and the reader unit (104) that may be disposed in the modular housing (106). In such cases, it may be easier for the user to access the system (100) to view the glucose content, even when the user is engaged in an activity (for example, an exercise). The system (100) shown as a watch in FIG. 1 is merely an example. One skilled in the art may understand that the system (100) may be formed as any wearable device without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the system (100) may be a headband, a shoulder band, a thigh band, a knee band, an ankle band, a waist belt, a garment, a sock, and the like. The system (100) may also be configured to be reused with a plurality of CGM patches (such as the CGM patch (112)). For example, based on a usage of the CGM patch (112), the system (100) may be configured to dispose the CGM patch (112) and receive a fresh CGM patch. Based on reception of the fresh CGM patch in the modular housing (106), the system (100) may directly out the detected glucose content of the CGM patch, via the display unit (102).

[0035]

[0027] The display unit (102) may include suitable logic, circuitry, and interfaces that may be configured to display the detected glucose content from the CGM patch (112). In a nonlimiting example, the display unit (102) may be a touch screen, which may enable the user to provide a user-input for example, an activation of the display, or a control of user interface (UI) elements associated with the display via the display unit (102). In another non-limiting example, the touch screen may be at least one of: a resistive touch screen, a capacitive touch screen, or a surface acoustic wave (SAW) touchscreen. In another non-limiting example, the display unit (102) is formed from one of: an electro-thermochromic ink, a thermochromic ink, or an electrochromic ink. Examples of the display unit (102) that may be formed from such inks may include, but not limited to, an electro-thermochromic display, a thermochromic display, or an electrochromic display. Other examples of the display unit (102) may include, but not limited to, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) display, a Light Emitting Diode (LED) display, a plasma display, or an Organic LED (OLED) display technology, or a seven-segment display, or other display devices. In a preferred embodiment, the electro-thermochromic display may be most optimal as such displays generally require a low power consumption (in milliwatts). Further such electro-thermochromic displays are generally made of a single layer, which shall be flexible, and such single layer may be used as both touch screen and display that may significantly reduce the manufacturing cost of the display unit (102).

[0036]

[0028] In an embodiment, the display unit (102) may have a multi-layered structure. For example, each layer of a plurality of layers of the multi-layered structure may be formed from a polymeric material. In an embodiment, the display unit (102) may include a top layer (102A), a shielding layer (102B), a display layer (102C), and a base layer (102D). The top layer (102A) and the base layer (102D) may act as a protection layer for the display layer (102C). In a nonlimiting example, the base layer (102D) and the top layer (102A) may be formed from a hard material, such as, but not limited to, a glass material, a quartz material, or a sapphire material.

[0029] In an embodiment, the shielding layer (102B) may be formed from a poly -dimethylsiloxane (PDMS) material. In an example, but not limited thereto, the shielding layer (102B) may from a barrier layer against the display layer (102C) and acts as an interface cushion between the top layer (102A) and the display layer (102C) that may display the glucose content, based on signals from the reader unit (104).

[0037]

[0030] In an exemplary embodiment, the display layer (102C) may be formed from an electro-thermochromic layer that may be disposed of on a polymeric base. In an example, the electro-thermochromic layer may include a colloidal composite of a plurality of silver nanowires and a thermochromic powder. In another example, the electro-thermochromic layer may include a colloidal composite of the plurality of silver nanowires and an electro- thermochromic powder. In yet another example, the electro-thermochromic layer may include a colloidal composite of the plurality of silver nanowires and an electrochromic powder. The silver nanowires may ensure higher electrical conductivity with minimal joule loss of energy excited based on a supply of electric power, which facilitates low power consumption.

[0038]

[0031] The polymeric base of the display layer (102C) may be formed from a poly-ethylene terephthalate (PET) material. In an exemplary embodiment, the electro -thermochromic layer may be printed on the polymeric base as a plurality of segments (such as a seven segment displays). Each segment of the plurality of segments may be individually excited to control bleaching of a color associated with a specific segment of the electro -thermochromic display, which eventually forms a digital display in the electro -thermochromic layer. Based on the deposition of the plurality of segments of the electro-thermochromic layer on the polymeric base of the display layer (102C), the display layer (102C) may be shielded by the shielding layer (102B). The display layer (102C) is specifically configured to act as a touchscreen for the user and also display the glucose content, based on signals from the reader unit (104).

[0039]

[0032] The reader unit (104) may include suitable logic, circuitry, and interfaces that may be configured to retrieve information associated with the glucose content from the CGM patch (112), via a suitable communication network. In a non-limiting example, the reader unit (104) may be a Near Field Communication (NFC) reader, which may read a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag associated with the CGM patch (112), to retrieve the information associated with the glucose content. In another example, the reader unit (104) may further include a Bluetooth Eow Energy (BEE) communication interface, which may transmit the retrieved information associated with the glucose content to an external display device, such as a smartphone. Details of the external display device are further described, for example, in FIG.

[0040] 2.

[0041]

[0033] In an embodiment, the display unit (102) may include at least one portion, which may form a permanent coupling with a portion of the modular housing (106), and integrally couples the display unit (102) with the modular housing (106). For example, the display unit (102) may have a substantially circular profile and the modular housing (106) may have a substantially circular cut-out profile. In some cases, the substantially circular profile of the display unit (102) may form an interference fit with the substantially circular cut-out profile of the modular housing (106), via a suitable adhesive, to form the permanent coupling. In another cases, the substantially circular profile of the display unit (102) and the substantially circular cut-out profile of the modular housing (106) may have a unitary structure and formed as a single unit, via a suitable manufacturing process, such as an additive manufacturing process, to form the permanent coupling. In yet another cases, the display unit (102) may be formed from different materials, via different manufacturing processes, and coupled with each other, via a suitable fastening element, to form the permanent coupling between the display unit (102) and the modular housing (106). In yet another cases, the display unit (102) may be directly coupled with the reader unit (104) to output the retrieved information associated with the glucose content of the user.

[0042]

[0034] The reader unit (104) may receive information associated with the detected glucose content of the user from the CGM patch. In an example, based on the received information, the reader unit (104) may compare the same with a pre-set information stored in the reader unit (104), to calibrate the detected glucose content and modify the detected glucose content based on the comparison. After modification, the reader unit (104) may transmit the modified glucose content to the display unit (102). In another example, based on the received information, the reader unit (104) may directly transmit the received information to the display unit (102), which may output the glucose content to the user, based on the received information. The reader unit (104) may have a compact structure and integrally disposed within the modular housing (106).

[0035] The modular housing (106) may include a suitable structure, design, and corresponding circuitry, which may be adaptively coupled on to the CGM patch (112), to directly display the glucose content detected from the CGM patch (112). In a non-limiting example, the modular housing (106) may have a substantially circular profile and be designed to conform to a circular shape of the CGM patch (112). In another non-limiting example, the modular housing (106) may have a substantially rectangular profile that may be designed to conform to a rectangular shape of the CGM patch (112). In yet another non-limiting example, the modular housing (106) may have a polygonal shape that may be designed to conform to a polygonal shape of the CGM patch (112). A person skilled in the art may understand that the modular housing (106) may have any geometry / shape that may confirm a corresponding geometry / shape of the CGM patch (112), without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0043]

[0036] In an exemplary embodiment, the modular housing (106) may be coupled to a strap (108), which may be strapped on to an arm of a user. The strap (108) may be a metallic strap or a polymeric strap that may be removably coupled based on user requirements. In another non-limiting embodiment, the modular housing (106) may not include the strap (108) and coupled with the CGM patch (112) via an adhesive interface (not shown). In an example, the adhesive interface may be disposed between the modular housing (106) and the CGM patch (112), to form the system (100) that may detect the glucose content from the CGM patch (112) and directly display the glucose content via the display unit (102) of the modular housing (106).

[0037] In another exemplary embodiment, the modular housing (106) may have suitable cutouts (not shown) to accommodate components such as, but not limited to, the display unit (102), the reader unit (104), one or more batteries (110, 116) or at least one cover (110A, 116A) associated with the modular housing (106). A person skilled in the art may understand that the modular housing (106) may include any number of cut-outs as per user requirements, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0044]

[0038] In yet another exemplary embodiment, the modular housing (106) may be formed from a polymeric material, which shall be substantially flexible, such that it may be easier to couple the CGM patch within the modular housing (106). In a non-limiting example, the polymeric material may include, but not limited to, a polyester material, a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material, or a polypropylene (PP) material. In a preferable embodiment, the CGM patch (112) may be removably disposed within the modular housing (106) and communicably coupled to the display unit (102).

[0045]

[0039] The CGM patch (112) may include suitable logic, circuitry, and / or interfaces code that may detect the glucose content from the interstitial fluid of the user and transmit the detected glucose content to the display unit (102) of the modular housing (106). In a non-limiting example, the CGM patch (112) may detect the glucose content based on a sensor associated with the CGM patch (112). In an embodiment, the sensor may be selected from one of: a non- invasive wearable sensor, a minimally invasive patch sensor with microneedles, a subcutaneous sensor, or an implanted sensor, based on user requirements. For example, in case the user is a fitness enthusiast, there may not be a requirement for high standards of accuracy of the measured glucose content. In case the sensor shall provide a bail-park glucose content, it may be enough to determine fitness level of such user. Hence, in such instances, the non-invasive wearable sensor may be used in the CGM patch (112). In another example, in case the user is a diabetic patient, there may be a requirement for high standards of accuracy of the measured glucose content. In such instances, the minimally invasive patch sensor may be used in the CGM patch (112) to measure the glucose content with highest level of accuracy as compared to the non-invasive wearable sensor.

[0046]

[0040] In an embodiment, the CGM patch (112) may be disposed beneath the modular housing (106), such that, the modular housing (106) encapsulates outskirts of the CGM patch (112). In another embodiment, the CGM patch (112) may be coupled to the modular housing (106) at specific locations, such that, it may be easier for the user to removably couple the CGM patch (112) with the modular housing (106). In a non- limiting example, the modular housing (106) may have a first dimension (not shown) and the CGM patch (112) may have a second dimension (not shown). When the second dimension is substantially the same as the first dimension, the CGM patch (112) may form an interference fit within the modular housing (106). Details of such dimensions of the CGM patch (112) are further described, for example, in FIG. 3.

[0047]

[0041] In an alternate embodiment, the CGM patch (112) may include a replaceable needle unit that may be removed from the modular housing, based on the completion of a certain first period (shown in FIG. 4). The first period may be a certain period, for example, 14 days. Based on the removal of the replaceable needle unit, a fresh needle unit may be coupled to the CGM patch (112) and the CGM patch (112) may be reused within the modular housing (106) of the system (100). Based on the detection of the glucose content from the CGM patch (112), the system (100) may control the display unit (102) to directly display the detected glucose content on the modular housing (106) for the first period.

[0048]

[0042] In another embodiment, the CGM patch (112) may be patched on to the skin of the user. When the CGM patch (112) contacts the interstitial fluid of the user, the CGM patch (112) may detect the glucose content of the user body after a certain period. In an example, the certain period may range from a minute to sixty minutes, based on user requirements. In some cases, the certain period may be used to calibrate the CGM patch (112) based on the detected glucose content. In an embodiment, after the application of the CGM patch (112), the modular housing (106) may be encapsulated on to the CGM patch (112), such that, the modular housing (106) forms a shield for the CGM patch (112). Based on the encapsulation of the modular housing (106), the user may activate the control button (114) of the system (100) to view the detected glucose content directly on the display unit (102) of the modular housing (106).

[0049]

[0043] In a non-limiting example, the activation of the control button (114) may generate a notification. The notification may correspond to, but not limited to, one of: an audible notification, a visual notification, an audio-visual notification, or a tactile notification. In one aspect, the control button (114) may activate, based on a single click of the control button, the reader unit (104) to transmit the modified glucose content to the display unit (102). In another aspect, the control button (114) may activate, based on a double click of the control button, the reader unit (104) to transmit the detected glucose content to the display unit (102). In yet another aspect, the control button (114) may activate, based on a triple click of the control button, the reader unit (104) to transmit information associated with a difference between the detected glucose content to the display unit (102) and the modified glucose content, to the display unit (102).

[0050]

[0044] In a non-limiting embodiment, when the difference between the detected glucose content to the display unit (102) and the modified glucose content is more than a pre-set difference value stored in the reader unit (104), the CGM patch (112) may be removed from the modular housing. The pre-set difference value is set based on an accuracy level that may be expected for corresponding user requirements (for example, a fitness activity or a diabetic measurement). For example, in case the difference value is more, the accuracy of the CGM patch (112) may be lesser than a standard glucose measurement, and in case the difference value is less, the accuracy of the CGM patch (112) is more than the standard glucose measurement. If the detected glucose content is 90 mg / dL and the modified glucose content is 130 mg / dL, there may be a difference of 40 mg / dL. In case the user is diabetic, the pre-set difference value may be set at 10 mg / dL. Based on the pre-set difference value, the system (100) may output the notification to the display unit (102) to remove the CGM patch (112) and replace with a fresh CGM patch. However, in case the user is a fitness enthusiast, the pre-set difference value may be set at 50 mg / dL. Based on the pre-set difference value, the system (100) shall not output the notification unless there is a difference of 50 mg / dL between the detected glucose content of the CGM patch (112) and the modified glucose content. Such setting may control / extend a service life of the CGM patch (112), based on the user requirements.

[0051]

[0045] In operation, the system (100) may control the modular housing (106) to receive the CGM patch (112). The CGM patch (112) may have a first surface (not shown) and a second surface (not shown), which is opposite to the first surface. The first surface of the CGM patch (112) is configured to be coupled with the modular housing (106) and the second surface of the CGM patch (112) is configured to be disposed on to the skin of the user, to detect the glucose content of the user. Based on the detection of the glucose content, the system (100) may control the display unit (102) associated with the modular housing (106) to output the detected glucose content of the user. Based on usage of the CGM patch (112) for a certain period (such as 14 days), at least one of: the CGM patch (112) or the replaceable needle associated with the CGM patch (112), may be removed from the modular housing (106). Based on the removal of the at least one of: the CGM patch (112) or the replaceable needle unit associated with the CGM patch (112), the system (100) may receive at least one of: a fresh CGM patch (not shown) or a fresh replaceable needle unit for the CGM patch (112), to detect the glucose content of the user, for another certain period (such as, another 14 days).

[0052]

[0046] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is explained in conjunction with elements from FIG. 1. With reference to FIG. 2, there is shown a CGM device (200). The CGM device (200) may include a modular housing (202) having an integral display unit (204). The CGM device (200) may further include a CGM patch (206) removably disposed within the modular housing (202). The CGM device (200) may further include a reader unit (208) that may be configured to communicably coupled to the integral display unit (204) and the CGM patch (206). The CGM device (200) may also include an VO interface (210), and a network interface (212), which may be configured to communicate with an external mobile device (216), via a communication network (214), to display graphical and analytical insights of the detected glucose content.

[0053]

[0047] The functions of the modular housing (202), integral display unit (204), and the CGM patch (206) may be substantially same as the functions of the modular housing (106), the display unit (102), and the CGM patch (112) respectively, as described, for example, in FIG. 1. Therefore, the description of the modular housing (202), integral display unit (204), and the CGM patch (206) has been omitted from the disclosure for the sake of brevity.

[0054]

[0048] The reader unit (208) may include a control unit (208A), a memory (208B), and sensors (208C). Other functions of the reader unit (208) may be substantially same as the functions of the reader unit (104) as described, for example, in FIG. 1. Therefore, the description of the reader unit (208) has been omitted from the disclosure for the sake of brevity.

[0049] The control unit (208A) may include a suitable, logic, circuitry, interfaces, and / or code that may configured to form one of: a digital controller, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. The control unit (208A) can be a microprocessor, but in the alternative, it can be a microcontroller, or the like. Although the embodiments described herein are primarily with respect to digital control unit, the control unit (208 A) may also include primarily analog components. The control unit (208 A) may include capabilities to detect the glucose content and to control different essential components such as replicable needles and memory (208B).

[0050] The memory (208B) may include suitable logic, circuitry, and interfaces that may be configured to store the one or more instructions to be executed by the control unit (208 A). In an embodiment, the memory (208B) may be configured to store information associated with the glucose content of the user. In another embodiment, the memory (208B) may be configured to store pre-set information associated with the glucose content of the user. In yet another embodiment, the memory (208B) may be further configured to store the pre-set difference value for the reader unit (208). In some examples, the memory (208B) may represent any type of non-transitory computer readable medium such as random-access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), magnetic disk or tape, optical disk, flash memory, or holographic memory. In an embodiment, the memory (208B) may comprise a combination of randomaccess memory and read only memory and may include data / instructions related to processing of one or more components of the system. In some embodiments, the control unit (208A) and memory (208B) may be combined in a single chip.

[0055]

[0051] The sensors (208C) may include suitable logic, circuitry, and interfaces that may be configured to detect the glucose content of the user, via the reader unit (208). In a nonnonlimiting example, the sensors (208C) may be selected from one of: a non-invasive wearable sensor, a minimally invasive patch sensor with microneedles, a subcutaneous sensor, or an implanted sensor, based on user requirements. In another non-limiting example, the sensors (208C) may be a replaceable needle unit that may be coupled to the CGM patch (206).

[0056]

[0052] In an exemplary embodiment, the reader unit (208) may transmit the stored glucose content to the integral display unit (204), based on the user instructions. For example, the reader unit (208) may include a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag that may be powered by the one or more batteries (110, 116). Based on an activation of the control button (114), the reader unit (208) may transmit the stored glucose content to the integral display unit (204), via the communication network (214).

[0057]

[0053] In another exemplary embodiment, the reader unit (208) may directly transmit the stored glucose content to the integral display unit (204), based on the user instructions. In a non-limiting example, the reader unit (208) may be directly coupled with the integral display unit (204). Based on an activation of the control button (114), the reader unit (208) may directly transmit the stored glucose content to the integral display unit (204).

[0058]

[0054] The VO interface (210) may include suitable logic, circuitry, and interfaces that may be configured to receive an input from the user and provide an output based on the received input. The VO interface (210) which may include various input and output devices, may be configured to communicate with the control unit (208A) of the reader unit (208). Examples of the VO interface (210) may include, but are not limited to, a touch screen, a keyboard, a mouse, a joystick, a microphone, a display device, and a speaker.

[0059]

[0055] The network interface (212) may include suitable logic, circuitry, and interfaces that may facilitate communication between the CGM device (200) and the external mobile device (216), via the communication network (214). The network interface (212) may be implemented by use of various known technologies to support wired or wireless communication of the CGM device (200) with the communication network (214). The network interface (212) may include, but is not limited to, an antenna, a radio frequency (RF) transceiver, one or more amplifiers, a tuner, one or more oscillators, a digital signal processor, a coder-decoder (CODEC) chipset, a subscriber identity module (SIM) card, or a local buffer circuitry. The network interface (212) may communicate via wireless communication with networks, such as the Internet, an Intranet, or a wireless network, such as a cellular telephone network, a wireless local area network (LAN), and a metropolitan area network (MAN). The wireless communication may be configured to use one or more of a plurality of communication standards, protocols and technologies, such as Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Enhanced Data GSM Environment (EDGE), wideband code division multiple access (W-CDMA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), 5th Generation (5G) New Radio (NR), code division multiple access (CDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) (such as IEEE 802. I la, IEEE 802.1 lb, IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.1 In), voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), light fidelity (Li-Fi), Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wi-MAX), a near field communication protocol, a wireless pear-to-pear protocol, a protocol for email, instant messaging, and a Short Message Service (SMS).

[0060]

[0056] The communication network (214) may include a communication medium through which the CGM device (200) and other devices, such as, the external mobile device (216) associated with the CGM device (200), may communicate with each other. The communication network (214) may be one of: a wired connection or a wireless connection Examples of the communication network (214) may include, but are not limited to, the Internet, a cloud network, Cellular or Wireless Mobile Network (such as Long-Term Evolution and 5G New Radio), a Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) network, a Personal Area Network (PAN), a Local Area Network (LAN), or a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN). Various devices associated with the CGM device (200) may be configured to connect with the CGM device (200), via the communication network (214), in accordance with various wired and wireless communication protocols. Examples of such wired and wireless communication protocols may include, but are not limited to, at least one of a Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP / IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Zig Bee, EDGE, IEEE 802.11, light fidelity (Li-Fi), 802.16, IEEE 802.11s, IEEE 802.11g, multi-hop communication, wireless access point (AP), device to device communication, cellular communication protocols, and Bluetooth (BT) communication protocols.

[0061]

[0057] The external mobile device (216) may include suitable logic, circuitry, and interfaces that may be configured to display graphical and analytical insights of the measured glucose data, from the reader unit (208), via the network interface (212) and the communication network (214). Examples of the external mobile device (216) may include, but are not limited to, a computing device, a smartphone, a cellular phone, a mobile phone, a gaming device, a mainframe machine, a server, a computer workstation, and / or a consumer electronic (CE) device.

[0062]

[0058] In operation, the control unit (208A) may control the CGM patch (206) to receive information associated with a detected glucose content of a user, compare the received information with a pre-set information stored in the reader unit (208), to calibrate the detected glucose content. Based on the calibration, the control unit (208A) may modify the glucose content based on the comparison and transmit the modified glucose content to the integral display unit (204). In one of the non-limiting examples, the calibration is performed as per generic prestored and comparison technique of machine learning. For example, if the user has been detected with 90 mg / dL regularly before lunch, the control unit (208A) may store such data. At times, if the CGM patch (206) gives a false positive value, for example, 140 mg / dL before lunch, the control unit (208A) will compare with prestored value and understand that it has a false positive. The false positive is determined based on a current time (which is before lunch in this case). Before regular food intake time, if there is a spike, the control unit (208A) may determine that it may be the false positive and correct it with prestored value and display it as 90 mg / dL. However, in case the CGM patch (206) detects 70 mg / dL, which is lesser than the standard prestored data, the control unit (208A) will understand that since the user has not eaten in a while and the glucose level is lesser than standard value. Hence, there is a deficit and will directly display the measured glucose content (which is 70 mg / dL). In the illustrated example, a simple comparison with respect to a standard pattern of glucose content and corresponding timeline, is used. However, a person skilled in the art will understand that the calibration process may be performed utilizing any other generic prestored value as per user requirements.

[0063]

[0059] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary scenario for the system shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is explained in conjunction with elements from FIG. 1 and FIG. 2. With reference to FIG. 3, there is shown an exemplary scenario (300) for the system (100). The system (100) may be configured to receive the CGM patch (112) with varying dimensions. For example, the modular housing (106) may have a first dimension and the CGM patch (112) may have a second dimension. When the second dimension is substantially the same as the first dimension, the CGM patch (112) may form an interference fit within the modular housing (106). However, the CGM patch (112) and the modular housing (106) may become incompatible with each other, when they have varying dimensions. Referring to FIG. 3, the CGM patch (112) has a DI diameter, and the modular housing (106) has a D2 diameter, which is smaller than the DI diameter. Therefore, the CGM patch (112) may loosely fit inside the modular housing (106) due to the difference in diameters. In such cases, one or more spacers (302, 304, 306) may be disposed between the CGM patch (112) and the modular housing (106) to match the difference in diameters (or dimensions). The spacers (302, 304, 306) may be selected based on user requirements to form the interference fit between the CGM patch (112) and the modular housing (106). The dimensions and structural profile of the spacers (302, 304, 306) are merely an example. The spacers may have any shape and structural profile, based on user requirements. For example, dimension(s), shape(s) / geometry of the spacers may be dependent on the dimension(s), shape(s) / geometry of an interstitial gap between the CGM patch (112) and the modular housing (106), such that, the CGM patch (112) and the modular housing (106) of varied dimensions may perfectly fit each other.

[0064]

[0060] In an exemplary embodiment, the spacers (302, 304, 306) can be made up of any suitable material such as, for example, a metallic material or a polystyrene material or a polyethylene material, and the like. In a non-limiting example, the spacers (302, 304, 306) may have a suitable shape to form the interference fit between the CGM patch (112) and the modular housing (106). Examples of such suitable shapes may include, but are not limited to, a flat toroid shape, a rectangular shape, a square shape, or a polygonal shape.

[0065]

[0061] FIG. 4 illustrates a graph that depicts a correlation between a display output and a time period to execute the display output, from the system of FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is explained in conjunction with elements from FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 3. With reference to FIG. 3, there is shown a graph (400). The graph (400) shows the display output on Y-axis and the time period on X-axis. Referring to FIG. 4, there is shown a predefined period (Tp), a first period (T1), a second period (T2), and a third period (T3).

[0066]

[0062] In the predefined period (Tp), the system (100) may be calibrated. In an embodiment, the predefined period (Tp) may correspond to a time required to calibrate the CGM patch (112) based on the detected glucose content. For example, as soon as the CGM patch (112) is coupled to the skin of the user, the CGM patch (112) may be started to calibrate the glucose content as per user requirements. Until completion of the predefined period (Tp), the system (100) may not generate the display output, via the display unit (102). In an embodiment, the predefined period (Tp) is less than the first period (Tl).

[0067]

[0063] In the first period (T1), the system (100) may generate the display output. In an embodiment, the display unit (102) may have the seven-segment display, which may be configured to output the detected glucose content of the user at regular intervals until the completion of the first period (T1). After the predefined period (Tp), the display unit (102) may be configured to output a first glucose content (402) of the user. For example, between the predefined period (Tp) and the first period (T1), there may be a continuous display output from the display unit (102) of the system (100) that may correspond to the detected glucose content of the user. In another example, between the predefined period (Tp) and the first period (T1), there may be an intermittent display output from the display unit (102) of the system (100) that may correspond to the detected glucose content of the user. In yet another example, between the predefined period (Tp) and the first period (T1), there may be an on-demand display output, via the control button (114), from the display unit (102) of the system (100) that may correspond to the detected glucose content of the user. In yet another example, between the predefined period (Tp) and the first period (T1), there may be a timed display output, from the display unit (102) of the system (100) that may correspond to the detected glucose content of the user. The timed display output may correspond to output of the notification only at a certain timing, for example, from 7 AM to 10 PM and turn off the display output of the display unit (102) from 10 PM to 7 AM, to save power consumption of the system 100.

[0068]

[0064] In the second period (T2), the CGM patch (112) may be disposed. In an embodiment, based on the completion of the first period (T1), the CGM patch (112) may be replaced with a new continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) patch (not shown). The new CGM patch may be removably disposed within the modular housing (106) and communicably coupled to the display unit (102). For example, as soon as the new CGM patch is coupled to the skin of the user, the new CGM patch may be started to calibrate the glucose content as per user requirements. Until a completion of the second period (T2), the system (100) may not generate the display output, via the display unit (102). In an embodiment, the second period (T2) may be equal to the predefined period (Tp).

[0069]

[0065] In the third period (T3), the system (100) may generate the display output. In an embodiment, the display unit (102) may be configured to output the detected glucose content of the user at regular intervals until the completion of the third period (T3). After the second period (T2), the display unit (102) may be configured to output a second glucose content (404) of the user. For example, between the second period (T2) and the third period (T3), there may be a continuous display output from the display unit (102) of the system (100) that may correspond to the detected glucose content of the user. In another example, the second period (T2) and the third period (T3), there may be an intermittent display output from the display unit (102) of the system (100) that may correspond to the detected glucose content of the user. In yet another example, the second period (T2) and the third period (T3), there may be an on- demand display output, via the control button (114), from the display unit (102) of the system (100) that may correspond to the detected glucose content of the user. In yet another example, the second period (T2) and the third period (T3), there may be a timed display output, from the display unit (102) of the system (100) that may correspond to the detected glucose content of the user. The timed display output may correspond to output of the notification only at a certain timing, for example, from 7 AM to 10 PM and turn off the display output of the display unit (102) from 10 PM to 7 AM, to save power consumption of the system (100).

[0070]

[0066] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method for forming a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is explained in conjunction with elements from FIGs. 1, 2, 3 and 4. With reference to FIG. 5, there is shown a flowchart that depicts a method (500) for forming the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device (200). Further, for ease of explanation, in the embodiments described below, the method (500) may be implemented by the CGM device (200) and / or one more component(s), for example, the system (100), as described with reference to FIG.(s) 1-3. The method (500) illustrated in the flowchart may start from step (502).

[0071]

[0067] At step (502), the modular housing (202) may be disposed. In an embodiment, the modular housing (202) having the integral display unit (204) may be disposed in the CGM device (200), as described, for example, in FIGs. 1, 2 and 3.

[0068] At step (504), the CGM patch (206) may be disposed. In an embodiment, the CGM patch (206) may be removably disposed within the modular housing (202) of the CGM device (200), as described, for example, in FIGs. 1, 2 and 3.

[0072]

[0069] At step (506), the CGM patch (206) may be controlled. In an embodiment, the CGM device (200) may control the CGM patch (206) to receive information associated with the detected glucose content of the user, as described, for example, in FIGs. 1, 2 and 3.

[0073]

[0070] At step (508), the received information may be compared. In an embodiment, the CGM device (200) may compare the received information with pre-set information, to calibrate the detected glucose content, as described, for example, in FIGs. 1, 2 and 3.

[0074]

[0071] At step (510), the detected glucose content may be modified. In an embodiment, the CGM device (200) may modify the detected glucose content based on the comparison, as described, for example, in FIGs. 1, 2 and 3.

[0075]

[0072] At step (512), the modified glucose content may be transmitted. In an embodiment, the CGM device (200) may transmit the modified glucose content to the integral display unit (204), as described, for example, in FIGs. 1, 2 and 3.

[0076]

[0073] The order in which the method (500) is described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described method blocks can be combined in any order to implement the method (500) or alternate methods. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from the method (500) without departing from the spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein. Furthermore, the method can be implemented in any suitable hardware, software, firmware, or combination thereof.

[0077]

[0074] The illustrated steps are set out to explain the exemplary embodiments shown, and it may be anticipated that ongoing technological development will change the manner in which particular functions are performed. These examples are presented herein for purposes of illustration, and not limitation. Further, the boundaries of the functional building blocks have been arbitrarily defined herein for the convenience of the description. Alternative boundaries can be defined so long as the specified functions and relationships thereof are appropriately performed.

[0078]

[0075] The foregoing method descriptions and the process flow diagrams are provided merely as illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that the steps of the various embodiments must be performed in the order presented. As may be appreciated by one of skill in the art the order of steps in the foregoing embodiments may be performed in any order. Words such as “thereafter,” “then,” “next,” etc. are not intended to limit the order of the steps; these words are simply used to guide the reader through the description of the methods. Further, any reference to claim elements in the singular, for example, using the articles “a,” “an” or “the” is not to be construed as limiting the element to the singular.

[0079]

[0076] Various embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments of the invention are shown. Indeed, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure may satisfy applicable legal requirements. The term “or” is used herein in both the alternative and conjunctive sense, unless otherwise indicated. The terms “illustrative,” “example,” and “exemplary” are used to be examples with no indication of quality level. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.

[0080]

[0077] The phrases “in an embodiment,” “in one embodiment,” “according to one embodiment,” and the like generally mean that the feature, structure, or characteristic following the phrase may be included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure and may be included in more than one embodiment of the present disclosure (importantly, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment).

[0081]

[0078] The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations.

[0082]

[0079] If the specification states a component or feature “can,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “preferably,” “possibly,” “typically,” “optionally,” “for example,” “often,” or “might” (or other such language) be included or have a characteristic, that component or feature is not required to be included or to have the characteristic. Such component or feature may be optionally included in some embodiments, or it may be excluded.

[0083]

[0080] In some example embodiments, certain ones of the operations herein may be modified or further amplified as described below. Moreover, in some embodiments additional optional operations may also be included. It should be appreciated that each of the modifications, optional additions or amplifications described herein may be included with the operations herein either alone or in combination with any others among the features described herein.

[0084]

[0081] The hardware used to implement the various illustrative logics, logical blocks, modules, and circuits described in connection with the aspects disclosed herein may include a general purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a special-purpose processor such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. A general- purpose processor may be a microprocessor, but, in the alternative, the processor may be any conventional processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. A processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices, e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration. Alternatively, or additionally, some steps or methods may be performed by circuitry that is specific to a given function.

[0085]

[0082] In one or more example embodiments, the functions described herein may be implemented by special-purpose hardware or a combination of hardware programmed by firmware or other software. In implementations relying on firmware or other software, the functions may be performed as a result of execution of one or more instructions stored on one or more non-transitory computer-readable media and / or one or more non-transitory processor- readable media. These instructions may be embodied by one or more processor-executable software modules that reside on the one or more non-transitory computer-readable or processor-readable storage media. Non-transitory computer-readable or processor-readable storage media may in this regard comprise any storage media that may be accessed by a computer or a processor. By way of example but not limitation, such non-transitory computer- readable or processor-readable media may include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), FLASH memory, disk storage, magnetic storage devices, or the like. Disk storage, as used herein, includes compact disc (CD), laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc (DVD), floppy disk, and Blu-ray disc™, or other storage devices that store data magnetically or optically with lasers. Combinations of the above types of media are also included within the scope of the terms non-transitory computer-readable and processor-readable media. Additionally, any combination of instructions stored on the one or more non-transitory processor-readable or computer-readable media may be referred to herein as a computer program product.

[0086]

[0083] Many modifications and other embodiments of the inventions set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which these inventions pertain having the benefit of teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Although the figures only show certain components of the apparatus and systems described herein, it is understood that various other components may be used in conjunction with the supply management system. Therefore, it is to be understood that the inventions are not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Moreover, the steps in the method described above may not necessarily occur in the order depicted in the accompanying diagrams, and in some cases one or more of the steps depicted may occur substantially simultaneously, or additional steps may be involved. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.

[0084] The various illustrative logical blocks, modules, circuits, and algorithm steps described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as electronic hardware, computer software, or combinations of both. To clearly illustrate this interchangeability of hardware and software, various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps have been described above generally in terms of their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends upon the particular application and design constraints imposed on the overall system. Skilled artisans may implement the described functionality in varying ways for each particular application, but such implementation decisions should not be interpreted as causing a departure from the scope of the present disclosure.

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Claims

I / We Claim:

1. A system (100), comprising: a modular housing (106) having a display unit (102); and a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) patch (112) removably disposed within the modular housing (106) and communicably coupled to the display unit (102), the CGM patch (112) is configured to detect a glucose content of a user, wherein, the display unit (102) is configured to output the detected glucose content of the user for a first period (T1), and the CGM patch (112) is configured to be removed from the modular housing (106), based on a completion of the first period (T1).

2. The system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the display unit (102) comprises at least one portion, which forms a permanent coupling with a portion of the modular housing (106).

3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the display unit (102) is formed from one of: an electro -thermochromic ink, a thermochromic ink, or an electrochromic ink.

4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the display unit (102) is communicably coupled with the CGM patch (112), via one of: a wireless communication network or a wired communication network.

5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the modular housing (106) has a first dimension and the CGM patch (112) has a second dimension, wherein, when the second dimension is substantially same as the first dimension, the CGM patch (112) forms an interference fit within the modular housing (106).

6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the modular housing (106) has a first dimension and the CGM patch (112) has a second dimension, wherein, when the second dimension is substantially less than the first dimension, the CGM patch (112) is disposed within the modular housing (106) and coupled with at least one spacer associated with the modular housing (106), such that the CGM patch (112) and the at least one spacer forms an interference fit within the modular housing (106).

7. The system according to claim 1, wherein the CGM patch (112) is configured to detect the glucose content based on a sensor associated with the CGM patch (112), wherein the sensor is selected from one of: a non-invasive wearable sensor, a minimally invasive patch sensor with microneedles, a subcutaneous sensor, or an implanted sensor.

8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the display unit (102) has a seven-segment display, which is configured to output the detected glucose content of the user at regular intervals until the completion of the first period (T1).

9. The system according to claim 1, wherein, based on the completion of the first period (T1), the CGM patch (112) is replaced with a new continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) patch, wherein the new CGM patch is removably disposed within the modular housing (106) and communicably coupled to the display unit (102).

10. The system according to claim 1, wherein, after a predefined period (Tp), the display unit (102) is configured to output the glucose content of the user, wherein the predefined period (Tp) is less than the first period (T1).

11. The system according to claim 10, wherein the predefined period (Tp) corresponds to a time required to calibrate the CGM patch (112) based on the detected glucose content.

12. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the modular housing (106) further comprising a reader unit (104), the reader unit (104) is configured to: receive information associated with the detected glucose content of the user from the CGM patch (112); compare the received information with a pre-set information stored in the reader unit (104), to calibrate the detected glucose content; modify the detected glucose content based on the comparison; and transmit the modified glucose content to the display unit (102).

13. The system according to claim 12, wherein the modular housing (106) comprises a control button (114), wherein based on an activation of the control button (114), the reader unit (104) is configured to transmit the modified glucose content to the display unit (102).

14. The system according to claim 13, wherein, the activation of the control button (114) may generate a notification, the notification corresponds to one of: an audible notification, a visual notification, an audio-visual notification, or a tactile notification.

15. The system according to claim 12, wherein the modular housing (106) comprises a control button (114), the control button (114) is configured to: activate, based on a single click of the control button (114), the reader unit (104) to transmit the modified glucose content to the display unit (102); activate, based on a double click of the control button (114), the reader unit (104) to transmit the detected glucose content to the display unit (102); and activate, based on a triple click of the control button (114), the reader unit (104) to transmit information associated with a difference between the detected glucose content to the display unit (102) and the modified glucose content, to the display unit (102).

16. The system according to claim 15, wherein, when the difference between the detected glucose content to the display unit (102) and the modified glucose content is more than a preset difference value stored in the reader unit (104), the CGM patch (112) is configured to be removed from the modular housing (106).

17. The system according to claim 1, wherein, a portion of the CGM patch (112) is configured to be removed from the modular housing (106), based on the completion of the first period (T1).

18. The system according to claim 17, wherein, the portion corresponds to a replaceable needle unit, which may be removably coupled to the CGM patch (112), wherein, the replaceable needle unit is configured to be removed from the modular housing (106), based on the completion of the first period (T1), and the replaceable needle unit is replaced with a fresh needle unit.

19. A continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device (200), comprising: a modular housing (202) having an integral display unit (204); and a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) patch (206) removably disposed within the modular housing (202);a reader unit (208) communicably coupled to the integral display unit (204) and the CGM patch (206), the reader unit (208) is configured to: control the CGM patch (206) to receive information associated with a detected glucose content of a user; compare the received information with a pre-set information stored in the reader unit (208), to calibrate the detected glucose content; modify the glucose content based on the comparison; and transmit the modified glucose content to the integral display unit (204).

20. A method for forming a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, the method comprising: disposing (502) a modular housing that has an integral display unit; disposing (504) a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) patch within the modular housing, wherein the CGM patch is removably disposed within the modular housing; controlling (506) the CGM patch to receive information associated with a detected glucose content of a user; comparing (508) the received information with a pre-set information, to calibrate the detected glucose content; modifying (510) the detected glucose content based on the comparison; and transmitting (512) the modified glucose content to the integral display unit.

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