Adaptation of a handheld glucose analyzer for use in cold weather point-of-care environment

Blood glucose measurements are vital for a wide range of medical uses, including point-of-care patient testing. Typical glucose meters have been designed to operate in controlled environments, such as hospitals, and are therefore often unsuitable for use in extreme weather conditions. This paper describes a design that will allow the glucose meter to be used in a cold weather environment, thus enabling its use in an ambulatory setting.