CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR RODENTS

Pinnacle’s CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM (CGMS) is designed to obtain real-time interstitial glucose measurements in freely moving rodents with one-second temporal resolution. Our turn-key system capitalizes on over 15 years of experience as innovators in preclinical biosensor technology to deliver a simple 17 day+ subcutaneous sensor for use in diabetes and metabolic studies. The sensor is connected to a backpack wireless Bluetooth® Transmitter.

The glucose sensor penetrates the animal’s subcutaneous space on the dorsal surface and is held in place with four surgical sutures

A low-powered, wireless potentiostat applies a bias and transmits up to two digitized signals to a Bluetooth® USB dongle and Pinnacle’s Sirenia® Acquisition software.

A durable, tear-resistant, water-resistant pouch houses the electronics and battery.

The system uses a jacket to secure the pouch and stabilize the sensor.

Biosensor FAQ

E-mail or call a Pinnacle representative today at 785.832.8866 to request a customized system.

ELECTRONICS
ACCESSORIES
SENSORS
CALIBRATION

HARDWARE KITS

CGMS Hardware Kit including wireless potentiostat and Bluetooth dongle.

HARDWARE KIT FOR RATS
8100-K5-BP: 2-Channel Bluetooth Potentiostat Backpack Kit

Cables, software, and manuals are also included. Biosensors sold separately.

CGMS ACCESSORY KITS

For new users of our systems, Pinnacle recommends the purchase of an accessory kit. Kits include all necessary one-time-purchases, such as jackets, electronics pouches, and enough surgical supplies to complete four experiments.

ACCESSORY KITS FOR RATS
8100-K7-BP-S CGMS Accessories Kit (Small Jacket)
8100-K7-BP-M CGMS Accessories Kit (Medium Jacket)
8100-K7-BP-L CGMS Accessories Kit (Large Jacket)

Biosensors sold separately.

#8165: RAT JACKET

#8166: ELECTRONICS POUCH

#8167: SUTURE PACKETS

#8168: TEGADERM

#8169: 18g NEEDLE

#8170: TRUSSING LINE

#9080 BATTERY

BIOSENSOR

The CGMS biosensor is specifically designed for use in the subcutaneous space. For more information on Pinnacle biosensors in general click "Learn More."

CGMS Biosensors
7006-GLUCOSE: CGMS Biosensor

SENSOR CALIBRATION

For calibration of the CGMS biosensor, Pinnacle recommends using Two-Point Calibrations approximately once a week along with daily single point resting glucose measurements. In general this calibration strategy follows the time course below:
Days 3, 7, 14 – Two point calibrations
All other days – Single point resting glucose measurement at approximately the same time each day.
For most situations, there will be no loss of accuracy if single point readings are not done every day (i.e., weekends).

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Fatty Zucker Calibrated

Pinnacle’s Sirenia CGMS SOFTWARE Provides a turn-key solution for acquiring, monitoring and analyzing preclinical glucose data. Our software’s versatile tools enable users to quickly visualize trends, monitor data acquisition remotely, calculate comprehensive statistical reports and create customized charts and graphs.