1.   Even if the FDA does give MiniMed the nod, it will be for use of the glucose sensor only in a physician office setting.

2.   In addition, MiniMed is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval for an implantable pump and its own glucose sensor, which could eventually be connected to a pump.

3.   MiniMed announced last month that the Food and Drug Administration will soon begin consideration of approval for its blood glucose sensor, also aimed at diabetics.

4.   One example of the new generation of glucose sensors looks a lot like a wristwatch.

5.   Still, zeal might not be enough for the glucose sensor.