Systems and methods for management of medical condition

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention relate to a self-contained kit for medical condition monitoring and maintenance, such as the monitoring and maintenance of blood sugar levels. The kit is compact and includes components structurally retained therein for use without removal, wherein these components are normally separate and loose. Such components could include a glucose meter, an insulin pen and a lancing apparatus. Other embodiments of the invention relate to a computer system and method for monitoring a medical condition, monitoring a medical condition over time, correlating recorded results with environmental factors such as location, time and meals consumed. A method may also enable individual users to share information to provide support to one another.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for testing for a medical condition of a user, the system comprising:
 (a) a computer device;   (b) a portable kit in communication with the computer device, the portable kit comprising:
 (i) a body assembly; 
 (ii) a lancet; 
 (iii) a test strip; 
 (iv) an opening formed in the body assembly, wherein the lancet is disposed proximate to the opening; 
 (v) a storage area formed in the body assembly, the storage area for storing a plurality of lancets and a plurality of test strips; and 
 (vi) wherein the portable kit is configured to read the test strip to determine a level of a bodily fluid for the medical condition. 
   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the portable kit further comprises an auxiliary jack, wherein the auxiliary jack is configured to facilitate communication with the computer device. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the portable kit is configured for wireless communication with the computer device. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the portable kit further comprises a digital readout window, wherein the digital readout window displays the determined substance level in the bodily fluid. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the portable kit further comprises an indicator light, wherein the indicator light displays a color that is indicative of the determined blood level. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the computer device is a smartphone. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the determined substance level is a blood glucose. 
     
     
         8 . A system for testing for a medical condition of a user, the system comprising:
 (a) a computer device;   (b) a portable kit in communication with the computer device, the portable kit comprising:
 (i) a body assembly; 
 (ii) a lancet; 
   (c) a test strip;   (d) an opening formed in the body assembly, wherein the lancet is disposed proximate to the opening;   (e) a storage area formed in the body assembly, for storing a plurality of lancets and a plurality of test strips;   (f) an internal frame having a shaft, wherein the internal frame is connected to the body assembly; and   (g) wherein the portable kit is configured to read the test strip to determine a substance level for a bodily fluid the medical condition.   
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the portable kit further comprises one or more internal springs disposed in the shaft, wherein the one or more internal springs are positioned to direct the lancet in one direction in the shaft. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein one of the internal springs is disposed proximate to the opening in the body assembly, such that the internal spring is positioned to stop the lancet from exiting the body assembly. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein one of the internal springs is disposed distal from the opening in the body assembly, such that the internal spring is positioned to project the lancet towards the opening in the body assembly. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the portable kit further comprises a trigger connected to the internal frame for starting the projection of the lancet in the shaft. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the portable kit further comprises:
 (a) an insulin adjustment knob connected to the body assembly; and   (b) an insulin level display window formed in the body assembly.   
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the portable kit is configured for wireless communication with the computer device. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the portable kit further comprises a digital readout window, wherein the digital readout window displays the determined blood level. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the determined substance level is a blood glucose level. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the computer device comprises a smartphone. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the portable kit further comprises one or more alcohol swabs, wherein the alcohol swabs are stored in the body assembly. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the portable kit further comprises a storage cap for storage of a plurality of lancets. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the portable kit further comprises a cover for storage of the portable kit, wherein the cover may be attached to the clothing or a belt of the user.