Blood Sugar Testing and Video Games

Blood-sugar meter that connects with gaming systems may help children with diabetes.
The Washington Post (6/1, Kritz) reports that the FDA "recently approved Bayer HealthCare's Didget, a blood-sugar meter that can connect with the Nintendo DS and DS Lite gaming systems." Children "who test their blood sugar as prescribed by their doctor get access to higher levels in certain games, as well as entry into a 'diabetes world' where they can communicate with other gamers who have the condition." Although "points are awarded for staying within ranges, not for reaching specific numbers...no additional points are given after a child has tested four times in a 24-hour period, a common goal set by physicians."