| abstract |
System 600 and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of the host vasculature are provided. In some embodiments, continuous glucose measurement system 600 includes vascular access device 12, sensor 14, and sensor electronics, where system 600 is configured for insertion in communication with the host's circulatory system. In one embodiment, a system is provided for measuring an analyte, wherein the system is configured to communicate with the following components: a host circulatory system; and a blood vessel An analyte sensor configured to be located within the access device, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to measure the concentration of the analyte in the circulatory system. |