Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Beneath the Sensor

A cross-sectional medical device illustration showing how a continuous glucose monitor interacts with the skin to detect glucose in the interstitial fluid and transmit readings to a connected digital device. The visual brings together sensor placement, skin anatomy, glucose detection, and wireless data transmission.

OBJECTIVE

Illustrate how a continuous glucose monitoring sensor is positioned within the skin and connects interstitial glucose detection with digital glucose reporting.

AUDIENCE

Endocrinologists, diabetologists, diabetes educators, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care and glucose monitoring.

SOLUTION

A detailed cross-sectional illustration presenting the external sensor, epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, inserted filament, interstitial glucose environment, and wireless transmission of readings to a mobile application.

IMPACT

Links the visible wearable device with the biological sensing process occurring beneath the skin, providing a complete view of CGM technology from detection to digital display.

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OUR APPROACH
Approach Step Icon Device discovery and scientific alignment
Approach Step Icon Cutaneous anatomy mapping
Approach Step Icon Sensor-placement visualization
Approach Step Icon Interstitial glucose detailing
Approach Step Icon Digital transmission development
Approach Step Icon 2D medical device illustratio
Approach Step Icon 3D rendering and final delivery
DELIVERABLES
Approach Step Icon Sketch illustration
Approach Step Icon 2D medical device illustration
Approach Step Icon 3D medical device illustration
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Turning complex science into clear, visual stories.

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Content Outline

We align on objectives, audience, and the key scientific messages before creative development begins.

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Line Art/2D

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3

3D Illustration

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