Methods and systems for optimizing sensor function by the application of voltage

摘要

A method is provided for initializing an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor. Where a sensor has been disconnected and reconnected, a disconnection time is determined and a sensor initialization protocol is selected based upon the disconnection time. The sensor initialization protocol may include applying a first series of voltage pulses to the sensor. A method for detecting hydration of a sensor is also provided.

主权项

1. A method of initializing a sensor, comprising:
determining a disconnection time, wherein the disconnection time is the amount of time a sensor has been disconnected from sensor electronics,
wherein the sensor is an analyte sensor, selecting an initialization protocol based on the disconnection time, the initialization protocol selected from the group consisting of:
a first initialization scheme comprising a first series of voltage pulses and a second initialization scheme comprising a second series of voltage pulses, wherein the first initialization scheme is selected if the disconnection time falls within a first time range and the second initialization scheme is selected if the disconnection time falls within a second time range; and applying the selected initialization protocol to the sensor.