The original FreeStyle meter, designed by Studio Red, provides the premier painless method in its market for testing glucose levels. Following on this success, Therasense asked Studio Red to join in developing an advanced concept using the same ultra sensitive technology.

The Messenger requires no active sampling by the user. Glucose monitoring is performed by a special implanted device that relays real-time glucose levels to the monitor unit. This unit is carried like a personal pager, giving the user instant information and alerting them to changes in their glucose levels, painlessly.

The look of the Messenger is a departure from other personal medical products. While retaining the previous mandate for a non-intimidating, intuitive product, the RED team recrafted the FreeStyle language into the realm of personal electronics. The stylish, techie design visually confirms that managing glucose levels does not mean slowing down.