Scientists have developed a self- powered paper-based wearable sensor that can allow diabetics to measure glucose levels from sweat during exercise. Today's most widespread methods for glucose self-testing involve monitoring glucose levels in blood. The process of measuring blood glucose levels include pricking the skin to take blood samples. Researchers have developed and demonstrated a self- powered, wearable and disposable patch that allows for non- invasive monitoring of glucose in human sweat. "The sensing platform holds considerable promise for efficient diabetes management, and a fully integrated system with a simple readout can be realised toward continuous non- invasive glucose monitoring," researchers said.

Source: dna September 19, 2017 10:07 UTC