New technology may allow individuals with diabetes to check their glucose without a painful needle stick or sensor that remains embedded beneath the skin.
This technology is evolving and still requires further development, but it may have other applications in the future.
The low-cost, non-invasive device attaches to the skin and measures glucose levels within a matter of seconds to minutes, depending upon climate conditions, the amount of sweat excreted, and an individual’s pH levels.
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