Wearable Sensor Detects Glucose in Sweat

Mar-17-17 Researchers have developed a wearable sensor able to detect small changes in glucose and release insulin as needed.

The sensor, from a team at the Institute for Basic Science in South Korea, is equipped with a specialized multilayer design that improves the collection of the sweat from the skin. Other factors, such as temperature, pH, and humidity are analyzed to provide a correct glucose reading, which previously has been difficult in real-life conditions.

The sensor can also release insulin as needed via a system of heat-activated microneedles preloaded with nanoparticles of drugs.

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