Wednesday, August 11, 2010

MIT diabetes device monitors glucose with light | Crave - CNET

The blue circle symbol used to represent diabetes.Image via Wikipedia
Imagine simply shining a light on your skin to determine how much sugar is in your blood. Researchers at MIT are developing a glucose-monitoring device for diabetes patients that may help do away with finger pricks.

By scanning a user's arm or finger with near-infrared light, the device frees users from the necessity of drawing blood, a daily routine for most type 1 diabetes patients.
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