RESEARCHERS DEVELOP WIRELESS GLUCOSE MONITOR FOR DIABETICS
Baku, August 2 (AZERTAC). Bioengineers in the United States have developed an implantable wireless monitor for diabetics that can measure glucose levels continuously for up to a year before needing replacement. The device, if approved by federal regulators, would give diabetics a more reliable and less painful alternative to current glucose monitoring devices.
The glucose monitoring system is designed to be implanted just under the skin, where it automatically measures glucose or blood sugar levels and transmits the data to an external receiver. The device, a small disc about 38 millimeters across and 16 millimeters thick, could be substituted for painful finger-stick devices and implanted needle-like sensors that monitor glucose levels continuously, but need to be replaced every three to seven days.
