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Sad Diabetics Rejoice: Tiny Chip Measures Blood Sugar Levels Through Your Tears
It’s not the first technique for measuring blood sugar levels that avoids the finger prick blood sample route, but this tiny unobtrusive chip could be the least invasive yet. It’s able to make incredibly accurate blood glucose readings from a diabetic’s tears or sweat, and then wirelessly transmit the results for easy monitoring.
This New Artificial Pancreas Could Help Type 1 Diabetes
Hundreds of thousands of people around the world are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes each year. The disease is marked by a complete shutdown of the body’s insulin production. It requires regular blood testing and insulin injections throughout the day. Now, a new artificial pancreas could soon change the entire process of regulating a patient’s glucose by making it completely automatic.
Study: Nicotine Is Good For You
Nicotine patches significantly improved attention and memory in older people suffering from mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s, according to a new study.
Slimmer Insulin Pumps Will Improve The Lives Of Diabetics
Insulin pumps can be an easier way to deal with type 1 diabetes, but only 20 to 30 per cent of people who rely on insulin use them because they’re usually not very discreet. The t:slim, however, looks as sleek as a smartphone, and even features a touchscreen UI so it’s easier to carry and less conspicuous to use in public.
Glooko Enlists The iPhone For Managing Your Diabetes
Maintaining a daily log of blood sugar levels is one of the most effective ways to deal with diabetes. And with Glooko’s logbook app and MeterSync cable, your iOS device can become an effective tool for spotting trends and managing the condition.
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