SensNews Jul 2015

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July 2015

Non-invasive device could end daily finger pricking

for people with diabetes

A new laser sensor that monitors blood glucose levels without pen-

etrating the skin could transform the lives of millions of people living

with diabetes. The new

technology, developed by

Professor Gin Jose and a

team in the Faculty of Engi-

neering at the University of

Leeds, uses a small device

with low-powered lasers to

measure blood glucose lev-

els without penetrating the skin. It could give people a simpler, pain-free

alternative to finger pricking.

Professor Jose said: “As well as being a replacement for finger-prick

testing, this technology opens up the potential for people with diabetes

to receive continuous readings, meaning they are instantly alerted when

intervention is needed.This will allow people to self-regulate and mini-

mise emergency hospital treatment.This wearable device would then

be just one step from a product which sends alerts to smart phones or

readings directly to doctors, allowing them to profile how a person is

managing their diabetes over time.”

The technology is licensed to Glucosense Diagnostics, a spin-out com-

pany jointly formed and funded by the University of Leeds and NetSci-

entific plc. More clinical trials and product optimization are required

for regulatory approvals and before the technology can be put on the

market.

Source:

July 14 2015

Healthcare