Medical Tattoos to Monitor Blood Glucose Levels in the Offing
Medical tattoos would soon replace needle sticks needed to monitor glucose levels, say scientists.
Medical tattoos would soon replace needle sticks needed to monitor glucose levels, say scientists.
The sweat meter uses alternating current and transmits negligible electrical current via the outer part of the skin, into the sweat glands and further onto the skin surface again. As sweat contains salts and waters it is a good conductor of electricity.
When the blood sugar is low, the sweat meter is designed to send a warning about crashing blood sugar levels to a mobile phone so that immediate help can be provided.
Blood Glucose Levels Can Predict 10-Year Risk of Retinopathy
People who have higher blood glucose levels and poorer control of those levels are more likely to develop eye-related complications 10 years later, according to a study.
People who have higher blood glucose levels and poorer control of those levels are more likely to develop eye-related complications 10 years later, according to a study.
High Blood Glucose Level Risk Factor for Hospital Deaths in Elderly
In a recent study a strong association between high blood glucose levels and increased hospital deaths in elderly was identified.
In a recent study a strong association between high blood glucose levels and increased hospital deaths in elderly was identified.
Decision-making Abilities may be Affected by Fluctuating Blood Glucose Levels
A new American study has revealed that decision-making abilities may be affected by fluctuating Blood glucose levels.
A new American study has revealed that decision-making abilities may be affected by fluctuating Blood glucose levels.
