Wednesday, February 22, 2012

New Diabetes Sensor Uses Tears Instead of Blood

(FOX News) UPDATED 2011-11-10
A new sensor developed at University of Michigan may provide a way for diabetes patients to test their blood glucose levels using tears rather than blood. The scientists' aim is to develop a sensor that patients can touch to the white of their eye for five seconds, then press into a device for a reading. The sensor has thus far been effective at reading blood glucose in rabbits, but scientists say more testing is needed before it's ready for use in humans.  Read full story >
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