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This smart ring can measure your blood sugar using sweat, no needles required
techspot.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a prototype smart ring that measures glucose levels by analyzing sweat, potentially offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional blood sugar monitoring methods for diabetics.
- The ring can also track other biomarkers such as ketones, vitamin C, uric acid, lactate, and alcohol, which could benefit individuals with diabetes and others monitoring various health conditions.
- Tests showed the ring's glucose and ketone readings closely matched those from commercial continuous glucose monitors and blood meters, indicating promising accuracy.
- The device uses an osmotic hydrogel to extract sweat painlessly and electrochemical sensors to analyze it, transmitting data wirelessly to a smartphone app without requiring active sweating.
- Despite its potential, the ring currently faces challenges including a short 12-hour battery life and bulky design, and requires further validation before it can be commercialized.
