Invasive measurement of blood glucose no longer necessary
Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 15:00
in Health & Medicine
Diabetes patients traditionally monitor their daily blood glucose levels by using a conventional meter which requires blood sampling from the finger tips. The discomfort of pain and risk of infection can sometimes be a source of great stress and concern. A new method of measuring blood glucose using far infrared light has been developed by researchers who say that it is entirely harmless and non-invasive.