Wearable Tech;Scientists develop smart patch for diabetes

Smart Microneedle patch for diabetes monitoring and therapy device for diabetics based thermoresponsive electrochemical scientists develop

South Korean scientists have developed a smart patch that can monitor diabetes blood sugar levels through their sweat and deliver drugs when needed. Ben Gruber reports. In the future, diabetics may be able to replace finger prick tests and injections with this non-invasive smart patch to keep their glucose levels in check. SOUTH KOREAN RESEARCHER AT INSTITUTE FOR BASIC SCIENCE (IBS) AND PROFESSOR AT SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, KIM DAE-HYEONG, SAYING: "The device is a type of patch which enables diabetic patients to monitor blood sugar levels via sweat without taking blood samples and control glucose levels by injecting medication."