Blood glucose monitor could benefit diabetic patients
A new blood-glucose monitor being developed in Wales will send a text alert to emergency personnel when a patient is in danger of hypoglycaemia attack.
Scientists from Swansea University’s Centre for Nanohealth and e-health Industries Innovation Centre are in consortium with a number of Welsh technology companies to develop the device.
The overall aim is to develop a low-cost, non-invasive, ambulatory and continuous monitoring system using novel sensors and a mobile network.
Dr Vincent Teng, a nanoelectronics expert from Swansea University’s College of Engineering, is leading the project and said that the blood-glucose management will significantly improve the quality of life of diabetic patients and their families.
Dr Teng told The Engineer that the device can be worn on the arm; the size of the device will be about 20mm by 20mm and the weight will be dependent on the type of battery used.
According to the university, the device will transmit readings from the sensor to mobile phones and subsequently to the NHS and the clinical team responsible for the patient’s care. It will also provide an emergency alert to next of kin.
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