Convenient and easy to use glucose monitoring and maintenance
A research group from the Center for Nanoparticle Research within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has developed a convenient and accurate sweat-based glucose monitoring and maintenance device. The device's pH and temperature monitoring functions enable systematic corrections of sweat glucose measurements. Previously, the researchers developed a wearable graphene-based patch that allows diabetes monitoring and feedback therapy by using human sweat. The research group has advanced its previous study to enhance the efficiency of the sweat collection and its sensing and therapy process. This sweat-based system allows rapid glucose measurement incorporating small and sensitive sensors and also comes in a disposable strip sensor for the convenience of users. This accurate glucose analysis allows physicians to prescribe a multistep, precisely controlled dosage of a drug.