Created sticker injection for diabetes patients
The sticker is made of graphene interspersed with gold particles on the waterproof silicone substrate. sweat secreted by the skin falls into a special chamber of the device. The humidity sensor monitors the relative humidity (RH). 80% RH Blue reached about 15 minutes after application to the skin. During these 15 minutes, the blood glucose level may change, however, according to the scientists, this difference is acceptable for patients with type 2 diabetes.
With special sensor device determines the level of glucose with high accuracy: scientifically proven that by knowing pH-balance, body temperature and the sweat of the sugar content can be calculated blood sugar. The collected data is transferred to the mobile device over Bluetooth.
Koreans do not first resorted to a method to monitor glucose levels through sweat analysis: the first such device came back in 2014. However, the use of stickers for injection sugar-reducing drugs no one has previously thought of. Built microneedles quickly and painlessly injected the right amount of metformin, when the glucose level is greater than a predetermined critical level. Used microneedles can always be replaced with new ones.
Introduction of metformin through the skin more effectively than the medication in tablets, since the drug enters directly into the bloodstream. In addition, the injectable route of administration provides the effect, already perceptible in a few seconds.
At the moment, developers are engaged in optimizing the work created by the sticker. They face a difficult task in the silicone layer to place the amount of metformin, a sufficient injection adult. This sticker should not occupy a lot of space or contain too many microneedles. When Seoul researchers can achieve the golden mean between form and content, will be resolved the issue of mass production.
With special sensor device determines the level of glucose with high accuracy: scientifically proven that by knowing pH-balance, body temperature and the sweat of the sugar content can be calculated blood sugar. The collected data is transferred to the mobile device over Bluetooth.
Koreans do not first resorted to a method to monitor glucose levels through sweat analysis: the first such device came back in 2014. However, the use of stickers for injection sugar-reducing drugs no one has previously thought of. Built microneedles quickly and painlessly injected the right amount of metformin, when the glucose level is greater than a predetermined critical level. Used microneedles can always be replaced with new ones.
Introduction of metformin through the skin more effectively than the medication in tablets, since the drug enters directly into the bloodstream. In addition, the injectable route of administration provides the effect, already perceptible in a few seconds.
At the moment, developers are engaged in optimizing the work created by the sticker. They face a difficult task in the silicone layer to place the amount of metformin, a sufficient injection adult. This sticker should not occupy a lot of space or contain too many microneedles. When Seoul researchers can achieve the golden mean between form and content, will be resolved the issue of mass production.