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  • State University of New York

    Self-powered patch monitors glucose levels during exercise

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    Rachel England
    Rachel England
    09.19.2017

    Diabetics could soon have an effective, non-invasive way to measure glucose levels during exercise, thanks to a patch designed by researchers at the State University of New York. The paper-based patch sticks directly onto the skin like a Band-Aid, and wicks sweat into a reservoir where it's converted into electrical energy, powering a biosensor that monitors glucose without the need for external power.