The device controls blood glucose

Scientists at the University of Connecticut are working on a tiny device to help control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Specialists are working in the laboratory. Picture: Frank Dahlmeyer

The research team of professors in pharmacy, chemistry, engineering, Diane Burgess, Fotios Papadimitrakopoulos and Faquir Jain and trainees are developing a device that can broadcast radio to assist diabetics. This device is very small but has been active for more than 3 months.

According to Physorg, the prototype of the device is simply rice kernels, contained within tiny chips, high-quality sensors and communication devices. When implanted under the patient's skin, this device will monitor blood glucose and transmit information to the outside. The information will be displayed on another device that the patient carries with him, compact size, as small as a wrist watch.

According to the researchers, for patients with type 1 diabetes, information is transferred to a mobile insulin pump. From there, the pump will know when to deliver the insulin suitable for the patient. For type 2 patients, the device monitors the body's response before and after eating or exercising.