Here is a shortlist of some of the most exciting candidates in the market and in the pipeline.ĭ-Base is a shoebox-sized blood sugar monitor developed by the German firm DiaMonTech. One high-profile example is the Google Contact Lens, which was abandoned in 2018 because its method of reading glucose levels in tears wasn’t consistent enough.Ĭompanies that can crack the challenges of measuring glucose accurately and affordably with no needles stand to reap a share of the fast-growing market of blood glucose monitors. Making these methods as accurate as traditional test strips is a tough undertaking, however. Many companies around the world aim to make the lives of millions of people with diabetes easier by developing non-invasive methods of glucose monitoring. One of the best sellers is FreeStyle Libre, developed by Abbott Diabetes Care in the U.S., which measures glucose levels in the interstitial fluid between the cells right under the skin. The last decade has seen the rise of blood sugar monitors that are installed by pricking the skin and only need replacing every few weeks. This can be uncomfortable and painful for many, which can result in less frequent testing and consequently worse control of blood sugar levels. People with diabetes have to test their blood sugar levels several times a day, usually by pricking their finger with a lancet.
Will the daily routine of finger pricking to monitor blood sugar levels finally come to an end for the millions living with diabetes?ĭiabetes affects over 537 million adults worldwide. This article was originally published in July 2018 and has since been updated with the most recent developments in blood sugar testing.
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