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Newcastle scientists aiming to create diabetes device
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Oxford Medical Diagnostics is developing products which give a reading of the levels of acetone in breath when blown into, creating an alternative to the traditional diabetes testing method of pricking a finger and analysing the blood.
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A device designed for use by GPs and other medical professionals is expected to hit the market in the next six to eight months after finishing clinical trials, while a more affordable handheld device for home monitoring could be available within a couple of years.
A device designed for use by GPs and other medical professionals is expected to hit the market in the next six to eight months after finishing clinical trials, while a more affordable handheld device for home monitoring could be available within a couple of years.
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ReplyDeleteDiabetic testing is for glucose or sugar level in blood or plasma, commonly used tests are fasting plasma glucose test, oral glucose tolerance test and random plasma glucose test. Thanks a lot for sharing with us...