Revolutionary 3D Printed Saliva-Based Glucose Sensor for Diabetes Monitoring
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SciTechDaily
Researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) have developed a prototype sensor that can measure glucose levels in saliva, offering a potential alternative to traditional blood testing for diabetes monitoring. The sensor, based on a thin-film transistor, is highly sensitive and can accurately detect glucose concentrations in less than one minute. The device shows promise for mass production as inexpensive disposable sensors and could be life-changing for millions of patients worldwide. The team is now working on developing an array of transistor sensors that can detect multiple metabolites in saliva.