Diabetes is an increasingly pervasive disease, currently affecting more than 500 million adults worldwide. Since there is as yet no cure for type 1 or type 2 diabetes, patients must regularly monitor their blood glucose levels (BGLs) to keep them in check. Though BGL-measuring devices relying on painful finger pricks have been the gold standard for decades, modern technology is slowly opening doors to better alternatives.
This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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