Keeping an eye on diabetes
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Glucose sensing contact lens could run on tears
Diabetics could one day be able to monitor their blood sugar levels using bionic contact lenses, instead of having to resort to painful finger pricks. Researchers have developed a fuel cell that runs on tears, which they say could power lens-mounted glucose sensors.
This article provides a link to coverage by Chemistry World.
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