Researchers at the Pennsylvania State University have developed a novel breath-based sensor that could make diagnosing diabetes and prediabetes faster, cheaper, and more accessible—without the need for blood tests or lab visits. Led by Professor Huanyu “Larry” Cheng from the […]
Breath Sensor Detects Diabetes in Minutes—No Blood Test Needed Read More »
Cornell University researchers have developed a new implant system that could revolutionize treatment for people with type 1 diabetes. The device keeps transplanted insulin-producing cells alive by supplying them with oxygen—solving a major problem in cell therapy, where dense clusters
Oxygen-Generating Implant Offers New Hope for Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Read More »
Researchers at Northwest University in China have developed a novel hydrogel treatment that shows significant promise for managing diabetic wounds while also helping regulate blood sugar levels. Chronic wounds are a common and dangerous complication of diabetes, often exacerbated by
Multifunctional Hydrogel Accelerates Diabetic Wound Healing and Regulates Blood Sugar Read More »
At the University of California Santa Cruz, biomolecular engineer Andy Yeh has developed a luminescent biosensor that detects cortisol—the body’s primary stress hormone—with unprecedented sensitivity and dynamic range. Cortisol regulates blood pressure, metabolism, and immune response, and imbalances are linked
Smartphone-Readable Biosensor Measures Cortisol with High Sensitivity Read More »
A new wearable device developed by researchers at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology and Sun Yat-sen University in China could redefine how diabetes is monitored and treated. The system uses a microneedle-based patch to continuously track both glucose levels and
Microneedle Wearable Monitors Both Glucose and Metformin for Diabetics Read More »
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers from Vanderbilt University and UC San Diego have created the first high-resolution metabolic map showing how glucose is processed inside cells—from whole animals down to individual organelles. This multi-scale approach combines stable
Multi-Scale Imaging Approach Reveals Metabolic Architecture of Glucose Processing Read More »
For people with type 1 diabetes, dangerously low blood sugar—hypoglycemia—can strike without warning, especially during sleep or in children who can’t self-administer treatment. To address this, MIT engineers have developed a quarter-sized implantable device that stores powdered glucagon and can
Implant Delivers Emergency Glucagon for Type I Diabetics Read More »
For millions of patients managing chronic conditions like kidney disease, heart failure, or neurological disorders, monitoring blood sodium levels is a routine but invasive necessity. Blood draws, while effective, are uncomfortable, time-consuming, and often impractical for continuous tracking. But a
Terahertz Spectroscopy Used to Non-Invasively Measure Blood Sodium Levels Read More »
Note to readers: These posts are some of my favorite pieces from my time with Medgadget—stories that still resonate, even if they’re a bit dated. For now, consider this a placeholder, a glimpse into the past, until it’s replaced with
Note to readers: These posts are some of my favorite pieces from my time with Medgadget—stories that still resonate, even if they’re a bit dated. For now, consider this a placeholder, a glimpse into the past, until it’s replaced with
Ghost Hearts and Biohacked Insulin: A Day at Counter Culture Labs (December 2015) Read More »
