npj Digital Medicine (Aug 2021)

Innovative new model predicts glucose levels without poking or prodding

  • Leia Wedlund,
  • Joseph Kvedar

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-021-00501-9
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1
pp. 1 – 2

Abstract

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Abstract With the prevalence of type II diabetes rising rapidly it has become increasingly apparent that something must be done to stem the tide. While pharmaceutical treatments aimed at lowering average blood sugar are an important tool in this endeavor, it is equally (if not more) important to motivate patients to make healthy diet and exercise choices. Recent advances in non-invasive glucose monitoring suggest that real-time patient feedback may soon be available to help guide daily patient decision-making.