There were contact lenses to measure glucose levels in tears

Internet giant Google introduced "smart" contact lens that can measure the level of sugar in tears. Currently, millions of diabetics for the clarification of this indicator are regularly pierce their fingers.

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AT contact lenses   Google's contains tiny glucometers And wireless transmitters, which will help 328 million victims worldwide diabetes control   blood sugar   and correctly calculate the insulin dose. So far, the Internet giant has unveiled a prototype, and its working version will be released in the sale is expected within 5 years.

Contact lenses   Google's become one of the many new gadgets to measure blood sugar We are working on a variety of companies. All these developments are aimed at making it easier for diabetics who have yet to prick their fingers and extract the blood that is needed for today glucometers . The next generation of devices must make the process less invasive and more enjoyable.

The main difficulty for Google to create "smart" contact lens has been the development of very small electronic devices that do not require large amounts of energy to function, as well as tiny blood glucose meters. Also, it was very important to put all the equipment in the lens so that they do not violate the normal vision. This was achieved when sensors and other electronics are located outside of the pupil and iris.

Years have gone well to create wires with a diameter of hair and tiny chips that allow to operate with the smallest wireless glucometer of all, ever created. Development was carried out in the laboratory Google X, where scientists are also working on the car without the driver's glasses Google Glass and transmitting Internet signal balls Project Loon, able to provide coverage where there is not yet laid the traditional wires. (READ MORE)

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