An On-Chip Disposable Salivary Glucose Sensor for Diabetes Control.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-management of blood glucose (BG) is considered a norm for diabetes control. However, this invasive process is uncomfortable for patients, especially when intensive measurements with frequent finger pricks are required. Saliva, an alternative body fluid that is easily accessible and contains trace amount of glucose can be potentially used for the noninvasive monitoring of diabetes.

Methods

As a solution for real-time glucose measurements using saliva for diabetic care, we have developed an on-chip disposable glucose nano-biosensor through a layer-by-layer assembly process. In this work, a clinical study of 10 healthy subjects was conducted to determine the potential usefulness of salivary glucose (SG) sensors for glycemic control.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Du Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5094318 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature