A miniature "laboratory" in the form of a patch for measuring glucose has been developed

The device can monitor the levels of glucose, alcohol and lactate in the human body in a non-invasive way in real time. It is attached to the skin with microscopic needles. Microneedles detect biomolecules in the interstitial fluid in the surface layers of the skin, after which the data is transmitted wirelessly to a user application on a smartphone. The next steps in commercializing the device include testing and improving how long the microneedle patch can last before replacement. The company is also encouraged by the possibility of adding additional sensors to monitor patient levels of drugs and other body parameters.