Summary: Diabetics need to measure their glucose intake and they do so by pricking themsleves with electronics that take their blood. These new Google contact lenses could make that process a little less painful. The lenses contain tiny wireless chips and glucose sensors that are glued between two lenses. They are also working on putting LED lights to flash when glucose levels are too high or low. The electronics in the lenses are so small that they look like a tiny glitter. The lenses are still in the testing stage but hope to appear soon.
Analysis: I think these are amazing! For me, my grandfather and many others in my family have diabetes and this would be amazing for them to have. My grandfather is going to keep getting older and with age comes memory loss and he forgets to check his glucose levels all the time. I think this will help a lot of people in our world keep up with their sugar levels especially if something is flashing in his face, plus it will take the pain out of the process.
For the full story visit, http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/17/technology/innovation/google-contacts/index.html?hpt=hp_c3
That is so cool! I recently saw the movie "Her", which is kind of the same principle. It's so cool to think that we could actually have something like that! It would also be an extreme advancement in the medical field. I have many friends who are diabetic and find it a hassle or embarrassment to check they blood sugar at every meal, and this could easily prevent that.
ReplyDeleteWhile one of the primary goals of advancements in medical technology is to "cure diseases" or extend a person's life, medical advancements also help to ensure a that a person can live just as normally with a medical disease as a person without one. Moreover, that they can enjoy life more fully. Though a finger prick does not sound like much, increasing a person's happiness and comfort by getting rid of this goes a long way
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