ICT&health July 14, 2025
Two research groups at UC San Diego have developed an innovative wearable wristband that could radically improve diabetes treatment. The band can simultaneously and continuously monitor both blood sugar levels and heart health.
Diet, alcohol, exercise and stress affect blood sugar levels and heart health in ways that are not systematically tracked by conventional systems. According to Chang, the wristband enables users to monitor daily physiological changes and intervene early, thereby reducing the risk of complications. ‘A single glucose measurement is not sufficient for effective diabetes care,’ says An-Yi Chang, postdoctoral researcher at the Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Dept. of Chemical and Nano Engineering.
Innovative smart wristband
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