Finger-prick blood tests are currently an unpleasant necessity for diabetics. Perhaps before too long, however, the blood glucose information gathered in those tests could be attained using something much more fun and painless than a lancet – a temporary tattoo. .. Continue Reading Temporary tattoo could let diabetics monitor glucose levels without jabbing themselves
Section: Health and Wellbeing
Tags: Bloodstream, Diabetes, Glucose, Tattoo, UC San Diego
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