Aug. 21, 2014
Professor Claire Gmachl and her lab have developed a way to use a laser to measure blood sugar. This new technique could allow diabetic patients the ability to check their levels without having to draw blood. The research has led to a published article in the June 23rd issue of Biomedical Optics Express. The article explains how the team measured blood sugar by directing their specialized laser at a person's palm. To read the full story, please click here.