Google Just Revealed Groundbreaking Contact Lenses That Might Help Diabetic Malaysians
Forgot Google Glass. See this.
By Judith Yeoh — 17 Jan 2014, 06:38 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
Forget Google Glass, Google Just Gave Us A Preview Of Their New Smart Lens
The Smart Lens Has A Tiny Wireless Chip And Glucose Censor That Monitors Your Blood Sugar Level In Your Tears
'We’re also investigating the potential for this to serve as an early warning for the wearer, so we’re exploring integrating tiny LED lights that could light up to indicate that glucose levels have crossed above or below certain thresholds.
dailymail.co.ukGoogle says it is testing a "smart contact lens" that can help measure glucose levels in tears.
WATCH THE VIDEO, Featuring Brian Otis, Co-Founder Of This Smart Lens Project
Here's Another Closer Look At The Contact Lens. The Chip Is Mounted Between Two Layers Of Soft Contact Lens Material.
How it works: The chip includes a sensor, chip and antenna to let wearers know when their glucose levels are dangerously low.
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How they are made: The process starts with a tiny chip, which is then mounted on a ring with the antenna and sensor, and finally mounted onto the lens.
Image via dailymail.co.ukJust When The International Diabetes Federation Declares That The World Is "Losing The Battle" Against Diabetes, Two Guys At Google Decided To Give This Project A Shot
It is hoped that campaigns such as today’s World Diabetes Day will continue to raise the voice of people with diabetes and to encourage all stakeholders to move from advocacy to action on a global scale.
idf.orgWe’ve always said that we’d seek out projects that seem a bit speculative or strange, and at a time when the International Diabetes Federation (PDF) is declaring that the world is “losing the battle” against diabetes, we thought this project was worth a shot.
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The Project's Founders Empathise With Diabetics, Including A Friend's Mum Who Once Fainted From Low Blood Sugar And Drove Her Car Off The Road
A friend of ours told us she worries about her mom, who once passed out from low blood sugar and drove her car off the road.
Many people I’ve talked to say managing their diabetes is like having a part-time job. Glucose levels change frequently with normal activity like exercising or eating or even sweating.
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Problems That Diabetics Have To Face On A Daily Basis Include Monitoring Their Blood Sugar Level, Where They Must Prick Their Finger. "It’s Disruptive, And It's Painful."
Although some people wear glucose monitors with a glucose sensor embedded under their skin, all people with diabetes must still prick their finger and test drops of blood throughout the day. It’s disruptive, and it’s painful. And, as a result, many people with diabetes check their blood glucose less often than they should.
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"There's Still A Lot More Work To Be Done To Turn This Technology Into A System That People Can Use," Says Google
"It's still early days for this technology, but we've completed multiple clinical research studies which are helping to refine our prototype," the firm said in a blogpost.
Google Is Now Looking For Partners And Experts While Currently In Talks With The FDA (Food And Drugs Administration Of America)
We’re in discussions with the FDA, but there’s still a lot more work to do to turn this technology into a system that people can use. we plan to look for partners who are experts in bringing products like this to market. These partners will use our technology for a smart contact lens and develop apps that would make the measurements available to the wearer and their doctor.
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As Of 2013, Malaysia Is Ranked #1 In SEA To Have The Highest Number Of Diabetics
An alarming 3.6 million adults are estimated to be affected by diabetes in Malaysia, according to the Obesity Prevention Council President, Jong Koi Chong.
Jong said the number was very high and has put Malaysia as the number one country in Asean for having the highest number of diabetics and sixth in the western pacific region.
thestar.com.myThe World Health Organisation Has Projected That Malaysia Will Have 2.48 Million Diabetics By 2030
According to the International Diabetes Federation, one in ten people across the world's population are forecast to have diabetes by 2035.
People suffering from the condition need to monitor their glucose levels regularly as sudden spikes or drops are dangerous.
The World Health Organisation has projected that Malaysia will have 2.48 million people with diabetes by 2030. Apparently, we are way ahead of the curve. Based on the 2011 National Health and Morbidity Survey, at least 2.6 million adults in the country already have diabetes.
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