Watching glucose levels with advanced bio-wearables

"Diabetes has been described as a quiet epidemic. The rising numbers are staggering: about 463 million adults are living with diabetes, according to the International Diabetes Federation, which estimates that number will rise to 700 million over the next 25 years. For 100 million or so severe diabetics, glucose monitoring devices have become a part of the daily routine. French startup PKvitality is trying to change their lives.
Typically, glucose monitoring devices fall into one of two camps: painful yet affordable blood glucose monitoring tools or stigmatizing and expensive continuous monitoring devices. The PKvitality team believes they can build something better – and put glucose monitoring right on your wrist.
Founded in 2013, PKvitality’s mission is to help people get actively involved in their health and wellbeing through disruptive products and services that are simple and pleasant to use. Exhibit A is their K’Watch design – it’s a smartwatch able to track glucose or lactose painlessly, accurately, and in real time.
The K’Watch is composed of two parts: K’apsul, a weekly patch adhered to the skin, and the watch itself. The K’apsul is a disposable patch that sits underneath the watch while its micro-points and biosensors measure glucose levels painlessly. The watch monitors sugars, discreetly alerting the user to highs or lows; it also tracks steps, burned calories and heart rate, providing a holistic view of the user’s health..." Lire la suite