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Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Insulin: A Potential Solution to Overcoming the Challenges of Real-Time, Point-of-Care Insulin Sensing

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: It is well established real-time, point-of-care capabilities for insulin sensing would provide valuable insight to enhance diabetes management and care in the human body. However, such suitable technology has not yet been developed or commercialized. While not comprehensive, this commentary provides a concise summary of the motivation and challenges of developing real-time, point-of-care insulin sensing technology and offers some comments on current approaches. This short research analysis presents a new perspective on the problem and introduces a future potential solution via measuring the mechanical properties of insulin and discusses the challenges foreseen in the feasibility of this proposed solution.

Source: Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology

DOI: 10.1177/19322968251331072

Authors: Emily Young, Stefanie Gutschmidt, J. Geoffrey Chase

Institution: University of Canterbury

Language: English

Topic: Diabetes Management and Research

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,900