diabetes management
IIT Madras Develops Revolutionary Affordable and Painless Glucose Monitoring Device for Diabetes Management
Nov 06, 2025 09:10 pm CST
Researchers at IIT Madras have patented an innovative, cost-effective glucose monitoring device that promises to transform diabetes management in India. This breakthrough technology combines reusable electronics with a disposable microneedle sensor patch, offering a painless alternative to traditional finger-prick methods while maintaining accuracy and affordability for the 101 million diabetes patients across the country.
IIT Bombay Discovers Biomarkers for Early Detection of Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Breakthrough in Personalized Treatment
Nov 04, 2025 11:10 pm CST
Researchers from IIT Bombay have identified specific blood biomarkers that can detect early signs of kidney disease in diabetic patients, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment approaches. The study found 26 metabolites differentiating diabetic patients from healthy individuals and revealed distinct metabolic subgroups among patients. This breakthrough could lead to personalized treatment strategies in India, where 101 million adults have diabetes and one-third develop kidney complications.
Breakthrough Study Enables Astronauts with Diabetes to Safely Travel to Space: Findings from Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS Mission
Sep 26, 2025 04:01 pm CST
A pioneering experiment conducted during astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's mission to the International Space Station has demonstrated that standard diabetes management tools can function effectively in space. This Burjeel Holdings' Suite Ride study confirms that continuous glucose monitors and insulin pens operate reliably in microgravity, potentially allowing astronauts with diabetes to participate in future space missions while revolutionizing remote healthcare delivery both in space and on Earth.