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.