Sweat is an important body fluid that has a number of important biomarkers. These biomarkers can provide insights into the physiological status or well-being of an individual. Sweat also has the added advantage of easy collection compared to other biofluids. With these factors in mind, researchers at Northwestern University, Evanston, have developed a device that allows healthcare providers to obtain real-time data of pH, lactate, glucose, and chloride levels of an individual and also measures the total sweat loss from the body.
The battery-free microfluidic patch, thus, helps in providing information on important parameters that can eventually be used on individuals like Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients to monitor blood glucose. The device can integrate directly with the skin and is made up of a soft, flexible material. It can capture sweat as it is released directly from the sweat…
