They have sensors that are so small that they look like bits of glitter and the antenna is thinner than a human hair.
Diabetes is said to be one of the fastest growing diseases in the world. According to Google, it affects one in 19 people around the globe. In order to keep blood sugar levels in check, diabetics must give themselves finger prick blood tests throughout the day.
These tests can be time consuming and painful. But they’re crucial — if glucose levels get out of control, diabetics risk damage to their eyes, kidneys, and heart.
For years scientists have been investigating other ways to test blood sugar levels. Researchers have looked into using tears for glucose tracking, which is where the idea of a contact lens came along.
This product is far off from any sort of mainstream use. Not only does Google need to find partners to get the contact lenses to market, but it also needs to go through the arduous FDA clearance process.
Besides blood sugar testing, Google also hopes that the smart contact lenses can warn users if their glucose levels are high or low.
Source: c/net