Have you ever had to prick your finger for a blood glucose test? For diabetic patients, this might be needed a few times a day and can get uncomfortable in the long run. Hence, we decided to look at possible non-invasive methods of testing glucose levels and came across a research paper testing glucose levels in sweat. We decided to use this concept for the possible testing of blood glucose. While the use of sweat for glucose testing is the focus of the project, we also added the monitoring of heart rate and oxygen saturation to make a multifunctional device called the “Vitality meter”.

Before diving into the details of the project, let’s introduce our team:

Neo Wei Ming (Computer Engineering, Year 2)

Deemithra Chamikara Wijesooriya (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Year 2)

 

 

 

ShowCase

The following video includes the process of making this device and its usage. Sit back and enjoy!

 

Acknowledgement

 

We would like to acknowledge the following groups of people:

Dr Ho Shen Yong and the SPMS team, for giving us the opportunity to embark on an enriching learning experience and equipping us with the necessary skills and knowledge to kick-start our own project.  

Associate Professor Li Hoi Yeung, for providing us with access to his Biology laboratory, and his team of researchers, for helping us with the necessary preparation for our glucometer calibration.

Tony, Justin, and the rest of the MnT staff, for their guidance, support and brilliant suggestions.

A big thank you to all for making our project a success!