TITLE:
A Review: Biosensor Progression in Glucose Monitoring for Patients with Diabetes
AUTHORS:
Megan Sweeney
KEYWORDS:
Biosensor, Continuous Glucose Monitor, SMBG, Advances in Glucose Monitoring, Diabetes
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology,
Vol.15 No.8,
August
30,
2024
ABSTRACT: Diabetes is a condition that can come to the surface at any point throughout a person’s life. Although Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes have different triggers that cause them to arise, a person can experience similar complications from either if not monitored and treated accordingly. Through the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial, it was found that a significant way to monitor diabetes is through glucose levels in a person’s body. The research surrounding glucose monitoring dates to the mid-1800s, with the first successful reagent for glucose testing being developed in 1908. Since then, glucose sensing has become one of the most rapidly growing areas of research and development in biosensor technology, creating a competitive market for more advanced, accurate, and convenient glucose monitoring. This article reviews the history of biosensors used for glucose monitoring, and major advancements in biosensor technology to enhance performance and improve quality of life for patients with diabetes.