I see that Reuters (and many other sites) have reported that an implant has been tested in pigs which measures and transmits blood glucose levels wirelessly. It’s not exactly mentioned where ultimately this would be transmitted to, but there is a mention of cellphones.

Apparently this has been tested in pigs and worked in one for a year, the other for ten months – wahey! The not-so-wahey bit is that the implant is actually 3.8 by 12.7 cm – where on earth are they implanting that puppy?! Crikey!

I have to say though I love the sound of this, taking the CGMS to the next level – no regular changeovers of sensors, no chance sensors can fall out, and no ongoing cost of sensors. No idea how much this is tabled to cost or when it’s likely to be brought to market…. but hope-inspiring all the same!

Can you honestly imagine a life without finger pricking, or alternatively wondering if you’re high or low when you feel a bit funny (or tired or stressed or getting sick or a bit worn out from the gym or anything else). Wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to look down at a device and figure out if the diabetes is the one causing the ill feeling? Or, as the article mentions – being a parent being able to sleep soundly in the knowledge that if your little T1 is not falling into a dangerous hypo?

Full article here if you wish to read for yourselves.