journal article·2024-12-12Open access

Non-Invasive Glucose Measurement Technique Based on Time-of-Flight

Konstantinos Asimakopoulos, Evangelos Hristoforou

Applied Sciences· Volume 14· Issue 24

Abstract

A novel, low-cost sensor for the measurement of physiological levels of glucose in samples has been developed using Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology. The sensor, built with off-the-shelf components, leverages the scattering of light by glucose molecules to determine concentration changes by measuring the phase shift of light signals propagating through the sample. Experimental validation demonstrates the feasibility of this approach, correlating glucose concentration with optical scattering effects at a wavelength of 850 nm. This technique offers the potential for a cost-effective, non-invasive alternative to traditional methods of glucose monitoring, with applications in continuous glucose monitoring systems to improve diabetes management by reducing patient discomfort and enhancing monitoring accuracy. Further optimization of the sensor parameters and expanded testing are still needed.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Spectroscopy Techniques in Biomedical and Chemical Research · Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring · Spectroscopy and Chemometric Analyses

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Affiliations

School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9, Iroon Polytechniou str, 15780 Zografou, Greece

Funding

Operational Programme “Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning”

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