Diabetes can now be detected even without a blood test

It is now possible to detect the risk of diabetes without a blood test. Japanese scientists have developed a new technology that allows for the evaluation of the key indicator for diabetes risk — blood glucose level — using a noninvasive method (which does not leave injury on the body). This innovation was developed by researchers from the University of Tokyo and was published in the scientific journal Communications Medicine.

The main feature of this new method is the analysis of continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data, which track blood sugar levels. These devices are worn on the body and provide information in real time.

Diabetes often develops unnoticed and leads to serious complications. Traditional blood tests do not always detect the disease in its early stages.

By examining the data of 64 volunteers, scientists focused on a new metric called AC_Var. According to them, this indicator yielded more effective results in identifying the early signs of type 2 diabetes than standard tests. The method can also indicate risks of other complications, such as heart diseases, at an earlier stage.

Professor Shinya Kuroda from the University of Tokyo stated that the new development helps identify signs of diabetes long before an official diagnosis is made, allowing for timely preventive measures.

Researchers also created a web application to make use of the method more convenient. With this tool, both patients and doctors can independently assess the risk and take the necessary actions on time. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!