Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

Hi,

I have an idea of implementing an arduino in the pancreas project from this site.
The arduino will on the insulin pump when the glucose level rise high and then and then when the levels fall to normal it will cut off the pump. This is like the many chemistry experiments to neutralise reactions.

However, I don't want to use vinegar and soda so plan on using glucose and insulin.
There is a problem to using this because I need a method for measuring glucose continuously. Does anyone have an idea of how this could be done in a cost efficient way.

Also how does the project sound itself? I plan on entering this into the Google science fair.

Hello Skander3673,

Glucose meters that measure continuously or that make single measurements are available. My guess is that the continuous measurement type is more expensive but may easier to engineer into your project. Some additional information on glucose monitors is at the following links.

http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-informa ... index.aspx

http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2015/ma ... re-up.html

Base on the description you posted, I think you have an interesting project idea.

I hope this helps. Please ask again if you have more questions.

A. Norman

Note that continuous glucose monitors are not only costly, but they do require a prescription.