DVD-readable opto-electrochemical Lab-on-a-Disc as small-factor wearable wireless medical device for obesity management

Wearable medical device for monitoring diabetes and obesity

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are multifactorial disorders and monitoring is difficult as multiple biomarkers are required. Current equipment exhibits significant limitations associated with lack of precision, size and complexity. Funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the DVD-E project proposes to develop a groundbreaking multiplexed medical device for monitoring chronic disorders. The device will combine different technologies such as optics, electrochemistry, microfluidics, and optoelectronics to measure various energy biomarkers, including the novel metabolite succinate. This portable and cost-effective approach will decentralise the monitoring of chronic disorders and improve the management of patients living with T2D and obesity.