National Chiao-Tung University https://refractor.io/tag/national-chiao-tung-university/ National Chiao-Tung University en-AU Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:26:29 GMT Wearable pupillometer could detect dangerous diabetic condition earlier https://refractor.io/diabetes/wearable-pupillometer-could-detect-dangerous-diabetic-condition-earlier/ A prototype of the pupillometer

Diabetic autonomic neuropathy is a condition that can occur in both type 1 and type 2 diabetics, compromising the autonomic nerves that control the gastrointestinal system, the heart and other vital organs. Among other things, it can cause arrhythmias, fainting, incontinence and an increased risk of bacterial infections. Thanks to a device being developed in Taiwan, however, it may soon be possible to detect the condition earlier, thus limiting its effects.

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]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:26:29 GMT https://refractor.io/diabetes/wearable-pupillometer-could-detect-dangerous-diabetic-condition-earlier/ Ben Coxworth