* An oral spray using liquid insulin is also under development. This would be rapidly absorbed by the lining of the mouth and enter the bloodstream.
* Non-invasive ways of measuring blood glucose levels are also being developed, including patches on the skin or devices that use infra-red light or lasers
* Glucowatch is the most promising measuring device and is already available in the UK. It is worn as a wris****ch and measures blood glucose from interstitial fluid, the fluid which fills blisters, which can be measured without piercing the skin. However, finger-prick tests are still required every 12 hours to calibrate the device.
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