A brilliant new technique for detecting diabetes has been discovered.The technique involves the use of fluorescent light. Researchers say fluorescent light can detect the presence of Type 2 diabetes by picking up abnormal concentrations of diabetes-related markers.The good news is that this test outperforms, and therefore could potentially replace, the fasting plasma glucose test in screening for pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. The bad news is I'm confused as to exactly how this works. The article I read had me scratching my head and saying "huh?" But I will report back if/when I find out more!
The new test was announced at the American Diabetes Association's annual meeting, now underway in Washington.
1. Take a look at http://www.veralight.com/wdocs/ADA06%20Poster%20NewsFF060706.pdf
Posted at 4:26PM on Jun 17th 2006 by italiangm