New Equipment could reduce cost of Testing for Diabetics

Clemson University students have developed new medical equipment that could dramatically slash the cost of blood sugar testing for diabetics and help prevent potentially fatal complications, especially in developing nations. The work is part of the bioengineering department’s broader effort to improve lives in Tanzania, where students and faculty are working to introduce several low-cost medical devices. The latest inventions are test strips and a glucometer that are more affordable than commercial products and can be made from readily available parts.