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A new laser sensor that monitors blood glucose levels without penetrating the skin could replace daily finger pricking for people with diabetes.

A research team at the University of Leeds led by Professor Gin Jose is currently piloting a bench top version and will aim to develop two types of devices for the market.

Professor Peter Grant, Professor of Medicine at the University of Leeds, said: “Non-invasive monitoring will be particularly valuable in young people with Type 1 diabetes…those who are attempting very tight control (on blood glucose levels) such as young women going through pregnancy or people who are experiencing recurrent hypoglycaemia…â€