Afon technology has the single focus of commercialising a wearable, non-invasive blood glucose monitor to benefit people with diabetes the world over. Based on proven and patented technology, it is a truly non-invasive, real-time and continuous glucose monitor that will empower people with diabetes in self-management and provide their clinicians with an in-depth history of their blood glucose variations.

With our device people with diabetes can lead an improved quality of life with freedom from the constraints of conventional finger-stick devices. Our sensor is designed to be compatible with your chosen smart watch, phone or tablet. [1]

Figure 1. Afon Technology - Glucose Monitor

Figure 1 shows with more than 463 million people worldwide believed to have diabetes, the Afon Technology blood glucose sensor is designed to be compatible with your chosen smart watch, phone or tablet.

The sensor sits on the inside of your wrist and uses Bluetooth technology to send real-time information to a companion app which will display your blood glucose trends and alert you to high or low glucose levels as well as personal health trends. [2]

Product Features

• No needles! The Afon device does not break your skin
• Sensor sits on the inside of your wrist and communicates via Bluetooth with companion app on your chosen smart device
• Sensor is independent of your watch or operating system – it can be worn with any or no watch
• Companion app alerts you to high/low glucose
• Real time information
• Continuous monitoring and data logging
• No replaceable parts – less wastage
• Pain-free

Design Challenge

The aim of the support package was to develop a wearable prototype device that could encapsulate the blood glucose monitor created by Afon Technology. In order to effectively monitor the glucose level of the user, the device needed to be located against the veins in the wrist. For this reason, ergonomics were a major consideration; as the device needed to suite a broad range of users yet consistency locate the monitor in a common position.

Final outcome:

Using in-house 3D printing and finishing capability, a functional device was created. The prototype incorporated an Apple Watch that displayed illustrations of blood glucose data. Furthermore, it enabled Afon Technology to gain early stage user feedback. The completion of this work package also marked a significant milestone in the company’s product development cycle prior to undertaking clinical trials. [3]

References:

1. Source: https://afontechnology.com/
2. https://www.med-technews.com/news/Digital-in-Healthcare-News/images-released-of-world-s-first-wearable-non-invasive-blood/
3. https://iterate-uk.com/portfolio-item/afon-technology-blood-glucose-monitor/

Cite this article:

Thanusri swetha J (2022), Afon Technology - Glucose Monitor, pp. 75