India, Oct. 20 -- The portable device provides real-time data for people with diabetes or those managing their blood sugar through diet

Researchers from theIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati(IIT Guwahati) led by Prof. Dipankar Bandyopadhyay, Department of Chemical Engineering, have developed a reliable and affordable Glycemic Index (GI) sensor, suitable for point-of-care detection. This sensor can determine the GI of different food sources in real-time which is crucial for diabetes management.

The Glycemic Index or GI is a measure that ranks carbohydrate-containing foods based on how they affect blood sugar levels when consumed. High-GI food can cause a rapid spike in blood glucose levels, followed by a swift decline. Moreover, the...