3 years ago

Afon Technology Secures £600K for Wearable Blood Glucose Meter

  • Afon Technology, a med-tech startup based in Chepstow, South Wales, has raised £600,000 in funding

  • The company plans to use the funds to accelerate growth and expand operations

  • Afon Technology develops a non-invasive, wearable blood glucose meter designed to be worn with a watchstrap and connected via Bluetooth to a user's smart watch or device

  • The technology is patented and has undergone extensive clinical testing in Germany and the UK.

      • ProblemHealthcare

      "Diabetic patients need to constantly check their blood sugar levels, which is inconvenient and painful. Current methods like finger pricking are uncomfortable, and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are expensive and require invasive procedures."

      Solution

      "Afon Technology has developed a non-invasive, wearable blood glucose meter that can be worn like a watch. The device uses Bluetooth to connect to a smart watch or device, making it easy for patients to track their blood sugar levels without having to prick their fingers. This is a convenient and affordable alternative to existing solutions."

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