Fully integrated flexible biosensor for wearable continuous glucose monitoring

Continuous physiological monitoring is a promising alternative to current chronic disease management for obtaining big data sets to help individualized therapy. Here, we present a continuous glucose monitoring platform consisting of a screen-printed electrochemical biosensor and a fully integrated wireless electrochemical analysis system. A biocompatible conjugated polymer (poly (N-phenylglycine)) was employed as the support material for enzyme immobilization. Specifically, a polyurethane outer layer was decorated onto the working electrode of the biosensor to construct a diffusion limiting membrane and improve the linear range of the glucose sensor. We optimized the fabricated glucose sensor so that it achieves a linear range of 1-30 mM and a sensitivity of 12.69 mu A mM(-1).cm(-2) in vitro. The long-term stability is up to 30 days by storing in PBS solution at 4 degrees C. The overall system design was very small (0.8 x 1.8 cm) and consisted of a signal conditioning part, a programmable electrochemical chip, and a wireless connection using Bluetooth Low Energy with a smartphone. Finally, we carried out biocompatibility tests and animal experiments to demonstrate the device can successfully monitor blood glucose in vivo.

Automated summary

Continuous glucose monitoring platform with optimized linear range and long-term stability was developed using a biocompatible conjugated polymer. The system included a small design with signal conditioning, programmable electrochemical chip, and wireless connection. Biocompatibility tests and animal experiments confirmed successful in vivo blood glucose monitoring.