Google has revealed that it is testing a prototype contact lens equipped with tiny microchip sensors for diabetics to monitor their blood-sugar levels.<br /><br />By constantly checking the amount of glucose in the wearer’s tears, it could replacing the need for a diabetic to have to prick their fingers and test drops of blood throughout the day.<br /><br />The internet search company – which is working on various new technologies outside its core business – said it is looking for expert partners to develop the contact lenses for the market.<br /><br />Google has recently become more focused on health-related issues. It launched a separate company in September devoted to tackling diseases related to aging.<br /><br />Other products it is working on include self-driving cars and balloons that beam wireless Internet to remote regions of the world.<br /><br />It has also developed Google Glass, a tiny computer mounted<br />on a glases frame. <br /><br />It projects a small screen in the corner of a wearer’s eye and is expected to become a major catalyst for what many believe to be the next big trend in mobile, wearable computing devices.<br /><br />The device is not yet available for sale to the general public, although the company is testing the product with the help of thousands of so-called “Explorers” who have been given early access to the technology. It is expected to come to market later this year.
