Blood glucose can be measured by people with type 2 diabetes in the blood through (finger prick) and also with glucose sensors. New methods for so-called non-invasive glucose measurement are being sought in order to be able to measure blood glucose without pricking or using a sensor. One possibility for this is through breath. In this case certain chemicals in the breath are detected by modern sensors and thus allow conclusions to be drawn about blood glucose. 

In the EVO study, we are investigating this new way of measuring blood glucose. For this purpose, the blood glucose (BG) values of study participants are guided into different ranges by the study team. From normal BG values to elevated BG values to slight hypoglycemia.

Aims of the study

Identify breathing patterns associated with different blood glucose levels (low, normal and high) using advanced breath analysis technology.

To assess how well the breath testing device detects changes in blood glucose.

Who can take part in the study: 

People with type 2 diabetes diagnosis no longer than 15 years with no known cardiovascular disease and between the ages of 45 and 70. 

If you are interested in the study, please contact our study team. Our team can then check in detail whether participation is possible.

Contact: Kizito.mbata@insel.ch (Subinvestigator, +41 31 66 4 07 47)

Joana.rodriguescunhafreitas@insel.ch (Study Nurse, +41 31 66 4 17 07)