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The study aims to evaluate environmental impacts of continuous glucose meters (CGMs) and explore circular economy strategies to enhance sustainability.

April 1, 2026Journal of Cleaner ProductionOpen Access

Sustainable glucose meters: Circular economy insights from integrated life cycle assessment and material composition analysis

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ZMZahrina MardinaUniversity of Leeds NBN. W. BradleyUniversity College London GOGloria OmurungaUniversity of Leeds

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Analyzing environmental impacts of glucose meters, revealing potential for improved sustainability through redesign.

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The study aims to evaluate environmental impacts of continuous glucose meters (CGMs) and explore circular economy strategies to enhance sustainability.
Used integrated environmental assessment combining life cycle assessment (LCA) and material composition analysis (MCA).
Assessed three commercially available CGMs against a conventional finger-prick glucose meter as a baseline.
Developed two circular economy scenarios: modular design with reusable components and material substitution with lower-impact alternatives.
CE scenarios reduced material use by 54–84% and climate change impacts by up to 66.5% compared to the non-circular baseline.
Modular design scenario provided the most significant environmental benefit by extending component lifespans.
Identified packaging and electronic components as environmental hotspots for future redesign.

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Mardina et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7ad45652765b073a8411 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.148076

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