Key result
IoT-enabled breath acetone detection achieves ~98% accuracy in estimating blood glucose versus standard glucometers.
Why the study?
Does an IoT-enabled breath acetone detection system accurately estimate blood glucose levels compared to a standard glucometer in human subjects?
Observational (n=11)
No
Does an IoT-enabled breath acetone detection system accurately estimate blood glucose levels compared to a standard glucometer in human subjects?
An IoT-enabled breath acetone sensor provides a highly accurate, non-invasive alternative for blood glucose monitoring.
Caution against clinical adoption of IoT breath acetone monitoring; leaves open prospective validation in larger cohorts.
This paper presents a non-invasive blood glucose monitoring system integrated with Internet of Things (IoT) technology using breath acetone detection. The system utilizes a TGS822 gas sensor to detect acetone levels in exhaled breath, which are correlated with blood glucose concentration. To enhance accuracy, environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and pressure are measured using DHT11 and BMP180 sensors. Sensor data are processed using Arduino-based signal acquisition and regression analysis techniques to estimate glucose levels, which are displayed in real-time on an LCD and transmitted for remote monitoring. Experimental validation was conducted on 11 subjects, and results demonstrated a strong correlation with standard glucometer readings, achieving an accuracy of approximately 98%. The proposed system offers a reliable, painless, and cost-effective alternative for diabetes management.
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Mythily et al. (2025) conducted an observational in Diabetes (n=11). IoT-enabled non-invasive glucose monitoring system (breath acetone) vs. Standard glucometer (Accu-Chek) was evaluated on Accuracy of blood glucose estimation. The IoT-enabled breath acetone detection system achieved approximately 98% accuracy in estimating blood glucose levels compared to standard glucometer readings.
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