Engineering Technical College of Mosul, Northern Technical University discussed a master dissertation on a non-harmful blood glucose monitoring system based on the Internet of Things by the postgraduate student, Mrs. Huda Dahham Badr Muhammad.

The dissertation aimed at designing and implementing a system for measuring and monitoring blood sugar levels, finding an alternative to the traditional, painful diabetes screening methods, and reducing the possibility of infection resulting from painful procedures.

The dissertation demonstrated designing of a blood glucose monitoring system in a harmless way, based on the Internet of Things, using an infrared transmitter at a specific wavelength and a photodetector (FDS100) as a transmitting radiation receiver, both of which together represent the sensor unit by measuring changes in the intensity of NIR light after passing through the tip of the hand and the sensor is the concentration of glucose in the blood.

The dissertation recommended using of artificial intelligence algorithms to classify and distinguish between low and high blood sugar based on the collected data, allowing treatment decisions to be made, as well as adding additional vital signs for individuals with diabetes such as monitoring heart rate and blood pressure, which will provide a more comprehensive view of their health.