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PREEMIEr Glucose Test for Premature Babies

Our lab test will help doctors control blood sugar of premature babies

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PREEMIEr Glucose Test for Premature Babies

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Premature babies (“preemies”) have trouble controlling their blood sugar. This is a problem because when glucose levels are not properly maintained, brain and eye development are affected. Our technology is an ELISA lab test that uses just one drop of blood. It gives newborns a voice. It lets them tell us whether they are having trouble with blood sugar control. This important information leads to more immediate and better treatment. Thus, our technology will help prevent blindness, seizures, learning disabilities and other devastating problems that commonly affect premature babies.