Researchers are pushing the boundaries of noninvasive glucose monitoring—by looking to the brain. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Casey Halpern, founder and CEO of SynchNeuro, a startup developing a small wearable that sits behind the ear and reads brainwave activity (EEG) to track glucose levels. The device interprets electrical signals from the hypothalamus and other brain regions to detect shifts in glucose, stress, and metabolism in real time. Early testing suggests accuracy close to today’s CGMs—but without the needle. Dr. Halpern shares how this technology works, what’s next in development, and why brain-based monitoring could redefine the future of wearable health tech.
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