Karen Heyman

Karen specializes in writing about science, medicine, and high technology for trade and consumer news media and corporate clients.
She has written technical papers, academic books, and grant proposals, including Small Business Innovation Research grants.

Posts by Karen Heyman

No more needles: Startup tests implant that can measure blood sugar for up to a year

Several times every day, many of the nearly 19 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes have to check their glucose levels. Even though this task can be life-saving, patients are often reluctant to do it regularly. Existing methods are either painful (pricking a finger for a blood sample) or cumbersome (implanted sensors that require frequent replacement). […]