Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Diabetes Monitoring in Space Advances Remote Healthcare
Scientists conducted a study to see if diabetes tools work in space.
They sent glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pens to the space station.
These tools measure blood sugar.
The study found the tools worked well, like on Earth!
This could mean people with diabetes could become astronauts.
It can also help doctors take care of patients far away, or even on oil rigs.
This helps both space exploration and those with diabetes.
Study found diabetes tools function effectively in space.
The 'Suite Ride' experiment used CGMs and insulin pens on the ISS.
CGMs accurately monitored blood sugar levels in space.
The research may revolutionize remote healthcare on Earth.
Shubhanshu Shukla was part of the 18-day mission conducting the experiment.
- Who
- Astronauts, researchers from Burjeel Holdings and Axiom Space
- What
- Study on diabetes monitoring in space using CGMs and insulin pens.
- When
- June 25 to July 15 (Axiom-4 mission)
- Where
- International Space Station
- Why
- To enable astronauts with diabetes to safely participate in space missions and advance remote healthcare.
- Experiment Name
- Suite Ride
- Organization
- Burjeel Holdings
- Mission
- Axiom-4 (Ax-4)
- Astronaut Involved
- Shubhanshu Shukla
- Key Devices Tested
- CGMs, Insulin Pens
- Mission Duration
- 18 days (June 25 to July 15)