Engineer develops needle-free glucose monitor

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Jamshedpur, July 3: Motivated by a personal experience, Achyut, an Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate from Vellore Institute of Technology, has developed a groundbreaking medical device that could transform diabetes care in India. After working as a Risk Consultant at PwC, Achyut’s passion for technology and space science led him to become a NASA Citizen Scientist. However, witnessing a close family member endure the daily pain of needle pricks for diabetes testing became the turning point in his career.

Determined to find a solution, he founded Diagnovate Pvt. Ltd., which developed Kaere—a portable, non-invasive device that measures blood glucose levels through breath analysis. Using advanced sensors, Kaere detects volatile organic compounds such as acetone and CO₂, then applies a machine learning algorithm to estimate blood sugar levels accurately.

Unlike traditional methods, Kaere is completely needle-free, delivers results in seconds, and syncs with a mobile app for long-term health monitoring. Supported by IIT Patna’s Incubation Centre and IHFC, IIT Delhi, the innovation has already undergone trials at AIIMS involving 300 patients, showing 85% accuracy.

Diagnovate’s mission goes beyond product development—aiming to make routine health check-ups simple, accessible, and pain-free. The innovation combines empathy, science, and technology to create real impact.

The startup also acknowledged the crucial role of Rakesh Gupta, Founder and Director of STARTUPJET, in its journey. His strategic mentorship, guidance on funding through investors and government schemes, and support at every key stage have been instrumental in Diagnovate’s growth and success.