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    The document discusses gecko feet and their ability to cling to surfaces due to nanoscale hairs called setae. It also discusses microneedles as a potential alternative to standard syringes for insulin delivery. Microneedles are much smaller than normal syringes and needles, allowing insulin to be delivered through the skin without activating pain receptors.

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    The document discusses gecko feet and their ability to cling to surfaces due to nanoscale hairs called setae. It also discusses microneedles as a potential alternative to standard syringes for insulin delivery. Microneedles are much smaller than normal syringes and needles, allowing insulin to be delivered through the skin without activating pain receptors.

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    Tolea: Symbiotic Next Generation Insulin Pump

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    The document discusses gecko feet and their ability to cling to surfaces due to nanoscale hairs called setae. It also discusses microneedles as a potential alternative to standard syringes for insulin delivery. Microneedles are much smaller than normal syringes and needles, allowing insulin to be delivered through the skin without activating pain receptors.

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    The document discusses gecko feet and their ability to cling to surfaces due to nanoscale hairs called setae. It also discusses microneedles as a potential alternative to standard syringes for insulin delivery. Microneedles are much smaller than normal syringes and needles, allowing insulin to be delivered through the skin without activating pain receptors.

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    Lamellar ridge

    Gecko Feet
    Setae

    Spatula 100 nanometers

    spring loaded canula needle


    Nanoscale ‘setae’ hairs on the gecko’s
    foot are so small that they fit into
    every small rough area of all surfaces,
    even smooth ones.

    Microneedles
    insulin pump
    insulin canula line

    screen Standard syringe

    Microneedles
    25mm

    Epidermis

    Dermis

    insulin resevoir
    Microneedles are too small to
    reach pain receptors

    Insulin must be manually Applying adhesive to Close-up of cannula Applying cannula to


    extracted using a syringe cannula abdomen

    25mm

    Epidermis

    Microneedles are too small to


    Dermis reach pain receptors Wireless remote
    04 activates pump
    and immediately starts
    delivering insulin

    Insulin cartridge easily slides into place


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