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Question One -Description: The objective is to employ wrist sensors for the surveillance of biochemical indicators during the onset of fatigue in workers. The aim is to investigate the variations in potential biochemicals such as cortisol, lactate, pH, sodium, potassium, glucose, and others as fatigue progresses during a 8 hour period. The following inquiries arise: In accordance with my understanding, the wristband sensor constitutes a generic housing capable of monitoring various biochemicals in sweat. What modifications are necessary to facilitate the monitoring of specific biochemicals, such as cortisol, lactate, pH, sodium, potassium, and glucose? Are there designated strip sensors for each biochemical that must be inserted into the wristband for monitoring? What is the frequency of biomarker data obtained using a wristwatch-based sensor, coupled with, for instance, a glucose strip sensor? Is the data acquired at a rate of one reading per minute, or is there a different interval? What is the duration over which an individual’s glucose levels can be monitored using the same strip sensor? Is it viable to monitor glucose levels continuously for 8 hours, or does the sensor exhibit a different operational timeframe? Can the same glucose strip sensor be utilized for monitoring the glucose levels of multiple individuals? While a worker is utilizing the wrist-based sensor, is it feasible to interchange biochemical strip sensors to monitor different biochemicals using the same wristband? Is the insertion of new strip sensors required each time, or can the strip sensors be reused? What is the lifespan of the wristband battery? Question two – discussion on Gen 1 vs. Gen 2 vs. Gen 3 CGM