Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.The Dumbarton man behind the invention of diabetes blood glucose test strips has been awarded a prestigious accolade.Professor Ian Shanks is to be honoured by the Royal Society for his “outstanding achievements in applied sciences”.Named as an inventor on about 70 patents, Prof Shanks is responsible for inventing the kit that enabled self-monitoring of the condition.He also played a significant role in pioneering LCD technology used in flat-screen TVs and computer displays.The Royal Society awarded the 72-year-old the Royal Medal C, one of its most prestigious awards.He said: “This is a tremendous honour for me and one of the high points in what.
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