Glucose

There have been ongoing rumors that Apple intends to add support for monitoring blood glucose levels with the release of a future Apple Watch but so far it's a feature that the company simply hasn't been able to make happen. Now, it seems that the closest thing that we're going to get is a third-party device that can offer the same functionality and connect to an iPhone via Bluetooth — and now it's here without the need for a prescription first.A future Apple Watch feature?Following an FDA assertion that any smartwatch…

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first continuous glucose monitor (CGM) people can buy without a prescription. Dexcom's Stelo Glucose Biosensor System has a sensor users are meant to insert into their upper arm, similar to the company's other CGMs that need a doctor's prescription for purchase. It pairs with a smartphone application that can show the user's blood glucose measurements and trends every 15 minutes.The company designed the device specifically for adults 18 and up who are not using insulin,…

Apple Watch Series 9 Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Apple and Samsung — the two titans of the smartwatch industry — are chasing a new feature that would allow a smartwatch to measure the glucose levels in your blood. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  is already concerned about misleading marketing tactics, even though the feature is yet to appear on a commercially available smartwatch from a well-known brand. “The FDA has not authorized, cleared, or approved any smartwatch or smart ring that is intended…

If you see a smartwatch or smart ring for sale that claims to noninvasively measure your blood glucose levels, don’t believe it. Today, the Food and Drug Administration has issued a safety communication that warns consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals that the agency has “not authorized, cleared, or approved any smartwatch or smart ring that is intended to measure or estimate blood glucose values on its own.” To be crystal clear, no major wearable maker has a smartwatch or smart ring that’s currently capable…

Samsung is gearing up to revolutionize health tracking on its wearables, according to a recent Bloomberg report. The company is reportedly working on introducing continuous blood pressure and glucose monitoring features to its wearables. This development aligns with Samsung’s commitment to enhance its health-related offerings. Rumors suggest that the anticipated Galaxy Ring will be the first device to equip these advanced capabilities. Samsung sees continuous blood pressure and glucose monitoring as the next big thing In…

Apple and Samsung are ramping up their investments in heath tech, and are working on develop a new way to monitor blood glucose level, without having the user to bleed Samsung is intensifying efforts to develop noninvasive…

Ease of administration: All four CGMs were easily affixed to the back of my arm using a plunger device held against the skin. (I must admit that I’m not sure I could have done this on my own, at least the first few times. I engaged the help of my mechanical-engineering husband, who found administration straightforward.) All four sensors have a short monofilament that remains embedded in the skin.Event Tracking: All four allow tracking of food and exercise in the companion app and include a notes feature to track meal…

Synex Medical, a Toronto-based biotech research firm backed by Sam Altman (the CEO of OpenAI), has developed a tool that can measure your blood glucose levels without a finger prick. It uses a combination of low-field magnets and low-frequency radio waves to directly measure blood sugar levels non-invasively when a user inserts a finger into the device.The tool uses magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), which is similar to an MRI. Jamie Near, an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto who specializes in the…

“Let’s see what a Snickers bar does to my blood sugar,” Justin Richard, a 52-year-old Toronto-based TikToker says just before eating the candy bar on camera. After an edited time skip, Richard says, “It’s been several hours since I’ve had the chocolate bar, let’s have a look at the glucose monitor and see what actually happened.” He slightly lifts his arm flashing the device, an inconspicuous blue circular patch that almost looks like a Band-Aid. Above his head flashes a screenshot of his blood glucose reading, which…

“What gets measured, gets managed.” What If I told you, “what gets measured, could be measured and managed in real-time?” On your wrist.If you’ve been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes like me, I’m going to take you on a deep dive into a device that is a game changer: the Continuous Glucose Monitor. While I have no aversion to needles, many people do. And having to poke your finger every morning to draw blood and check your fasting blood glucose levels, then potentially doing the same thing throughout the day, can be…