FDA Warns Against Using Smartwatches and Rings for Blood Sugar Monitoring

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The FDA has warned against using smartwatches and smart rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels without needles, stating that no consumer device currently offers non-invasive blood sugar monitoring. While companies like Apple and Samsung are reportedly working on this technology, it is not yet available. Consumers are advised to be skeptical of such claims and to report any devices making them to the FDA.
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