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A hepatitis B outbreak in a North Carolina nursing facility was linked to shared glucometers used during assisted blood glucose monitoring, highlighting the risks of equipment sharing and emphasizing the importance of dedicated devices and routine vaccination for residents with diabetes to prevent HBV transmission.
The FDA has warned against using smartwatches and similar devices to measure blood glucose levels, stating that they can provide inaccurate readings and potentially lead to misdiagnosis and incorrect medication dosages for conditions like diabetes. The agency emphasizes that currently, there are no certified non-invasive devices for measuring blood glucose levels, and it has only approved continuous glucose monitoring devices for this purpose. Despite efforts by companies like Apple to develop non-invasive blood glucose monitoring technology for the Apple Watch, the FDA's stance raises concerns about the accuracy and safety of such features.
Apple and Samsung are working on incorporating blood glucose level monitoring into their smartwatches, but the FDA has not certified any such technology for consumer electronics brands. The agency warns against purchasing smartwatches or smart rings that claim to measure blood glucose levels, as they have not been authorized for this purpose. While noninvasive blood glucose monitoring remains elusive for smartwatches, both companies are reportedly exploring this technology. Until FDA certification is obtained, consumers are advised to be cautious and verify the legitimacy of such claims before investing in these devices.
Apple has appointed Tim Millet, one of its top chip executives, to lead the team working on the development of noninvasive blood glucose monitoring for the Apple Watch. The project, which began in 2011, aims to use advanced chip-based systems and sensors to determine a person's blood sugar levels. Apple's commitment to this ambitious project is evident with the appointment of Millet, who has been instrumental in the company's transition to Apple Silicon chips. While the end goal is to bring this functionality to the Apple Watch, it is still years away from becoming a reality.
Huawei's newly launched Watch 4 has a non-invasive blood glucose monitoring feature that uses only a set of health metrics and does not require any additional hardware. The smartwatch will alert the wearer when it detects irregular blood sugar levels by measuring "10 health indicators in 60 seconds," including heart rate and pulse wave characteristics. This breakthrough technology has the potential to revolutionize the way people with diabetes manage their condition, but only if it is accurate and approved for public use by regulatory bodies.
Apple Watch may take between three to seven years to introduce blood glucose monitoring, according to a report. The company is facing challenges in shrinking the sensor to fit inside the smartwatch and getting regulatory approval. The feature will inform wearers if they are pre-diabetic and encourage them to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The Apple Watch Ultra model may have been introduced last year with a bigger display to accommodate a blood glucose sensor.
Apple's noninvasive blood glucose monitoring technology for the Apple Watch is still three to seven years away from launch, according to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman. The technology uses a silicon photonics chip to shine light from a laser under the skin to determine the concentration of glucose in the body. Apple has been conducting human trials for the past 10 years and seeks to be able to warn Apple Watch users if they are prediabetic to encourage lifestyle changes before diabetes develops.