FDA Cautions Against Unapproved Blood Sugar Monitoring Devices
• FDA warns against using smartwatches or rings that claim to measure blood sugar without needles • Such devices are not currently authorized, cleared, or approved by the FDA • Non-invasive blood sugar monitoring is not yet possible on consumer devices • Popular devices like Apple Watch can pair with authorized devices like Dexcom G7 that use needles • Apple and Samsung are working on non-invasive blood sugar monitoring tech, but it will likely take years to develop