FDA Cautions Against Wearables Claiming to Measure Blood Sugar Without Needles
• FDA warns about smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar without piercing skin • Devices promise less invasive glucose monitoring, but don't directly test blood sugar • FDA says devices could provide inaccurate blood glucose measurements, leading to health risks • Inaccurate measurements could lead people to take wrong medication doses, causing dangerous blood sugar drops • FDA monitoring sellers of unauthorized devices and working to stop illegal marketing