Posted 2/21/2024, 11:33:00 PM
FDA Cautions Against Smartwatches for Blood Sugar Without FDA Approval
- FDA argues smartwatches cannot accurately measure blood glucose levels without piercing skin, warns against relying on them
- Inaccurate blood glucose readings from smartwatches could lead to incorrect medication dosing, potentially causing danger
- FDA has not certified any non-invasive blood glucose monitoring devices like smartwatches
- Continuous glucose monitors that pierce skin are currently the only FDA-certified wearables that can monitor glucose
- Apple is developing technology to measure blood glucose with Apple Watch without piercing skin, but would likely need FDA approval before release