Maybe they should have redirected resources from years of pointless efforts away from the massive white elephant that is the imminent A/VR headset, and you know, focused on actually making a significant difference to many peoples' lives.
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Apple Watch Blood Glucose Monitoring Likely Still 'Three to Seven Years' Away
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On non invasive blood Glucose level monitoring or on other disciplines? How many on Blood Glucose monitoring?
Did I say it was?
Obviously it's not the same people but the fact remains that all resource (human and financial) isn't bottomless even at Apple and there is always a focus pecking order when it comes to hardware. If they canned this stupid headset as they did the autonomous car project, then that would mean resource freed up and reprioritised elsewhere.
I'll bet that another company cracks this wearable NI-CGM (likely pharma partnered with tech) long before Apple does under Cook's tenure.
Technology isn't there yet. No amount of resources was going to make something currently impossible, possible. It'll come when it is possible.
Oh I don't know... how about you getting a blood glucose reading of 130 when you wake up and a warning that you could be pre-diabetic. Then giving you chance to get a check up and find out for sure with a A1C test. This alone would be a game changer. Even if the accuracy isn't great it doesn't mater, similar to the heart rate monitor. You notice some warnings and at least you get alerted to a potential issue.
"Sports" is not the selling point for glucose monitoring.
Just came across this.... thoughts? Surely Apple have the innovation to do this if smaller companies are already making them?
Glucose Watch
Glucose Watch
Bluetooth 5.2 is the newest version?
I‘m sure it’s a highly accurate FDA approved device all the same. For some reason that doesn’t seem to be documented but no way that’s a scam product. No way at all.
I was trying to find some reviews on it to see if the Glucose monitoring worked as I would use this as a stop gap until Apple produced such a product (Type 2 Diabetic).
I don't see this as something to replace sticks to calibrate your injections. I see this as more of a minute by minute information about what you do and how it effects your glucose levels. By understanding just what foods and exercise patterns do to your blood sugar levels, it might significantly reduce your need for injections. It won't stop your need to test and medicate, it might reduce the damage diabetes does to you over time. It might also prevent others from becoming diabetic.
Same exact thing I am thinking. I have been using the libre 3 and am testing the Dexcom 7 (going back to libre 3).
noninvasive methods of testing ones glucose level will never happen in my opinion because of accuracy issues. Experts in the field of diabetes have stated that accuracy is a must because it determines how much insulin would need to be injected and if too much is injected it could kill the person, hence why near 100% accuracy would be required for anyone wanting to develop noninvasive testing methods. as pointed out by the diabetes experts in the article, the only other ways to obtain accurate glucose readings is either from urine or tears. Unless a medical miracle happens on the human body that allows glucose to be tested noninvasively, noninvasive testing of glucose is never going to happen in my opinion.
Source:https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/18/...ood-glucose-monitoring-wearables-smartwatches
Source:https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/18/...ood-glucose-monitoring-wearables-smartwatches
There was a time when optical blood oxygen was out of reach too. Or even optical heart rate.
I'm not saying it's imminent but "never happen"? Never is a long time.
I actually really like the Libre3 system. Not having to worry about scanning is a big bonus.
T1 here. Have been wearing Dexcom sensors for years and insulin pumps as well.
I tend to agree with your statement (although never is a long time) however, a non-invasive sensor that could show trends is likely the market Apple would be after with a glucose sensor built into the Apple Watch. This could target individuals who may have pre-diabetes or even non-diabetics who are wearing sensors now just to see how certain foods impact blood glucose. I don't believe initially they would be targeting T1's who rely on glucose sensors and/or fingersticks to make dosing decisions. Near 100% accuracy would be nice but even today's most advanced glucose sensors and fingersticks in general have an allowed +/- when it comes to accuracy.
If this become a thing, this would be nice for me. I don’t have diabetes, but since it runs in my family, I’m doing finger pricks twice a day (after waking up) and before bed 2 hours after eating dinner. I’m thinking of checking 2 hours after breakfast and lunch to get more readings. I have high blood pressure now, so I use my monitor in the morning and before bed. My numbers have improved some since being on medication and I haven’t had as bad migraines as I did after my pulmonary embolism in July this year.
This is one of the use cases I think Apple would initially target if a NI glucose sensor ever comes to reality. A sensor that could give you a macro view of your blood sugar trends that would alert you to see a doctor if they look out of whack.
I wish you nothing but the best health @StaceyMJ86 !!!!