Doesn't blood pump in reverse below the equator? I'm sure that led to additional testing.
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Apple Watch Series 7 Rumored to Feature Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Ok What i really want is a front facing Camera on the Apple Watch. I mean isnt it time we should be able to have facetime calls on the watch?
Why comment if its going be so ignorant?
No one is saying this is going to replace anything. What this does do, is make it feasible for a LOT more people to monitor their Glucose and potentially helping them achieve better health.
This is also HUGE for diabetics patients who might not be able to have the more 'pro' continuous monitoring devices. Now they do in terms of a watch and can still use other devices to confirm if there is a spike in their Glucose.
No.
Do people remember the Samsung watch with a camera?
The ergonomic are atrocious, go ahead and hold you arm out in front of you for 5 minutes as if you’re checking the time.
This would be very cool if they can pull this off. I'm all for them adding more sensors. I'd like to see them add a skin temperature sensor as well someday.
It would also be cool if they could figure out how to take blood pressure readings without a cuff as well.
As an aside I'm thinking about getting an Apple watch within the next 1-2 years. How does sleep tracking on the Apple Watch compare to Fitbit? I've found the sleep tracking on my Fitbit to be really good and I don't want to lose those metrics.
It would also be cool if they could figure out how to take blood pressure readings without a cuff as well.
As an aside I'm thinking about getting an Apple watch within the next 1-2 years. How does sleep tracking on the Apple Watch compare to Fitbit? I've found the sleep tracking on my Fitbit to be really good and I don't want to lose those metrics.
As a type 1 diabetic, this could be a game changer. I currently use a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor (which connects to my iPhone and Apple Watch). If this can be proven to be as accurate (or more) than a Dexcom, I will buy an Apple Watch Series 7 on day one. Also it needs to have high, low, and urgent low alerts to compete with the Dexcom.
Samsung watch already sucked it cant be salvaged with a camera, Apple Watch is great they got the software right, we can already do calls. Whats wrong in video facetime?
Won’t be buying this if the feature is disabled in Australia
Same, my wife also have Type 1 and she is constantly monitoring with her pump, bolis, and another sensor that connects through bluetooth. If they can pull this off, her life gets much easier.
Legit question, as I see a lot of folks on this tread mention the same thing you are. Is this an Apple issue? Or an Australian government one?
It's amazing what you can tell by shining lights through the skin these days.
I wonder if this will simply be a possible "early stage" indicator of low blood sugar levels that send you to a Dr for a thorough check. Maybe over time it could become more extensive but initially would be a big first step for people who do not get checked at all until it becomes a more serious issue.
A great tool in the arsenal of what is available in the Apple Watch. Good going Apple.
This would be amazing for everyone if they can nail the accuracy - having the population aware of what the food they eat does and how long it affects your blood sugar levels is huge - some people react differently to different foods and being aware of what kinds of carbs affect you more is a huge data point to help everyone to better health!
100% Game Changer. I would finally upgrade from my Series 0
Apple stock would continue to soar.
Think you need to talk to your Gov't about that. If it's not activated in your region yet, it's likely due to your Gov't not approving it for use.