Apple Watch Series 8 Suppliers Developing Blood Glucose Monitoring Components

[VictoryHighway]

This would be an instant purchase for me.

 

[DaPizzaMan]

Everyone and their mother is gonna want this watch!

 

[Madhatter32]

Not sure this will be a good thing for my hypochondriasis.

 

[bluegt]

MacRumors Headlines:

Oct 2021 - Apple Watch Series 8 Suppliers Developing Blood Glucose Monitoring Components

Dec 2021 - Prosser Predicts Next Apple Watch to Include Blood Glucose Monitoring

Feb 2021 - Apple Patents Point to Blood Glucose Monitoring Innovation

May 2022 - Bloomberg Reports AW S8 to Include Blood Glucose Monitoring and a Squared Off Design

Jul 2022 - Reports of Manufacturing Challenges for AW S8 New Sensor Technology

Sep 2022 - AW S8 Launches - Same as S7 with New Colors, Even Brighter Screen and 5G Technology

 

[Bull 07]

Apple the best company in the world.

 

[cardfan]

If this actually works properly (I highly doubt it), this watch will be sold out for months

Something tells me apple would want to include such a feature but also say it’s an entertainment feature like the blood oxygen one.

 

[lindseybp]

This would be a serious game changer. They would not be able to make watches fast enough.

 

[Bull 07]

So that the series 7 is not sold.

 

[Bull 07]

If it's Apple I buy it.

 

[PC_tech]

Old article, Freestyle Libre and Dexcom exist and proof that the technology is here and works. Now the question is if and when Apple can make the technique work on their watch.

The libre still uses a needle, what are you talking about? ?

 

[bowens]

That would be huge. I'd also be interested in the hydration level monitoring that was rumored a little while back.

 

[Ifti]

Sticking with my S5 for another year and will definitely upgrade to S8 next year....

 

[Apple_Robert]

Not believing it until I see it in the series 8.

 

[mjcharlton71]

The libre still uses a needle, what are you talking about? ?

Indeed... and it _really_ smarts if you get the application/injection site just that bit different to the last time that you didn't!

 

[PC_tech]

Apple isn't alone in developing a non-invasive BGM.

Upcoming Products | Cnoga Digital Care

Upcoming Products of Cnoga Digital Care are Noninvasive Smart Watch and Noninvasive Bracelets

www.cnogacare.co

CoG - Hybrid Glucometer | Cnoga Digital Care

(CoG) is a personalized hybrid non-invasive and invasive glucometer that allows you to monitor your glucose levels frequently without constant pricking

www.cnogacare.co

Apple isn't developing anything

 

[Bobout]

I’m surprised the watch still does not take our body temperature…??‍♂️

 

[msackey]

maybe they can ask Theranos for some help on the new tech but I thought we’re still stuck using blood samples for blood glucose readings

Even for Theranos, it required a finger prick which is an invasive method. I think they were advertising that only from a small drop of blood (via finger prick) that they could use that enough sample is there for a whole bevvy of tests.

 

[msackey]

I’m surprised the watch still does not take our body temperature…??‍♂️

Is temperature taken at the wrist adequate to represent body temperature? I know that in cooler weather, my wrists are pretty darn cool.

 

[KindJamz]

Work in the laboratory industry. Do t hold your breath on this. Hope I’m wrong. But. I’m not expecting this for years

 

[Greenmeenie]

Now THIS is a rumor I’d be willing to upgrade for! Providing it turns out to be true. Otherwise, I couldn’t be happier with my Apple Watch 6 ?

 

[Bobout]

Is temperature taken at the wrist adequate to represent body temperature? I know that in cooler weather, my wrists are pretty darn cool.

Apple stores in California took temps on the wrist before entering the stores so one would assume it would be fine..

 

[polyphenol]

Is temperature taken at the wrist adequate to represent body temperature? I know that in cooler weather, my wrists are pretty darn cool.

Have to say, I also question it. For example, consider the Hunter's Reflex or Hunting Reaction:

Hunting reaction - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

It might require some fancy sensing and software to make it work acceptably.

 

[LlamaLarry]

I'd just be happy for next year's Dexcom G7 to be able to be read directly by the AW instead of requiring an iPhone like my G6. I was all set to pull the trigger on a Series 7 if it could either read my CGM or check my glucose directly, but since it did neither I guess I will just wait.

FWIW, the Dexcom G6, an "invasive" Continuous Glucose Meter that is US FDA approved, has a margin of error of up to 20% compared to the reading from a finger stick. https://www.dexcom.com/faqs/is-my-dexcom-sensor-accurate

 

[LlamaLarry]

The rumors of blood glucose monitoring in Apple Watch has been going on for years. There's a reason it's not here yet. My wife has one of the "newest and most high-tec" insulin pumps on the market(that's been approved in Norway). It has a needle inside her for blood glucose monitoring and she still has to "calibrate" with a regular "needle in the finger"-machine 2-3 times a day. Doing this non-obtrusive on a watch will most likely be highly inaccurate, especially in the beginning.

Holy crap if you have to calibrate 2-3 daily then why bother with CGM at all? I calibrate my Dexcom G6 once every 10 days (~24 hours after installing a new sensor).

 

[StevieD100]

Blood glucose measuring would mean a whooooole lot of sales. It is likely the holy grail of smart watches at this point.

And a gazillion lawsuits for every possible crime in the book (and more than a few that aren't). Big Med Kit makers won't take this lying down.
Apple will need to triple the number of Lawyers they have on staff.