Sensors

[Black Belt]

Here's hoping to the prompt addition of at least a blood glucose sensor. That would be extraordinary and actually very useful for health monitoring for anyone.

 

[Julien]

Here's hoping to the prompt addition of at least a blood glucose sensor. That would be extraordinary and actually very useful for health monitoring for anyone.

Blood Glucose testing requires a blood test which is invasive. Testing in a noninvasive way would require a new technology (GoogleX is working on a contact lens test that may be available in a couple of years) and LOTS of FDA scrutiny and years of tests. There is 0% chance of this happening.

 

[jason.siegel]

At this point, the only systems being added to popular wearables are those desired by the vast majority of purchasers, and those one might want to often share. I doubt blood glucose would be added to any major wearable, because it is neither.

 

[Black Belt]

There are patches and perspiration sensors that can determine glucose levels, Tim Ferriss is involved with one of the companies. Blood Glucose is an extremely useful data point for health & weight management.

 

[Julien]

....Blood Glucose is an extremely useful data point for health & weight management.

I fell sure Apple is R&Ding this and very much wants glucose measurements (and who wouldn't). However it will probably be about gen 3 before it's implemented.