Using the unapproved smartwatch and smart ring devices could result in inaccurate blood sugar measurements, with "potentially devastating" consequences, said Dr. Robert Gabbay, of the American Diabetes Association. That could cause patients to take the wrong doses of medication, leading to dang...
FDA Warns Against Smartwatches, Rings Claiming to Measure Blood Sugar Without Needles The FDA warned on Wednesday that smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels for medical purposes without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided, according to The As...
Also known as CGMs, these monitors consist oftiny sensorsthat prick the skin and track blood sugar levels 24 hours a day. That information is sent wirelessly to a smartphone, which can help alert users, their families and their doctors to blood sugar swings. "CGMs can be a powerful tool t...
The FDA notes that it has not authorized or approved any smartwatch or smart ring that is intended to measure blood glucose levels on its own. The use of these devices can lead to inaccurate measurements of blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, and errors in diabetes management that can...