No matter how much smartwatch makers might want to crack this conundrum, it is so far still impossible.
“seems as if most of the devices currently on the market are simply scams.
It is possible that a few of these devices may work, but they have not been rigorously tested.
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This real-time information can help patients to consult healthcare professionals about the most appropriate diabetes management plan.
The best method we have at the moment is to use minimally invasive continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).
These levels, says Dr. Ross, correlate closely with blood glucose levels in most cases.
Blood Glucose Monitor.isens usa / Unsplash
Life-Threatening Guesstimate
This doesn’t mean that non-invasive measurements will never be possible.
There are also technologies that use patches of micro-needles and breath analysis.
This is already possible, but it is far from cheap.
The key word here is “accurate.”
And until watches can measure up to the levels of accuracy required, they could actually be harmful.
