FDA Warns Against Use of Smartwatches and Rings for Blood Sugar Measurement Without Skin Prick

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning stating that smartwatches and rings claiming to measure blood sugar levels for medical purposes without skin pricks could be dangerous and should be avoided, according to CNBC.

The FDA has published a warning regarding the use of products claiming to measure blood sugar levels without skin pricks, affirming that this could lead to inaccurate blood sugar readings, potentially disrupting treatment plans and harming patients’ health, possibly resulting in serious complications.

The administration emphasized that there are currently no FDA-approved smart devices capable of measuring blood sugar levels without skin pricks.

It’s been rumored that some technology companies are working on versions of their smartwatches capable of measuring blood sugar levels without skin pricks, but such technology won’t be available for years. These companies are attempting to use lasers to determine blood sugar levels, but this technology is still under development.

Several low-cost products claim to be able to measure blood sugar levels without skin pricks and without the need for traditional monitoring devices or continuous glucose monitoring devices. Therefore, the FDA urges doctors to warn patients against using such devices.

The administration stated that it is working to prevent manufacturers, distributors, and sellers from marketing unapproved smartwatches or rings claiming to measure blood sugar levels without skin pricks.