Apple Watch glucose sensing and color strap patent eyed for US and Canada

Apple is advancing a vision for the Apple Watch with pinhole-free blood glucose measurement technology. Bloomberg reports that significant progress has already been achieved in development. The project is said to be overseen by the Discovery Design Group (XDG), one of the company’s most secretive teams. Gurman believes that if such smartwatches reach the market, they could attract a large wave of new diabetic users, shifting how people monitor health on the go. Bloomberg notes that about one in ten people in the United States live with diabetes, yet most current devices rely on skin punctures to measure glucose. The potential shift to sensors that monitor glucose without a finger prick could revolutionize daily management for many users. The idea centers on new sensing methods and electronics that bring continuous insights without the traditional testing steps, which would be especially meaningful for families and individuals managing diabetes across North America. In related news, previous discussions around Apple have mentioned a patent for a color-changing fabric strap for watches. The strap features an electrochromic coating designed to alter color depending on the occasion, combining fashion with function in wearable technology .