Apple is testing a non-invasive blood sugar monitoring app to help “fight the diabetes epidemic.” This was reported by Bloomberg.
The app is currently being tested by company employees with pre-diabetes, while simultaneously monitoring sugar levels and recording dietary changes using a variety of available devices.
The purpose of the Apple app is to show users how different foods can affect blood sugar levels. For example, eating a meal high in carbohydrates can cause a spike in sugar levels, while combining the same carbohydrates with protein softens this effect.
However, work on the app was temporarily halted in order to focus on other health features. But the results could be used in future Apple developments.
Apple spent nearly 15 years developing a non-invasive way to monitor blood sugar levels. However, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers not to use smartwatches or rings to measure glucose levels using non-invasive methods; because their accuracy may lead to errors in diabetes treatment. The institution emphasizes that such measurements are different from continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices that transmit data through smartwatch applications.
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Source: Gazeta
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