Smart watches and smart rings can help monitor various aspects of your health, including your physical activity, sleep patterns, heart rate, and sometimes your heart’s electrical activity. However, if it claims to be able to measure blood sugar levels without puncturing the skin, do not use it to measure blood sugar levels. The FDA has not reviewed these devices for safety and effectiveness and warns that their use may result in inaccurate blood sugar readings. This may be dangerous for diabetics, who must regularly check their blood sugar levels to manage their condition. This usually involves a finger prick blood test or a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), which uses a small sensor wire that frequently punctures the skin and transmits information. For smartphone app. The FDA warning does not apply to CGM, only to smart rings or smart watches that advertise needle-free monitoring. If you have concerns about the accuracy of your monitor, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it is an FDA-approved, reliable blood glucose meter.
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