Apple Watch Series 7 reportedly has blood sugar monitoring

Apple Watch Series 7 reportedly offers blood sugar monitoring via optical sensor, says AND News.

The report, which mainly focuses on the blood sugar capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, explains that Apple intends to integrate blood glucose monitoring into the upcoming Apple Watch Series 7 using a sensor. non-invasive optics.

Measuring blood sugar, also called blood sugar, is essential in the management of conditions such as diabetes. Normally, measuring blood sugar requires testing a drop of blood in a blood glucose meter or using an implanted continuous glucose monitor (CGM). The ability to observe any major increase or decrease in blood sugar can raise awareness of a potential health issue or simply help improve a user’s diet.

Apple is said to have obtained patents around blood sugar monitoring, and the company is now said to “focus on reliability and stability before the technology is commercialized.” The Apple-designed optical sensor is believed to be a continuous skin monitoring solution that does not require an implant.

Rumors suggest that Apple has been interested in adding blood sugar monitoring to the Apple Watch for some time. The company reportedly put in place a team of biomedical engineers and consultants working specifically on sensors to non-invasively monitor blood sugar levels in 2017, and work on the sensor reportedly progressed to trials at clinical sites in the Greater Montreal area. San Francisco Bay. Apple CEO Tim Cook was even spotted testing what was believed to be a prototype blood glucose meter connected to his Apple Watch.

Apple has added new health-focused features to the Apple Watch in recent years, such as the ability to measure blood oxygen levels or take an ECG. Late last year, “Tim Cook” teased the future of the Apple Watch, saying the device was still “at the start of the sleeves,” with Apple testing “mind-blowing” capabilities in its labs. “Think about the amount of sensors in your car,” Cook said, adding “and arguably, your body is much more important than your car.”

The Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to arrive later this year, but there have been few rumors about what the new models might present. While there have been reports of microLED displays and solid-state buttons with haptic feedback for the Apple Watch, these are not directly expected for the Apple Watch Series 7.