Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure glucose levels without piercing the skin aren’t approved by the FDA and may be inaccurate.
Feb. 22, 2024 -- The FDA is warning against the use of smartwatches and rings that claim to measure a person’s glucose levels without piercing the skin.
Rather, the warning pertains to watches or rings sold through online marketplaces or directly from sellers who claim that the devices measure blood sugar without requiring the wearer to prick their finger or pierce their skin. These products are manufactured by dozens of companies and sold under many different brand names. The FDA’s warning applies to all of them, although the agency did not provide specific companies or brand names to watch out for.
“The FDA has not authorized, cleared, or approved any smartwatch or smart ring that is intended to measure or estimate blood glucose values on its own,” the agency said in a statement issued Wednesday.
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