ICT&health March 6, 2024
For people with diabetes, inaccurate blood glucose measurements can lead to errors in diabetes management, including taking the wrong dose of insulin, sulfonylureas, or other medications that can rapidly lower blood glucose.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA has warned against using wearables that promise to measure blood glucose levels without piercing the skin. These unauthorized technologies, potentially dangerous for patients, are sold through online marketplaces and often showcased at leading medtech and electronics shows
Wearables black and gray market
Type “smartwatch blood sugar” into the search field on the popular online retail service AliExpress, and you’ll find dozens of results featuring no-name smartwatches. These high-tech-looking gadgets typically cost around 50 euros, have no recognizable brand, and are manufactured in...
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