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American cop body cam stuff with tazers & CGMs

Satan’s little helper

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This amused me. Watching arrests on YouTube got me thinking about what would happen with a CGM if a tazer was deployed? Searching. An “AI overview” gave me this?
“ While a Taser discharge could potentially interfere with a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) due to its electrical nature, most research suggests that the impact would likely be minimal and temporary, with the device likely still functioning after the shock, as the electrical current from a Taser is designed to target muscle tissue and not deeply penetrate the body, meaning it wouldn't significantly disrupt the CGM's sensor readings; however, it's important to consult with your healthcare provider and CGM manufacturer for specific information regarding potential interactions. “

This is “one” to ask Abbott.
 
This is “one” to ask Abbott.
It isn't at all "one" for me, since if a police officer orders me to stop, I will stop. I don't think any able bodied adult would have any trouble whatever overtaking me and stopping me, even if I have eg dropped my change/hanky etc whilst exiting a shop. Plus I even have trouble slicing bread or meat well - though I may be pretty proficient at getting blood out of fingers!
 
This amused me. Watching arrests on YouTube got me thinking about what would happen with a CGM if a tazer was deployed? Searching. An “AI overview” gave me this?
“ While a Taser discharge could potentially interfere with a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) due to its electrical nature, most research suggests that the impact would likely be minimal and temporary, with the device likely still functioning after the shock, as the electrical current from a Taser is designed to target muscle tissue and not deeply penetrate the body, meaning it wouldn't significantly disrupt the CGM's sensor readings; however, it's important to consult with your healthcare provider and CGM manufacturer for specific information regarding potential interactions. “

This is “one” to ask Abbott.
Are you also volunteering as a test subject :D
 
Are you also volunteering as a test subject :D
Great way to “scientifically” end a fly drive. The AI response when I asked did make me chuckle. Having said that. I did see one with two young women. The driver was wearing an Omnipod (I think.) she driven her car across a beach nearly hit a family who called the cops (USA) then stranded the motor as the tide came in.
 
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