Help neede please,

[Felinefemale]

I live in the UK but I am on holiday in the USA at the moment. I am very intrigued by the watches that claim to read blood sugar via laser is this too good to be true?

 

[MarinaDE]

I got intrigued, wondering if I should buy my partner one, but the online reviews basically say it doesn't work. Health Canada explicitly warns people against these types of devices: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/e...ng-smartwatches-may-pose-serious-health-risks

 

[Satan’s little helper]

Via laser is this too good to be true?

Hello, I’ve seen tests on these type of watches by diabetics, so others don’t waste their money finding out they don’t work. As of today, the tech is bogus. Best wishes.

 

[Merluza]

I think as watches they are ok but as blood glucose readers they are useless.

 

[Inka]

Via laser is this too good to be true?

Yes. They’re basically random number generators. None of them work to read blood glucose but they do work to make money for the scammers companies involved.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Steer well clear @Felinefemale

They are of no use at all.

There have also been a spate of advertising in the UK in recent months, which led to Diabetes UK putting out a statement saying that they were not recommended, and drawing distinctions between approved and regulated CGM (glucose data from some of which can be viewed on smartwatches), and these unregulated non-invasive devices.

Diabetes UK put this response together after a number of enquiries:

• There is currently no regulation for this technology to be tested for accuracy in the same way that glucose sensors (CGM and Flash) are.
• Where accuracy data is available and from customer reviews, this technology does not currently provide accurate enough data (especially for anyone living with type 1 diabetes)
• People should continue to use the blood glucose monitoring equipment supplied by their diabetes teams.
• If an individual with type 2 diabetes is considering purchasing one as a guide, they should discuss this with their diabetes healthcare professional. We should also make them aware of this GOV.UK webpage - Know what you're buying! which has information to help people buy medicines and medical devices online safely. Please note – this is not an endorsement of buying medicines/medical devices online – it is information on what people should look out for and check when looking at these products online
• We would not recommend purchasing as a gift for a friend with diabetes

 

[Satan’s little helper]

From the reviews I’ve seen these watches generate BG numbers what would be expected for the wearer within healthy target range. But fails to notify with anomalies like highs or lows. One type one using a meter & sensor demonstrated sending himself to the extremes. I felt for the guy as I followed his watch result on a hypo.