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hi ive seen alot of these smart watches about that give your blood glucose do any of them acctually work any info please have a nice day out there all mu fellow diabetics
 
The short answer is no.

Any non invasive method of measuring blood glucose levels is pure guess work at the moment.

Don't waste your money. Sorry
 
I keep the adverts on my social media too.
What's utterly terrifying is in the comments ppl are asking if its suitable for T1 and the sellers are like "yep" and waffle on about "technologies".
 
They are unregulated and not fit for purpose unfortunately.

You are much better off with a Libre or similar.

Diabetes UK out 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
 
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