Samsung is working on needle-free Glucose Monitoring on its Galaxy Watch!

Samsung Glucose Monitoring sensor

What we typically know smartwatches are for tracking steps, measuring blood oxygen levels, GPS, heart rate, and music control. However, Samsung is planning to take things to the next level by introducing a glucose-monitoring sensor in its upcoming smartwatch. Let’s dive into the details of this news.

Samsung is working on Glucose Monitoring Tech

Current challenges

At present, people with diabetes rely on continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) or finger prick tests to track their blood sugar levels. These methods require a sensor to go through the skin. Individuals with diabetes find this invasive technique (a procedure that requires inserting an instrument through the skin or into a body opening) uneasy and painful. Considering this, Samsung is reportedly working on a more convenient and painless solution.

Continuous Glucose monitors (CGMs) technology

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Samsung’s Vision

Samsung aims to address this issue by introducing a non-invasive, optical-based continuous glucose monitor. This new device will use light-based sensors, similar to those used for measuring heart rate and blood oxygen levels, to track blood sugar levels. Not only that, users would be able to monitor their glucose levels in real time.

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Image: Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

Additionally, the company is exploring ways to predict the early signs of diabetes. However, this might take some time.

 “I can’t tell you the time [of the launch], but I’m very excited about the progress we are making, and this, if we do it right, will be a game-changer.” Hon Pak, a senior executive at Samsung

Apple seems to be on the same page

A few years ago, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, mentioned that Apple was working on a similar technology, but there have been no official announcements from the company yet.

Glucose Monitor on the next Galaxy Watch?

If Samsung successfully brings this technology to market, it could revolutionize diabetes care and health monitoring, offering a much-needed non-invasive solution for millions of people worldwide. But it’s unlikely that we’ll see a fully function glucose monitor on the next Galaxy Watch. Rather, it’ll likely take some more years to develop this tech and get it certified through regulators worldwide. Until then, it’s an interesting idea but still far from being widely accessible.