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You can do it by using interstitial fluid, which is how CGMs work. But, in short, no, not yet: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not
by borski 1y ago
You can do it by using interstitial fluid, which is how CGMs work.
But, in short, no, not yet: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-smartwatches-or-smart-rings-measure-blood-glucose-levels-fda-safety-communication https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do...
- SJMG 1y agoGotcha, thanks for the clarification and answer.
- NoMoreNicksLeft 1y agoThey're all on a subscription model, you're spending who-knows-how-much per year on a new sensor every few days/weeks. Afraid it'd feel like a prickleburr stuck to me constantly.
- coolspot 1y agoIt does feel like that for some people (like myself). But it was fun and informative to wear it once for 10 days.
- rstupek 1y agoWhen I used one I didn't notice it was there except when I inadvertently brushed it against something.
- ShakataGaNai 1y agoI'm the ADD type that runs into shit, or at least I clip corners regularly when going through doorways. Normally... I don't even notice. Ripped two CGM's out in the first month. Shit HURTS.
- bookofjoe 1y agoTried both of the popular ones: didn't notice either one ever.
- duskwuff 1y ago> They're all on a subscription model, you're spending who-knows-how-much per year on a new sensor every few days/weeks. Which - to be clear - is because the sensor chemically degrades over time. It's not just rent-seeking; they genuinely don't know how to make one that'll last longer.