"FDA Warns Against Smartwatches' Blood Sugar Monitoring Claims"
The FDA has issued a warning about certain smartwatches and smart rings that claim to measure blood sugar without piercing the skin, stating that they could provide inaccurate measurements of blood glucose levels, leading to serious health consequences for people with diabetes. The warning does not apply to devices that show data from glucose monitoring devices that pierce the skin, but rather to any smartwatch or smart ring intended to measure or estimate blood glucose values on its own, none of which have been approved by the agency. The FDA is monitoring sellers and working to ensure they do not illegally market unauthorized smartwatches or smart rings.