Apple Watch Just Got Support for Monitoring Your Blood Sugar, But It Doesn't Come from Apple

The tech giant has been rumored to add native non-invasive blood glucose monitoring to its Apple Watch for a long time. However, it's clear that this technology is incredibly tough to crack, with many other companies having worked on it for longer than Apple.

Currently, there are two distinct types of glucose monitoring: invasive and non-invasive. Invasive methods involve implanting a sensor under the skin, which is more reliable but not suitable for mass-market wearables like the Apple Watch. On the other hand, non-invasive methods include measuring levels via breath or light, with the latter being a potential feature that could be added to future Apple Watch models.

Despite these advancements, what's available now in terms of glucose monitoring is limited. The author notes that they are curious about how many people out there are interested in glucose tracking and invites readers to sound off in the comments section. This highlights the need for more awareness and discussion around this crucial health aspect.

To give a better understanding of the current state of glucose tracking, the author mentions that there are two prevailing methodologies: one measures levels via breath, while the other uses light. The latter method is potentially suitable for integration into future Apple Watch models, but even the latest technology to achieve this is still quite bulky and not yet ready for practical use.

The updated Dexcom G7 is a continuous glucose monitor that sends data to an iPhone via Bluetooth. Although it could be used with the Apple Watch before, the author notes that the connection wasn't always reliable due to issues such as Bluetooth signal interference. The sensor would sometimes fail to connect when placed on the arm or when using certain accessories like during workouts.

Dexcom recently updated the G7 to enable direct-to-watch connection, allowing it to sync data directly with the Apple Watch and insulin pump. According to the author's testing, this feature has been "absolutely incredible" and works much more reliably than before, thanks in part to the watch being positioned away from the body where Bluetooth signals are stronger.

The Dexcom G7 is primarily used by type 1 diabetics and those with type 2 diabetes who require more frequent monitoring. However, Apple's intentions are different; they aim to make glucose monitoring more accessible to a broader audience. The author expects that Apple will implement its own sensor in future Apple Watches, following a similar approach to what they've done with blood pressure monitoring.

The implementation of this technology will likely involve detecting trends in glucose levels rather than providing precise measurements for administering medication. This could also allow Apple to sidestep the FDA's regulations by not creating a true medical device but instead providing a more accessible alternative.

Finally, Tim Millet has taken over the working group responsible for developing this feature, which is currently in the proof-of-concept stage similar to other industry players. The development of such technology will take time, and it is likely that Apple Watches equipped with glucose monitoring capabilities will not be released until at least a year from now.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enApple watch just got support for monitoring your blood sugar but it doesn't come from Apple let's talk about it here's what's newly available and when Apple May officially participate it's been long rumored that the copertino based company would be adding native non-invasive blood glucose monitoring to Apple watch but this Tech is incredibly tough to crack many other companies have been working on this for longer than Apple has let's first talk about the current state of glucose tracking and who it benefits coming from someone who wears a glucose monitor every single day I am curious by the way how many of you out there are interested in glucose tracking sound off down below in the comments there are two distinct types of glucose monitoring invasive and noninvasive invasive is when a sensor gets implanted Under the Skin it's more reliable but out of the realm of possibility for a mass Market wearable like the Apple watch Apple has been primarily focused on the ladder or the non-invasive variety it's able to report your blood sugar levels without ever having to break the skin when it comes to the non-invasive flavor of glucose monitors there are two prevailing methodologies one of them measures your levels via your breath while the other uses light the second one ramen spect oscopy is something that Apple could potentially build into a future variable it would fit in nicely with its sensor array already on the back of the watch for heart rate spo2 and movement but even the latest technology to do this is far too chunky for a wrist horn computer so these Technologies are so far away what's available now why am I making this video about some new glucose TR in let me show you the updated Dexcom G7 the G7 is a continuous glucose monitor that sends data to your iPhone via Bluetooth you could always use it with the Apple watch before but it wasn't always reliable data was first sent to your iPhone before being sent to the watch let me tell you this had multiple points of failure to worry about often if my sensor was mounted on my arm my phone wouldn't be able to connect turns out our water-based bodies aren't great for allowing Bluetooth signals of any kind to pass through so if my iPhone was in the lower left bucket and my sensor was on my right arm just didn't connect plus if you ever left your iPhone anywhere like for a workout or a run all of a sudden you had no more readings not anymore Dexcom just updated the G7 to enable direct to watch connection it will connect to your Apple watch iPhone and optioning the insulin pump all at the same time your watch though will only use your iPhone data as a fallback when direct connectivity is lost in my testing so far it's been absolutely incredible and it works far more reliably your watch is perfectly positioned usually away from your body so it's able to maintain that Bluetooth connection it's a game changer and the first direct to Apple watch CGM integration all the info syncs directly to the health app and you can even access it via Siri the dexom CGM is primarily used by type 1 diabetics and more frequently type 2 diabetics but not the masses that's where Apple wants to play I do expect that Apple will add its own sensor to the Apple watch in the future if you want to learn more about the next Apple watch by the way check out the video I did I've linked it here and I go into a whole Deep dive on those latest rumors my guess is that Apple's implementation of glucose monitoring will be a lot like what they've done with blood pressure you'll eventually be able to detect Trends in your glucose levels rather than precise measurements used for administering medication plus this could allow Apple to largely sidestep the FDA it wouldn't be a true medical device you could perhaps see a trend line and you would get maybe an alert letting you know that you're potentially pre-diabetic evidence say app apple is hard at work on this feature recently Tim Millet has taken over the working group that currently has a sensor in the proof of concept stage similar to the rest of the industry now comes the UN envious task of shrinking that Tech down to fit on your wrist it will likely be at least a year or more before we see this debut but in the meantime those who are in dire need of it finally have a direct to watch gluc Coast monitor available so what do you guys think of the advancements in cgms let me know if you'd like to see this built into your future Apple watch Down Below in the comments otherwise be sure you're subscribed to the Channel with those notifications turned on so you don't miss my latest videos and Apple newsApple watch just got support for monitoring your blood sugar but it doesn't come from Apple let's talk about it here's what's newly available and when Apple May officially participate it's been long rumored that the copertino based company would be adding native non-invasive blood glucose monitoring to Apple watch but this Tech is incredibly tough to crack many other companies have been working on this for longer than Apple has let's first talk about the current state of glucose tracking and who it benefits coming from someone who wears a glucose monitor every single day I am curious by the way how many of you out there are interested in glucose tracking sound off down below in the comments there are two distinct types of glucose monitoring invasive and noninvasive invasive is when a sensor gets implanted Under the Skin it's more reliable but out of the realm of possibility for a mass Market wearable like the Apple watch Apple has been primarily focused on the ladder or the non-invasive variety it's able to report your blood sugar levels without ever having to break the skin when it comes to the non-invasive flavor of glucose monitors there are two prevailing methodologies one of them measures your levels via your breath while the other uses light the second one ramen spect oscopy is something that Apple could potentially build into a future variable it would fit in nicely with its sensor array already on the back of the watch for heart rate spo2 and movement but even the latest technology to do this is far too chunky for a wrist horn computer so these Technologies are so far away what's available now why am I making this video about some new glucose TR in let me show you the updated Dexcom G7 the G7 is a continuous glucose monitor that sends data to your iPhone via Bluetooth you could always use it with the Apple watch before but it wasn't always reliable data was first sent to your iPhone before being sent to the watch let me tell you this had multiple points of failure to worry about often if my sensor was mounted on my arm my phone wouldn't be able to connect turns out our water-based bodies aren't great for allowing Bluetooth signals of any kind to pass through so if my iPhone was in the lower left bucket and my sensor was on my right arm just didn't connect plus if you ever left your iPhone anywhere like for a workout or a run all of a sudden you had no more readings not anymore Dexcom just updated the G7 to enable direct to watch connection it will connect to your Apple watch iPhone and optioning the insulin pump all at the same time your watch though will only use your iPhone data as a fallback when direct connectivity is lost in my testing so far it's been absolutely incredible and it works far more reliably your watch is perfectly positioned usually away from your body so it's able to maintain that Bluetooth connection it's a game changer and the first direct to Apple watch CGM integration all the info syncs directly to the health app and you can even access it via Siri the dexom CGM is primarily used by type 1 diabetics and more frequently type 2 diabetics but not the masses that's where Apple wants to play I do expect that Apple will add its own sensor to the Apple watch in the future if you want to learn more about the next Apple watch by the way check out the video I did I've linked it here and I go into a whole Deep dive on those latest rumors my guess is that Apple's implementation of glucose monitoring will be a lot like what they've done with blood pressure you'll eventually be able to detect Trends in your glucose levels rather than precise measurements used for administering medication plus this could allow Apple to largely sidestep the FDA it wouldn't be a true medical device you could perhaps see a trend line and you would get maybe an alert letting you know that you're potentially pre-diabetic evidence say app apple is hard at work on this feature recently Tim Millet has taken over the working group that currently has a sensor in the proof of concept stage similar to the rest of the industry now comes the UN envious task of shrinking that Tech down to fit on your wrist it will likely be at least a year or more before we see this debut but in the meantime those who are in dire need of it finally have a direct to watch gluc Coast monitor available so what do you guys think of the advancements in cgms let me know if you'd like to see this built into your future Apple watch Down Below in the comments otherwise be sure you're subscribed to the Channel with those notifications turned on so you don't miss my latest videos and Apple news\n"