Rumors: Apple has developed a technology for non-invasive monitoring of blood sugar levels

Bloomberg has information that the company was able to create a glucometer sensor for smartwatches. According to reviewer Mark Gurman, Apple has already developed a prototype device. However, do not wait for the development of the next generation Apple Watch.



According to the source, the sensor uses lasers with different wavelengths. Laser beams are projected onto the wearer's skin and measure how much light the interstitial fluid reflects. Glucose is able to absorb this liquid, and such monitoring makes it possible to calculate an indicator of its concentration. Thus, the level of sugar in the bloodstream is determined. A feature of this technology is the absence of the need to puncture the skin.



It is reported that the sensor has already been tested on humans, but its dimensions do not yet allow it to be placed in a small smart watch case, so the commercial launch of the technology is delayed. According to Bloomberg, the sensor has dimensions comparable to the iPhone. It will probably take a few more years for Apple engineers to integrate the sensor.