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painless blood-free glucose monitoring K’Watch Glucose is the first wearable tracker that measures your glucose effortlessly, painlessly and in just a matter of seconds. K’Watch allows diabetics to self-monitor their glucose levels without the need for cumbersome and painful blood-based tests. K’Watch Glucose requires no calibration, just a simple press gesture on the watch to display the glucose level. How does it work ? K’Watch Glucose is equipped with K’apsul®, utilizing a revolutionary biosensor which, when in contact with the skin, tests glucose levels without the need of blood samples. Quite imperceptible and totally painless, K’apsul can take unlimited measurements within a 30-day period with results being displayed on the K’Watch screen as well as synced to its dedicated app. No bulky material, K’Watch Glucose can be discreetly worn all day long and in all conditions. Monitoring your blood glucose in every social setting becomes possible, whether you are at work or even when exercising – when glucose level are prone to spike. K’Watch Glucose can also track steps taken, distance traveled and calories burnt. K’Watch Glucose makes a diabetic’s life easier. In order to better monitor their health, users can connect K’Watch Glucose with its dedicated iOS and Android app to show a complete data history over time and share those results with a relative or a professional. K’Watch can also send alerts to remind users to check their glucose level. Diabetes is characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia, which is an excess of sugar in the blood. With 415M people affected (1 in 11 worldwide), diabetes is widespread and is progressing rapidly. It is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, lower limb amputation, and 1.5 mill Continue reading >>
Kwatch Is A Device That Measures Glucose Painlessly
KWatch is a device that measures glucose painlessly Marko Maslakovic 2486 Views 0 Comments Health tracker A French health tech startup PKvitality is looking tolaunch of a $150 smartwatch that will allow you to monitors glucose levels without taking any blood. With415 millionpeople affected, 1 in 11 worldwide, diabetes is progressing rapidly. It is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, lower limb amputation and causes millions of deaths every year. Non-invasive glucose monitoring is considered to be the holy grail of diabetes treatment. Many companies have tried and failed to come up with something, and diabetes patients still have no accurate alternatives totracking glucose bypiercing the skin. Some diabetics still resort to loggingtheir results using pen and paper. Essential reading: Smart Glucometres, high tech options for monitoring your blood sugar There is no shortage of rumours that Apple is looking to upgrade its smartwatch with sensors to monitor glucose non-invasively . Whether this is built into the watch itsself or into its strap, or whether this ends up being a totally separate device remains to be seen.Tim Cook has evenbeen spotted with a portable glucose monitor prototype earlier this year. We sincerely doubt that we will see this in Apple Watch 3 which is due for release in a few months time. Shown off at CES 2017 at the start of the year, KWatch Glucose was among about two dozen products designated a winner of the shows Best of Innovation Award.Utilizing a revolutionary biosensor,the device works by tasting the skinrather than taking blood samples. Their proprietary system is composed of biosensors that use micro-needles to probe interstitial fluid for bio-chemical analysis. While the user will feel the slight pressure of th Continue reading >>
New Diabetes Smart Watches At Ces 2017
We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Hey Diabetes Peeps, did you know that the term "complications" isn't always negative? Yep, it's a little known fact that in horology (the art of measuring time), a complication refers to any feature in a timepiece that goes beyond just simply displaying hours and minutes. That means day/date displays, alarms, stopwatch functions, etc. So finally, there are some diabetes-related complications we can all get behind! That is, lots of excitement this week about new glucose-tracking smartwatch features (err, complications) -- including a Dexcom-Apple Watch update and a new "Glucowatch 2.0" type device on display at the big annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that just wrapped up in Las Vegas. Earlier this week, Dexcom announced a new "complication" to its Apple Watch compatibility. Instead of having to touch an icon to open a separate screen to see your glucose data, it's now it's displayed right on the main watchface! There are four different ways to view your glucose data there, ranging from 1 to 6 hour trend graphs: Dexcom first announced Apple Watch compatibility in April 2015 with the Dexcom Follow app and watchface, and it later expanded that for all personal G5 CGM use on March 14, 2016. Now, this capability to see BG levels without pressing any buttons is a big change that many CGM users have been asking for quite a while. Currently, the new capability is only for the G5 Mobile app and Apple Watch, as the company hasn't yet updated the Follow app that lets users share their results in real-time with family members or others. Word is also that this new feature doesn't work with every single watchface, so if you hav Continue reading >>
Fitbit’s Ionic Smartwatch Will Help Diabetics Track Glucose Levels
Fitbit is pairing up with Dexcom, a company that creates continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices for people with diabetes. In an announcement today, the companies say that their first initiative is to bring Dexcom's monitoring device data to Fitbit's new Ionic smartwatch. For those unfamiliar, Dexcom's CGM devices work with a sensor that sits just under the skin and measures a person's glucose levels every few minutes in order to provide them with a bigger picture of where their glucose levels are and where they're heading. As of now, a transmitter attached to that sensor lets you see readouts of those levels on a smartphone or even an Apple Watch, but soon you'll also be able to see them on Ionic's screen. Dexcom and Fitbit say they're hoping to get this feature available to Ionic users in 2018 and are working to develop other diabetes management tools in the future. "We believe that providing Dexcom CGM data on Fitbit Ionic, and making that experience available to users of both Android and iOS devices, will have a positive impact on the way people manage their diabetes," said Dexcom's CEO, Kevin Sayer, in a statement. Continue reading >>
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We are developing a new non-invasive glucose monitor that will help you take control of your life. (Caution: GlucoWise is still under development and not available for public testing. If you are interested please use the "Get involved" signup form on this page. Due to the overwhelming demand we are unable to respond to individual emails - we are focused on getting the device to the market quickly). Glucowise™ is a non-invasive, 100% pain-free device that makes traditional blood sampling a thing of the past. Our unique sensor technology will allow you to monitor blood glucose levels without the need to pierce your skin. Simple yet highly reliable, Glucowise™ will exceed industry standards for self-monitoring blood glucose accuracy. You will be able to sample as often as you like and wherever you like, ensuring you avoid sudden hypoglycemic events. Our App and Smart Cloud technology delivers personalised advice and alerts, helping you to fully manage your condition. Intelligent analytics will use your current and historical data to calculate and forecast immediate trends in your blood glucose levels, allowing you to adjust your food or medication intake according to your activities or how you are feeling. Glucowise™ will offer unlimited testing without the need for costly consumables, so you can test as often as you like without having to worry about the cost or pain. The compact design will offer you high levels of privacy. It will take no more than 10 seconds to provide a simple, fast and highly discrete testing experience – anytime, anywhere. The data can then sent wirelessly and securely to your smartphone or tablet. Take control There are many situations whereby conventional testing is challenging. Often people with diabetes will unnecessarily expose themselv Continue reading >>
Apple's Core Bluetooth Brings Constant Glucose Monitoring To Apple Watch
Apple's Core Bluetooth brings constant glucose monitoring to Apple Watch Apple's Core Bluetooth brings constant glucose monitoring to Apple Watch Apple Watch starts playing nicely with others Apple announced at WWDC 2017 that the Apple Watch is running Core Bluetooth, meaning that it will be able to communicate more easily with low energy Bluetooth devices. These are often devices with specialist capabilities that far outstrip standard fitness tracking. Its exciting news and weve done some research on the three devices that were included in the keynote presentation. This is one that we were excited about. When we heard rumors about Tim Cook wearing a glucose monitor we thought there that Apple was going to be unveiling a continuous glucose monitoring device that would be in some way built into the Watch. While we havent seen that, this is still a way of getting continuous glucose monitoring on your Watch. According to the official website : The Dexcom G5 Mobile continuous glucose monitoring System is the first completely mobile continuous glucose monitoring system - sending glucose readings to your compatible smart device every five minutes. The G5 requires a sensor to be implanted under the skin using a hair-sized needle that the user inserts themselves , then a transmitter sits on top of the sensor and sends glucose information to the Watch. This is definitely less labor intensive than the usual finger-pricking that is required to measure glucose, and the constant updates are a definite plus. While we'd love to somehow see a 100% non-invasive solution, the minimally-invasive Dexcom G5 looks like a step in the right direction. The Zepp tennis tracker is a small device that connects to the handle of your tennis racket and measures a list of variables about your swing s Continue reading >>
Fitbit Announces Deal To Bring Glucose Monitoring Data To Its Ionic Smartwatch
Fitbit Announces Deal to Bring Glucose Monitoring Data to its Ionic Smartwatch Friday September 8, 2017 3:48 AM PDT by Tim Hardwick Fitbit has announced a new partnership with glucose monitoring device company Dexcom that is set to bring diabetes monitoring capabilities to the fitness tracker company's new Ionic smartwatch. The deal initially means Ionic users will be able to connect a Dexcom device to the Fitbit app and seamlessly transfer up-to-date glucose level data to the smartwatch, making the information more easily accessible on their wrist. "The collaboration between Dexcom and Fitbit is an important step in providing useful information to people with diabetes that is both convenient and discreet," said Kevin Sayer, President and CEO, Dexcom. "We believe that providing Dexcom CGM data on Fitbit Ionic, and making that experience available to users of both Android and iOS devices, will have a positive impact on the way people manage their diabetes." There's nothing in the partnership to suggest the Ionic smartwatch will be able to give continuous glucose monitoring readouts on its own when it's released next month current continuous glucose monitoring systems require a small sensor that's worn under the skin to monitor glucose levels but Fitbit shares jumped 13 percent on the news, a high for the company since January, when it laid off some of its employees and announced its smartwatch plans. Dexcom also has a deal with Apple to bring its features to the Apple Watch this year, while owners of Dexcom monitors can already view their glucose data on an Apple Watch advanced devices by Dexcom include a transmitter, which can display glucose information directly to an iPhone app. Apple is thought to be working on a non-invasive real-time glucose monitor for a future v Continue reading >>
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The Most Advanced Smartwatch Available Features | The Technology | Current Objective | Timeline | FAQ This is the ultimate in wearable electronic devices. It is perfect for Fitness, Dieting, General Health, and Entertainment. This is the most feature rich smartwatch with the most cutting edge health sensors that you have been waiting for. It functions as a sleek stylish smartwatch without sacrificing any functionality seen in other devices. We didn't stop at researching and testing just the next step in wearable devices but the next leap that will change the way we live. Use it stand alone or pair it with your iPhone or Android smartphone. Feel safe and secure knowing your vital signs and vital metrics are being monitored by the latest cutting edge technology and will alert you and important emergency contacts if you need assistance and even give them your location if you are unable! Best of all, there is no painful drawing blood to gain insight into how your body is functioning. Diabetes affects 25.8 million people in America and 79 million are prediabetic. Currently, the only commonly available and affordable solution for these people are meters that require that they painfully stick themselves each time to draw blood. Many people who are prediabetic do not even realize it. Our device is not only for those who are concerned about disease but for those who are well and wish to improve their health. In addition to the large array of biometric sensors and sleek comfortable design, the device will actively alert the wearer to impending blood sugar crashes or spikes allowing them to take action before they affect them. In the personal trainer mode, it allows the wearer to use custom programs to monitor and set goals for cardiovascular training and maximum effect of physica Continue reading >>
Apple’s Needleless Blood Sugar Tracker Has An Uphill Battle In Front Of It
Rumors are flying that Apple is developing some kind of wearable that would continuously track the user’s blood sugar without breaking their skin. For people with diabetes, this would be a huge improvement over the somewhat invasive or downright painful options they currently rely on. But experts warn that if the rumors are true, Apple will be facing a scientific and technological battlefield littered with decades of other companies’ failures. If Apple is chasing a needleless blood sugar monitor, it wouldn’t be that surprising. (Apple declined to comment.) After all, the market would be massive. About 30 million Americans have diabetes, a disease caused when there’s too much sugar, or glucose, in the blood. People with diabetes have to carefully titrate their food intake, or even inject the hormone insulin in order to keep their blood sugar from spiking or dropping to dangerous levels. So regularly measuring blood glucose is key. Right now, it’s also unpleasant. People with diabetes have to prick their fingers to draw blood, or wear a monitor that inserts a tiny tube beneath their skin to continuously measure glucose in the fluid between cells (the same fluid that spills out when you pop a blister). So a needleless device — preferably one that continuously monitors glucose levels and spits them out in real time — would be a huge upgrade. “That is the holy grail,” says Eric Topol, the director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute who also sits on the board of glucose monitor manufacturer Dexcom. And that’s why so many before Apple have made the attempt. Google tried to develop a contact lens to detect glucose in tears, but ever since pharmaceutical giant Novartis licensed the technology in 2014, the project’s gone quiet. (A spokesperson fo Continue reading >>
Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Everything You Need To Know
Continuous glucose monitors or CGMs can be a lifesaving device for people with any type of diabetes. They continually check your blood sugar 24 hours a day and alert you you before you begin experiencing low or high blood sugar levels. They can reduce the number of times you have to check your blood sugar each day which is welcome news for everyone with diabetes! Insurance coverage is changing this year with Medicare jumping on board also, so this is the time to learn about this awesome piece of technology available to you. I know there are a lot of questions surrounding the use of continuous glucose monitoring, so we will break it all down here for you! What is a CGM and how does it work? Is it right for me? Will I still have to check my blood sugar? What choices do I have currently on the market? Will my insurance cover a CMG? How much will it cost? Can I travel and play sports with a CGM? In this article I will answer all your questions. What Is Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)? A continuous glucose monitoring system or CGM is a system that does just what it sounds like, it monitors you glucose (blood sugar) continuously…well, every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day! You are able to see what your blood sugars are with a receiver; the data is transmitted from a sensor which is inserted right beneath your skin which is attached to a transmitter which sends the data to the receiver. Now, the newest system are even integrated with a Smartphone; with this advancement you can check your data right from your cell phone. For parents with children, this technology is peace of mind, allowing them to check their child’s blood glucose level any time-day or night. There are two different types of systems: The first is a personal continuous glucose monitoring system that you wear a Continue reading >>
An Apple Watch That Tracks Glucose Could Be Years Away, Says Report
An Apple Watch that tracks glucose could be years away, says report Serious health tracking feature still very much a work in progress It seems like the idea that the Apple Watch could one day non-invasively take glucose readings is a long way off from becoming a staple smartwatch feature. That's according to a report in the New York Times , which explores how the Watch could transform into a fully fledged health monitoring wearable. According to two people with knowledge of the project, Apple is continuing its research into noninvasive glucose readers, but industry experts said the technology to make it a possibility is still considered to be years away. Read this: Apple Watch Series 4 investigation The report also claims that research on the subject has been a few years in the works and was one of the features considered for the first generation Apple Watch. It seems that when the company saw what impact health tracking features like this would have on the watch size and battery life, it decided to alter its approach to building the wearable. That research apparently was authorised by Steve Jobs who was managing diabetes during the same time he was fighting pancreatic cancer according to people familiar with the events. Jobs was said to hate having to prick his finger to draw blood and gave the go ahead to start exploring how to put an end to the invasive method of generating a reading. We previously reported that Apple had hired a small team of biomedical engineers to build a non-invasive sensor for monitoring glucose levels, according to CNBC , and had even started clinical trials in the Bay Area, while working with consultants to navigate tricky health regulations. The report said that the project had been ongoing for at least five years, and as of a year ago had Continue reading >>
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Apple Watch Vs Diabetes: The Glucose Monitoring Story So Far
Apple Watch vs diabetes: The glucose monitoring story so far How Apple's smartwatch could evolve into a smarter health device For as long as the Apple Watch has been rumoured, there have been murmurs that the company will one day build a wearable that is capable of offering continuous glucose monitoring. Suffice it to say, that would be a big deal for a lot of people not just diabetics. The Apple Watch isn't quite there yet in terms of offering this serious health tracking feature, but it seems as if it's working to try and make it happen. Essential reading: Apple Watch Series 4 investigation As Apple continues to make a bigger push into health, we explore how the smartwatch is already working with glucose monitoring devices, the challenges Tim Cook and company face to offer the monitoring from its its own wearable and how it could actually take shape. If you're looking to check your glucose right now, there is a way to do this with the Apple Watch. All you need is a device from Dexcom, the biggest name in continuous glucose monitoring these days. Specifically, you'll need the Dexcom G5 CGM mobile system, which will pair with the Dexcom G5 Mobile app. You'll then be able to see your glucose levels right there on your Watch. Eventually, Dexcom plans to upgrade its app for watchOS 4 support, which will take advantage of core Bluetooth to pair your Dexcom device directly with your Apple Watch. That way you won't need your iPhone to act as an intermediary. Read this: How wearables are helping the lives of diabetics It's been a couple months since watchOS 4 dropped, so it's easy to wonder whether Fitbit's deal with Dexcom has killed the Apple Watch update, but it's likely the watchOS 4 support has been held up by the FDA (we'll get back around to this in a bit). There's als Continue reading >>
Fitbit's Ionic To Offer Glucose Monitoring For Diabetics
5 pictures Launched late last month, Fitbit's Ionic is the company's attempt at claiming some territory from smartwatch heavyweights like Apple and Garmin. Now the feature-packed wearable is set to gain a handy new piece of functionality, with the ability to display glucose levels on the user's wrist. Glucose monitoring has long shaped as a high-potential application for wearable devices. These could one day come in the form of contact lenses that change color as glucose levels hit dangerous levels, or small biosensors that monitor bodily fluids and send alerts via a smartphone app instead. The less time you spend thinking about your cargo, the more time you can spend running your busin... Dexcom, developer of glucose monitoring products, has taken the latter approach, and that seems to gel well with Fitbit's vision for wearable computing. Dexcom's CGM (continuous glucose monitoring system) consists of a small sensor that measures levels just beneath the skin and transmits data wirelessly to a smartphone app. But Dexcom and Fitbit have now joined forces to bring this data to the Ionic smartwatch. That means users of both Android and iOS devices will be able to have Dexcom's glucose data displayed on their wrist, beginning sometime in 2018. "The strength of our brand and our ability to track critical health metrics continuously for up to 4-plus days, coupled with Dexcom's market leadership in CGM, present a powerful combination that we hope will help millions of people better manage their diabetes," says James Park, CEO of Fitbit. "With Ionic, we are focused on driving positive health outcomes and more health focused tools, and this collaboration is a wonderful example of how we plan to bring that vision to our users." The Fitbit Ionic can be preordered for US$300, with Continue reading >>
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Fitbit Partnership Brings Diabetes Monitoring To The Ionic Smartwatch
Fitbit is looking to expand its health monitoring capabilities beyond just fitness tracking, so the company is teaming up with a major medical device maker to help people manage diabetes directly on their wrists. Fitbit just announced a new partnership with glucose monitoring device company Dexcom . The first initiative to come from the deal will bring Dexcom's data to the upcoming Ionic smartwatch , where glucose levels will be accessible right alongside steps, heart rate, and other stats tracked by the device. The partnership won't give the Ionic continuous glucose monitoring capabilities on its own patients will need to connect one of Dexcom's devices to their Fitbit app but putting the data right on the smartwatch should make keeping track throughout the day an even more seamless experience. SEE ALSO: How Fitbit plans to become the biggest name in wearables again The new functionality isn't just big news for Fitbit fans with diabetes the company's shareholders have reason to be excited, too. Fitbit shares jumped up 13 percent immediately following the announcement, according to MarketWatch . The prices were the highest for the company since January, when it laid off six percent of its staff and first declared its plans to make a smartwatch. The Ionic will be released sometime next month, but it won't launch with the Dexcom functionality. The two companies say they're "aiming for 2018" to roll out the connectivity, and more areas of collaboration are also in the works. Fitbit isn't Dexcom's first wearable deal. The company's tech was also named as an upcoming feature for the Apple Watch at WWDC back in June . People using Dexcom monitors can already use the Apple Watch to view their data but it's just a projection from the iPhone app, not a connected experience. App Continue reading >>
The Fitbit Ionic Glucose Monitoring Smartwatch | Ireviews
By Michael J. Marquis , @MarquisInteract | September 13, 2017 in Smart Watch Were just one month away from Fitbits scheduled ship date of its Ionic smartwatch. Fitbits newest wearable device comes equipped with state-of-the-art GPS tracking, on-device dynamic workout programs, an intuitive heart rate tracking feature, and is water resistant up to 50 meters. Poised to compete with some of the biggest names in smart watches ( Samsung , Garmin , Tag Heuer , LG , and Apple ), Fitbit has added an impressive technology feature that none of the industry elites have (as of today): Glucose monitoring courtesy of DexCom, Inc. With more than 400 million people around the world living with diabetes, according to The World Health Organization, its time that a leading global wearables brand incorporates glucose monitoring into their smartwatch technology. Fitbit found the perfect partner in crime to make this all happen. Dexcoms CGM (continuous glucose monitoring system) is a revolutionary sensor that measures glucose levels subcutaneously (just beneath the skin) and wirelessly transmits data to Fitbits iOS/Android compatible smart app. It then sends the levels, in real-time, to the wearers wrist giving those with diabetes instant readings on their glucose levels at all times. The strength of our brand and our ability to track critical health metrics continuously for up to 4-plus days, coupled with Dexcoms market leadership in CGM, present a powerful combination that we hope will help millions of people better manage their diabetes, says James Park, CEO of Fitbit in a recent press release. With Ionic, we are focused on driving positive health outcomes and more health focused tools, and this collaboration is a wonderful example of how we plan to bring that vision to our users. Beginn Continue reading >>
