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Apple tests a diabetes prevention app (but apparently has no plans to release it)

NewsDennis SellersOctober 25, 2024
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Apple continues to work on plans for non-invasive blood glucose monitoring on the Apple Watch, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. And the tech giant has shifted oversight of the project from platform architecture chief Tim Millet to Zongjian Chen, the senior engineering leader overseeing the Advanced Technologies Group and hardware like modems, he added “Some view the transition as a sign the work may finally be progressing to a point where Chen, known as someone who delivers, can ramp up development of the technology into an eventual consumer-grade offering," Gurman said. “A potential breakthrough could come from Apple’s long-running noninvasive glucose monitoring project,” he adds. “First conceived during the Steve Jobs era, the effort aims to develop sensors capable of detecting elevated blood sugar levels without requiring finger pricks or blood draws. Non-invasive glucose monitoring for the Apple Watch has been rumored for years. For example, in May 2017, BGR claimed that plans to introduce a “game-changing” glucose monitoring feature in an upcoming smartwatch. And in January 2021, ETNews predicted that the Apple Watch Series 7, would sport blood glucose monitoring via an optical sensor. Obviously, we’re still waiting. But better that Apple take its time and get it right than release something too soon and too buggy. I hope you’ll help support Apple World Today by becoming a patron. Almost all our income is from Patreon support and sponsored posts. Patreon pricing ranges from $2 to $10 a month. Thanks in advance for your support.  Also, check out my daughter-in-law’s “Scattered Words” website if you’re interested in unique, handcrafted jewelry made out of an array of vintage dictionaries, books, and even a few antiques.

Apple has been testing a health-focused app that’s aimed at diabetes prevention, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman.

Apparently, there are no plans to release the app. However, it could be used in future products as the tech giant explores products that can counter the diabetes epidemic and works on no-prick technology, Gurman says.

Apple has been working to add non-invasive blood glucose monitoring functionality to the Apple Watch. The tech giant is developing a method that uses optical absorption spectroscopy and lasers to determine the concentration of glucose in the body without puncturing the skin.

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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.
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