Samsung Electronics is making great strides toward developing a blood glucose monitoring sensor that is non-invasive and optically based.
Samsung is on the verge of developing a non-invasive continuous blood glucose monitoring device. This new development puts Samsung at the forefront of designing a glucose monitoring device that does not require invasive procedures, opening up new possibilities for better diabetes care for those who have the disease.
A non-invasive blood glucose monitor is a technology that can accurately detect blood glucose levels without requiring a blood sample from the user. It is a feature that has been long-sought in the world of wearable technology.
This development was announced at a recent health symposium in San Jose, California, by Dr. Hon Pak, Senior Vice President of Samsung and leader of the Digital Health Team.
“I’m quite thrilled about our team. We are developing an optical continuous glucose monitor that is non-invasive. Although I am unable to predict the launch time, I am thrilled with the progress we are making and believe that this will be a game-changer if executed properly,” Dr. Pak said.
Technology companies have faced many obstacles in their efforts to develop non-invasive and continuous glucose monitoring systems. Current glucose monitors (CGMs) require skin penetration and are therefore invasive.
Samsung plans to use optical sensors to detect glucose levels rather than the conventional method which inflicts pain. This new technology is anticipated to be incorporated into future Galaxy wearables, such as the expected Galaxy Ring.
Although the announcement makes no mention of a product release date, it does highlight Samsung’s dedication to the ongoing advancement of this technology for commercial exploitation.
Apple in Competition
On the other hand, Apple has also been working on developing a non-invasive blood glucose monitoring technology. The company has already completed the “proof-of-concept” phase for a potential Apple Watch featuring the technology.
Sources claim that Apple has made tremendous progress. The stiff competition between technology behemoths like Apple and Samsung demonstrates the technology industry’s commitment to creating health-monitoring technology to give consumers easier and less intrusive ways to monitor important health metrics.
