The Apple Watch Series 7 is said to have a blood glucose control

According to reports, the Apple Watch Series 7 will feature blood glucose monitoring using an optical sensor ETNews.

The report, which focuses primarily on the blood glucose capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, explains that Apple intends to bring blood glucose control to the upcoming Apple Watch Series 7 using a non-invasive optical sensor.

Measuring blood glucose levels, also known as blood sugar levels, is vital for controlling conditions such as diabetes. Typically, measuring blood glucose requires testing a drop of blood on a blood sugar counter or using an implanted continuous glucose monitor (CGM). The ability to observe any significant increase or decrease in blood glucose may increase awareness of a possible health condition or simply help improve the user’s diet.

Apple is said to have obtained patents around blood glucose control and the alleged company now “focuses on ensuring reliability and stability before the technology is marketed.” The optical sensor designed by Apple is believed to be a continuous monitoring solution that requires no implant.

Rumors suggest that Apple has long been interested in adding a blood glucose control to the Apple Watch. According to reports, the company set up a team of biomedical engineers and consultants who worked specifically on sensors to non-invasively monitor blood sugar levels in 2017, and work on the sensor advanced to field trials. clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area. Even Apple CEO Tim Cook has tested what was believed to be a prototype glucose monitor connected to his Apple Watch.

Apple has added new health-oriented features to the Apple Watch in recent years, such as the ability to measure blood oxygen levels or do an ECG. Late last year, “Tim Cook” mocked the future of the Apple Watch, saying the device is still “in its infancy,” and Apple tested its “amazing” capabilities in its labs. “Think about the amount of sensors in your car,” Cook said, adding, “and certainly your body is much more important than your car.”

The Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to arrive later this year, but there have been few rumors about what the new models might feature. While there have been reports of microLED screens and solid-state buttons with haptic feedback for the Apple Watch, they are not expected directly for the Apple Watch Series 7.