Samsung is developing revolutionary technology that will make you forget about the Apple Watch

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Smartwatches and bracelets are first and foremost health accessories. Users can count their steps, track their physical activity in general, and most of these products include sensors that allow them to monitor their health (heart rate, oxygen levels, ECG, etc.). However, no smartwatch currently offers a sensor to monitor blood sugar levels. To find out what this level is, a small prick is needed to take a drop of blood to test.

But the good news is that Samsung is developing an optical sensor that would allow for accurate blood sugar estimation, without pricking, and that could be integrated into wearables. As reported by our colleagues at Android Authority, this work was revealed by Hon Pak, senior vice president at Samsung, during a forum on Samsung Health. “What really excites me is that our team, as you may have guessed, is working on an optical-based, non-invasive continuous glucose monitor. I can’t tell you when it’s going to launch, but I’m very excited about the progress we’re making and if we can do that, it’s going to be a game changer,” he reportedly said, according to Android Authority.