Galaxy Watch7 tipped to bring blood sugar monitoring

26 April 2024
Samsung is expected to launch its next-generation smartwatches alongside the Galaxy Ring and Fold/Flip6 on July 10.

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Anonymous, 29 Apr 2024have tried measuring with my watch 5 and my friend's w... moreI have Ultra 2 (My First Apple Watch) and Watch 6 Classic 47mm. Though Ultra 2 wins on the UI fluidity, display, easy to use with iPhone, excellent battery....actually, I miss Blood Pressure monitor in Ultra 2 whereas Watch 6 Classic has BP, ECG and its round dial is really professional looking, Watch Faces are good (but Ultra 2 has Dual Time Zone which is implemented neat), rotating dials looks cool but eventually it dies down after sometime, the battery is not so good like Ultra 2, due to unique situation for me, the BP is not enabled (bought it in US but using it India). But Samsung Watch 6 Classic is indeed very good one but Ultra 2 is neat. I wish Ultra 2 had BP and Sugar monitoring App. Material wise though both look same, obviously, Ultra 2 is feeling better due to Titatinium whereas Watch 6 looks perfect in hand with its 47mm.

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    • 29 Apr 2024

    SShock, 28 Apr 2024I've used it on Apple Watch 5 and it wasn't this ... morehave tried measuring with my watch 5 and my friend's watch ultra 2
    both give the same results. not sure why you claim galaxy watch is less accurate.
    perhaps the only way to tell exactly is to go for a run with both but it has been proven that wrist wearables don't paint an accurate picture as compared with a real heart rate tracker. even the garmin fenix 9 pro doesn't give an accurate picture.

    so no real idea why you say galaxy watch is not as accurate when even the best in the market is not as accurate to begin with.

      Anonymous, 27 Apr 2024Because you've never used one? Samsung's Galaxy W... moreI've used it on Apple Watch 5 and it wasn't this a** as it is on my Galaxy Watch 4. In fact it worked great there. So, yeah, I have used it. I'm wondering if YOU actually have or you're just quoting crap you read somewhere online with zero actual experience of your own.

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        • 28 Apr 2024

        I still remember the "my bp lab" scam with Galaxy watch active. Samsung is never up to it's promises, and their accuracy is questionable at least. They are good as smart watches tough, just not reliable as medical devices.

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          • 27 Apr 2024

          SShock, 27 Apr 2024If it'll be done as badly as ECG and BP, then it won&#... moreBecause you've never used one? Samsung's Galaxy Watches has been used for broad scientific research by Universities.

          It's a mark of approval every time accounts like yours relentlessly flood lies about them.

          Pro tip for whatever wannabe brand you represent. Get better yourself. Bitterness isn't attractive.

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            • Anonymous
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            • 27 Apr 2024

            Cpt.Power, 27 Apr 2024Rather would rely on a medical accepted device than a Samsu... moreThey will not be allowed to activate this unless they pass compliance tests for health and safety, in each country the want to activate it in.

              Rather would rely on a medical accepted device than a Samsung phone company.

                Samsung advertises blood sugar monitoring,
                but reveals its limits after purchase.
                :-)

                  LoLoL, 26 Apr 2024I have diabetes 1 type. It would save myife for sureIf it'll be done as badly as ECG and BP, then it won't. I can't understand why Samsung's health related features are so rubbish.

                    autocascading, 26 Apr 2024Same here, Medicare pays partly for mine but they still cos... moreIt would be incredibly life changing, but since Samsung can't even get decent accuracy when it comes to heart rate sensor and many other measurements that follow, I would not be overly optimistic in this case.
                    Especially, if Samsung releases something to the public with claim that it can measure it, I would wait for some real testing that would show the real accuracy.
                    Good thing there are a few people like "The Quantified Scientist" that actually do test these claims.

                      I have Watch 6 Classic purchased in States but used outside, the BP function not working so far(6+ months). If they could bring Blood Sugar, BP, ECG in their watches, I would blindly go after it. In India, most of the labs(if not all), don't use samples for any of these and have altered equipment to show higher readings so that they can make permanent patients factory. I have heard some news/rumours that labs throw away all samples and fill the sheet with their own numbers, hence these Watches from reputed companies can bring some balance if not total accuracy

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                        • 27 Apr 2024

                        What versions will it have? Like watch 7 and 7 pro and 7 classic?

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                          • 27 Apr 2024

                          LoLoL, 26 Apr 2024I have diabetes 1 type. It would save myife for sureStay safe man I wish you all the best take care

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                            samfr3aak, 26 Apr 2024Still cant use BP and ecg in my watch 4 classic because of ... moreCan't you "move" your smart watch to a different country ?

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                              • 26 Apr 2024

                              I have diabetes 1 type. It would save myife for sure

                                naap51d, 26 Apr 2024I'm borderline...yeah, I could get a CGM, but the stup... moreSame here, Medicare pays partly for mine but they still cost me $80 a month and man do my arms itch after wearing one for two weeks.

                                I can't stand the pin cushion thing pricking my finger tip 4 times a day

                                  samfr3aak, 26 Apr 2024Still cant use BP and ecg in my watch 4 classic because of ... moreHead over to the user forums at XDA, under the galaxy watch four section.
                                  REAL easy hack to get all of the functions working, regardless of what country you are in.

                                    I'm borderline...yeah, I could get a CGM, but the stupid things are expensive, so I just prick my finger before a meal to check it.
                                    Would be nice to have a ballpark idea without having to drip the blood.
                                    I've had the Frontier 3, Watch 4 & 6. (Skipped the 5 because they didn't have the rotating bezel).

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                                      • 26 Apr 2024

                                      We really really need a blood sugar monitoring on a watch would really help

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                                        • 26 Apr 2024

                                        I really hope this becomes true, as well as other manufacturers adapting it. This is something that could actually change people‘s lives. I‘m happy to not have diabetes but for those who have it, not having to prick themselves multiple times a day, or even every 2 weeks with something like Freestyle Libre, would be extremely beneficial. It would even be good for me because I would be slightly less afraid of the possibility of getting diabetes.

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