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Is There A Watch That Takes Your Blood Sugars 24hr A Day?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Long Beach, CA

a friend of mine told me theres a watch that checked your blood sugars 24 hours a day. i was wondering if this was true and where i could get one.

March 9, 2016
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Members explored the question of whether a watch exists that monitors blood sugar 24 hours a day, with several sharing that while standalone... Read more

Members explored the question of whether a watch exists that monitors blood sugar 24 hours a day, with several sharing that while standalone watches have had limited success (such as the discontinued Gluco-Watch), continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) like Dexcom and Medtronic are reliable alternatives that use a small sensor under the skin paired with a transmitter and receiver. Several members mentioned finding various monitoring devices on Amazon and Google in different price ranges, though they cautioned that CGMs can be expensive and require insurance verification, and still need occasional finger-prick calibration. A recurring theme was the desire for convenient, around-the-clock monitoring, especially for those living alone or concerned about overnight blood sugar drops.

A DiabetesTeam Member

This is what I found about the watch. Not sure if its the one you are talking about. http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2015/may-jun/gl...(Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators)&p2=^ZU^xpt250^YYA^us

March 15, 2016 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

I would like to know more about this watch

March 14, 2016
A DiabetesTeam Member

I seem to remember checking this out on Amazon some mos ago. There were some not too expensive models. I was on mdi insulin at the time and concerned about going low in the middle of the night because I live alone and don't have anyone to check on me. I think the name brand one has been discontinued.

March 13, 2016
A DiabetesTeam Member

I have not heard of a watch, but my endo had me use this pad you stick in your stomach (cant remember what its called) but it traced my blood sugars 24 hours a day.

March 13, 2016
A DiabetesTeam Member

There was high hopes for a product called the Gluco-Watch but it had trouble in trials. There are continuous glucose monitors made by Dexcom and Medtronic. These use a sensor under the skin that last about two weeks and a transmitter with a receiver unit. Be sure to check with your insurance provider as they can be expensive. Just like the Gluco-Watch they have to be calibrated with the traditional finger prick and are not as reliable.

April 18, 2016

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