If they call them novelty devices in print. Or say they are accurate less than x% of the time. They are absolved of guilt. A good reason to read the fine print mentioned.
This is accurate less than 17% of the time when used for general health accessment. Probably almost never accurate for blood glucose measurement.
I tried it this morning. It said my skin age is 35. My BMI is 22.1, my pulse 69, BP 109/65
I am 73, my BMI is 28, my pulse 44, my BP 124/80.
It determines this by a face scan.
I didn't ask for anything else. I refused to pay. And deleted the app.
Not accurate at all.
My youngest son is terrified of needles. He wants to buy a device that goes on the end of your finger like an oximeter, that is supposed to test bs. I told him if he bought something like that I would bust it as they aren't accurate.
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Why are these companies allowed to sell devices that could cause death and why aren't there stricter regulations in place?
Thank you Hkc
It is a piece of crap. It isn't even close most of the time.
It is pseudo-science at best.
It can only tell general health from pictures It takes of your face.
You will die if you use it for treatment decisions. Especially If you are on insulin or sulfonureas.
Do not believe anything it tells you.
The Calmia app isn't something that comes up in available resources, so it's hard to speak to its accuracy specifically. However, this is a great question worth exploring carefully, especially when it comes to blood sugar tracking.
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