Those things don't work. My son was going to buy one. I told him I would take a hammer and smash it. To dangerous. And I wished their were more regulations in place for these dangerous items
October 24
These devices are total bullsh**.
If you used their readings for treatment decisions you could overdose on insulin or sulfonureas and die.
Don't waste your money on these toys.
They do not have approvals in any country in the world. For good reason.
October 23
Are people with diabetes trusting Facebook-advertised, no-prick finger meters to read their blood sugar levels instead of traditional lancing?
It's a valid concern! Some devices claim to measure blood sugar without piercing the skin, but the FDA has issued warnings about these products. They haven't been reviewed for safety Show Full Answer
Are people with diabetes trusting Facebook-advertised, no-prick finger meters to read their blood sugar levels instead of traditional lancing?
It's a valid concern! Some devices claim to measure blood sugar without piercing the skin, but the FDA has issued warnings about these products. They haven't been reviewed for safety or accuracy, making them potentially dangerous for diabetes management.
Here's what's important to know:
- Unapproved no-prick devices have not met FDA accuracy standards
- One study showed a no-prick smartwatch was only accurate about 84% of the time — that's a risky margin when dosing insulin
- Another no-prick device met FDA accuracy requirements only 19% of the time
- The FDA is actively working to stop the sale of these unapproved devices A DiabetesTeam member summed it up well, calling these devices more of a "novelty for nondiabetics" rather than a serious blood sugar monitor.
For safe and reliable readings, stick to FDA-approved glucose meters or CGMs like FreeStyle Libre or Accu-Chek. When in doubt, always confirm unusual readings with a traditional finger-stick test and consult your doctor.
October 23
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