Apple is said to be developing a way to measure blood sugar levels without needing to prick your skin, but this feature probably won’t be available in the 2024 Watch Series 10.
Apple is apparently planning to introduce some new health features to the upcoming Watch Series set to be released in 2024. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the tech giant intends to include a sensor that can monitor blood pressure and detect hypertension in this new Apple Watch.
This sensor will help users by notifying them if their blood pressure is increasing and will provide information about possible reasons for this change. To avoid any potential wrong diagnosis, the feature will recommend users to either consult a doctor or use a traditional blood pressure cuff for a more accurate reading.
The report by Gurman also mentions that Apple is already working on a future version of this feature, which will be even more advanced, providing precise numbers and even the ability to diagnose related health conditions. This move shows Apple’s ongoing commitment to incorporating health-focused features into its products.
The upcoming Watch Series 10 is rumored to include a feature that can detect sleep apnea by analyzing your sleep and breathing patterns. This means it could help identify if you have this condition.
Apple is also exploring a way to measure blood sugar without needing to prick your skin. They might use a special chip to shine a light under your skin and figure out the amount of glucose in your body. It’s kind of like how the blood pressure monitoring works.
But, it’s important to note that this glucose monitoring tech probably won’t be ready for the Watch Series 10 in 2024. Apple is working on it, but it might take a bit longer to develop.