Key Points:
- Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra might offer blood sugar monitoring, a game-changer for diabetics.
- Hints found in the Samsung Health app suggest the watch can measure AGEs, an indicator of blood glucose levels.
- Uncertainty remains regarding the specific models and the comprehensiveness of the feature.
The highly anticipated launch of Samsung’s next-generation smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra, is just around the corner (July 10th, 2024). Among the multitude of rumored features, the potential inclusion of blood glucose monitoring has generated the most excitement, particularly for diabetics who rely on constant monitoring.
Unearthing clues within the Android version of the Samsung Health app, eagle-eyed developers at Android Authority stumbled upon a hidden user interface (UI) element. This UI displayed the measurement of Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) by Galaxy Watches. AGEs are essentially waste products formed in the body due to elevated blood sugar levels, accumulating with age. Therefore, a higher concentration of AGEs often signifies higher blood sugar.
While the newly discovered UI confirms that some Galaxy Watch models can measure AGEs, providing an indirect indication of blood sugar, crucial details remain shrouded in mystery. Samsung hasn’t pinpointed which specific models boast this capability. More importantly, it’s unclear whether this AGE measurement translates to the full-fledged blood sugar monitoring expected for the Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra. If the functionality is limited to AGEs alone, it might fall short of user expectations for a comprehensive blood sugar monitoring solution.
Intriguingly, the UI description conspicuously avoids any mention of blood sugar monitoring. Instead, it emphasizes how this measurement offers insights into “metabolic health,” reflecting the overall aging process. Hopefully, as the launch date approaches, Samsung sheds light on this intriguing feature and its functionalities.
