One of Samsung’s executives confirmed that the Korean firm was working on an optical blood glucose sensor, without needles, for its next connected watches.
At the Galaxy Unpacked conference held this week in San Jose, California, Samsung unveiled its new smartphones. The firm also took the opportunity to invite journalists to various conferences, including one organized this Thursday, on the subject of health and the features of Samsung Health.
If this press conference was above all an opportunity for Samsung to recall the new features already announced on stage – the antioxidant index, the cardiovascular load and the well-being functions – the firm provided information on another subject .
Indeed, as reported by the site Phone ArenaHon Pack, senior vice president at Samsung, in charge of the health-related division, indicated that the manufacturer was indeed working on the subject of blood sugar:
What excites me about our team, as you might already know, is that we are working on non-invasive monitoring, based on optical sensors, of blood glucose levels. I can’t tell you when that’s expected, but I’m very happy with the progress we’re making. And if we do it well, it could be a game-changer.
Blood sugar levels are a major metric that Samsung isn’t the only one working on. We have known for several years that Apple is also at the forefront in this area, even if the latest rumors suggest availability for 2026 or 2027.
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Apple would have taken a big step forward for this health measure
It must be said that such a measurement has so far only been offered in an invasive manner, with a needle under the skin, whether with regular blood tests or with permanent sensors. A non-invasive measurement would make it possible to assess blood sugar levels using a simple light and optical sensors, such as measuring heart rate or blood oxygen levels.
A measure intended for people with diabetes or athletes
Obviously, such a functionality would primarily be aimed at people with diabetes, in order to help them regulate their sugar or insulin intake. However, this measure could also be of interest in a sporting context, for long-term efforts, to provide sufficient sugar to the body and fill the glycogen reservoir.
For now, the Samsung executive’s statement only confirms rather insistent rumors. However, if Hon Pack speaks, it is because development is sufficiently advanced that the firm will not turn back in the future. It remains to be seen when this feature will arrive and if it will land in the Galaxy Watch 8, 9 or 10.
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