Last year, Samsung said they were actively developing optical sensors that can continuously detect blood sugar levels. This technology will allow diabetics to see their sugar levels without having to prick their fingers and take readings using special devices. Recently, Samsung published an article from Dr. Hon Pak, the company's senior vice president and head of digital health.
He said Samsung is still continuing its efforts to develop optical sensors for detecting blood sugar. It also has secondary features that allow diabetes to be detected earlier, allowing lifestyle changes to be made before it's too late.
Once again, artificial intelligence (AI) will be the backbone of Samsung's health technology in the near future. According to him, AI has the potential to prevent early disease through behavioral pattern analysis, detect abnormalities, and also predict future health problems.
Blood sugar detection sensors that do not require physical blood sampling are among the technologies predicted to change the world of smartwatches. Apple and Huawei have also been reported to be developing them but so far have not been offered in real products.
Samsung already offers features to detect sleep apnea, blood pressure, body fat levels, and skin temperature on their watches in the market. If the ability to track blood sugar and early detection of diabetes were also offered, it would change the landscape of wearable devices.