The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 does not support direct blood glucose monitoring. While there were expectations that the watch would feature this capability, it has been confirmed that it cannot measure blood sugar levels accurately. Instead, the Galaxy Watch 7 includes a feature known as the AGEs index (Advanced Glycation End-products), which provides insights into metabolic health and may indicate potential issues related to blood sugar levels, but it does not provide specific glucose readings[1][2][3].
Key Features Related to Blood Glucose Monitoring
- AGEs Index: This feature estimates the accumulation of AGEs, which can correlate with higher blood glucose levels. However, it is not a direct measurement of blood glucose itself[2][3][7].
- Manual Entry: Users can manually enter their blood glucose readings into the Samsung Health app, but the watch cannot measure these levels autonomously[1][4].
- Health Monitoring Capabilities: The Galaxy Watch 7 offers various health tracking features such as heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and body composition analysis, but blood glucose monitoring is not included among them[1][8].
Conclusion
In summary, while the Galaxy Watch 7 includes advanced health features and can provide some insights related to glucose levels through the AGEs index, it does not offer a direct blood glucose monitoring function. Users seeking precise glucose measurements will need to rely on traditional methods or compatible external sensors.
Citations:[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3KMf0MIm_4
[2] https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-health-android-hidden-ui-ages-measurement/
[3] https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-7-tipped-to-get-blood-sugar-monitoring-and-a-new-ultra-model
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDeX2SUG_gA
[5] https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWatch/comments/1e31rg6/blood_glucose_monitoring_galaxy_watch_7/
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVFHw-29VT0
[7] https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra/
[8] https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-7-review