This is truly good news for all those who live every day with diabetes and the painful burden of regular blood tests. But beware: behind this seductive promise lies a real danger, French authorities warned today.
The French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines (ANSM) and the French Food Safety Authority (DGCCRF) have just sounded the alarm. The verdict is clear: these so-called "non-invasive" devices simply don't work. Worse still, they often provide completely false results, directly endangering diabetic users.
In concrete terms, an incorrect measurement can have serious consequences: ignoring hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia due to an incorrect reading can lead to serious illnesses, or even emergency hospitalizations. These connected gadgets, although sold as miracle solutions, therefore expose their users to serious health risks.
And as if this weren't worrying enough, some brands go so far as to fraudulently use the logos of recognized organizations such as ANSM or the French Federation of Diabetics (FFD) to strengthen their credibility with consumers. This deliberate deception further alarms the health authorities.
What to do if you have already allowed yourself to be try?
The recommendation is clear: immediately stop using these devices to measure blood sugar, request a refund from the seller as soon as possible, and above all, consult your doctor to resume serious and reliable monitoring. Among these devices, we find for example the Sherum SuiviPro 2.0 connected watch, sold under the Smart Band brand and which is the subject of a recall.
For the moment, the only validated measurement methods remain those that require a drop of blood taken from the fingertip or recognized and certified subcutaneous sensors. The rest, according to health authorities, is nothing more than risky marketing that plays dangerously with the health of users.
Faced with With this seductive but deceptive technology, it's best to remain cautious and only trust medically proven devices. Because in this specific case, the apparent simplicity could unfortunately come at a very high cost.
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