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Gabriela Galvin

Millions use wearable devices to track their blood sugar. But they don’t help everyone

Small wearable devices that track blood sugar levels are growing in popularity among the health-conscious – but they may not be particularly accurate for people without diabetes, a new study has found.

Many people with diabetes use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) – small devices that are often fitted to the back of the arm or the abdomen – to track their blood sugar levels. These devices send real-time data to a mobile app, giving people insight into how their glucose levels rise or fall throughout the day.

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