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bipolarchickennugget t1_j9lgy9m wrote

If this works out, it'll be life changing for newly diagnosed diabetics and pediatric patients (as well as the entire diabetic population as a whole). Hoping this won't end up like scammy theranos!

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i_max2k2 t1_j9lv6dj wrote

There is definitely a small difference between Theranos and Apple. It will come down to, if it’s actually feasible and it makes $ sense to build / mass produce and make profits. If all those boxes are checked, very likely Apple will release it. Theranos was horse poop.

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Pingryada t1_j9o3ey6 wrote

Legitimately Apple would crush the market if they are first to market with this and its reliability accrue and FFA approved. As a T1D I can tell you most people would buy one since it would eliminate the large cost of having a CGM currently. Almost unlimited press and a couple million watches. Throw in a couple fitness gurus and such and you have a cash cow. People will upgrade for a 5% boost in accuracy or whatever they will claim. It would be BIG

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wallflower7522 t1_j9odygc wrote

I have hypoglycemia that is mostly just a mild inconvenience but sometimes very scary. This would legit be the best thing ever. I imagine it would also help a lot of people who don’t realize they are pre diabetic or having unusual blood sugar swings tackle it early.

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