The diabetes watch monitor began development in the mid-90s. Several prototype versions emerged in the early 00s and were designed and manufactured by different companies. The only diabetes watch ever approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the GlucoWatch. The diabetes watch monitor was designed to be used in conjunction with blood glucose meters and was only available with a prescription from a trained doctor. The GlucoWatch had been particularly recommended for pregnant women who need to stay on top of hypoglycemia and for patients who could benefit from the additional knowledge of blood glucose levels throughout the day such as those with a hypoglycemic insensitivity. The diabetes watch monitor was only approved for children over the age of seven.

Diabetes Watch Monitor – GlucoWatch

The FDA approved the GlucoWatch Biographer for use in 2001. The diabetes watch functioned by using a skin …