Why Apple And Google Are Working On Diabetes Tech

Apple and Alphabet are moving into the health care. Both companies have been rumored to be working on non-invasive ways to check blood glucose levels but never bought anything to market. Now, both tech giants are collaborating with medical device company Dexcom, a maker of continuous glucose monitors for people with diabetes. CNBC got an inside look at the innovation behind Dexcom’s latest CGM and its manufacturing process to better understand why two of the world’s biggest tech companies are partnering with it.

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Why Apple And Google Are Working On Diabetes Tech

[andrewm]

I'm Type 1 Diabetic, and if this is true and apple creates a watch for CGM use, it would be absolutely life-changing not only for me but for millions of people who may not know they have early onset Diabetes and could help save lives.

[jugo]

Big pharma instead of curing diabetes treats it as a subscription service. Now the tech world wants to cash in.

[ardentdfender]

🤔 Because there is money 💰 to be made from it.

[ggg]

As a 21 year old male with type 1 diabetes, this would be life changing.

[QueenetBowie]

Hey Apple, can you just go ahead and create a Smart Pancreas, thank you.

[dboucher]

They see how much big pharma is making and they want a piece of the pie.

[RTPTechGuy]

I am a Type 1 Diabetic and the Dexcom CGM has been a total life changer for me.

[GbZaid]

4:07 did she switch from an american accent to a british accent midway?

[dwalterrealty]

Owned Dexcom shares in 2011, sold my shares in 2013, for a $2 gain... Kicking myself ever since.

[lordihlendam]

Google's going to have a field day with all that yummy personal data.

[dylanchannel]

One thing is that this stuff shouldn’t be expensive either make it affordable to the people who have diabetes

[CowellChris]

As a diabetic and someone that wears a Apple Watch series 4, I can't wait for this update they mentioned that does continuous monitoring. Would happily upgrade if it needs that hardware upgrade.
Well done Dexcom :D

[rfleming]

Well done! As a type 1 diabetic, i applaud this bio-tech research and the application of new technology to the Apple watch and more. I am also a Dexcom G6 user and have been for several years and there is no doubt that this technology is a game-changer for all diabetics. I loved the accuracy of this CNBC report.Thank you.

[mdtaylor]

T1D for 30+ years and I just want to point out two things. 1. Android phones have been using this monitoring app for years now (Apple is always late to the game). 2. Save the money invested in apps and the possibility of a CGM watch. It's time to put that money to a REAL CURE. I'm absolutely tired of monitoring myself and not living a normal life!

[jasmineken]

I am type1 Diabetic, and check the glucose values on apple watch directly with the help of Ambrosia Blucon device. Apple watch is really very helpful for Diabetic person.

[mohammedsiraj]

Apple is worrying about healthcare what about How their prices cause an indirect heart attack

[kiernakirkpatrick]

I was just diagnosed a month ago I am so extremely I got my first iPhone (x) and my first Apple Watch so I can check everything in class w/out those finger glucose things. Thank Apple and dexcom

[smilebot]

There's absolute fortunes is keeping people as sick as possible. It starts with the food industry.

[stefis]

This is by far one of the best vids Ive seen on YouTube.

[warp]

Thanks for another great, focused report about another health care issue! Keep up the excellent work!