esp211 t1_j9mf1ua wrote on February 23, 2023 at 12:41 AM

How big is the market for diabetics who need to regularly check their glucose levels?

SymbioticTransmitter t1_j9miwk2 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 1:09 AM

I think it’s about 1/10 in the US and in Canada with the rates continuing to climb each year.

esp211 t1_j9mpumh wrote on February 23, 2023 at 2:00 AM

I wonder if this is something where you can constantly monitor your glucose level regardless of whether you are diabetic or not. Sort of like the heart rate monitor to let you know if your levels are off and you need to take action. Or you are consuming too much and need to slow down.

COLDIRON t1_j9mtrsz wrote on February 23, 2023 at 2:29 AM

Yeah the article mentions they are going after type 2 and “pre diabetics” so I think that’s the plan

RIOTS_R_US t1_jaammu1 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:30 AM

Non diabetics really shouldn't worry about their blood sugar at all.

medulaoblongata69 t1_j9nupjg wrote on February 23, 2023 at 8:35 AM

The diabetes tech market is valued at well over 50billion USD, and hundreds of millions more will develop type 2 in the coming years.