Recent media reports have suggested that the notoriously secretiveApple Inc. AAPL 0.1% is working on developing a non-invasive way for diabetics to monitor blood glucose levels. While Apple enthusiasts have speculated that glucose monitoring could be integrated into the Apple Watch, Loop Ventures analyst Doug Clinton anticipates that Apple will instead choose to integrate it into its wireless AirPods headphones.

The Complications Of Vitals’ Monitoring

Past studies of wrist-worn heart rate monitors have revealed accuracy and consistent readings can be an issue. However, Clinton points to a study that found that an ear-based sensor had a 98 percent correlation coefficient to an electrocardiogram when it came to accurately measuring heart rate. The 98 percent coefficient was in-line with the accuracy of a typical Polar M7 chest-worn monitor and well above the 91 percent coefficient found for the Apple Watch.

Clinton believes the Apple Watch’s monitoring accuracy gets even worse during periods of exercise.

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