Thai FDA warns against unapproved smart devices for blood sugar
The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning against the use of Smartwatches and Smart rings for blood sugar monitoring, as the devices have not been approved and pose potential health risks.
Leutchai Lerwut, the FDA’s Deputy Secretary-General, highlighted concerns that some Smartwatches and rings on the market claim to measure blood sugar levels using medical software. However, the FDA has found that this technology lacks scientific validation, which could lead to inaccurate readings.
Leutchai noted that no manufacturers or importers of these smart devices have received approval from the FDA. Consumers are advised against relying on these devices as medical tools due to the risk of incorrect treatment and potentially life-threatening consequences. The FDA recommends using fingertip blood sugar monitoring devices that are authorised for accuracy and safety.
The Deputy Secretary General also mentioned that the FDA is taking legal action against false advertising and those involved with unauthorised devices. Consumers who encounter or suspect unapproved medical products can report them to the FDA hotline at 1556 or via Line@FDAThai.
Additionally, complaints can be sent to PO Box 1556 at the Ministry of Public Health in Nonthaburi, or through provincial public health offices across the country, reported KhaoSod.
In related news, the FDA issued a warning about the dangers of Pot K, a vape liquid mixed with ketamine, which can be fatal. Selling this substance can lead to a prison sentence of up to 15 years and a fine of 1.5 million baht.
This illegal product has become prevalent among nightlife enthusiasts. Dr Witit Srisuriyachayakul, Deputy Secretary General of the FDA, revealed that police in Makkasan had arrested individuals involved in selling Pot K, which contains ketamine, a Schedule 2 controlled substance.
In other news, police and health officials conducted raids in Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Bangkok on sites associated with the production and sale of counterfeit cough syrup, seizing items valued at over 100 million baht on the retail market.
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