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Huawei announces blood sugar testing device after four years of research

Huawei is developing a dedicated blood sugar testing device following four years of research. He Gang, CEO of Huawei’s Consumer Business Group, announced the project during a recruitment event at Peking University.

He Gang stated that the underlying technology required four years of development to reach a stage suitable for industrialization. He emphasized that the company prioritizes long-term value and technological maturity over rapid annual product cycles.

Specific details regarding the device's form factor, functionality, and release date remain unconfirmed. While it is unclear if the technology will be integrated into a smartwatch or released as a standalone wearable, industry observers speculate the company may be targeting non-invasive glucose monitoring to complement existing invasive or finger-prick methods.

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He Gang · Huawei · Peking University