U.S. health officials have issued a warning about the dangers of missing critical notifications from diabetes management apps, as it can lead to severe health risks, including dangerously low blood sugar levels. The FDA highlighted that device settings or connectivity issues may prevent users from receiving important alerts. With around 37 million Americans living with diabetes, the situation poses significant health risks. Patients are urged to turn off automatic updates on smartphones until compatibility with their diabetes apps is confirmed to ensure proper alert functioning and device operation.
The FDA warns that missing or not hearing critical notifications from smartphone apps managing diabetes can lead to dangerously low blood sugar levels and even death.
Patients may fail to receive medical alerts due to phone settings or hardware changes, resulting in serious health consequences, including death.
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