SXSW 2019

CGM: The Holy Grail of Wearable Technologies

Getting data out of CGM devices was initially hard as the manufacturers did not offer it. The #wearenotwaiting for FDA approval to place 'CGM data in the cloud' movement was created by users themselves (kids with diabetes and their parents). It has led to multiple innovations such as Nightscout (featured in this video) and many other successful businesses/nonprofits because CGM data has extremely high value to users and is the 'holy grail' of wearables. CGM data is changing LIVES!!! Furthermore, democratizing CGM data and putting it into the hands of users has empowered them to be innovators thus making CGM data rocket-fuel for an amazing 'sugar surfing' protocol, high value apps, pharmaceutical device integrations, DIY device integrations, and wellness start-ups in Silicon Valley.