Google Launches Insulin Resistance Tracking on Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Devices
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Alphabet Inc.'s Google is bringing a new set of health features to its wearables, including one that tracks insulin resistance over time, marking a first for consumer tech companies that are working to eventually crack comprehensive blood-sugar monitoring.
The company is also adding blood pressure and insulin resistance trends as proactive monitoring tools in the Google Health app. Google says its new tools can act as an early warning system for diabetes.
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SourceReports the news
“Alphabet Inc.’s Google is bringing a new set of health features to its wearables, including one that tracks insulin resistance over time, marking a first for consumer tech companies that are working to eventually crack comprehensive blood-sugar monitoring.”
Bloomberg — Google to Track Insulin Trends With New Wearables Feature on Watch 5, Fitbit Air“The company is also adding blood pressure and insulin resistance trends as proactive monitoring tools in the Google Health app.”
Wired — Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies
SupportCorroborates it
“Samantha Kelly / Bloomberg: Google introduces an insulin-resistance trend feature that uses AI, an accelerometer, and other sensors, launching first on the Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit devices — ”
techmeme — Google introduces an insulin-resistance trend feature that uses AI, an accelerometer, and other sensors, launching first on the Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit devices (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg)“Google says its new tools can act as an early warning system for diabetes.”
engadget — Google's newest Pixel Watch feature can monitor your blood pressure and insulin resistance
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- Aug 12, 2:07 PM — Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies And Monitor Blood Pressure (2/2)