Apple tests diabetes app, paving way for health tech

A selected group of employees with prediabetes were invited to test the app, which offers guidance on dietary choices and lifestyle changes. These employees confirmed their prediabetic status through blood tests and then tracked their meals and blood glucose levels using glucose-monitoring devices.

The app demonstrated to participants how certain foods affect blood sugar levels, helping them see how choosing healthy versus unhealthy options could influence their risk of disease progression.

For instance, a significant glucose spike following a carb-heavy meal might prompt testers to consume more protein and make healthier choices. Interventions during the prediabetes stage could help millions of people avoid developing type 2 diabetes.

According to Gurman, Apple utilized the app to explore how blood glucose data could be used and what future tools might benefit consumers.

For the past several years, Apple has been working on incorporating non-invasive blood glucose monitoring into the Apple Watch. Currently, most blood sugar tests require a skin prick, but Apple is developing a method that uses optical absorption spectroscopy and lasers to measure glucose concentration without skin penetration.

Recall that Apple is also working on a new gaming app for iOS.

Additionally, we reported on Apple’s development of a technology that could revolutionize the world of laptops.

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