Smartwatch can help manage diabetes: Study shows how
Regular exercise monitoring is important in controlling diabetes. This can be done by wearable mobile devices, and the data available from them can help reduce cholesterol levels and improve the quality of life.
In short
- Studies suggest that the wearable technique helps to exercise type 2 diabetic patients.
- Regular exercise is important for diabetes management
- Wearbals promote permanent exercise in daily life
Regular exercise is an important part of treatment for patients with diabetes. This helps reduce blood sugar levels, improve heart health and increase insulin sensitivity.
Sticking from daily exercise will help keep an eye on their health. It can be monitored using wearable mobile technology.
A recent study published in the BMJ Journal has found a simple and effective method of control type 2 diabetes, as smartwatch with an integrated health app can help maintain blood sugar levels.
Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body does not use insulin (hormones) properly, causing high blood sugar levels. This occurs when cells become resistant to insulin or the body does not make it enough.
This can lead to serious health problems, but managing diet, exercise and medicine can help control it.
The study was conducted in Canada and United Kingdom on 125 participants aged 40–75, out of which 82% were diagnosed with diabetes within the last 5–24 months.
They came to know that the participants would exercise regularly when they were warning the smartwatch.
“We found that using biometrics from wearable technologies using all affiliated health benefits, has been great promises to encourage people with new diagnosis type 2 diabetes to maintain a individual exercise program,” the co-writer of the study, Dr. Katie Hesketh said.
At the end of six months, participants increased the number of hours of exercise- medium-to intensity- up to 150 minutes per week.
The study used in the study included a smartwatch, which featured a 3D accelerometer and optical heart rate monitor, an online coaching platform for the exercise specialist and a web/smartphone app for participants.
“The program offered a variety of workouts including cardio and strength training, which could be done without the need of the gym,” Dr. Hesketh said.
The researcher said that goal exercise is to make a permanent part of daily life for people with type 2 diabetes, eventually to improve their physical and mental health.