Posted 2/24/2024, 10:04:07 AM
Wearables Deluge Users with Data, But More Isn't Always Better
- Wearables can now track many detailed metrics like heart rate variability and stride length
- But more data does not necessarily lead to better health or more effective workouts
- Doctors and coaches say too much data can be overwhelming and counterproductive
- Many wearables like Fitbits are not regulated as medical devices by the FDA
- The FDA warned that non-invasive blood sugar monitoring wearables should not be used to manage diabetes