Why this new Fitbit feature takes us one step closer to non-invasive glucose tracking
ZDNET’s key takeaways
- Insulin resistance and blood pressure trends are coming to the Fitbit Air and Fitbit Edge.
- These new features are available for Google Health Premium users only.
- The news points at Google’s greater health mission in developing a continuous glucose monitor.
Google just added insulin resistance and blood pressure trends to the Fitbit Air and Edge, taking these devices beyond basic fitness monitoring and sleep tracking and into deeper health insights. The new features are part of Google’s “Health Guardian” suite of proactive safety tools for the Pixel Watch and Fitbit.
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They’re available solely for Google Health Premium users, a $100 annual subscription that grants users access to Google’s AI health coach, advanced sleep tracking, and a more expansive selection of health-tracking features.
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