I Tried the Pixel Watch's New 'Health Guardian,' and I'm Not Convinced It's Useful
Google’s “Health Guardian” feature set has rolled out to Pixel Watches 3, 4, and 5 this week and will be coming to Fitbit Air users “later this year.” Google says the new features include reports on your blood pressure trends and on insulin resistance, which is a big claim for a wearable. Here’s what we know about Health Guardian, including how to set it up and what to expect. Google Pixel Watch 5 (41mm) - Android Smartwatch - Obsidian - LTE $499.99 at Amazon Learn More Learn More $499.99 at Amazon Can you really measure insulin resistance with a wearable?
- ▪Google’s “Health Guardian” feature set has rolled out to Pixel Watches 3, 4, and 5 this week and will be coming to Fitbit Air users “later this year.” Google says the new features include reports on your blood pressure trends and on insulin
- ▪Here’s what we know about Health Guardian, including how to set it up and what to expect.
- ▪Google Pixel Watch 5 (41mm) - Android Smartwatch - Obsidian - LTE $499.99 at Amazon Learn More Learn More $499.99 at Amazon Can you really measure insulin resistance with a wearable?
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Google’s “Health Guardian” feature set has rolled out to Pixel Watches 3, 4, and 5 this week and will be coming to Fitbit Air users “later this year.” Google says the new features include reports on your blood pressure trends and on insulin resistance, which is a big claim for a wearable. Here’s what we know about Health Guardian, including how to set it up and what to expect. Google Pixel Watch 5 (41mm) - Android Smartwatch - Obsidian - LTE $499.99 at Amazon Learn More Learn More $499.99 at Amazon Can you really measure insulin resistance with a wearable? Credit: Beth Skwarecki Insulin resistance is associated with type 2 diabetes, and can be an early sign that you are heading toward pre-diabetes or diabetes.
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