Blood sugar tracking will now be available with Apple's new diabetes monitors. The Company has started to roll out the devices in its stores. The monitors measure diabetic users' blood to identify glucose levels and will not have continuous tracking, so users will have to lance themselves. A Bluetooth connection pairs with an iPhone or Apple Watch, which allows users access to the blood sugar tracking information. The device will have a $70 USD price point, included with the device is a year of information from Apple's diabetes educating service.
Apple appears to be making health functionality an important mandate for the company. Apple is continuously looking for ways to integrate users' health concerns with its devices. Other health-conscious moves from the company include purchasing an asthma monitoring app.
In-Store Diabetes Monitors
Blood Sugar Tracking Will Be Available on Apple Devices
Trend Themes
1. In-store Diabetes Monitors - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Expand the range of health monitoring devices available in retail stores to cater to specific health conditions like diabetes.
2. Blood Sugar Tracking - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced sensing technologies to enable continuous blood sugar tracking without the need for lancing.
3. Apple Health Integration - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create seamless integration between Apple devices and various health monitoring technologies for a holistic health tracking experience.
Industry Implications
1. Health Monitoring Devices - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Collaborate with Apple to develop diabetes monitors and other health tracking devices for their in-store distribution.
2. Healthcare Technology - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Leverage Bluetooth connectivity and advanced data analytics to revolutionize the way blood sugar tracking is performed in diabetes management.
3. Mobile Health Apps - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create mobile apps that integrate with Apple devices to provide personalized health education and support for individuals managing diabetes.