Apple reportedly tests an app to manage blood sugar

Apple has been rumored to be working on noninvasive blood glucose monitoring, and a recent Bloomberg report reveals that the company tested an app to help people with prediabetes manage their condition. The app required employees to validate their prediabetic status with a blood test and then tracked their blood sugar levels using various devices on the market. They also logged changes related to their diet to see how different foods affected their blood sugar levels. The goal of the app was to show users how their choices impacted their blood sugar levels and to develop tools using blood sugar data. However, Apple has paused work on the app to focus on other health features. Despite this, it's possible that Apple will use its findings in future health tech offerings. Metabolic health tracking is a growing trend in the wearable industry, with companies like Dexcom and Abbott releasing over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for prediabetics and Type 2 diabetics. CGM startups like Nutrisense and Levels also use CGM data to help people lose weight, fuel for endurance sports, or learn about how certain foods impact their blood sugar levels. Apple has been exploring this area, increasing third-party CGM integrations and reportedly spending 15 years on noninvasive blood glucose monitoring, although that project is still years away from completion.