# Google wearables to track insulin resistance for first time

2026-08-13T04:40:43+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Google is adding a feature to its wearable devices that tracks changes in insulin resistance over time. The technology uses sensors including an accelerometer, heart-rate and skin-temperature monitor, combined with AI, to estimate metabolic shifts. It does not measure blood glucose directly. The feature is part of Google's Health Guardian suite. If a shift is detected, the Google Health app will alert users, who can then consider lifestyle changes or consult a doctor. Times Now reports the model was trained on data from over 1 lakh individuals. The company stresses the tool is not a diagnostic device and cannot replace blood tests for prediabetes or diabetes.

## Coverage

- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/in-a-first-googles-wearables-to-track-insulin-resistance-11902814#publisher=newsstand>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/health/google-wearables-can-now-track-insulin-resistance-what-it-means-for-diabetes-risk-article-155603936>

Tags: Google Health, health tech, insulin resistance, privacy, wearables
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