Although I like to monitor my activity level, the data generated by my watch has little impact on my health or lifestyle choices. Outside of these utility features, this wearable device provides high- and low heart-rate notifications, displays my speed and elevation when I go mountain biking, and can call for help if I crash and need emergency assistance. I can receive texts and emails on my watch, and the alarm feature noiselessly buzzes me awake in the morning. Now I no longer have a reason to keep a clunky piece of technology in my pocket. A couple of years ago, I decided to try a smartwatch. My smartphone displayed the time, plus it allowed me to check emails, send texts, and surf the internet. ![]() After I bought a smartphone, however, there was no longer a reason to wear a clunky piece of metal around my wrist. ![]() All it did was tell the time, but it was as much a part of my attire as my socks and shoes. My first wearable device was a wristwatch. The medtech industry has been paying close attention to the evolution of wearable devices. ![]() I was honored to lead a panel of industry luminaries discussing the effect wearable devices could have on the future disease management. ![]() It was great to see so many friends and colleagues last month at AdvaMed’s annual Medtech Conference in Boston. By Glenn Snyder, principal, MedTech Practice leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP
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