With the latest app update (rollout in February), Fitbit now supports tracking your blood glucose readings in the app for users in the US. Your Fitbit device still cannot measure blood glucose itself; it is only the tracking in the app that is new.
“[H]somewhere to follow [blood glucose] In addition to your daily health behaviors, such as activity, diet, sleep or stress, and other biometrics such as weight, it can be extremely valuable in learning new strategies and helping improve your health management, “Fitbit says in their blog post announcement of the new feature.
Blood glucose monitoring is helpful for people with diabetes or certain other medical conditions. The new position does not replace medical advice; the idea is to help you recognize patterns that relate your glucose levels to your meals, activity levels, and sleep.
If you’re already using the OneTouch Reveal app with a glucose monitor, Fitbit can now import measurements from that app. Otherwise, you will have to manually record your blood glucose readings. You can set the app to remind you, including sending reminders directly to your Fitbit.
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If you have a Fitbit Premium subscription ($ 9.99 / month), you can see how your tiers are within their target range for the past 30 days. You can also record your glucose levels in Wellness Reports to share with your healthcare providers.
A few other updates are rolling out at the same time. YOU.S. users can now track ECG readings on the Fitbit Sense and receive SpO2 (blood oxygen) readings directly to the wrist on Charge 4.
The Health Metrics dashboard, previously available only for the Sense and Versa 3, is now available for the Versa 2, Inspire 2 and Charge 4. Free users can see 7 days of data, while only premium users get the 30-day summary.