Wearable technology is one of the latest tech trends to take our world by storm. You probably own a fitness band yourself, or know somebody who does.

But wearables can offer so much more. Some devices (like the fitness bands) help you monitor vital physical signs, while others perform key functions of vital body parts. There’s even a wearable that can help you quit smoking!

Here, we take a look at 4 wearables that are revolutionizing the world of healthcare.

Wearable Device 1: Your Own Personal Diabetes Monitor

Diabetes can be a pain to live with. Having to rely on blood glucose monitors certainly doesn’t help, proving painful and inconvenient.

The Freestyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System, on the other hand, works through a patch in your skin. It is fixed conveniently on your upper arm, so you won’t have to prick your fingers. The ‘reader’ device gives you an update in a second whenever you need one.

You simply hold it next to the patch on your arm.

Wearable Device 2: Your Own Pancreas Replacement

That’s what the MiniMed 640G Insulin Pump with Smartguard does for you: become your stand-in pancreas, providing the insulin you need in the right quantity, at the right time.

Controlling blood sugar levels is key for diabetes patients, and that’s where the Minimed helps.

Wearable Device 3: Drug Free Pain Relief

The Quell Wearable Pain Relief Device provides relief from chronic pain, and does not involve the use of a single drug.

Sounds too good to be true? Then maybe you need it.

This device is worn using a strap around your calf, and works by stimulating sensory nerves. By sending “neural pulses” that block pain signals to the brain, Quell helps you get some much-needed relief from aches and pains.

Wearable Device 4: Keep Tabs On Your BO Levels

Nope, not talking about Body Odor.

For patients of asthma, and those at risk of congestive heart failure or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the WristOx2 from Nonin Medical is a heavensend. It can be used to remotely monitor your heart rate and oxygenation.

With more such wearables hitting the market everyday, healthcare is getting a lot better. With one of these devices helping you out, your hospital experience gets a convenient upgrade!

References:

https://www.wearable-technologies.com/2015/04/wearables-in-healthcare/

https://www.raconteur.net/healthcare/empowering-patients-to-track-their-health-through-wearable-tech