Apple apparently tried out an app for monitoring blood sugar levels

Apple is apparently still at it with their quest for better glucose management, but this time they’re focusing on software. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company has been testing an app designed for pre-diabetic individuals to help them keep track of their diet and lifestyle. While there are no plans to release the app to the public just yet, it could potentially be incorporated into future health products.

Putting the app to the test, Apple had their employees who were at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes actively monitoring their blood sugar levels using different devices on the market, and tracking how their glucose levels changed in response to dietary choices. The app would then analyze these correlations and provide feedback, like a friendly reminder to skip the pasta.

However, Apple decided to hit pause on the testing to shift their focus to other health features. Bloomberg pointed out that Apple’s Health app currently lacks meal tracking, a feature that competitors already offer. There’s also speculation that Apple might eventually integrate third-party glucose tracking into their products.

Interestingly, this study isn’t directly linked to Apple’s ongoing efforts to develop non-invasive blood glucose monitoring, a topic that always seems to resurface in Apple Watch rumors. The latest hardware prototype reportedly resembles an iPhone-sized wearable device that uses lasers to measure glucose levels through the skin. Gurman suggests that the initial consumer version, whether in the form of an Apple Watch or something else, will likely only alert users if they show signs of pre-diabetes, with more detailed glucose level readings potentially coming in future updates.