Garmin Highlights Blood Glucose Management with Wearable Devices on 'World Diabetes Day'

Garmin emphasized the importance of metabolic health management and the role of technology using wearable devices on November 14, in recognition of World Diabetes Day.
World Diabetes Day was jointly established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) to raise global awareness about the prevention and management of diabetes. According to the latest IDF report, there were 590 million adults (aged 20–79) living with diabetes worldwide last year, and this number is projected to reach 853 million by 2050.
Korea is also not immune to diabetes. The Korean Diabetes Association (KDA) reported that, as of 2022, the prevalence of diabetes among adults aged 30 and older in Korea was 14.8%. Among those aged 65 and above, the rate was even higher at 28%. Notably, prediabetes affects four out of ten people over 30 and one out of two people over 65. These high prevalence rates highlight the increasing need for long-term health monitoring and early intervention.
Recently, digital healthcare solutions utilizing wearable devices have gained attention for diabetes management. Garmin has continuously advanced its technology to enable users to monitor changes in their bodies and receive personalized insights based on real-time biometric data such as sleep and heart rate.
In fact, global healthcare companies are actively conducting research and collaborations related to metabolic health using Garmin data. For example, the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) brand Dexcom supports real-time blood glucose monitoring through the Dexcom Connect IQ app available on Garmin’s Connect IQ platform. Twin Health integrates Garmin watch data into its AI-based personalized metabolic health program, contributing to the prevention and improvement of diabetes.
Susan Lyman, Vice President of Global Consumer Marketing at Garmin, stated, “Our partnerships with global healthcare companies such as Dexcom and Twin Health demonstrate the potential for users to manage their own metabolic health through wearable data. This trend shows that digital healthcare is expanding beyond simple tracking to offer therapeutic value.” She added, “Garmin will continue to innovate technologies that leverage wearable biometric data to raise awareness of diabetes and metabolic diseases, supporting individuals in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”
mkchang@fnnews.com Jang Min-kwon Reporter