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Re:FDA authorizes first wearable device that monitors ketone... by simmerup on Tuesday August 25, 2026 @05:20PM (#49440808)
In the same way a step counter encourages people to walk more, a glucose monitor on your watch could discourage you from eating that extra donut
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Re:FDA authorizes first wearable device that monitors ketone... by malfist on Tuesday August 25, 2026 @05:24PM (#49440861)
Does a step counter do that? All studies I've seen say they don't cause people to adapt their behavior
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Re:FDA authorizes first wearable device that monitors ketone... by cj on Tuesday August 25, 2026 @05:46PM (#49441134)
This study says otherwise: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2007/11/pedometers-he...

Even if it doesn’t increase steps on average, it will absolutely still work with someone who’s self-motivated and not just looking for a quick fix.

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