CNBC January 21, 2023
Key Points
– Medical devices for conditions including diabetes and sleep management, from insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors to C-PAP machines, are increasingly connected to the internet.
– Insulin pumps and glucose meters can now be connected to smartphones via Bluetooth while C-PAP machines can store and send data to health-care providers without needing an office visit.
– The internet of things for personal health comes with many benefits and the world of remote patient monitoring is growing, but also comes with greater scrutiny from the FDA about cybersecurity risks.
The internet of things to remote monitor and manage common health issues has been growing steadily, led by diabetes patients.
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