The Future of Wearables: From Fitness Trackers to Health Monitors That Save Lives

Wearables are evolving from step counters to medical-grade health monitors. Apple Watch ECG and fall detection already saving lives. Continuous glucose monitoring (Dexcom, Abbott) going mainstream. Blood pressure monitoring coming to smartwatches. EEG headbands for brain health. The shift: wearables moving from wellness to diagnosis and treatment. FDA approving more wearable-based health features. This transforms wearables from consumer gadgets to regulated medical devices, creating a much larger addressable market.