Smart rings and watches could unlock secrets of the diabetic pancreas

This pilot study is testing whether data from wearable devices like smart rings, wristbands, and glucose monitors can be used to predict the health of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. It involves 28 adults with Type 1 diabetes who will wear the devices and complete some at-home challenges for up to six months. The goal is to see if this remote, digital approach works well enough to later study people with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, with the long-term aim of creating personalized treatment plans.