Smart watches are using artificial intelligence to detect diabetes

Wearable devices can be used to detect the early signs of diabetes using an artificial intelligence (AI) network called DeepHeart and developed by Cardiogram, a study has found. Some 32m people in the US have diabetes, while a further 70m people are thought to be living with so-called pre-diabetes, according to GlobalData figures. With 88 percent of people who are pre-diabetic unaware of their condition, and one in four cases of diabetes going undiagnosed, DeepHeart could provide an easy and affordable means of diagnosing a condition with ever-increasing societal importance. The combination of AI and smart watches is another win for tech giants Apple and Google, as they continue to explore the realm of digital health. Apple's intentions to become a key player in the healthcare space are clear.