Last week, Apple showed off the new iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10. The FDA has approved sleep apnea detection as one of the newest features.
An over-the-counter device to assess risk of sleep apnea is intended to provide a notification of the risk of sleep apnea in users who have not been previously diagnosed with sleep apnea. This device uses software algorithms to analyze input sensor signals and provide a risk assessment for sleep apnea. It is not intended to provide a standalone diagnosis, replace traditional methods of diagnosis (e.g., polysomnography), assist clinicians in diagnosing sleep disorders, or be used as an apnea monitor.
If you’re not interested in the Apple Watch Series 10. Sleep apnea detection is available on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9. Many people aren’t familiar with Slep Apnea unless they deal with it. Sleep Apnea is a sleeping disorder that causes a person’s breathing to stop multiple times during the night. This condition can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes and, in some cases, heart attack
