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simmerup 30 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: FDA authorizes first wearable device that monitors...

In the same way a step counter encourages people to walk more, a glucose monitor on your watch could discourage you from eating that extra donut

malfist 30 days ago [–]

Does a step counter do that? All studies I've seen say they don't cause people to adapt their behavior

cj 30 days ago | [–]

This study says otherwise: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2007/11/pedometers-he...

Even if it doesn’t increase steps on average, it will absolutely still work with someone who’s self-motivated and not just looking for a quick fix.

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