HUAWEI Watch GT 6 Pro Introduces Diabetes Risk Analysis to Support Preventive Health Monitoring
Advances in wearable technology are increasingly transforming how individuals monitor their health, with smart devices playing a growing role in early wellness awareness and preventive care. Huawei is expanding this role with the introduction of advanced health monitoring capabilities in the Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro, including a new diabetes risk analysis feature designed to help users better understand potential health risks and take proactive steps toward healthier living.
The company said the feature aims to raise awareness about possible diabetes risks and encourage users to seek medical advice at an early stage when warning signs appear.
According to the latest report from the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 589 million adults aged between 20 and 79 are currently living with diabetes worldwide. The report estimates that around 43 percent of these individuals remain undiagnosed, while 81 percent reside in low- and middle-income countries. In the Middle East and North Africa region, nearly 85 million adults are affected by the disease, a figure projected to rise by 92 percent to reach 163 million by 2050. In the United Arab Emirates alone, diabetes affects roughly 20.7 percent of the adult population.
Recent medical research has also identified a genetic link between resting heart rate and diabetes risk. In addition, diabetes-related complications such as microvascular arteriosclerosis and neuropathy can influence photoplethysmography (PPG) signals - the optical technology commonly used in wearable devices to track physiological data.
To address this challenge, Huawei has developed a smartwatch feature capable of monitoring PPG data to identify potential fluctuations in blood sugar trends. Users are required to wear the device continuously for a period ranging from three to fourteen days to collect sufficient physiological data. After this monitoring period, the integrated Diabetes Risk application analyzes the readings and categorizes the user’s wellness profile into three levels: low, medium, or high risk.
The company advises individuals whose results fall into the medium or high-risk categories to seek professional medical consultation for further diagnostic evaluation.
Beyond diabetes risk monitoring, the Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro offers a wide range of health management features, including continuous heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, stress analysis, and fitness activity tracking. Together, these tools provide users with a broader view of their physical condition and help support more informed lifestyle decisions.
Huawei said the diabetes risk analysis function is currently available on the Watch GT 6 Pro through an over-the-air software update, with plans to expand compatibility to additional smartwatch models in the near future. The company emphasized that the feature is designed to provide wellness insights only and does not replace professional medical diagnosis or clinical testing for diabetes.