Wearables to play a significant role
Wearable gadgets are finally taken seriously and will become more useful in the coming years, thanks to new advancements in wearable technology, believes Dr Pradeep Gadge, consultant diabetologist at Shreya Diabetes Care Centre, Borivali. We already saw the Moto 360 this year. Now, keeping in mind that 2015 will see the launch of several new such wearables including Apple’s iWatch, finally; this segment could play a larger, life-changing role. “While these technologies shouldn’t replace specialised care, wearable gadgets will help improve awareness and in early diagnosis of lifestyle diseases,” adds Gadge.