Research

One-quarter of diabetic patients who use web-connected glucose monitors have hypoglycemia episodes severe enough to need assistance from another person.

Of the combined fitness band and smartwatch base, Fitbit remains the top brand at 18.5%, but Apple and Samsung follow closely with 14% and 11.6%, respectively.

55% are accessing their health record to simply stay informed; 29% of those consumers who say they do have an EHR are not getting much benefit from it.

The firm anticipates that body sensors will represent approximately 70% of the total market, with smart clothing accounting for about 30%.

The study demonstrated effectiveness of the Propeller Health Asthma Management Platform to better manage chronic respiratory disease.

Twenty-three percent of U.S. caregivers are in the 45-54 age group, which accounts for only 16 percent of the app users.

The company measured medication adherence pre- and post-program enrollment to show direct, immediate and lasting effect on patient behavior.

Insurers are the second highest market potential as a distribution channel (50%), behind app stores (61%), but ahead of hospitals (38%) and doctors (42%).

By the end of 2021, Tractica forecasts that the global healthcare wearables market will account for $17.8 billion in yearly revenue.

However, only 7% use a disease management tool, while 50 percent use a fitness/activity tracker device or app.