We all have our own ideas of what truly constitutes independence for us. Young professionals are told to focus on financial stability— the resources to pay your bills, afford the lifestyle you want, in order to live independently.
But the definition of independence is incomplete without good health. True freedom is when you can make life’s choices, when you’re free to do the things you love. Taking care of our health is essential to live a fulfilling life; when we are free to take measures to improve our quality of life and health. This gets even more critical when managing chronic illnesses, like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, that often impact our day to day in varying degrees. And this is where tech can help empower us!
Health tech today is making it possible for people, especially those with health conditions, to become relatively free of worry and take charge of their health with the support of their physicians. Technology and tools today like continuous glucose monitoring devices, remote heart monitoring devices and bio-sensing devices etc. have improved the way in which we approach our healthcare.
Here are a few ways how tech is enabling us to live a little more freely and fully…
Providing behind the scenes support.
One of the most common chronic health concerns in the country is heart disease, and those managing cardiovascular illnesses are all too familiar with its impacts. Uncertainty can curtail activities or limit what one can and cannot do. Remote monitoring, however, has vastly changed this! Insertable cardiac monitors allow you to keep a track of the working of your heart and keep your heart connected to your doctors, allowing for speedy intervention, if needed, without interfering with your daily activities.
Always on the go, with you.
What is independence if not the right to make choices and access to information required to make these choices for our betterment, everyday! Wearable and discreet, these self-monitoring health devices track glucose levels as you go about your daily activities, providing real-time alerts in case of unusual spikes or dips and allowing you to then make an informed choice about your diet and activity levels. It works with you, and for you; empowering you to make better decisions in the moment and over time.
Keeping us updated and informed.
Good health begins with knowledge and the access to it. We do better, when we know better. Advancements in health tech such as biowearables and sensor-based devices are helping us understand our bodies better than ever before. They’re making us aware of our body’s cues, providing and keeping a track of actionable data for our doctors and facilitating in-depth insights of our health.
It’s befitting to acknowledge the role of technology in allowing us to be better equipped and be free of worry. The added help also provides us with much-needed support to exercise certain freedoms in daily life. Technological advancements, like CGM devices and remote monitoring, are helping us understand how best we can care for ourselves, while also letting us get help at the right time. While the role of caregivers and healthcare providers is critical in managing health, the ability to look after yourself and to take care of your own health can empower you with the confidence and give you the true freedom to live your best life.
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