Digital Tools and Chrononutrition: The Role of Wearables, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, and Apps

Mar 19, 2026Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences

How Wearable Devices, Glucose Monitors, and Apps Support Timing of Eating

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Abstract

Digital may improve glycemic control and metabolic stability by using data from wearable sensors and continuous glucose monitoring.

  • Wearables track biological rhythms to determine optimal meal timing.
  • Continuous glucose monitoring captures how meal timing affects blood sugar levels after eating.
  • Real-time guidance provided by smart apps helps users adjust meal timing to align with insulin sensitivity peaks.
  • Challenges to widespread adoption include high device costs and limited infrastructure in resource-limited settings.
  • Addressing these challenges through community support and tailored app design could enhance accessibility.

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