Figure 1.

Overview of various wearable devices used in health care, including their types, examples, prescription status, price ranges, and US Food and Drug Administration approval status. The table highlights different categories such as patch monitors, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, smart rings, virtual headsets, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and electrocardiographic monitors. The information underscores the diversity of wearable health technologies and their varying levels of accessibility and regulatory approval.¹³