Apple has been quietly working on a health app aimed at people who might be at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. This app, which was tested internally with employees, helps users track their blood sugar levels and figure out what foods affect them the most. The app isn't available to the public yet, but it could be a part of future health products from Apple.

The test involved employees who were at risk of Type 2 diabetes. They used different devices to monitor their blood sugar levels and logged their glucose changes. The app then showed them which foods triggered spikes in their blood sugar. For example, it might say, "Stay away from the pasta. "

The test was paused so Apple could focus on other health features. Right now, the Health app on Apple devices doesn't let you track your meals, which is something rival services do offer. In the future, Apple might allow for better tracking of blood sugar levels using third-party devices.

This app test isn't directly related to Apple's long-term goal of creating a non-invasive way to monitor blood sugar. They're working on a prototype that's about the size of an iPhone and uses lasers to shine light into the skin. If Apple releases a consumer version of this, it might just alert users if they're at risk of becoming pre-diabetic. To get specific blood sugar levels, we might have to wait for later versions.

Apple's Secret Health App for Pre-Diabetics

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