Chuck La Tournous, founder of RandomMaccess, says that his Apple Watch played a key role in identifying that he had multiple blood clots, and is now helping him beat diabetes …
Writing in MacWorld, La Tournous described what happened the first time around.
It’s of course not the only time an Apple Watch has saved someone’s life through the heart-rate monitor raising the alarm. It’s not even the only time it has done so in the case of a blood clot.
Luckily, my Apple Watch’s heart rate monitor was on the job, and convinced me that I was experiencing something more serious than a stressful day. I sought the proper medical attention in time, and the story had a very happy ending.
Now La Tournous says that the Watch is also playing a key role in his fight against diabetes. Alongside apps to help him monitor his sugar intake, he writes that it was two stock Watch apps that motivated him to exercise.
In six months, he lost 50 pounds, and reduced his waist size from 38 inches to 32 inches. But that was a secondary benefit, he says.
Has your Apple Watch helped you lose weight, improve your fitness or identify a health issue? If so, please share your story in the comments.
