Would you find this invention useful for osteoporosis?

[t26693]

Hi everyone,

I'm studying medical science and I'm currently working on a project, about coming up with ideas for potential new medical innovations. This is all hypothetical, but I wanted to get your opinions as patients to see if you would actually find this invention useful.

Would you use a smart watch (similar to apple watch, fit bit etc) to track your sunlight (UV) exposure, and therefore vitamin d levels? The watch would be linked to an app to give you reminders about spending time in the sun if you haven't done enough that day. It could also tell you if you have spent too long in the sun. The results could also be shared with your doctor to help them know about your vitamin d levels.

I would love your honest feedback (positive or negative!) if you would wear a watch to track your vitamin d, to help manage or prevent osteoporosis.

Thank you!

Note: I know that increasing vitamin d is only one small part of osteoporosis treatment, and that vitamin d levels can be improved with medication as well as exposure to sunlight. The aim of this watch wouldn't be to "cure" osteoporosis, or eliminate the need for medication. It is simply a tool to help you track/measure your vitamin d exposure.

[haptalon]

I don't know about other people but my watch tends to be covered quite a lot by my sleeve. In fairness, I will add that I have to wear long sleeves as I'm on immunosuppressants.

[Aerobics-Instructor]

I wouldn't use it as it's easy for me to know how long I've been in the sun without a device telling me. I know that about 20 min a day is enough and not too much for me.

[TyMama]

Hello, I would not use this device as I get my D levels checked and I'm in good shape there. I do appreciate any research efforts that are focused on bone density improvements. Thank you for your good work!