Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 11, 2026 – Huawei has launched a new feature on its HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro smartwatch designed to assess a user’s risk of developing diabetes. The technology, unveiled at the Global Health Exhibition in Dubai, utilizes photoplethysmography (PPG) to analyze blood volume data collected through advanced sensors in the watch.
The feature aims to raise awareness of potential diabetes risks and encourage early medical intervention, according to the company. Early detection is crucial for managing diabetes, a condition affecting millions worldwide and posing significant public health challenges.
According to a report by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) from 2024, 589 million adults aged 20 to 79 are living with diabetes globally. Alarmingly, 43% of those affected remain undiagnosed, and 81% reside in low- and middle-income countries. In the Middle East and North Africa, approximately 85 million adults currently have diabetes, a number projected to increase by 92% to 163 million by 2050. Within the United Arab Emirates, the prevalence of diabetes among adults is currently 20.7%.
Huawei’s new feature leverages recent research demonstrating a correlation between resting heart rate and diabetes risk. The technology likewise accounts for the impact of small vessel stiffening, associated with diabetes and neuropathy, on PPG signals. The company has already deployed the feature on the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro via an over-the-air (OTA) update, with plans to expand compatibility to additional smartwatch models in the future.
The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro also boasts advanced ECG analysis and offers up to 21 days of battery life with light use. The watch features a 1.47-inch AMOLED screen with increased brightness and a titanium body with sapphire glass. We see compatible with both iOS and Android operating systems and supports over 100 sports modes, including cycling and golf. More information about the watch is available on Amazon.ae.
This innovation represents a growing trend of integrating health monitoring capabilities into wearable technology, offering individuals proactive insights into their well-being. Further details on the feature’s development can be found in Al Bayan.
