Lasse Nymand Petersen has spent more than 15 years as a mountain rescue professional and 15 years as a firefighter. For the past 5 years, Petersen has worked as a hoist operator and medic on H225 helicopters for Air Greenland, the country’s national airline that also staffs search and rescue operations. An H225 crew is on duty at all hours, year-round, along with mechanics who maintain the helicopters. Some of their rescues have been featured on episodes of the Danish TV program The Arctic Rescuers.

From his experience as a professional rescuer, Petersen has become an advocate for the use of inReach technology.

Petersen said that when recreators in need of rescue are equipped with inReach devices, the technology plays a key role in the helicopter evacuations, “making the emergency work fast and precise” due to the two-way satellite communication and precise location updates.

He referenced a rescue they conducted in which a group of researchers became trapped on the Greenland Ice Cap in sudden whiteout conditions. Limited visibility on the Ice Cap can be very dangerous due to the risk of falling in hidden crevasses, and the team was trapped between two large crevasses with a dangerous storm impending.

Petersen said the group used their inReach device to summon help and provide real-time weather updates to the four-person helicopter rescue crew.

“This allowed us to locate them quickly and land safely without incident,” he said. “Without it, we would have to fly around, searching a huge area to see if we could find them. And that’s only if we were certain the weather was flyable.”

He believes failing to plan is simply a plan to fail and recommends for all those who spend time outdoors — especially in dangerous terrains or harsh conditions — to always have an emergency contact that has all the information to provide about the expedition.

Additionally, he has a few other insights about what to be prepared with in case of needing rescue. 

A signal mirror, flares or a headlamp with advanced signal capabilities can help the helicopter team locate individuals, he said. And having an inReach device is key for the SOS and two-way satellite messaging functions.

“Emergency locator beacon — like the inReach device,” he said. “And communication equipment — like the inReach device. That’s already two-in-one.”

¹Active subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit satellite communication devices; it is the user’s responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws.

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Ever wanted to know how your runs affect your Garmin sleep score¹? Or how your training load correlates with your resting heart rate? Now you can.

With a Garmin Connect+ plan, you’ll get access to premium features, including a performance dashboard that provides a comprehensive view of your training data, and helps you compare your fitness and health data in customizable graphs and charts. While you can already easily view metrics such as steps, intensity minutes, stress and much more in the Garmin Connect app, the performance dashboard takes analyzing your data to a new level.

If you’re looking for an in-depth way to understand your personal metrics — whether you want to improve your overall wellness or you’re an ultra-endurance athlete — this robust dashboard is made for you. Here’s what you should know.

What are the benefits of the performance dashboard?

The performance dashboard can help an athlete at any level examine the impact of their training through overlaying health and wellness metrics with sports and performance data. This enables you to see how your body is reacting to your activity. And that means you’ll be able to tell if one or more aspects of your workout routine are working great or if you need to adjust.

Even if you aren’t an athlete, you can benefit from the dashboard. If, for example, you struggle with a chronic health condition, you could look for a pattern in your health metrics tracked by your compatible smartwatch.

And with the Index S2 Smart Scale tracking your weight, body mass index, body fat percentage and more, you’ll have even more data available to track trends with.

How does the performance dashboard work?

Want to know how your heart rate variability relates to your running? Wondering if you’re less stressed on the days you work out? Curious how your training status correlates with how far you’re running? The performance dashboard can help with all of that and so much more.

If you want to see if changes you’ve made to your training are improving your fitness, you can compare training blocks by creating multiple charts with different time periods but the same data inputs.

With more than 140 premade charts, Garmin Connect+ lets you juxtapose dozens of health and performance metrics from any timeframe and create your own hub of customized insights. Incorporate strength training stats such as reps, weight, sets, volume and even muscle groups into your charts. Plus, add nutrition data such as daily average protein, carb, fat and calorie intake.

Simply open the Garmin Connect desktop site, select the performance dashboard and begin creating a new dashboard. Choose between strength training, running, cycling, multisport or a fully custom dashboard. Once set up, you can also use the Garmin Connect app (under the “more” tab) to open your dashboard on your phone’s browser.

What else do you get with Garmin Connect+?

These are a few of the premium features you can take advantage of when you sign up for Garmin Connect+:

• Active Intelligence: Powered by AI, this feature provides personalized insights and suggestions. As the app gets to know you, the insights will adjust based on your activities and performance metrics.
• Nutrition tracking: If you have nutrition goals, track your calories and macros in the Garmin Connect app for a well-rounded view of your health and fitness. Track progress, log foods (on select smartwatches), create personalized goals and receive Active Intelligence insights on nutritional impacts when you have a Garmin Connect+ plan.
• Live activity: When you pair your smartphone to your compatible smartwatch, you can see real-time heart rate¹, pace data and videos for your indoor workouts such as Pilates, strength training and more. Plus, you can edit reps, update your weight, and stop and start workouts – all from your phone.
• Exclusive coaching guidance: You’ll get expert guidance from Garmin Coaches as you progress through your Garmin Run Coach, Garmin Triathlon Coach or Garmin Cycling Coach training plan. Plus, get exclusive educational content and videos when you upgrade to a Garmin Connect+ plan.
• Garmin Trails²: Find routes in select countries based on difficulty, distance and more for your next hike, backpacking trip or trail run with Garmin Trails. Then, send the trail to your compatible device with an active Outdoor Maps+ or Garmin Connect+ plan for offline access.
• Enhanced LiveTrack³: Your contacts will get a text when you start an activity on a compatible device. Plus, you can create a personalized LiveTrack profile page to share with followers.
• Social features: You can access exclusive badges, badge challenges and personalization for your Garmin Connect app profile.

Already have a Garmin smartwatch? Activate your Garmin Connect+ plan today. If you’re a first-time user, get familiar with Garmin Connect+ using your 30-day free trial. Still deciding which watch is right for you? Browse our collection of smartwatches to start learning more about your health and performance metrics.

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_{²Trails available in select areas. Learn more.}

_{³When paired with your smartphone; LiveTrack feature has requirements and limitations}

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We’ll help you understand what FTP is, how it differs from VO2 max, the science behind it, how you can find yours and how you can improve your FTP.

What is functional threshold power?

FTP is the highest power output, measured in watts, that you can sustain without rapidly fatiguing. This definition comes from Andrew Coggan, Ph.D., an early advocate of power-based training.

Well-trained cyclists can typically maintain FTP-level output for around an hour, though this varies by the individual. Fatigue can accumulate rapidly when your power output exceeds your FTP. Reduce your power output even slightly below your FTP and you may be able to keep going for longer.

It’s worth noting that FTP can be expressed in both absolute and relative terms. In absolute terms, your FTP is the total wattage of your power output. Relative expressions of FTP frame this insight as a power-to-weight ratio (watts per kilo of body weight). The ability to sustain higher power at lower body weights is an important predictor of success in races that involve major climbs.

What’s the difference between FTP and VO2 max?

What about VO2 max? VO2 max and FTP share an important relationship in the pantheon of performance metrics. VO2 max is the number that describes your maximum capacity for aerobic energy production. FTP, on the other hand, captures your ability to sustain higher intensities relative to your maximum aerobic capacity.

For two cyclists with similar VO2 max scores, the rider with the higher FTP may generally have an advantage in competitive settings. And just like VO2 max, FTP can be improved with targeted training methods. 

Physiology and the science behind FTP

The scientific basis for FTP offering useful insight is metabolic in nature. It connects what you do on your bike to what is happening inside your body.

A power meter quantifies performance by measuring energy transfer over time in terms of watts — one joule per second to be precise. Rally power meters can determine the force you’re producing right at the pedals, allowing you to compare the force generated between different bikes — regardless of variations in cadence, power and cranks between bikes.

But where does the energy that powers your muscle contractions come from? It’s the result of breaking down adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules, a biological resource often called the fuel of life. 

Your body maintains a limited supply of ATP that’s consumed quickly during physical activity. To keep going, your ATP production rate needs to match the energy demand of your performance.

The ATP you use when cycling is mostly produced aerobically, meaning oxygen was available and used in the process. Aerobic creation of ATP is efficient but limited by the ability of your heart, lungs and circulatory system to import oxygen from the atmosphere and transport it to your muscles.

When you need more energy than can be produced with the available oxygen, the ATP needed to make up the difference comes from anaerobic energy pathways — and this can lead to fatigue.

When glucose molecules are broken down for fuel, anaerobic metabolism produces a byproduct called lactate (small amounts of which are always present in your blood supply). The concentration of lactate rises when you exercise and increase the intensity of your performance. Some lactate molecules become fuel for aerobic energy production, while your circulatory system clears other lactate molecules from your working muscles to be remade as glucose in your liver.

Continue to increase the intensity of your performance and eventually the rate of lactate production will eclipse your ability to clear it away, so it accumulates. This can result in reaching your lactate threshold, where you may notice fatigue setting in faster.

How to find your FTP

FTP tests can help estimate the point at which the energy demand results in more lactate production than your circulatory system can clear away. A traditional approach may require taking blood samples during exercise and analyzing them in a laboratory.

Experienced cyclists typically reach the lactate threshold at a higher percentage of VO2 max compared to untrained cyclists. This difference is generally the result of improved aerobic energy production achieved through training.

With Garmin’s auto FTP feature, you don’t have to worry about a 60-minute time trial, 20-minute test or a ramp with increasing intensity. Select Garmin cycling computers and multisport watches can estimate your FTP during any cycling activity you record that includes enough time spent at different intensities, above and below your FTP. This method uses a combination of heart rate, heart rate variability and power data, so you need to have a heart rate monitor and a Rally 110/210 power meter paired with your Garmin head unit or compatible smartwatch. Plus, this improves your recommendations from Garmin Cycling Coach and daily suggested workouts.

How can I improve my FTP?

Increasing your FTP means boosting your tolerance for high-intensity performance. After establishing your FTP, Garmin Cycling Coach will use it to fine-tune your workout intensity and target specific training outcomes.

To get the full benefit of more targeted specialty workouts, you’ll need to build a strong, well-balanced foundation. Long, low-intensity aerobic training sessions set the stage for FTP-focused workouts by building muscular and cardiorespiratory endurance. Anaerobic and sprint training sessions enhance neuromuscular coordination and grow absolute maximum power output capacity — both of which improve overall cycling efficiency.

How you challenge yourself determines your results. This is known as the specificity principle of training. Tackling a hard challenge tells your body that it’s time to adapt to make similar challenges easier in the future. These adaptations happen in the recovery period after a challenge. Then, rinse and repeat: Repeating this cycle of loading and recovery helps you improve performance over time.

To improve your ability to tolerate high-intensity efforts, you need to strain your body with high-intensity efforts. Interval workouts are widely used to target both VO2 max and FTP development. That’s because punctuating higher intensity segments with periods of lower intensity activity allows you to perform more high-intensity work than you would in a workout built around a single continuous exertion.

VO2 max level intensity can typically only be sustained for several minutes. As a result, VO2 max targeting interval workouts typically feature shorter, higher intensity intervals. Because VO2 max-focused workouts involve pushing yourself above and beyond FTP intensities, these rides can have a positive impact on your ability to tolerate high-intensity performance.

Workouts designed to target FTP improvement often involve pushing yourself at FTP-level intensity for longer intervals. The extended duration of these intervals means you’ll also need longer recovery periods, and you will perform fewer of them during a ride.

Training to improve your FTP is both mentally challenging and physically exhausting, so avoid scheduling high-intensity workouts on consecutive days and give yourself plenty of time to recover.

How Garmin can help you train

If you’re not sure what type of workout would be best for you today, you can always check the daily workout suggestion on your Garmin device for an ideal training session based on your current fitness level, recent training activities and recovery levels. Even daily stress levels and sleep quality are considered in your workout suggestion when using select Garmin devices with 24/7 lifestyle tracking capabilities.

If you train with Rally 110 and 210, you get a versatile power meter that easily transfers between bikes and pedal bodies and accurately tracks performance metrics to help you fine-tune your training on every bike and ride. Our single-sensing power meter pedals, Rally 110, and our dual-sensing power meter pedals, Rally 210, provide essential data such as power and cadence within 1% accuracy. With Rally 210, you can also access advanced cycling dynamics including seated/standing position, power phase, platform center offset (PCO), and right/left balance.

When paired with a compatible Garmin cycling computer or smartwatch, Rally 110 and 210 also feature force data measurements for greater insights on the relationship between your power and cadence,.

Start optimizing your rides today with a Garmin power meter.

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Garmin marine electronics can help increase peace of mind while on the water, and there’s no time like the present for advanced and beginner mariners to freshen up on boating best practices.

Here are six tips for captains and passengers to promote smooth sailing this boating season.

1. Prepare your vessel and passengers.

Increase your peace of mind on the water by outfitting your boat with Garmin marine electronics such as man overboard (MOB) tags, AIS devices and chartplotters.

Protecting the crew is of utmost importance. With the Garmin OnBoard System, tag up to 8 passengers. Both captain and passenger tags mark waypoints on your chartplotter and sound an alarm from the MFD and hub when triggered. Captain tags will trigger engine cutoff, stopping the vessel from moving.

To help avoid potential collisions while on the water, equip your boat with a Garmin AIS device. When you have a Garmin VHF marine radio, you can see ID, position, course and speed information from other AIS-equipped vessels. To receive and transmit additional data, including alerts, dragging anchors and man overboard, equip your boat with the Garmin Cortex® V1 hub. Coupled with a compatible chartplotter, see real-time alerts and information directly on your display.

If you’re looking to add more Garmin marine electronics to your situational awareness toolkit, check out our GPS satellite communicators and accessories (such as our adjustable mount and spine mount adapter), autopilots, radars, camera systems, satellite compasses, marine smartwatches and more.

2. Know your waters. 

Being prepared is essential in executing any plan. It’s no different when navigating your route on the water. With the #1 marine mapping¹, get daily chart updates, suggested routes with Auto Guidance+ technology² and downloadable charts for your chartplotter. Get additional map features such as high-resolution relief shading, satellite imagery and more with Navionics Vision+.

Plus, with the free all-in-one ActiveCaptain® app, download and manage all your favorite charts and maps on your mobile device. When you join the ActiveCaptain Community, read user reviews, comments and ratings about marinas, boat ramps and other points of interest. Track, control and monitor your boat with the Garmin OnDeck system directly from your phone.

3. Buckle up. (Your life jacket, that is.) 

According to a 2024 recreational boating report by the U.S. Coast Guard, 87% of drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket. Whether you’re navigating remote coastal waters or calm inland waves, you must have the proper life jackets on board. Having various sizes of jackets ensures that both adults and children are snuggly buckled up. If you’re curious what type of jacket you should have on board, check out the Coast Guard Foundations boating safety guide.

4. Have a safety plan. 

In the event of bad weather or high-risk boating practices from nearby vessels, it’s important to have a plan in place to protect your boat and those on board. Ensure life jackets are accessible, and your crew is knowledgeable on how to protect themselves in case of an emergency. For best safety practices during a crisis, check out tips from the Coast Guard Foundation. Plus, don’t forget to share a rough itinerary of your trip with someone on land.

In case of bad weather, always check the local forecast for the day. See water and developing weather conditions on your compatible chartplotter when you have a Garmin radar.

Once you have the desired electronics and safety supplies, it’s important to verify your boat is in line with state and federal safety regulations. To ensure your boat is compliant, have a volunteer Vessel Safety Check examiner inspect the vessel. 

5. Boat sober. 

Alcohol is the leading contributing factor to recreational boating fatalities, according to the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. Operating a water vessel while under the influence is illegal in many jurisdiction because it can weaken boater awareness and reaction time.

6. Take a boating safety course. 

According to NSBC, most boat operators have never taken a boating safety course. To educate yourself before heading onto the water, take free on-the-water and online training courses offered by NSBC. The free videos and quizzes give insight into basic navigational rules of boating.

Being prepared on the water ensures a smooth trip for both boat operators and passengers. Enjoy the water this boating season when you complete these simple best practices. For more resources and education opportunities, visit the NSBC’s National Safe Boating Week website.

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_{²Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations}

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When you golf with Garmin, you get a lot of data. Like, a lot of data. You get helpful health insights from your Garmin golf smartwatch, precise distance measurements from your rangefinder so you know what’s ahead, and robust ball and club metrics from a launch monitor to improve your game.

But you might wonder how your stats fit in with Garmin golfers across the globe. This is our latest deep dive into data logged in the Garmin Golf app, an interactive tool used by golf lovers worldwide to track, analyze and share their activities on the links. As you gather your gear for the upcoming golf season, let’s look at how golfers completed their rounds in 2025 compared to 2024.

Here are a few of the 2025 highlights:

• The number of Garmin golfers under age 20 increased markedly in 2025 from 2024.
• Golfers who used a Garmin launch monitor for at least six months saw a meaningful decrease in their average score.
• Garmin golfers hit the fairway more than a third of the time (and how that compares to the pros).
• Of the locales with the best median handicaps, we have a list of the most popular courses for Garmin golfers around the world — from California in the U.S. to North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.
• Strength training and yoga were two ways Garmin golfers stayed active beyond golf — and they did those activities significantly more than in 2024.

How many more golfers hit the course — and how often?

There’s something special about setting up the tee, perfecting your swing and walking across the green. And more people — especially young golfers — are seeing the appeal. When breaking down the increase in golfers who used a Garmin device by age, young people led the growth in 2025 compared to 2024. In 2025, we saw 76% growth in golfers under age 20. Golfers 20–29 grew 53% while golfers 30–39 grew 18%. Golfers 40–49 grew 15% and those 50–59 grew 12%.

If you have a junior golfer in your life, might we recommend Approach® J1? It’s the first GPS golf watch specifically designed for youth golfers, built to help them learn the game and track their performance.

The median number of golf rounds rose by 13%, with golfers on average squeezing in one more round in 2025 compared to 2024. The number of female and male golfers using Garmin devices each increased about 16%.

The number of real-life rounds increased 17% while the number of virtual rounds increased 58%. (We like to think the premium all-in-one experience you get on the Approach R50 launch monitor and simulator has something to do with that.)

When it comes to virtual rounds, it’s hard to beat the Home Tee Hero app¹. You get more than 43,000 courses to choose from, more realistic graphics and an added on-course practice mode, making it easier than ever to focus on improving your game.

How well were Garmin golfers swinging?

OK, so Garmin golfers were spending more time on the links. How well were they actually performing?

We found that golfers who used a Garmin launch monitor for at least 6 months had average scores that were 4.4 strokes lower after use. Golfers must have played at least 20 rounds before and 20 rounds after getting the launch monitor, using it at least 5 times. Practice makes perfect, after all.

Garmin golfers hit the fairway 37% of the time. (That’s including only those who played a full round of golf in person and those whose rounds were added to either the Garmin Golf app or their Garmin golf device.) Keep in mind, though, that the average for PGA TOUR pros was 59% through the 2025 season — so maybe that 37% isn’t too shabby.

If you struggle to choose which golf club to use or have a hard time avoiding different hazards, a Garmin golf smartwatch such as Approach S70 could help. This Garmin GPS golf watch offers a virtual caddie feature to help you choose your club. This feature also provides a shot dispersion chart to help you determine which club choice gives you the best chance to hit the fairway and avoid hazards.

The median handicap for Garmin golfers was 14 in 2025. If you’re wondering how your handicap stacks up to other locales, we’ve got that answer too. Here’s a sample of 10 median handicaps across the globe.

How close was your handicap to the median? If you’ve got some work to do, we’re here to help. With a Garmin golf launch monitor¹, you can get precise ball and club metrics that analyze your swing. Plus, you can use the golf simulator on Approach R50 (for the ultimate simulator experience) or Approach R10 with a paired smartphone or tablet to spend more time practicing, whether you’re home or on the course¹.

How have Garmin golfers improved?

Ever wondered how your performance measures across different areas of the game, including drives, approach, chip, putt or even bunker shots? That’s where strokes gained comes in. This feature, available in the Garmin Golf app, measures how well you’re trending in those areas over time. It also tells you how well each shot was relative to how a PGA player would have performed from that distance and lie on average. In 2025, Garmin golfers improved the most in the layup, tee, recovery and overall categories. The closer to zero in the chart below, the better.

What are users doing to improve their overall fitness — and swing?

In addition to all that swing practice, golfers are spending plenty of time on activities outside of golf. Users with an Approach smartwatch, including Approach S70 or S50, logged 29% more walking activities in 2025 compared to 2024. They were also dedicated to building muscle and flexibility: Strength training activities increased 45% and yoga activities increased 49% compared to 2024. And for good reason too, considering the benefits of increased flexibility and strength for your golf performance.

The other top activities were all cardio focused, including running, cycling, swimming and using the elliptical.

Where were the most popular golf courses in the top 10 locales?

Remember those locales with the best median handicaps across the world? These were the most popular golf courses in each of them — good luck getting a tee time at one of these courses.

1. Sea ‘n’ Air Golf Course (U.S.)
2. Club de Golf Longchamp (Canada)
3. Wembley Golf Course: Old (Australia)
4. Golf Club Toulouse-Seilh: Jaune (France)
5. Riksten Golfklubb (Sweden)
6. Pyrford Golf Club (United Kingdom)
7. Wakasu Golf Links (Japan)
8. Landgoed Bergvliet Golf Course (Netherlands)
9. Club de Campo Villa de Madrid: Recorrido Negro (Spain)
10. Kölner Golfclub: Championship (Germany)

What’s the best time of day to hit the links?

When you tee off depends on your personal preference and your location; however, golfers tended to tee off most in the early afternoon, followed by the early morning.

What you need to hit the course in 2026 with Garmin

When you golf with Garmin, you can do it all — from the driving range to the final putt.

Garmin offers a variety of golf watches so you can find the one that’s right for you, whether you’re looking to cover the basics or for premium features to improve your game. With a Garmin rangefinder, you’ll know where the hazards are with a quick glance (yes, it’s possible to avoid that bunker). And with a Garmin launch monitor and simulator, you’ll get advanced ball and club metrics as well as the ability to play virtual rounds on more than 43,000 courses to help improve your swing all year long¹.

Take your golf game to the next level with our golf products.

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My earliest memories revolve around riding horses for ranch work and pleasure — mainly backcountry fishing and hunting trips.

In 2005, during a hunting trip in the Shoshone wilderness in northwest Wyoming, I was on an early morning elk hunt when the young horse I was riding reared over backward on me while crossing a stream. I had a hunting partner who got the horse off me, but I was severely injured and unable to move. He had to ride 6 miles to get to a landline to call for help.

I laid there for almost 10 hours, not knowing if he made it out or if help was coming. Just as dark was setting in, I cannot describe the relief I felt as I heard a helicopter circling overhead. I thought to myself, “Never again will I be in the backcountry without communication.”

I have owned an inReach device for several years now and have used it for checking in with family, checking weather forecasts and messaging hunting partners who are inReach users.

One August, 3 of my old high school buddies and I took off on a backcountry fishing trip we had been planning for years (we turned 65 that year). About 3 miles into the trip, one of my buddy’s horses fell coming out of a creek crossing that had washed out. The horse fell over backward and landed on top of the rider — eerily similar to my accident years before in the same area.

After untangling the rider from the horse, it was apparent we needed help. I pulled out my inReach and hit the SOS button, and within minutes was texting with the Garmin Response℠ team, giving them all the details of the injured rider and relaying to my buddy that help was on the way (much to his relief).  

I then contacted my wife, who had already been contacted by Garmin Response to let her know what was going on, and my son (who was a paramedic and in charge of a backcountry rescue team), who put a team in action that was on scene within 2 hours.

A helicopter was dispatched but could not land due to rough terrain. The backcountry rescue team ended up carting out the injured rider to a waiting ambulance at the trailhead.

Needless to say, I am a big fan of inReach and was thankful that day to have it. I never leave home without it.

¹Active subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit satellite communication devices; it is the user’s responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws.

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Whether you’re enjoying a day on your boat, eyeing that next big catch, or both, a durable chartplotter is one of the most important components of your boating experience. You may prefer a large touchscreen with the best screen resolution possible, or you need advanced sonar features such as SideVü, ClearVü or OneVü with LiveScope compatibility. Maybe you just want a fishfinder with GPS and basic sonar.

However you enjoy time on the water, we’re here to help you understand the differences in the many GPS chartplotters and fishfinders Garmin has to offer.

Here are some of our innovative chartplotter and fishfinder offerings:

GPSMAP® 9000 Series (10”, 13”, 17”, 19”, 22”, 24”, 27” Chartplotters)

We’re starting with the big one. The best of the best, one may say. If you’re serious about all things boating and you want a chartplotter loaded with features and capabilities, the GPSMAP 9000 series should be your top choice. This series offers a range of display sizes and configurations to fit different helm setups. With the GPSMAP 9000 chartplotters, you can have stunning 4K resolution at sizes ranging from 13” to 27” and full HD on 10” display screens.

It’s all about speed and clarity with these modern and luxurious chartplotters. The GPSMAP 9000 multifunction display provides connectivity at lightning-fast speeds and can connect to multiple chartplotters, sonars (separate black box required; sold separately), radars and cameras. Those networking speeds clock in at 10 times faster than previous versions on the Garmin BlueNet network. Meanwhile, the processing power is up to seven times faster than previous generations, allowing for faster map drawing and routing.

You can also enjoy top-of-the-line marine charts. The GPSMAP 9000 series has preloaded Garmin Navionics+, which provides detail-rich coastal and inland charts, Auto Guidance+ technology¹ and a 1-year subscription for daily map updates to help keep up with sea bed changes. With an optional upgrade to Garmin Navionics Vision+, see even clearer with high-resolution relief shading and satellite imagery that pops with the 4K screen.

Is entertainment your forte? With the GPSMAP 9000, you can sync your audio and video across your network of screens and speakers — all from one spot at your helm through HDCP distribution. With the GPSMAP 9000, it’s simple.

Plus, for those who want the same powerful capabilities in a more compact configuration with built-in sonar, the GPSMAP 9000xsv models are available in 10” to 17” display sizes. These chartplotters include integrated CHIRP traditional sonar and UHD scanning sonar, allowing you to explore what’s below the surface in vivid detail.

GPSMAP® x3 Series (7”, 9”, 12”, 15” Ultrawide, 16” Chartplotters)

If you want to transform your boating experience, you’ll love the GPSMAP x3 series, available in 7”, 9”, 12”, 15” ultrawide and 16” touchscreens — with or without built-in sonar and Garmin Navionics+ charts. Perfect for a variety of boat types and styles, these chartplotters offer a sunlight-readable display and slimline design borders with edge-to-edge glass.

The GPSMAP x3 series comes with optional built-in 1 kW traditional CHIRP sonar as well as Ultra High-Definition SideVü and ClearVü scanning sonars with vivid, high-contrast color palettes to differentiate fish from everything else. Furthermore, the GPSMAP x3 series supports the full lineup of LiveScope, Panoptix and CHIRP traditional sonar, so you’ll have the visibility you need around your boat, in real time (transducers sold separately).

Are you passionate about sailing? Then this is the chartplotter for you. With the GPSMAP x3 series, take advantage of sailing features such as Garmin SailAssist to view laylines, receive race start line guidance, view enhanced wind rose and more. Embrace your vessel’s polar table and view key data to guide how you trim your sails.

And rest assured, you can navigate confidently with superior marine charts with the built-in Garmin Navionics+ mapping, which provides detail-rich coastal and inland charts of lakes, rivers, inlets, bays, and nearshore and offshore waters. It includes Auto Guidance+ technology¹ and a 1-year subscription to daily updates. Or you could upgrade to a whole new level with Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts that supply high-resolution relief shading and satellite imagery.

With any of the GPSMAP x3 chartplotters, you’ll be able to build a complete onboard marine system using NMEA® networks or the Garmin Marine Network. With compatible sonar, autopilot, radars, cameras and more, you’ll be completely connected.

Consider your boating experience officially transformed.

ECHOMAP Ultra 2 Series (10”, 12”, 16” Chartplotters)

If you’re serious about your fishing and looking to get more out of your chartplotter, we’ve designed the ECHOMAP Ultra 2 just for you.

Take it all in with the Ultra 2’s larger display options at 10”, 12” or 16” with the highest screen resolution in the ECHOMAP series for the best Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar image. With LiveScope compatibility, these Ultra 2 chartplotters can capture your impressive fish catches with the new screen recording feature. These chartplotters come with preloaded Garmin Navionics+ U.S. coastal and inland mapping, a 1-year subscription for daily updates, depth range shading and detailed 1” contours to help you identify fishing hot spots. Additionally, optional Garmin Navionics Vision+ gives you features such as high-resolution relief shading, satellite imagery and more.

If you have more than one UHD2 or Ultra 2, you can network them wirelessly to share sonar, waypoints and routes. Wirelessly connect to your Force® trolling motor to navigate to waypoints, draw and follow routes, and more. Get improved position accuracy in areas where the signal is weak with multi-band GPS.

ECHOMAP UHD2 Series (5”, 6”, 7”, 9” Chartplotters)

Do you like to tread new waters? Great, because with an ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter, you can know the water better than a local thanks to best-in-class sonar and mapping.

The UHD2 6”, 7” and 9” sv chartplotters come with an ultra high-definition transducer that produces Garmin traditional and ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonar images so you can zero in on your next catch. You can choose between a unit preloaded with Garmin Navionics+ U.S. inland or coastal mapping (plus a 1-year subscription to daily map updates) with features such as depth range shading, shallow water shading and detailed 1” contours to assist in locating fishing hot spots.

Is a touchscreen a must for you? The UHD2 6”, 7”and 9” sv chartplotters have your back with an easy-to-use, sunlight-readable touchscreen display with a keyed assist interface. Other perks? Wireless networking for data sharing with a separate UHD2 or Ultra 2, support for LiveScope live-scanning sonar, multi-band GPS and wireless connectivity with your Force trolling motor.

If you’re just looking for basic sonar and mapping, we’ve got you covered there too. The convenient UHD2 5” and 7” cv units are available with CHIRP traditional and ClearVü scanning sonars offering high-resolution color palettes. They come preloaded with inland or coastal Garmin Navionics+ mapping.

Treading new waters has never been this easy.

STRIKER® Vivid (4”, 5”, 7”, 9” Fishfinders)

The STRIKER Vivid series is sure to catch your attention. The STRIKER Vivid fishfinders come with a transducer, scanning and traditional sonar, and built-in GPS to mark fishing hotspots. If you’re on a budget and you need a robust GPS fishfinder, the Vivid is a great option for you.

Perfect for lakes, ponds and inland coastal waters, the STRIKER Vivid series is available in 4”, 5”, 7” and 9” screen sizes with mounting hardware. The 4”, 5” and 7” cv units come with a GT20-TM transducer and support traditional and ClearVü scanning sonar. Meanwhile, the 7” and 9” sv fishfinders have a GT52HW-TM transducer and support traditional, ClearVü and SideVü technology.

We bet you’re paying attention now.

We understand that not all anglers, cruisers and sailors are alike, which is why Garmin offers many options. For more information, check out all of our chartplotter and fishfinder offerings.

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Connection to the Only Satellite Network with Global Coverage

The Iridium^® satellite network, the world’s largest commercial satellite constellation, is the system that allows inReach handhelds to work globally. Its low orbit satellites enable inReach satellite communicators to relay messages, provide weather forecasts, navigate and trigger SOS alerts — even when you and your device are well out of range of cellular coverage. Plus, the multidirectional, purpose-built antennas in inReach handhelds help ensure a prompt connection, which is especially important in an emergency when every second counts.

Interactive SOS

With an inReach device and an active subscription, you can trigger an SOS message and connect directly to the Garmin Response^SM team. When an SOS alert is received, team members pinpoint the incident location. Then, via two-way messaging, team members gather information from the user, coordinate the rescue response and connect with emergency contacts.

Internal Emergency Monitoring

A unique part of the inReach experience is that SOS activations are managed by Garmin’s in-house emergency monitoring team and incident response coordination center, Garmin Response. Operating since 2007, Garmin Response is staffed by trained professionals. They use proprietary emergency handling software to manage each SOS alert and work with a private global database of local first responders.

Optional Search and Rescue Insurance

The last thing anyone wants to consider while recreating is the “what ifs.” To help alleviate those worries, Garmin offers its own Search and Rescue (SAR) insurance plans for select regions. With an inReach device and active subscription plan, you can choose from one of three SAR plans that provide financial reimbursement for qualified search and rescue-related expenses incurred during a rescue.

Three Messaging Types to Stay Connected to Friends and Family

inReach handhelds are often thought of for navigation or SOS use. However, they are also satellite texting devices that offer flexible messaging options to help you stay connected to loved ones, even if it’s a simple “I’m OK” update. Using the global coverage of the Iridium satellite network, inReach devices can send messages to cellphone numbers, email addresses or other inReach devices.

Send Photos and Voice Messages With inReach Plus Technology

When used with the Garmin Messenger app, handhelds with inReach Plus technology have a built-in speaker and microphone for exchanging voice messages and can send and receive photos² — no cell coverage needed.

Other Valuable inReach Handheld Functions

Battery life: With the battery life of select inReach models lasting up to 30 days, you can stay on adventures longer. Check the Specs section on each inReach device product page for detailed battery life information.

Rugged construction: inReach devices are tough, durable, impact-resistant and water-rated to IPX7. The manual SOS button is designed to work in wet and cold conditions, as proven by this SOS rescue.

inReach to compatible device pairing: Certain inReach handhelds (inReach^® Mini and newer) can be paired with compatible Garmin devices (watches, cycling computers, chartplotters, etc.) to control inReach functionalities, including SOS, from the paired device.

MapShare and LiveTrack: Give peace of mind to loved ones by using the tracking feature to share your location at specified intervals, either on your personal tracking page or embedded into messages (active subscription required).

Weather forecasts: An active subscription and connection to the Iridium satellite network allow you to get detailed weather forecasts for your current location or other destinations on your route from your inReach handheld, helping you to make better decisions about your adventure. This feature has proven to be invaluable in many extreme weather situations.

inReach devices deliver a lot of powerful features and functionalities. Find out which device is right for you based on your favorite activities.

¹Active subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit satellite communication devices; it is the user’s responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws.

²Taking and sending photos requires use of the Garmin Messenger app on your paired smartphone.

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More than 395 million people globally are injured at work each year, according to the International Labour Organization. The ILO also found work accidents cause 330,000 deaths annually.

Safer workplaces help reduce absenteeism and turnover, keeping production efficient and reliable. Biometric data provides a new way to address prevention by focusing on monitoring vitals related to extreme heat, fatigue and stress.

With the Garmin Health connected ecosystem, companies can support workplace awareness by accessing insights related to detecting falls, physical workload, fatigue and environmental conditions in operational settings.

This Garmin Health workers’ safety glimpse demonstrates how Garmin smartwatches¹ are supporting companies that aim to improve the safety of workers around the world.

Detecting falls or immobilization

Sleep Advice Technologies (SAT) and Altenia

The project: SAT recently debuted a new Man Down Emergency System feature, which can help detect if workers have fallen or are immobilized, triggering an alert procedure. This program is piloted with Altenia, a leading player in the Italian energy sector that specializes in the design, construction, management and maintenance of high voltage electrical infrastructures as well as photovoltaic plants, and part of the Terna Energy Solutions Group. This innovative digital tool uses sensors on compatible Garmin smartwatches¹ as an input for the specialized software of SAT.

How Garmin factors in: Altenia employees are equipped with Instinct® 3 smartwatches and utilize an app developed by SAT. This app provides a real-time stream of biometric data that supports SAT’s proprietary algorithms for fall and immobilization detection.

The goal: Data from Garmin smartwatches feeds into a centralized monitoring system of SAT. By using SAT’s digital solution receiving continuous input, Altenia (and other companies with employees at risk of falls or immobilization) can better address workplace monitoring and implementation of proactive procedures as needed.

Safeguarding workers from extreme heat

VigiLife, Inc.  

The project: VigiLife’s SafeGuard platform helps workers and their site managers monitor indicators associated with heat stress. Using heart rate¹ and energy expenditure (i.e., calories) data from Garmin smartwatches via the Garmin Companion SDK integration, SafeGuard provides access to personalized core body temperature awareness as well as early insight when heat strain is too high to continue working safely. Beyond heat, SafeGuard also tracks environmental exposures such as carbon monoxide and noise and also includes wellness features that support overall worker health.

How Garmin factors in:Garmin smartwatches provide durable, reliable and data-rich smartwatches with superior battery life. The data SafeGuard collects — including heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), step count, stress, respiration rate and Body Battery energy monitoring¹ — is transformed into predictive insights and alerts.

The goal: The SafeGuard platform helps proactively manage heat risk by combining biometric and environmental monitoring with predictive analytics. This approach can help protect crews, reduce incidents and keep projects on track.

Predicting driver fatigue

Sleep Advice Technologies (SAT) and WHG

The project: FleetPREDICT from WHG leverages SAT’s IP to help predict driver fatigue based on Garmin smartwatch data. The platform monitors, tracks and predicts human fatigue, and acts as an early warning system to potentially reduce the risk of accidents caused by drowsy driving.

How Garmin factors in: Garmin smartwatches provide key vital monitoring — such as heart rate, beat-to-beat intervals (BBI) and HRV¹ — and the Companion SDK integration provides access to a real-time stream of Garmin data that powers SAT’s proprietary algorithms for fatigue detection.

The goal: SAT and WHG, by collaborating with Garmin, aim to empower industries to act before accidents happen and bring peace of mind to drivers with a non-invasive solution.

Reducing risk in the workplace

Alternative Data Management (ADAM) AI SOLUTIONS s.r.l.

The project: ADAM PRESTO is a predictive safety tool focused on helping prevent incidents that can result in injuries or deaths. The proprietary risk engine calculates a risk indicator using real-time information collected from Garmin smartwatches along with data from the company, workers and the working environment.

How Garmin factors in: Garmin provides reliable devices, sensor data and customized interfaces to collect stress, heart rate and Body Battery energy monitoring¹ data in real time.

The goal: The risk indicator prompts actions when a worker exceeds a predefined threshold, such as being too stressed to perform a task. ADAM PRESTO aims to improve safety at work by predicting and preventing workplace incidents.

Want to learn more about Garmin Health in workers safety or in general? Visit the Garmin Health solutions page for more information or contact us here if Garmin wearable technology and the Garmin Health connected ecosystem could play a vital role in your next project. Sign up for the Garmin Health newsletter here to stay up to date on the latest trends, research and innovations.

¹_{Garmin smartwatches are consumer devices and are not safety or medical devices, and are not designed or intended to prevent safety incidents or monitor or diagnose diseases or any medical conditions. Find information metric accuracy here.}

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Luckily, Garmin has plenty of sonar options including underwater perspectives from the side of, around or in front of your boat. With enhanced 2D and 3D multidimensional sonar visuals, anglers can find nooks and crannies in bottom structure as well as uncover fish patterns and positioning.

Keeping reading to learn more about Garmin sonar and the benefits of utilizing on your next fishing trip.

What is Garmin sonar?

At Garmin, sonar offerings span from captured images (scanning sonar) to real-time footage (live sonar) that can be seen on your compatible chartplotter.

Whether you just got your first fishfinder or you’re a seasoned angler, CHIRP sonar is ideal. CHIRP sonar uses multiple frequencies to bring you high-resolution images with even better target separation. CHIRP kHZ allows you to adjust your settings to low, medium or high depending on the depths you’re exploring. High settings are preferable for shallow waters and identifying smaller targets while low CHIRP is meant for deep water and marking targets at various depths.

When you first get out on the water, you need big picture details. That’s where scanning sonar comes into play. Begin your trip by finding bottom structure and cover, both potential hiding spots for fish, with ClearVü, SideVü and OneVü. When you have a Garmin transducer, use ClearVü to see directly below your boat and SideVü to see details to the side of you. Broaden your scope even more with OneVü. If you have Spy Pole and the GT360UHD transducer onboard, get a 360-degree view of life below your boat in both 2D and 3D. Plus, scan up to a whole football field worth of data.

Now that you have an idea of where you might find some fish, use Garmin LiveScope to home in on them with live sonar footage. Live sonar allows you to see fish in relation to your boat in 3 different modes. Forward mode shows you the surroundings in front of your boat, down mode details underwater surroundings directly below your boat and perspective mode gives you a horizontal field of view — preferable for fishing in shallow water.

Benefits of having sonar onboard

1. Finding fishing spots

Instead of lingering in an area where baiting fish would be hard to do, scanning sonar, like ClearVü, SideVü and OneVü, makes it undeniably easy to see bottom structure where fish might be hiding. Now, you’ll be able to cover water quickly and detect hard-to-find spots.

2. Precision and efficiency

Time is valuable when you’re on the water, especially in tournaments. Once you’ve quickly identified potential fishing spots, turn to live sonar to study fish patterns and movement. Cast your line and see your positioning in relation to the fish or bottom structure below on your chartplotter. Plus, watch as fish interact with your line to detect early bites and better understand behavior towards your bait.

3. Navigate confidently

Sonar can be used for more than just catching fish. See water depths and avoid bottom structure when viewing below the surface imagery on your chartplotter. When in shallow water, be aware of rocks and reefs so you can prevent potential collisions.

4. GPS integration

You’ve found a fishing spot that consistently provides results. Come back time and time again when you mark a waypoint on your chartplotter. Then, you can easily navigate back. Plus, if you have a Force® trolling motor mounted, let it take over and automatically route you back.

And, if you have a Garmin GT360UHD transducer, built-in TrueMotion technology lets you spend more time catching fish. Even if your boat moves, the technology integrates with GPS and allows you to roam within the scanned area.

Help ensure a successful fishing trip with when you take advantage of Garmin sonar capabilities. Prepare for your next outing and learn more about getting sonar on your boat.

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The right bike gear can help you practice responsible riding and feel more secure on your rides, whether you’re squeezing in post-work road rides as the sun sets or dedicating hours to your bike in peak sunshine on the trails.

No matter what type of cyclist you are, you should brush up on these five cycling safety tips — and consider adding Garmin bike computers, radars and lights before you start pedaling.

1. Make sure you can see other people.

With rearview radars and smart lights, you can help raise your awareness of drivers behind and in front of you.

The Varia Vue headlight camera records front-facing video in 4K (memory card required¹; sold separately) and automatically stores the video on the device if an incident is detected. Varia Vue offers five light modes and an auto brightness control that adjusts to your speed and surroundings, designed to help you see the road ahead — and to increase the chance that other drivers will see you². You can spend more time on the road with up to 7 hours of battery life in day flash mode with the camera recording, and up to 9 hours when not using the headlight.

Plus, you can get coverage from the back of your bike by adding the Varia RearVue 820 rearview radar tail light or Varia RCT715 rearview radar tail light and camera.

Our most powerful and precise radar yet, Varia RearVue 820 provides more reliable alerts than ever before. It can send visual and audible alerts while you ride when you connect it to the Varia smartphone app, compatible Edge® bike computers or select Garmin smartwatches — so you can easily get a heads-up that a car is approaching³. With advanced vehicle tracking, you’ll see alerts based on size, movement and threat level when you ride with compatible Edge cycling computers or the Varia app on your compatible smartphone.

If you want a radar tail light with a camera, consider Varia RCT715. Instead of advanced vehicle tracking, you’ll get essential visual and audible notifications on your paired Edge cycling computer, select Garmin smartwatches or the Varia app on your paired smartphone. Plus, Varia RCT715 adjusts the intensity of your tail light when it senses oncoming vehicles. You can adjust your light intensity and flash behavior to fit your ride. The easy-to-mount Varia RCT715 also features a built-in camera that will continuously record the surroundings behind you and, in the event of an incident, automatically save video footage from before, during and after the event. Plus, you’ll get up to 6 hours of battery life with radar, tail light in day flash and camera recording.

If you have an eBike, then Varia eRTL615 is the rearview radar for you. Varia eRTL615 features a battery-free design that is powered by your compatible eBike⁴, and it can help increase awareness between rider and driver.

While we hope most drivers are patient with cyclists, this isn’t always the case. The alerts from our rearview radars give you the opportunity to judge the car’s position and speed to determine if you need to pull over and give them a little more room to pass. 

2. Make sure other people can see you.

It’s always a good idea to wear reflective clothing when you ride, but thanks to the latest advancements in Garmin technology, you can take your visibility to a whole new level regardless of when the sun sets.

Our brightest tail light, Varia RearVue 820 , offers up to 1.24 miles (or 2 kilometers) of visibility and a brake light that shows when you’re slowing or stopping, while the Varia eRTL615 radar tail light can be seen up to a mile away. The Varia Vue headlight camera projects a steady blast of up to 600 lumens to help drivers coming from the other direction see you from up to 1 mile away. It also includes a cutoff beam, meaning the light intensity is reduced above the cutoff line to help preserve the vision of oncoming drivers.

3. Know exactly where you’re navigating.

No natural sense of direction? No problem. The latest Garmin Edge GPS cycling computers come equipped with multi-band GPS, which provides superior positioning accuracy.

Plus, thanks to the vivid display on the Edge 1050 premium cycling computer, and the more compact Edge 550 and 850 devices, you can see your maps in greater detail. With these Edge computers, you can get ride-specific routing, no matter if you’re on mountain, gravel or road rides. With Trendline popularity routing, your Edge cycling computer will find a route recommended for you based on the most traveled roads and trails by other Garmin cyclists. (You can learn more about choosing which Garmin bike computer is right for you here).

4. Stay connected in case of an emergency.

With the LiveTrack feature on a compatible Edge cycling computer (or your Garmin smartwatch), you can share your rides with contacts you have selected in the Garmin Connect app. This allows viewers to track your location and see where you are in real time. 

Plus, Garmin Edge cycling computers offer an incident detection feature that sends a message⁵ to your designated contacts with your live location if the device detects an incident. (Reminder: You need to set up emergency contacts in the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone before you can use the incident detection feature). You’ll receive a message on your Edge device and paired smartphone letting you know the message to your contacts will be sent within 30 seconds, giving you plenty of time to cancel the automated emergency message if you don’t need help.

You can also pair your compatible cycling computer to an inReach® satellite communicator⁶ to stay connected wherever you ride — even when you don’t have cell service. When you’re cycling through backcountry trails, you don’t need to swap back and forth between devices. Instead, you can use your Edge to control features such as sharing location data and viewing and replying to messages. However, your incident detection contacts are different from your inReach contacts, which can be set up through the Garmin Explore app or the Garmin Messenger app, depending on which device is being used. In an emergency, you can trigger an SOS message on your Edge to Garmin Response^℠, our 24/7-staffed international emergency coordination center, which will connect you to help if you need it.

5. Follow the rules of the road.

Traffic laws are put in place to help keep people safe on the road, and they apply to cyclists as well. It’s critical to obey all traffic signs and signals. Use bike lanes when available and be aware of your surroundings.

Part of that awareness should also include awareness of hazards. With a compatible Edge computer, you — and other Garmin cyclists — can report five types of community-generated road hazards: animals, obstructions, potholes, slippery surfaces and general hazards. You can also see hazards as an alert on your Edge, allowing you to be more aware of potential hazards ahead based on what other riders reported.

By following these five simple tips, you will be on your way to becoming a more responsible cyclist. Ready to hit the road? Be sure to outfit your bike with the latest Garmin technology for superior, bike-specific navigation and a host of performance features for cyclists at any level.

¹_{See Garmin.com/variavuememorycard}

²_{When paired with your Edge cycling computer}

³_{Requires a compatible Garmin cable (sold separately)}

⁴_{When riding with your compatible Edge cycling computer or the Varia app on your paired smartphone}

⁵_{When paired with your compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.}

⁶_{Jurisdiction restrictions may apply; requires active inReach subscription and paired smartphone. Photo and voice messaging requires use of the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone.}

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The newly released Garmin Health Diabetes Insight Report details several of these collaborations and shares a unique perspective from Garmin Health leadership about the growing global prevalence of type 2 diabetes.

Here is a short preview of what you can find in the report.

Introduction

Type 2 diabetes is a preventable metabolic disorder characterized by abnormal hyperglycemia. As one of the leading causes of mortality, diabetes impacts 1 in every 11 adults worldwide and is responsible for an estimated $1 trillion in health care costs. Contributing factors include the proliferation of highly processed foods, increasingly sedentary lifestyles and rapid changes in urbanization.

Evolving solutions

Digital applications have shifted care from a reactive, one-size-fits-all approach to proactive and personalized insights based upon biometric data from wearables like Garmin smartwatches¹ and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in tandem with AI platforms. Additionally, the recent rise in peptide therapies like GLP-1 drugs has shown a significant impact. However, the cost and side effects of these medications are limiting factors, making lifestyle modifications tied to physical activity, stress and sleep enduring components of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes care.

Twin Health and other collaborators

As the creator of the first AI digital twin, U.S.-based technology company Twin Health has shown impressive results for metabolic disease reversal, prevention and optimal metabolic health. In a landmark Twin Health study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic, 71% of twin participants reduced A1C below the diabetes range, compared to just 2.4% in the control group.

Additional collaborators include:

• Diabetes2CARE (Netherlands)
• Hello Inside (Austria)
• ON LiMiT (Denmark)
• Project Embrace (United Kingdom)
• SENTI-H (Switzerland)

At the center of these innovative, AI-driven solutions is data. This is the vital intersection at which Garmin Health sits, unlocking solutions with Garmin smartwatches and data integration one collaboration at a time. As Scott Burgett, senior director of Garmin Health engineering, states in the report, “Diabetes may be one of the greatest public health issues in modern history, but we are seeing strong evidence that scalable preventive care, powered by data, can help change its trajectory.”

To learn more about how Garmin smartwatch data is being utilized by the aforementioned organizations, read the full Diabetes Insight Report.

For additional information related to Garmin Health, visit the Garmin Health solutions page. Contact us if Garmin wearable technology and the Garmin Health connected ecosystem could play a vital role in your next project.

Finally, sign up for the Garmin Health newsletter to stay up to date on the latest trends, research and innovations.

_{¹Garmin wearable devices are consumer wellness devices and are not medical devices under the regulation of any jurisdiction, including Regulation (EU) 2017/745. They are not intended for the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, or treatment of any disease. Any medical or clinical functionality described is provided by a third-party solution and is solely based on their interpretation of data gathered from various data sources.}

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