<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>A new study has found that using wearable technology can significantly increase motivation for exercise.</li><li>The research involved 125 adults aged 40-75 diagnosed with type-2 diabetes who were guided by an exercise specialist.</li><li>Participants were split into two groups: one with smartwatches tracking activity and sending progress-based texts, and the other without tech assistance.</li><li>The group using wearable tech was 10 times more likely to exercise regularly throughout the study period.</li><li>After six months, the wearable group remained seven times more likely to stay active compared to the control group.</li><li>By the study's end, over half of the wearable group met recommended activity levels, while only 17% of the control group did.</li><li>Real-time messages from coaches during workouts further enhanced motivation in the wearable group.</li><li>The study's results suggest that wearable technology can play a crucial role in increasing physical activity levels and improving health outcomes for individuals with type-2 diabetes.</li></ul>

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