Google DeepMindAnalysisHealthAugust 17, 2026

Google's PhotoScan predicts insulin resistance from smartphone photos

Google Research showed PhotoScan estimates body composition from smartphone photos and predicts insulin resistance with accuracy comparable to DXA scans in a clinical research setting. A HOMA-IR score above 2.9 marks insulin resistance, which can precede type 2 diabetes by years.

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