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Are sleep trackers regulated?
Currently, most wearable sleep trackers are considered consumer devices, not medical ones. This means they don't face the same strict regulations and testing as medical equipment. Experts in the story suggest they're not fully reliable for detailed sleep analysis, which is important to remember when interpreting their data.
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