Identify potential sleep apnea
The Apple Watch will monitor your sleep and provide insights on breathing disruptions and possible sleep apnea.
Diagnose sleep apnea
The Apple Watch cannot definitively diagnose sleep apnea.
Apple Watch sleep apnea detection
What should you do if your Apple Watch detects possible sleep apnea?
Learn how to use the new feature, understand your results, and why a sleep study is the only way to confirm a sleep apnea diagnosis.
Apple Watch sleep apnea detection explained
The latest Apple Watch Series 9, 10, and Ultra 2 introduce a revolutionary feature to help identify potential sleep apnea. This new feature uses advanced sensors to monitor your sleep and identify potential breathing disturbances. If detected, the Apple Watch will alert you and provide a report with more details. While itâs powerful tool for monitoring your sleep health, only a sleep study can provide a complete sleep apnea diagnosis.
If youâve received an alert or are concerned about sleep apnea, take our quick sleep quiz or book a free discovery call with one of our sleep specialists to better understand your risk and discuss next steps!
Sleep apnea
What is sleep apnea?
Normal breathing
Unobstructed airway
Snoring
Partial obstruction of airway
Sleep apnea
Complete obstruction of airway
There are three main types of sleep apnea, but the most common is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA occurs when a blockage in the upper airway during sleep causes shallow breathing or pausesâknown as âapneas.â These pauses prevent air from reaching your lungs, reducing oxygen levels in your body. This lack of oxygen is what leads to common symptoms such as morning headaches and high blood pressure. Left untreated, these interruptions can contribute to more serious health issues, including:
Diabetes
2.5x more likely to develop
Heart disease
2.2x more likely to develop
High blood pressure
1.8x more likely to develop
Mood disorders
2.2x more likely to develop
Cancer
2.5x more likely to develop
Stroke
3.7x more likely to develop
What the Apple Watch can (and canât) do:
The Apple Watch cannot definitively diagnose sleep apnea. To find out for sure, you should book a sleep study.
Fact
Up to
of sleep apnea sufferers remain undiagnosed.
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Are you one of them?
Next steps
What to do if your Apple Watch detects sleep apnea
Book a sleep study to confirm it!
Apple Watch alert
You Apple Watch alerts you of possible sleep apnea detected.
Book a sleep study
Schedule your at-home sleep study to confirm your sleep apnea.
Start treatment
Review the results of your sleep study with our specialists and find the right treatment for you.
About us
We are Canada's sleep care experts
For over 30 years, Careica Health has been helping improve the lives of Canadians suffering from sleep apnea, poor sleep and insomniaâand we are here to help you too. Visit us at any one of our 20+ locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, or meet with us virtually via Careica Virtual.
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Take the next step
Confirm your Apple Watchâs sleep apnea alert
Donât leave your health to chance. If your Apple Watch detected possible signs of sleep apnea, the next step is a sleep study to confirm it. Book your at-home sleep study today, or schedule a free discovery call with a sleep specialist to learn more!