Samsung Health to Offer Free AI Diabetes Prevention Coaching for Seniors

Samsung has teamed up with Lark Health to provide eligible U.S. seniors aged 65 and over with free AI-powered diabetes prevention coaching through their Samsung Health app. This initiative is part of a broader effort to transform the health-tracking app into a more comprehensive wellness companion. The initial program, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP), offers 24/7 AI coaching, smartphone health tracking, and clinical resources including a cellular-connected scale.

Eligibility requirements include Medicare Part B enrollment and no current diabetes diagnosis. Seniors who don't qualify for MDPP can opt for Lark Prevention, a one-year program valued at $249. Lark's coaching focuses on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management, with programs reportedly helping 2.5 million patients.

This partnership is part of Samsung's plans to expand its services through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center's ACCESS Model. While AI coaching can support preventive care, it shouldn't replace medical advice. Users should check their eligibility before enrolling, as program availability and rollout timelines are not yet announced.