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Wearable devices—ranging from fitness trackers and smartwatches to medical-grade biosensors—are reshaping chronic disease management by offering patient-centric, real-time health data and interaction. Their impact on patient engagement in chronic disease management is multifaceted, influencing not only self-care behaviors but also patient-provider partnerships, motivational drivers, and health outcomes. Real-Time Monitoring, Feedback, and Self-Management Wearables deliver continuous tracking of physiological and behavioral metrics relevant to chronic conditions (e.g., heart rate, glucose, steps, sleep)[1][2][3]. This stream of data enhances patient self-awareness, supporting day-to-day decision-making and individualized adjustment of self-management activities, such as physical activity in cardiometabolic disease[4] or symptoms in Parkinson’s disease[5][6]. Advanced solutions now enable at-home monitoring with AI-driven analytics, supporting timely, personalized interventions[7][8][9].