# Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 tested against clinical scans for GLP-1 muscle loss

Source: https://idevice.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-8-glp1-muscle-loss-test
Published: 2026-05-28

## What happened

Samsung is testing Galaxy Watch 8's body composition sensor against clinical scans to detect muscle loss in people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic.

## Sources

- [Samsung is testing Galaxy Watch 8 to prevent muscle loss on GLP-1s like Ozempic](https://www.engadget.com/2182683/samsung-study-galaxy-watch-8-glp1-ozempic/) (Engadget, 2026-05-28)
- [New Galaxy Watch study to monitor muscle loss during GLP-1 therapy](https://www.sammobile.com/news/new-galaxy-watch-study-to-monitor-muscle-loss-during-glp-1-therapy/) (SamMobile, 2026-05-27)