Google Health is rolling out version 5.12 on Android and iOS after a sizable release last month. The update adds manual and synced blood pressure logging, a glucose graph that overlays exercise, sleep and nutrition events, medical record connections for England and Function Health laboratory data, food grouping, a Resilience score fix and premium fitness progress summaries.

Blood pressure and glucose move into the Health tab

Users can log blood pressure readings manually or sync readings from another app via Apple Health or Health Connect. Blood pressure graphs appear under the Health tab, then Heart.

The release also introduces a new glucose visualization that overlays logged and tracked events—exercise, sleep and nutrition—on the graph. Users can log events directly from the graph in the Metabolic Health section of the Health Tab.

Medical records connections broaden source options

For users in England, medical records can be synced from many NHS general practitioner practices and a growing number of NHS hospitals and secondary care organizations by connecting the Google Health app to partner Patients Know Best. To begin, users can tap the profile icon, choose Medical records, select the provider NHS Records (England) via Patients Know Best, and allow syncing.

The update also adds a Function Health connection. Users can sync laboratory data from Function Health by selecting Function Health when searching for a provider during medical records setup.

Nutrition, resilience and coach updates improve the data view

Nutrition logging now groups individual food items logged within the same 60-minute window. Google says this provides better insight into meals.

In the Resilience section, Google says it fixed an issue that caused Resilience scores to skew artificially low. Starting this week, future Resilience scores should be calculated correctly, and incorrect previous Resilience scores will be updated soon.

Under Health Coach Updates, Plan Progress now provides personalized progress summaries for fitness plans. These summaries appear in the Fitness tab and are intended to help users stay on track toward their goals.

What the update means for readers

The update pushes Google Health closer to a central place for self-reported readings, synced data from other apps, and selected medical or laboratory records. Manual blood pressure entry helps people whose devices or apps do not sync automatically, while Apple Health and Health Connect connections make existing records more usable.

The glucose overlay may help users see how exercise, sleep and nutrition relate to tracked readings, and direct event logging from the graph reduces the need to switch views. Medical record sync could lower the friction of gathering results, especially for users already treated by participating practices or hospitals. The practical benefit depends on whether the user has supported apps, a compatible provider connection, and a Google Health Premium subscription for the coach progress summaries.

Limits and source notes

Google notes that Personal Health Records stored with Google may not be comprehensive or accurate. Users should always consult a doctor for medical advice or for an official copy of health records for clinical or government purposes.

The personalized progress summaries require a Google Health Premium subscription sold separately, the Google Health app and an internet connection. Google also states that features are subject to change, availability varies, and the features are not intended for medical purposes. Gemini features work independently of Gemini apps, and users should check responses for accuracy because results may vary.

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