Health data types

Google Fit has health data types for measurements related to managing general health (as opposed to fitness). Because health data can be sensitive, these data types have sensitive scopes. This means you need to apply for OAuth API verification for sensitive scopes on top of the standard authorization permissions for Android and REST to read and write to these data types.

Google will review your application and grant or deny verification. Users will review the scope requests and grant or deny access to these.

Data types list

You can learn more about the health data types, and their fields, from the Android reference documentation. Fields with the unit enum have a list of accepted values to choose from. Only use one of the allowed values to successfully read and write data.

Blood glucose

This data type captures the concentration of glucose in the blood. Each data point represents a single instantaneous blood glucose reading. Learn more about writing blood glucose data.

REST

Name com.google.blood_glucose

OAuth permission scopes

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.blood_glucose.read

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.blood_glucose.write

Fields (format—units)

blood glucose level (float—mmol/L)

The blood glucose level or concentration in mmol/L where 1 mmol/L is 18 mg/dL.

temporal relation to meal (int—enum) (optional field)

When the reading was taken compared to when the user ate.

Accepted values

"intVal": 1 // Reading wasn't taken before or after a meal
"intVal": 2 // Reading was taken during a fasting period
"intVal": 3 // Reading was taken before a meal
"intVal": 4 // Reading was taken after a meal

meal type (int—enum) (optional field)

What type of meal the user ate around when the reading was taken.

Accepted values

"intVal": 1 // Unknown
"intVal": 2 // Breakfast
"intVal": 3 // Lunch
"intVal": 4 // Dinner
"intVal": 5 // Snack

temporal relation to sleep (int—enum) (optional field)

When the reading was taken compared to when the user slept.

Accepted values

"intVal": 1 // User was fully awake
"intVal": 2 // Before the user fell asleep
"intVal": 3 // After the user woke up
"intVal": 4 // While the user was still sleeping

specimen source (int—enum) (optional field)

Type of body fluid used to measure the blood glucose.

Accepted values

"intVal": 1 // Interstitial fluid
"intVal": 2 // Capillary blood
"intVal": 3 // Plasma
"intVal": 4 // Serum
"intVal": 5 // Tears
"intVal": 6 // Whole blood

Android

Name com.google.blood_glucose

Data type object TYPE_BLOOD_GLUCOSE

Fields (format—units)

FIELD_BLOOD_GLUCOSE_LEVEL (float—mmol/L)

The blood glucose level or concentration in mmol/L where 1 mmol/L is 18 mg/dL.

FIELD_TEMPORAL_RELATION_TO_MEAL (int—enum) (optional field)

When the reading was taken compared to when the user ate.

Accepted values

FIELD_TEMPORAL_RELATION_TO_MEAL_GENERAL // Reading wasn't taken before or after a meal
FIELD_TEMPORAL_RELATION_TO_MEAL_FASTING // Reading was taken during a fasting period
FIELD_TEMPORAL_RELATION_TO_MEAL_BEFORE_MEAL // Reading was taken before a meal
FIELD_TEMPORAL_RELATION_TO_MEAL_AFTER_MEAL // Reading was taken after a meal

FIELD_MEAL_TYPE (int—enum) (optional field)

What type of meal the user ate around when the reading was taken.

Accepted values

MEAL_TYPE_UNKNOWN // Unknown
MEAL_TYPE_BREAKFAST // Breakfast
MEAL_TYPE_LUNCH // Lunch
MEAL_TYPE_DINNER // Dinner
MEAL_TYPE_SNACK // Snack

FIELD_TEMPORAL_RELATION_TO_SLEEP (int—enum) (optional field)

When the reading was taken compared to when the user slept.

Accepted values

TEMPORAL_RELATION_TO_SLEEP_FULLY_AWAKE // User was fully awake.
TEMPORAL_RELATION_TO_SLEEP_BEFORE_SLEEP // Before the user fell asleep.
TEMPORAL_RELATION_TO_SLEEP_ON_WAKING // After the user woke up.
TEMPORAL_RELATION_TO_SLEEP_DURING_SLEEP // While the user was still sleeping.

FIELD_BLOOD_GLUCOSE_SPECIMEN_SOURCE (int—enum) (optional field)

Type of body fluid used to measure the blood glucose.

Accepted values

BLOOD_GLUCOSE_SPECIMEN_SOURCE_INTERSTITIAL_FLUID // Interstitial fluid
BLOOD_GLUCOSE_SPECIMEN_SOURCE_CAPILLARY_BLOOD // Capillary blood
BLOOD_GLUCOSE_SPECIMEN_SOURCE_PLASMA // Plasma
BLOOD_GLUCOSE_SPECIMEN_SOURCE_SERUM // Serum
BLOOD_GLUCOSE_SPECIMEN_SOURCE_TEARS // Tears
BLOOD_GLUCOSE_SPECIMEN_SOURCE_WHOLE_BLOOD // Whole blood

Blood pressure

This data type captures the blood pressure of a user. Each data point represents a single instantaneous blood pressure reading. Learn more about writing blood pressure data.

REST

Name com.google.blood_pressure

OAuth permission scopes

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.blood_pressure.read

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.blood_pressure.write

Fields (format—units)

systolic (float—mmHg)

The systolic blood pressure measurement.

diastolic (float—mmHg)

The diastolic blood pressure measurement.

body position (int—enum) (optional field)

The user's body position when the measurement was taken.

Accepted values

"intVal": 1 // Standing up
"intVal": 2 // Sitting down
"intVal": 3 // Lying down
"intVal": 4 // Reclining

measurement location (int—enum) (optional field)

Which arm and part of the arm the measurement was taken.

Accepted values

"intVal": 1 // Left wrist
"intVal": 2 // Right wrist
"intVal": 3 // Left upper arm
"intVal": 4 // Right upper arm

Android

Name com.google.blood_pressure

Data type object TYPE_BLOOD_PRESSURE

Fields (format—units)

FIELD_BLOOD_PRESSURE_SYSTOLIC (float—mmHg)

The systolic blood pressure measurement.

FIELD_BLOOD_PRESSURE_DIASTOLIC (float—mmHg)

The diastolic blood pressure measurement.

FIELD_BODY_POSITION (int—enum) (optional field)

The user's body position when the measurement was taken.

Accepted values

BODY_POSITION_STANDING // Standing up
BODY_POSITION_SITTING // Sitting down
BODY_POSITION_LYING_DOWN // Lying down
BODY_POSITION_SEMI_RECUMBENT // Reclining

FIELD_BLOOD_PRESSURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION (int—enum) (optional field)

Which arm and part of the arm the measurement was taken.

Accepted values

BLOOD_PRESSURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION_LEFT_WRIST // Left wrist
BLOOD_PRESSURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION_RIGHT_WRIST // Right wrist
BLOOD_PRESSURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION_LEFT_UPPER_ARM // Left upper arm
BLOOD_PRESSURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION_RIGHT_UPPER_ARM // Right upper arm

Body temperature

This data type captures the body temperature of a user. Each data point represents a single instantaneous body temperature measurement.

REST

Name com.google.body.temperature

OAuth permission scopes

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.body_temperature.read

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.body_temperature.write

Fields (format—units)

body temperature (float—celsius)

Body temperature in degrees celsius.

measurement location (int—enum) (optional field)

Where on the user's body the temperature measurement was taken from.

Accepted values

"intVal": 1 // Armpit
"intVal": 2 // Finger
"intVal": 3 // Forehead
"intVal": 4 // Mouth (oral)
"intVal": 5 // Rectum
"intVal": 6 // Temporal artery
"intVal": 7 // Toe
"intVal": 8 // Ear (tympanic)
"intVal": 9 // Wrist
"intVal": 10 // Vagina

Android

Name com.google.body.temperature

Data type object TYPE_BODY_TEMPERATURE

Fields (format—units)

FIELD_BODY_TEMPERATURE (float—celsius)

Body temperature in degrees celsius.

FIELD_BODY_TEMPERATURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION (int—enum) (optional field)

Where on the user's body the temperature measurement was taken from.

Accepted values

BODY_TEMPERATURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION_AXILLARY // Armpit
BODY_TEMPERATURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION_FINGER // Finger
BODY_TEMPERATURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION_FOREHEAD // Forehead
BODY_TEMPERATURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION_ORAL // Mouth (oral)
BODY_TEMPERATURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION_RECTAL // Rectum
BODY_TEMPERATURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION_TEMPORAL_ARTERY // Temporal artery
BODY_TEMPERATURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION_TOE // Toe
BODY_TEMPERATURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION_TYMPANIC // Ear (tympanic
BODY_TEMPERATURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION_WRIST // Wrist
BODY_TEMPERATURE_MEASUREMENT_LOCATION_VAGINAL // Vagina

Cervical mucus

This data type captures the description of cervical mucus. Each data point represents a self-assessed description of cervical mucus for a user. All fields are optional and can be used to describe the look and feel of cervical mucus, and the amount.

REST

Name com.google.cervical_mucus

OAuth permission scopes

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.reproductive_health.read

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.reproductive_health.write

Fields (format—units)

cervical mucus texture (int—enum) (optional field)

The consistency or texture of the user's cervical mucus.

Accepted values

"intVal": 1 // Dry, little or no mucus
"intVal": 2 // Sticky
"intVal": 3 // Creamy
"intVal": 4 // Watery
"intVal": 5 // Clear and stretchy like egg white

cervical mucus amount (int—enum) (optional field)

How much cervical mucus the user observes.

Accepted values

"intVal": 1 // Light
"intVal": 2 // Medium
"intVal": 3 // Heavy

Android

Name com.google.cervical_mucus

Data type object TYPE_CERVICAL_MUCUS

Fields (format—units)

FIELD_CERVICAL_MUCUS_TEXTURE (int—enum) (optional field)

The consistency or texture of the user's cervical mucus.

Accepted values

CERVICAL_MUCUS_TEXTURE_DRY // Dry, little or no mucus
CERVICAL_MUCUS_TEXTURE_STICKY // Sticky
CERVICAL_MUCUS_TEXTURE_CREAMY // Creamy
CERVICAL_MUCUS_TEXTURE_WATERY // Watery
CERVICAL_MUCUS_TEXTURE_EGG_WHITE // Clear and stretchy

FIELD_CERVICAL_MUCUS_AMOUNT (int—enum) (optional field)

How much cervical mucus the user observes.

Accepted values

CERVICAL_MUCUS_AMOUNT_LIGHT
CERVICAL_MUCUS_AMOUNT_MEDIUM
CERVICAL_MUCUS_AMOUNT_HEAVY

Cervical position

In this data type, each data point represents a report of the user's cervix. All fields are optional, and can be used to add descriptions of the position, dilation and firmness of the cervix.

REST

Name com.google.cervical_position

OAuth permission scopes

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.reproductive_health.read

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.reproductive_health.write

Fields (format—units)

cervical position (int—enum) (optional field)

The position of the user's cervix.

Accepted values

"intVal": 1 // Cervix is low
"intVal": 2 // Cervix is in a medium position
"intVal": 3 // Cervix is high

cervical dilation (int—enum) (optional field)

How open or dilated the user's cervix is.

Accepted values

"intVal": 1 // Closed cervix
"intVal": 2 // Partially open cervix
"intVal": 3 // Fully dilated, open cervix

cervical firmness (int—enum) (optional field)

How firm user's cervix is.

Accepted values

"intVal": 1 // Cervix is soft
"intVal": 2 // Cervix is a little firm
"intVal": 3 // Cervix is firm

Android

Name com.google.cervical_position

Data type object TYPE_CERVICAL_POSITION

Fields (format—units)

FIELD_CERVICAL_POSITION (int—enum) (optional field)

The position of the user's cervix.

Accepted values

CERVICAL_POSITION_LOW
CERVICAL_POSITION_MEDIUM
CERVICAL_POSITION_HIGH

FIELD_CERVICAL_DILATION (int—enum) (optional field)

How open or dilated the user's cervix is.

Accepted values

CERVICAL_DILATION_CLOSED // Closed cervix
CERVICAL_DILATION_MEDIUM // Partially open cervix
CERVICAL_DILATION_OPEN // Fully dilated, open cervix

FIELD_CERVICAL_FIRMNESS (int—enum) (optional field)

How firm the user's cervix is.

Accepted values

CERVICAL_FIRMNESS_SOFT
CERVICAL_FIRMNESS_MEDIUM
CERVICAL_FIRMNESS_FIRM

Menstruation

This data type captures a description of how heavy a user's menstrual flow was (spotting, light, medium, or heavy). Each data point represents a description of how heavy the user's menstrual bleeding was.

REST

Name com.google.menstruation

OAuth permission scopes

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.reproductive_health.read

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.reproductive_health.write

Fields (format—units)

menstrual flow (int—enum) (optional field)

How heavy the user's period was.

Accepted values

"intVal": 1 // Spotting
"intVal": 2 // Light
"intVal": 3 // Medium
"intVal": 4 // Heavy

Android

Name com.google.menstruation

Data type object TYPE_MENSTRUATION

Fields (format—units)

FIELD_MENSTRUAL_FLOW (int—enum) (optional field)

How heavy the user's period was.

Accepted values

MENSTRUAL_FLOW_SPOTTING // Spotting
MENSTRUAL_FLOW_LIGHT // Light
MENSTRUAL_FLOW_MEDIUM // Medium
MENSTRUAL_FLOW_HEAVY // Heavy

Ovulation test

In this data type, each data point represents the binary result of an ovulation test (positive or negative).

REST

Name com.google.ovulation_test

OAuth permission scopes

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.reproductive_health.read

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.reproductive_health.write

Fields (format—units)

ovulation test (int—enum) (optional field)

The result of a user's ovulation test, which shows if they're ovulating or not.

Accepted values

"intVal": 1 // Negative
"intVal": 2 // Positive

Android

Name com.google.ovulation_test

Data type object TYPE_OVULATION_TEST

Fields (format—units)

FIELD_OVULATION_TEST_RESULT (int—enum) (optional field)

The result of a user's ovulation test, which shows if they're ovulating or not.

Accepted values

OVULATION_TEST_RESULT_NEGATIVE
OVULATION_TEST_RESULT_POSITIVE

Oxygen saturation

This data type captures the amount of oxygen circulating in the blood, measured as a percentage of oxygen-saturated hemoglobin. Each data point represents a single blood oxygen saturation reading at the time of measurement.

The optional fields also let you add details about any supplemental oxygen if administered.

REST

Name com.google.oxygen_saturation

OAuth permission scopes

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.oxygen_saturation.read

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.oxygen_saturation.write

Fields (format—units)

oxygen saturation (float—percentage)

The blood oxygen saturation reading as a percentage.

Valid range: 0—100%

supplemental oxygen flow rate (float—L/min)

The rate additional oxygen is supplied to a user in liters per minute. Set to zero if no supplemental oxygen is provided, and the user is breathing room air only.

oxygen therapy administration mode (int—enum) (optional field)

How oxygen therapy is administered.

Can be absent or 1 if administered by nasal canula.

oxygen saturation system (int—enum) (optional field)

Where oxygen saturation is measured.

Can be absent or 1 if measured in peripheral capillaries.

oxygen saturation measurement method (int—enum) (optional field)

How oxygen saturation is measured.

Can be absent or 1 if measured by pulse oximetry.

Android

Name com.google.oxygen_saturation

Data type object TYPE_OXYGEN_SATURATION

Fields (format—units)

FIELD_OXYGEN_SATURATION (float—percentage)

The blood oxygen saturation reading as a percentage.

FIELD_SUPPLEMENTAL_OXYGEN_FLOW_RATE (float—L/min)

The rate additional oxygen is supplied to a user in liters per minute. Zero indicates no supplemental oxygen is provided, and the user is breathing room air only.

FIELD_OXYGEN_THERAPY_ADMINISTRATION_MODE (int—enum) (optional field)

How oxygen therapy is administered.

Can be absent or 1 if administered by nasal canula.

FIELD_OXYGEN_SATURATION_SYSTEM (int—enum) (optional field)

Where oxygen saturation is measured.

Can be absent or 1 if measured in peripheral capillaries.

FIELD_OXYGEN_SATURATION_MEASUREMENT_METHOD (int—enum) (optional field)

How oxygen saturation is measured.

Can be absent or 1 if measured by pulse oximetry.

Vaginal spotting

This data type captures if a user experiences spotting (bleeding in between their period). Each data point represents one instance of spotting, so each point should have a timestamp and the occurrences field should be set to one.

REST

Name com.google.vaginal_spotting

OAuth permission scopes

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.reproductive_health.read

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/fitness.reproductive_health.write

Fields (format—units)

occurrences (int—count)

Each instance of spotting. Set this field to 1.

Android

Name com.google.vaginal_spotting

Data type object TYPE_VAGINAL_SPOTTING

Fields (format—units)

FIELD_OCCURRENCES (int—count)

Each instance of spotting. Set this field to 1.

Getting permission to read and write health data

To read health data, follow these steps:

Make sure your app complies with Google's API User Data Policy.
Apply for your consent screen to be verified by Google.

Note: If your app isn't verified when it requests access to a sensitive OAuth scope, Google will assess its risk and apply quotas accordingly. Your users might also see warning screens. You can still test your app but the quotas will restrict how many new users you can get.

If your app gets verified, it can read health data users have consented to being read.