Blood sugar levels and meal tracking are now possible with the Oura Ring.
Meal tracking and blood sugar monitoring are two new features that AuraRing, a manufacturer of smart rings, announced Tuesday would be added to its app.
One of the most well-known smart rings available today is the Oura Ring, whose all-inclusive approach to health tracking assists users in making decisions that will enhance their well-being. Two new health features are now being added to the company's app.
According to a report by Mashable, a technology news website, which was reviewed by Al Arabiya Business, Oura's glucose monitoring feature is the outcome of a collaboration between the brand and Dexcom, a healthcare organization that specializes in 24/7 glucose monitoring.
A Stelo Glucose Biosensor, which was first created by Dexcom for people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes who do not take insulin, is necessary for Oura's glucose monitoring function. But anyone who wishes to keep an eye on their blood sugar levels can also use it.
The Oura app provides blood sugar monitoring around the clock. The app examines the effects of sleep, exercise, stress, and diet on blood sugar levels using a glucose sensor.
The Stelo Glucose Biosensor is available for direct purchase from the Oura website for approximately $99 USD. Along with other metrics like blood pressure and movement, users who have both an Oura ring and a Stelo device will be able to view their blood sugar data within the Oura app once the devices are paired.
According to Ora, the glucose monitoring feature will only be accessible in the United States for the time being because it necessitates a Dexcom Stelo device and, thus, regulatory approval.
The Oura Advisor chatbot, which uses generative AI to analyze long-term user data and trends and offer general health advice, is directly used by the Meals feature.
Taking pictures of your meals allows this feature to analyze what you eat and provide information on the estimated nutritional value and components of the food. It can also offer insights based on your health objectives and, upon request, feedback on how to cook more fulfilling meals.
The "Meal level time above range" metric, which examines how long blood sugar levels remain elevated after eating, is also provided to users who use the Meal Tracker and Blood Glucose Tracker features.