Oura is enhancing its focus on metabolic health by introducing two innovative features powered by artificial intelligence: glucose tracking and meal logging. This announcement follows a recent partnership with Dexcom, known for its Stelo continuous glucose monitor (CGM), which became available for consumers last year. The meal logging feature marks the third addition resulting from Oura Labs’ beta program.
To access the Glucose feature, Oura users are required to purchase the Dexcom Stelo CGM, priced at $99, which can now be ordered directly through Oura’s website. Once connected, users equipped with both the Oura Ring and Stelo will have their glucose information displayed within the Oura app, alongside other important metrics such as stress levels, physical activity, and personalized tags. The app will also provide AI-generated summaries detailing daily glucose trends. A new feature, “time above range,” will allow users to monitor how long their glucose levels exceed the optimal range of 70-140 mg/dL.
Due to the requirements associated with the Dexcom Stelo, Oura has confirmed that the Glucose feature will initially be available exclusively in the United States. The feature is eligible for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
On the other hand, the Meals feature leverages the capabilities of the Oura Advisor chatbot, which incorporates generative AI to examine user data over time and provide health-related insights. Users can photograph their meals, and the Oura Advisor will assess the content, delivering information on estimated macronutrients and nutritional values. Additionally, when asked, it offers guidance on creating more fulfilling meals and provides what Oura describes as “non-judgmental insights” tailored to users’ health goals. Users who take advantage of both the Meals and Glucose features will also gain access to the “meal level time above range” metric, which evaluates how long glucose levels remain elevated after consumption.
Oura’s transition toward metabolic health aligns with the growing focus in the wearables market. While metabolic health has not yet become a central element of smartwatch features, it represents a significant opportunity for smart ring manufacturers. Competitor Ultrahuman, for instance, allows users to obtain a CGM to relate glucose data with their other health metrics. Furthermore, Samsung’s Galaxy Ring has introduced an experimental AGEs Index metric aimed at tracking metabolic aging. Oura itself has been investigating glucose tracking for an extended period, and prior to its partnership with Dexcom, acquired Veri, a CGM startup that enabled glucose and meal tracking.
