# Metabolic Health * **Definition:** A state of well-being characterized by optimal functioning of metabolic processes, including the regulation of blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure, as well as how the body converts food into energy and manages weight. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Metabolic Health ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Metabolic Health**, for healthcare technology leaders * 5.8K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/13/2025 | [**Biolinq Secures $100M Series C to Support Regulatory Path for Glucose Monitoring Wearable**](https://thehealthcaretechnologyreport.com/biolinq-secures-100m-series-c-to-support-regulatory-path-for-glucose-monitoring-wearable/) | [[Healthcare Technology Report]] | | 5/8/2025 | [**HealthSnap Named "Best Clinical Efficiency Solution" in 9th Annual MedTech Breakthrough ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthsnap-named-best-clinical-efficiency-solution-in-9th-annual-medtech-breakthrough-awards-program-302450199.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 5/7/2025 | [**Trump Taps MAHA-Favorite Doctor Casey Means To Replace Surgeon General Nominee**](https://www.aol.com/trump-taps-maha-favorite-doctor-212724117.html) | [[AOL]] | | 5/7/2025 | [**Oura & Stelo Marry to Deliver AI-driven Approach to Metabolic Health**](https://www.mddionline.com/wearable-medical-devices/dexcom-ura-move-into-next-phase-of-partnership) | [[MDDI]] | | 4/15/2025 | [**Global Experts Agree: Almonds Provide Benefits for Cardiometabolic Health and Aid Weight ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-experts-agree-almonds-provide-benefits-for-cardiometabolic-health-and-aid-weight-management-302429155.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**The Case for Investing in Cardiometabolic Health**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cardiology/the-case-for-investing-in-cardiometabolic-health/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/9/2025 | [**Teladoc Health Launches New Cardiometabolic Health Program**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/teladoc-cardiometabolic-health/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 4/8/2025 | [**Teladoc Health Introduces Next Generation Cardiometabolic Health Program - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9418458/teladoc-health-introduces-next-generation-cardiometabolic-health-program) | [[Morningstar]] | | 4/2/2025 | [**knownwell Connects with LillyDirect® to Increase Access to Independent Comprehensive ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/knownwell-connects-lillydirect-increase-access-180000081.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/18/2025 | [**Paying attention to four health factors can help prevent new heart syndrome**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-paying-attention-health-factors-heart.html?deviceType=desktop) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 2/14/2025 | [**Making America Healthy: New Study Shows Weight Loss, Medication Deprescription, and Cost Savings Using the TOWARD Approach**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/making-america-healthy-new-study-shows-weight-loss-medication-deprescription-and-cost-savings-using-the-toward-approach-302376797.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**Health IT Business News - January 23, 2025**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/health-it-business-news-january-23-2025/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 12/25/2024 | [**The Top 5 Institute for Value-Based Medicine Coverage of 2024**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/the-top-5-institute-for-value-based-medicine-coverage-of-2024) | [[AJMC]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Top 5 Most-Viewed Diabetes Content of 2024**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/top-5-most-viewed-diabetes-content-of-2024) | [[AJMC]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**Health IT Business News - December 12, 2024**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/health-it-business-news-december-12-2024/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 12/10/2024 | [**Dexcom and OURA Partner to Enhance Metabolic Health Insights**](https://thehealthcaretechnologyreport.com/dexcom-and-oura-partner-to-enhance-metabolic-health-insights/) | [[Healthcare Technology Report]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**NEW RESEARCH SHOWS PATIENTS IN RO BODY MEMBERSHIP LOSE 15.8F THEIR ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-research-shows-patients-in-ro-body-membership-lose-15-8-of-their-body-weight-on-average-in-12-months-302321819.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/2/2024 | [**Scientists establish novel 2D 'health state map' to define metabolic health**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-scientists-2d-health-state-metabolic.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 11/22/2024 | [**DexCom and OURA Ink Partnership for Metabolic Health Innovation - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dexcom-oura-ink-partnership-metabolic-141500556.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/5/2024 | [**Why Digital Twin Technology Could Help Maximize GLP-1 Efficacy**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/11/healthcare-digital-twin-obesity-diabetes/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 11/4/2024 | [**A Recipe for Better Obesity Care: Integrating GLP-1s with Food as Medicine - MedCity News**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/11/a-recipe-for-better-obesity-care-integrating-glp-1s-with-food-as-medicine/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 9/18/2024 | [**Revolutionizing early life nutrition: Lallemand Health Solutions' latest probiotic innovations**](https://www.nutritioninsight.com/news/revolutionizing-early-life-nutrition-lallemand-health-solutions-latest-probiotic-innovations.html) | nutritioninsight.com | | 6/21/2024 | [**Knownwell Acquires Competitor to Expand Access to Comprehensive Obesity Care**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/obesity-knownwell-acquisition-healthcare/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 6/4/2024 | [**As Interest in GLP-1s Explodes, People Living With Diabetes Need Structured Support To Ensure Effective Use**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/as-interest-in-glp-1s-explodes-people-living-with-diabetes-need-structured-support-to-ensure-effective-use/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 5/26/2023 | [**Employers face soaring demand for obesity care benefits. Virtual care players are jumping in with a slew of offerings**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/employers-grapple-soaring-demand-obesity-care-benefits) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Oxford Population Health**: Conducted a large study linking poor metabolic health to cognitive decline and brain health issues. - **Twin Health**: A company utilizing digital twin technology to create personalized metabolic health models, integrating data from various health monitoring devices. - **Toward Health**: Focuses on metabolic health interventions to improve employee health and reduce healthcare costs. - **Levels**: A software company that provides personalized feedback on metabolic health through real-time monitoring of blood sugar levels and lifestyle choices. - **EPFL**: A research institution that developed a metabolic health score (MHS) to study genetic and lifestyle influences on metabolic syndrome. - **Digbi Health**: A company focusing on gut microbiome alterations to improve metabolic health and weight loss outcomes. - **Eden**: A membership-based service that connects individuals with licensed providers to create personalized care plans focused on metabolic health. - **Heally**: Offers an integrated metabolic health program combining GLP-1 weight loss medications with advanced longevity treatments. - **Knownwell**: A hybrid weight-inclusive primary and metabolic care provider that offers virtual healthcare services for metabolic health. - **Biolinq**: A company developing a wearable intradermal glucose sensor to improve metabolic health through real-time glucose monitoring. - **Fighting Weight**: A new health and wellness company focusing on innovative solutions for metabolic health and weight loss. - **Teladoc Health**: A telehealth company that has launched a Cardiometabolic Health Program aimed at improving population health and preventing chronic diseases. - **Alfie Health**: An AI-enabled precision metabolic health management company acquired by Knownwell to enhance clinical decision support. - **American Heart Association**: An organization launching the Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health Initiative to improve treatment strategies for CKM syndrome. - **Wondr Health**: A health technology company integrating behavioral support with medication management for obesity treatment. - **Ro**: A direct-to-patient healthcare company that provides obesity care and GLP-1 medications, showing significant improvements in metabolic health. - **Dexcom**: A leader in continuous glucose monitoring technology, recently launched the Stelo platform for personalized metabolic health insights. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Epicore and various sectors**: Commercializing sweat-sensing technology in sports performance and clinical trials to enhance metabolic health. - **American Heart Association and sponsors**: Initiative to improve care for individuals with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome. - **CINEMA Program**: Developed by University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, this program employs a team-based care model to address cardiovascular and metabolic health risks. - **Kihealth and Genova Diagnostics**: Collaborating to provide gut health testing through retail pharmacies, enhancing access to diagnostics. - **Knownwell and Alfie Health**: Knownwell acquired Alfie Health to integrate AI-driven metabolic health management into its care model. - **Skye Bioscience and Beacon Biosignals**: Partnering to investigate the impact of obesity on sleep quality as part of the CBeyond™ trial. - **Pfizer and Flagship Pioneering**: Expanded collaboration targeting obesity and metabolic health through innovative biologic medicines. - **Oura and Veri**: Oura acquired Veri to enhance its metabolic health offerings, focusing on continuous glucose monitoring. - **Dexcom and Oura**: A strategic partnership to integrate glucose monitoring data with health metrics from the Oura Ring, enhancing user insights into metabolic health. - **WELL Health Technologies and Wisp**: Wisp aims to address women's health needs related to hormonal imbalances and weight management. - **Knownwell and Eli Lilly**: Knownwell will be listed as a care provider on Eli Lilly's digital health platform LillyDirect, enhancing access to virtual metabolic healthcare. - **Dexcom and Google Cloud**: Dexcom's Stelo platform utilizes Google Cloud's AI technology to enhance glucose monitoring and metabolic health insights. - **Abbott and FDA**: Abbott received FDA approval for its over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors, enhancing access to glucose tracking for consumers. - **Vivani Medical and Okava Pharmaceuticals**: Expanded collaboration to develop a long-acting GLP-1 therapy for weight management and diabetes in dogs. - **Teladoc Health and Amazon**: Partnership to enhance service offerings and improve healthcare outcomes through integrated care strategies. - **Trialbee and Belong.Life**: Partnered to enhance clinical trial recruitment by connecting patients with research opportunities. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Metabolic Health Score (MHS)**: Developed by EPFL to assess metabolic health using genetic mapping and lifestyle factors. - **Precision Medicine**: The rise of precision medicine and digital health technologies is reshaping how metabolic health is assessed and managed. - **TOWARD approach**: A scalable and cost-efficient method for improving workplace health through metabolic health interventions. - **Personalized Nutrition Strategies**: Emerging from studies examining the effects of ketogenic and Mediterranean diets on metabolic health. - **Health State Map (HSM)**: A new framework introduced by Chinese scientists to better define metabolic health and nutritional capacity. - **Lindora's Body Composition Assessments**: Offering detailed assessments to provide a comprehensive understanding of metabolic health beyond traditional BMI measurements. - **Digital Twin Technology**: Utilized by Twin Health to create personalized metabolic health models, integrating various health data for improved treatment outcomes. - **AI in Healthcare**: Increasing integration of AI for personalized recommendations and behavioral change solutions in metabolic health management. - **Emerging Technologies**: Epicore's sweat-sensing wearables and Levels' real-time blood sugar monitoring are examples of innovations aimed at improving metabolic health. - **Continuous Glucose Monitoring**: Oura's integration of Veri aims to provide users with insights into how food impacts metabolic health. - **Sen-Jam's SJP-001**: A product aimed at addressing inflammation and promoting long-term metabolic health, currently in clinical trials. - **Oura's 'Meals' Feature**: A new feature to help users track meal timing and its effects on health metrics, enhancing metabolic health tracking. - **CKMH Initiative by American Heart Association**: A four-year initiative to improve awareness and treatment strategies for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome. - **Oura Health**: Introduced new features integrating personalized metabolic health insights with glucose data from Dexcom's Stelo biosensor. - **InuMCT**: A new food-grade solution developed to improve metabolic health and reduce weight without adverse effects. - **Lipozem**: A weight loss solution utilizing BHB compounds to enhance metabolic health and reduce inflammation. - **Digbi Health's Gut Microbiome Study**: Research demonstrating how altering the gut microbiome can enhance GLP-1 production, potentially reducing medication dosages. - **Medically Tailored Meals (MTMs)**: Implementing MTMs for patients with diet-sensitive conditions can significantly reduce hospitalizations and healthcare costs. - **Integration of Health Metrics**: The collaboration between Dexcom and Oura aims to provide a holistic view of health by combining glucose data with sleep, stress, and activity metrics. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Prevalence of Poor Metabolic Health**: Only 12% of U.S. adults have optimal cardiometabolic health, highlighting the need for improved support and interventions. - **Access to resources**: The need for addressing social determinants to improve metabolic health and reduce risks associated with CKM syndrome. - **Healthcare System Focus**: Experts argue for prioritizing cardiometabolic health over traditional obesity metrics to address the underlying metabolic dysfunction. - **Access to Treatment**: Despite advancements, there are concerns regarding equitable access to metabolic health technologies and treatments, particularly for underserved populations. - **Food Insecurity**: A significant issue affecting metabolic health, prompting investments in platforms like Foodsmart to enhance nutrition support. - **Cognitive Decline**: Research indicates a strong link between poor metabolic health and cognitive decline, emphasizing the need for preventive measures. - **Social determinants of health**: Research indicates that living in disadvantaged neighborhoods correlates with poor metabolic health outcomes. - **Access to Health Solutions**: There is a need for accessible health solutions, particularly for conditions like low testosterone, which can impact metabolic health. - **Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence**: One in four adults globally is affected by poor metabolic health, leading to increased risks of serious health issues. - **Social Determinants of Health**: The CINEMA program highlights the need to address social determinants affecting access to care, such as housing and insurance, which impact metabolic health outcomes. - **Impact of Environmental Factors**: Research indicates that air pollution exposure during adolescence can lead to increased BMI and insulin resistance, affecting long-term metabolic health. - **Misconceptions in Diabetes Management**: Many individuals with diabetes hold misconceptions about managing their health independently, highlighting the need for comprehensive care strategies. - **Obesity and Chronic Conditions**: The increasing prevalence of obesity and related chronic conditions poses significant challenges for healthcare systems and necessitates innovative solutions. - **Access to Treatments**: High costs and financial barriers for patients, particularly in obesity management and diabetes care. - **Nutrition and Medication Risks**: While GLP-1 medications are effective, they carry risks such as muscle loss and nutrient deficiencies, emphasizing the need for dietary support. - **Behavioral Change in Weight Management**: Challenges related to biases faced by overweight patients complicate effective behavioral change. - **Long-term Risks of Diets**: Research indicating potential cardiovascular risks associated with very low-calorie ketogenic diets. - **Access to GLP-1 Medications**: Distribution shortages and public misconceptions complicate effective diabetes management. - **Data Privacy Concerns**: As health technology expands, ensuring the privacy and security of personal health data remains a significant concern. - **FDA Recall of FreeStyle Libre Sensors**: Concerns over inaccurate glucose readings impacting patient safety. ## Related Topics [[Cardiometabolic Health]]