Samsung Welstory announced improvements in participants' blood sugar and physical indicators through a blood sugar management program linked to cafeteria meal records and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data.
The healthcare solution from Samsung Welstory analyzes health data and meal records of cafeteria users to provide customized meal plans and coaching. Since its introduction in 2024 as a weight loss and strength enhancement program, the solution has expanded and advanced into the blood sugar management area to meet the chronic disease prevention needs of client company employees.
In May, Samsung Welstory conducted a 7-week blood sugar management program for over 100 employees at a large catering business in the metropolitan area. Participants wore continuous glucose monitors, recorded their meals, and completed a daily mission of walking 8,000 steps. The related data was linked to Samsung Welstory's mobile app, 'Wellstory Plus,' allowing real-time tracking of blood sugar changes through graphs.
The collected data was analyzed by an artificial intelligence (AI) coach and sent to participants as individual reports, while weekly one-on-one consultations with clinical dietitians provided personalized coaching to assist with meal choices and lifestyle improvements.
After 7 weeks, the overall participants' fasting blood sugar decreased by as much as 52 mg/dL, with average daily blood sugar dropping by up to 37 mg/dL. Among the 29 participants whose fasting blood sugar levels were above the diabetes diagnosis threshold (126 mg/dL) at the program's start, the average fasting blood sugar decreased by 13.2 mg/dL, with 16 of them improving to pre-diabetes levels. However, the company clarified that these figures are based on continuous glucose monitor readings and do not indicate a medical diagnosis or cure for diabetes.
Physical indicators also showed improvement. Participants' average weight decreased by 2.1 kg, body fat percentage dropped by an average of 1.2 percentage points, and waist circumference reduced by an average of 3.0 cm. All participants reported that the process of monitoring real-time blood sugar changes helped them manage their weight and improve their eating habits. Samsung Welstory analyzed that the program positively influenced the formation of healthy habits, such as choosing foods that raise blood sugar less and walking after meals.
A Samsung Welstory representative stated, "We will continue to enhance our data-driven healthcare solution through the cafeteria to support the establishment of healthy eating habits among client company employees."
Meanwhile, Samsung Welstory operates healthcare services that combine clinical dietitian coaching and customized care meal plans, centered around its mobile platform 'Wellstory Plus' and healthcare brand 'DAYCLE.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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