Dexcom’s Smart Food Logging tool uses AI to scan meals, making it easier for users to track and fine-tune nutrition
For Dexcom users, phones can now do more than just “eat first” when there’s a plate of food nearby.
The health tech company, which recently partnered with Oura to deliver the wearable’s first-ever integration of glucose biosensing data, has announced the launch of Smart Food Logging, an AI-powered feature that automatically identifies the ingredients in any photographed meal while also providing a description. The feature is now accessible through the Stelo and Dexcom G7 apps.
As a result, Dexcom G7 has become the only prescription continuous glucose monitor (CGM) in the U.S. to support photo logging, per the brand.
“Diet plays a crucial role in managing glucose levels, and our new Smart Food Logging feature removes barriers to food tracking, making it easier to consistently log and understand the impact of meals,” said Jake Leach, president and chief operating officer at Dexcom. “Smart Food Logging has long been a highly requested feature from users across our product portfolio, so we’re excited to bring it to market and hope this enhanced tracking feature makes managing glucose levels even simpler.”
Through these efforts, Dexcom aims to present its users with a more holistic view of their health and establish easy-to-consume insights relating to long-term wellness.
The brand already supports users with weekly insights including personalized tips, recommendations, and education related to diet, exercise and sleep, as well as a glucose target range feature to better personalize a nutritional approach. To access those along with the new feature, Dexcom users only need to update the latest version of their app on iOS and Android platforms.
Dexcom has quite a bit of experience playing the pioneer role. Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared Stelo, allowing it to become the first over-the-counter CGM. The brand’s partnership with Oura also included a $75 million investment, helping the wearable ring maker’s valuation surpass $5 billion.
That said, Dexcom isn’t alone in the photo-logging food game. January AI added a meal-scanning feature in late 2024. MyNetDairy launched a similar innovation a few weeks later as well.
