The rise of discreet glucose monitoring
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If you’re among the millions of Australians currently living with diabetes or a pre-diabetic condition, knowing how your daily choices affect your glucose levels is not only helpful but invaluable. After all, the more you know about how your lifestyle habits affect your body, the more confidence and clarity you’ll have when it comes to managing your health.
However, although continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) make it easier to keep track of your levels, the cost of these devices can be prohibitive, especially for those who do not qualify for government subsidies. This cost barrier has left many people reliant on traditional technologies such as invasive, data-limited finger prick tests.
So far. Backed by more than six years of dedicated research and development in biosensing technology, Ottai has launched a more affordable Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, giving Australians more choice. More than one million users have adopted Ottai CGM since its launch in 2025.
“The Ottai CGM is a small, coin-sized biosensor that attaches to the back of your upper arm and automatically measures your glucose levels day and night,” explains Wayne Wong, Ottai’s chief operating officer.
“After 14 full days of use and an additional 24 hours, you simply remove it and apply a new one. It adapts to life, not the other way around.”
Data at a glance
Lightweight, waterproof and designed to stay in place for two weeks, the Ottai CGM sends glucose measurements to an AI-powered companion app every five minutes, built on advanced deep learning algorithms. Since there’s no large receiver, checking your levels is as easy as looking at your smartwatch or phone.
“This real-time visibility changes everything,” says Wang. “You don’t just get a number; you see where your glucose is going with trend arrows that show whether you’re going up, down, or staying steady.”
Users can also log food and exercise through the app; This allows you to see how your glucose levels respond after meals, certain foods, and activities. This information, combined with advice from healthcare professionals, allows you to fine-tune your lifestyle for better glucose control, improved exercise performance and overall well-being.
“Many users are discovering surprising responses, such as certain ‘healthy’ foods causing unexpected spikes, and developing sustainable habits for consistent energy and better glucose control,” explains Wang.
When it comes to exercise, real-time alerts let you know if your glucose levels are dropping or rising during or after exercise; This means you can make adjustments on the fly. “Understanding your unique patterns allows you to move in a way that works with your body rather than against it,” Wang adds.
Designed with common sense in mind, the Ottai CGM is made to be as unobtrusive as possible; so once it’s on, you’ll barely notice it’s there. “You can shower, sleep, and exercise while the CGM runs quietly in the background,” says Wang.
“The result is a complete 24/7 picture of your glucose without any hassle or pain. That’s the difference; instead of disrupting your day, you get insights that really help you stay in control, with fewer surprises and more confidence in your daily decisions.”
ahead of the curve
Ottai CGM encourages users to be proactive about their health, and this includes sharing valuable data with healthcare providers. “Ottai produces comprehensive AGP reports and Time-in-Range summaries that clinicians can interpret at a glance,” he explains.
“The data export feature allows users to share specific time periods with the healthcare team,” he adds. “This differentiates the conversation from, ‘What were your numbers?’ to, ‘Let’s look at these patterns together and problem solve.’”
In addition to sharing glucose insights with healthcare professionals, he says you can also share data with family members to complement your support network and better coordinate your care.
Thanks to Ottai’s customizable high and low alerts, you’ll be notified when your glucose is trending toward a dangerous level, not just when it reaches a dangerous level, so you can address changes before they cause a problem. Detailed 14-day reports also make it easy to spot patterns, which is a powerful tool.
“You can connect the dots between what you eat, how you move, and how your body responds,” she explains. “Spotting these trends means you can actually do something with the information: adjust a habit, celebrate progress, or show up to your next doctor’s appointment with a professional-grade report in hand. It eliminates the guesswork and puts insights front and center.”
Developed in-house by a global multidisciplinary team, Ottai is a continuous glucose monitoring system that provides real-time glucose information without the traditional finger prick test. Visit ottai.com to learn more.
*The information in this article should not be interpreted as medical advice. Please always consult a medical professional for specific advice. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. Ottai CGM is included in ARTG (ID: 499710).
