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Understanding Glucose | Part 1 of 3 Blood glucose shapes how you feel every single day such as your energy, your focus, and your sleep. Here's what it actually is, how it works inside all of us, and why understanding it now is more important than most people realise. The 3pm Feeling Most of Us Know You know the feeling. Somewhere between lunch and late afternoon, something shifts. Focus softens. A quiet irritability settles in. The pull toward something sweet or a second coffee, feels almost involuntary. Most of us chalk it up to a long day. But there's a more precise explanation: your blood glucose, the energy currency your body runs on has spiked after eating and then dropped. That swing is your body communicating in the only language it has. Understanding this signal is not about diagnosing yourself with anything. It is recognising that glucose is part of everyone's daily biology and not just a number that only becomes relevant after a doctor's appointment. It governs energy, focus, sleep quality, and long-term metabolic health for all of us, regardless if we're tracking it or not. What Does Blood Sugar Do In Your Body When you eat, your body breaks food down into glucose, which is the fuel your cells run on. Your pancreas releases insulin in response, which acts like a key: it unlocks your cells so glucose can move from the bloodstream into the tissue that need it. In a well-functioning system, this happens smoothly and continuously. When something disrupts that system, whether gradually or suddenly; blood glucose builds up in the bloodstream rather than being used. That's the common thread running through all forms of diabetes. Insulin - Glucose Cycle Type 1 Diabetes The immune system mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. The body loses the ability to produce insulin entirely. Causing a disruption in how the body process glucose. This is not caused by lifestyle, and it requires lifelong insulin management. It's not preventable in the way Type 2 diabetes is. Prediabetes - The Stage Where Most People Miss Before Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed, there is almost always a prior stage: Prediabetes. Blood glucose levels are elevated, measurably high than normal but not yet high enough to meet the diagnostic threshhold for diabetes. Here, the body is showing early signs of insulin resistance, meaning cells are becoming less responsive to insulin signals. Type 2 Diabetes This is the most common form globally. The body still produces insulin, but cells have become resistant to it over time. Blood glucose remains elevated because it cannot move into cells efficiently. This develops gradually, often over years, and is closely linked to lifestyle, genetics, and the metabolic patterns that accumulate quietly long before any diagnosis. Gestational Diabetes This develops during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Often resolves after birth, but it raises the long-term risk of Type 2 diabetes for both the mother and child. The continum matters: Normal → Prediabetes → Type 2. There is a gradual drift, one that begins long before most people receive any signal that something is shifting. A Global Reality, With a Regional Edge Diabetes is not a regional concern, it is one of the defining health challenges of this century. According to the IDF Diabetes Atlas¹, 589 million adults globally were living with diabetes in 2024 and it is projected to reach 852 million by 2050. That is nearly one 1 in 9 adults on the planet today. Within that global picture, South-East Asia and the Western Pacific carry a disproportionate share of the burden, and a disproprortionate share of the undiagnosed. A 2024 review published in Health Science Reports (PMC)² found that almost half of all people with diabetes are unaware of their condition, with the highest rates of undiagnosed cases concentrated in South-East Asia, the Western Pacific, and Africa. This isn't a story about people failing to seek care. It's a story about a condition that progresses without announcing itself, and a global healthcare system that mostly waits for symptoms to appear before it looks out for it. Why This Matters Even If You Feel Fine Here's the part that tends to get skipped: the relevance to people without a diagnosis, who feel broadly healthy, and who have no particular reason to think about their blood glucose. The reality is that blood sugar levels are involved in how almost everyone experiences their day. The post-lunch slump. The difficulty concentrating in the afternoon. The cravings that arrive when you're stressed. The sleep that doesn't fully restore. These aren't just personality quirks, they're metabolic signals. And they're far more worth paying attention to than most of us realise. For anyone thinking about long-term health, or about the health of parents who are ageing, or children who are growing up in a food environment very different from the one we grew up in, the most useful thing is not to wait for diagnosis. It's to start understanding the signals your body is already sending. Awareness Is Where It Starts Your body has been tracking its own blood glucose your entire life, communicating through energy levels, focus, mood, cravings and sleep quality. Most of us have never had a clear way to receive those signals. Understanding glucose is not about fear or self-diagnosis. It's about having the right context for the signals your body is already giving you. In Part 2, we move from understanding to action: two specific, science-backed habits that measurably improve blood sugar outcomes. Read more! References 1. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 11th Edition, 2024. International Diabetes Federation. diabetesatlas.org 2. Diabetes mellitus, the fastest growing global public health concern: Early detection should be focused. Health Science Reports, 2024. PMC10958528

Making a Difference Through Technology At Actxa, we believe technology should do more than tracking health, it should also create meaningful impact in people’s lives especially those often neglected. REACT CareTag Programme was initiated by veteran lawyer, Peggy Yee, where she felt she had to take action after the tragic case involving Muhammad Hairil Effendi, an 11 year old-boy with special needs who went missing on Aug 29, 2025, and was later found dead at sea off East Coast Park. We empathise the situation and felt that we could contribute meaningfully in this cause leveraging on technology to promote inclusiveness. This belief is what led us to support the REACT CareTag Programme, an initiative designed to help caregivers look after persons with special needs or dementia through the use of location tags. Turning Every Purchase Into Real Impact As part of this initiative, we are sponsoring one location tag for every Core Smart Ring sold during the campaign period ranging from 16 March to 15 June with the code [CARETAG] during check out. Each purchase directly contributes to expanding access to these tags, supporting individuals who need them most. This means that every customer is not just investing in their own well-being but also contributing meaningfully to a larger community effort. One ring, One impact. Join us in supporting caregivers and communities through technology that truly matters. Read full article here.

Singapore, 16 March 2026 — Preventive health brand, Actxa Pte Ltd (“Actxa”), has announced its support for a community initiative aimed at providing 500 location tags to persons with special needs and dementia, helping caregivers better monitor the whereabouts of loved ones who may be at risk of wandering. The initiative is part of the REACT CareTag Programme, a corporate social responsibility initiative led by Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) that uses simple, accessible technology to give caregivers greater reassurance and peace of mind. Supporting Caregivers Through Technology To support the programme, Actxa will sponsor one location tag for every Core Smart Ring sold between 16 March and 15 June 2026. Customers purchasing the Actxa Core Smart Ring during this period can use the promo code CARETAG , allowing their purchase to directly contribute to the pool of tags distributed under the programme. The REACT CareTag Programme was introduced to Activate by Peggy Yee, Co-Chair of the Inclusive Justice Taskforce, who has been advocating for practical solutions to support families caring for persons with special needs and seniors living with dementia. The programme was officially launched on 9 March 2026 at Activate’s office. During the launch, Edwin Tan, Chief Executive Officer of CaringSG, received the first location tag on behalf of a beneficiary - a six-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder and his caregiver. Marcus Soo, Chief Executive Officer of Actxa , said, “Actxa has always believed that technology should ultimately serve people and improve lives. It is therefore a privilege for us to support the REACT CareTag Programme and contribute to an initiative that can provide caregivers with greater reassurance and peace of mind. Working alongside our partner, Activate Interactive, and Peggy’s vision, we are proud to extend support to individuals with special needs and to those with dementia. About Actxa Actxa is a preventive health brand creating smart wearables and devices that help people understand their health and live well every day. Backed by our own team of researchers and proprietary health technologies, including BGEM ® , the world’s first non-invasive, clinically backed AI-driven blood glucose evaluation and monitoring technology. Actxa turns complex body signals into simple, meaningful insight that supports healthier choices and long-term well-being.

(இடமிருந்து) வழக்கறிஞர் பெகி யீ, எக்ட்ஸா பிரைவேட் லிமிடெட் நிறுவனத் தலைமை நிர்வாக அதிகாரி மார்க்கஸ் சூ, ஆக்டிவேட் இன்டரெக்டிவ் பிரைவெட் லிமிடெட் நிறுவன தலைமை நிர்வாக அதிகாரி ஜொவெல் சின், கேரிங்எஸ்ஜி அமைப்பின் தலைமை நிர்வாக அதிகாரி எட்வின் டான். - படம்: ஸ்ட்ரெய்ட்ஸ் டைம்ஸ் சிறப்புத் தேவை உடையோரையும் முதுமைக்கால மறதிநோய் போன்ற பிரச்சினை உள்ளோரையும் கண்காணிக்க உதவும் கருவி சிங்கப்பூரில் அறிமுகம் காணவுள்ளது. இவ்வாண்டு டிசம்பர் மாதம் வரையில் முதற்கட்டமாக 500 கருவிகள் அவற்றுக்கு விண்ணப்பம் செய்வோருக்கு வழங்கப்படவுள்ளன. அக்கருவிகள் சிறப்புத் தேவை உடையோர் அல்லது மறதிநோய் உள்ளோர் காணாமல்போனால் அவர்கள் இருக்கும் இடங்களை அடையாளம் கண்டுபிடிக்க உதவும். தேவை உடையோரின் பராமரிப்பாளர்கள் திங்கட்கிழமை (மார்ச் 9) முதல் 2026ஆம் ஆண்டு டிசம்பர் மாதம் வரையில் ‘ரியாக்ட் கேர்டெக்’ (REACT CareTag) என்ற திட்டத்தின்கீழ் விண்ணப்பம் செய்து கருவிகளைப் பெறலாம். இத்திட்டம் ‘ஆக்டிவ் இன்டரெக்டிவ்’ எனும் உள்ளூர் தொழில்நுட்ப நிறுவனத்துக்கும் மூத்த வழக்கறிஞர் பெகி யீக்கும் இடையில் ஏற்படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ள ஒருங்கிணைந்த முயற்சியாகும். கருவிகளைப் பயன்படுத்த விரும்புவோருக்கு நிபந்தனை உண்டு. பதிவு செய்யப்பட்ட அற நிறுவனம், சமூக மன்றம், மருத்துவ அல்லது சமூகப் பணியாளர், நாடாளுமன்ற உறுப்பினர் ஆகியோர் விண்ணப்பதாரர்களுக்கென பரிந்துரை செய்யவேண்டும். திட்டத்தை முன்னெடுத்துள்ள திருவாட்டி யீ, நெடுங்காலமாக மனநோய் பாதித்த பலரின் நலனுக்கென 20 ஆண்டுகளுக்கும் மேற்பட்டு நற்றொண்டாற்றி வருகிறார். சமூகத்துக்கு மெச்சத்தகு சேவையாற்றியோருக்கு ஸ்ட்ரெய்ட்ஸ் டைம்ஸ் ஏற்பாடு செய்யும் இவ்வாண்டின் ‘சிறந்த சிங்கப்பூரர் விருது’க்கான இறுதிப் பட்டியலிலும் அவர் இடம்பெற்றுள்ளார். Read full article here .

Usaha murni mengagih penjejak lokasi bagi penjaga golongan demensia dan berkeperluan khas digerakkan (dari kiri) dan CEO CaringSG Encik Edwin Tan ; dengan kerjasama Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Actxa, Encik Marcus Soo; CEO Activate Interactive Encik Joel Chin ; peguam veteran, Cik Peggy Yee. - Foto ST Satu daya usaha baharu dalam kalangan anggota masyarakat yang dibangunkan dari peringkat akar umbi akan mengagihkan penjejak lokasi percuma kepada 500 penjaga bagi memantau orang tersayang yang mempunyai keperluan khas atau demensia. Penjaga boleh memohon penjejak lokasi dari 9 Mac hingga Disember 2026 di bawah program REACT CareTag , hasil kerjasama syarikat teknologi tempatan, Activate Interactive, dan peguam veteran, Cik Peggy Yee. Penerima mesti dirujuk oleh badan kebajikan berdaftar, kelab masyarakat (CC), pegawai perubatan, pekerja sosial berdaftar, atau seorang Anggota Parlimen (AP). Usaha itu dimulakan Cik Yee, yang telah memperjuangkan hak individu dengan ketidakupayaan tersembunyi seperti gangguan spektrum autisme (ASD) dan penyakit mental selama lebih dua dekad. Beliau terdorong bertindak mengusahakan inisiatif itu selepas kes menyayat hati melibatkan Muhammad Hairil Effendi, 11 tahun, seorang kanak-kanak berkeperluan khas yang dilaporkan hilang pada 29 Ogos 2025 sebelum ditemui meninggal dunia di laut berhampiran Pantai East Coast. “Apabila saya membaca berita tentang Hairil, saya amat sedih terhadap keluarga yang kehilangan seorang anak,” katanya kepada The Straits Times (ST). “Apakah yang boleh dilakukan supaya perkara ini tidak berulang?” jelasnya. Cik Yee yang mengendalikan firma guamannya, PY Legal, turut menjalankan kerja pro bono (khidmat percuma atau berbayaran rendah) dalam kes jenayah dan sivil bagi individu dengan ketidakupayaan tersembunyi. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Activate Interactive, Encik Joel Chin, berkata syarikatnya menyertai usaha itu untuk menyokong golongan yang cabarannya sering tidak kelihatan. “Walaupun penjejak ini ringkas, ia memberi ketenangan fikiran, memelihara maruah dan menambah keselamatan,” ujarnya. Penerima atau penjaga boleh menghantar e-mel permohonan bersama surat rujukan kepada csr@activate.sg untuk menempah waktu pengambilan. Apabila mengambil penjejak di pejabat Activate di SingPost Centre, penjaga akan ditunjukkan cara menggunakannya. Penjejak itu serasi dengan sistem operasi Android dan iOS. Penjejak boleh dipadankan dengan telefon pintar untuk memantau lokasi orang tersayang. Jenama pencegahan kesihatan Actxa akan menyokong program ini dengan menaja satu penjejak bagi setiap cincin pintar penjejak kesihatan yang dijual antara 16 Mac dengan 15 Jun, menyumbang kepada 500 penjejak yang akan diagihkan. Selebihnya akan ditaja oleh Activate. Encik Chin berkata kededua syarikat bakal membangunkan wadah tindak balas masyarakat bagi membantu penjaga atau orang awam bertindak pantas jika individu berisiko dilaporkan hilang, seperti aplikasi myResponder oleh Pasukan Pertahanan Awam Singapura (SCDF). CEO CaringSG, Encik Edwin Tan, berkata beliau akan menggalakkan ahlinya memohon. Badan tidak mengaut untung itu menyokong kira-kira 5,000 penjaga kepada individu berkeperluan khas. Menurutnya, penjejak membantu mengurangkan kebimbangan penjaga dan keluarga apabila orang tersayang cenderung merayau atau tersesat. Encik Yas Yasni, 25 tahun, menjejaki neneknya, 72 tahun, melalui aplikasi Life360 selepas beliau disahkan menghidap demensia ringan pada 2025. “Ia memberi saya ketenangan kerana saya tahu di mana dia berada,” katanya, sambil menambah penjejakan itu membolehkannya bertindak pantas jika sesuatu tidak kena. Peranti penjejakan peribadi kini layak menerima subsidi di bawah Dana Teknologi Bantuan (ATF) yang ditadbir SG Enable, tertakluk kepada penilaian karyawan penjagaan kesihatan. Menteri Pembangunan Sosial dan Keluarga, Encik Masagos Zulkifli Masagos Mohamad, berkata dalam jawapan bertulis di Parlimen pada September kepada Anggota Parlimen (AP) Parti Pekerja Encik Kenneth Tiong, belum ada permohonan kepada ATF bagi peranti sedemikian. Sejak 2014, jumlah penerima ATF meningkat lebih lima kali ganda. Had kelayakan turut dinaikkan pada Januari kepada pendapatan per kapita sehingga $4,800 daripada $2,600 sebelum ini. Read full article here .

(From left) Actxa CEO Marcus Soo, CaringSG CEO Edwin Tan, Veteran lawyer Peggy Yee and Activate Interactive CEO Joel Chin. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN SINGAPORE - A new ground-up initiative will distribute free trackers to up to 500 caregivers to help them keep tabs on the whereabouts of their loved ones with special needs or dementia. Caregivers can apply for a location tracker from March 9 to December 2026 under the REACT CareTag programme, a collaboration between local tech company Activate Interactive and veteran lawyer Peggy Yee. Beneficiaries must be referred by a registered charity, community centre, medical or registered social worker, or an MP. The initiative was kick-started by Ms Yee, who has been an advocate for people with invisible disabilities, like autism spectrum disorder and mental illnesses, for more than two decades. She said she felt she had to take action after the tragic case involving Muhammad Hairil Effendi, an 11-year-old boy with special needs who went missing on Aug 29, 2025, and was later found dead at sea off East Coast Park. “When I first read the news about Hairil, I was filled with sadness for the family who lost a child,” she told The Straits Times. “What can be done to prevent this from ever happening again?” Ms Yee, who runs her own law firm, PY Legal, does pro bono work on criminal and civil cases for individuals with invisible disabilities. She is a finalist for The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year award,  given to a Singaporean or group of citizens who have made a significant contribution to society. Mr Joel Chin, chief executive of Activate Interactive, told ST that his firm decided to collaborate as the initiative would support a community whose challenges are often unseen. “While the location tag may appear simple, its value lies in providing reassurance, dignity and an added layer of safety.” Beneficiaries or their caregivers can e-mail their requests, along with their referral letters, to csr@activate.sg to book a collection appointment. When collecting the tags at Activate’s office at SingPost Centre, caregivers will receive a hands-on demonstration on how to use the location tags, which are compatible with both Android and iOS devices. The tags can be paired with smartphones so caregivers can view the location of their loved ones using their existing device ecosystem. “Our role is focused on responsible sponsorship and fulfilment, with proper tracking to ensure governance and accountability,” said Mr Chin. Preventive health brand Actxa will support the programme by sponsoring a location tag for each of its core smart rings sold between March 16 and June 15, contributing to the pool of 500 tags to be distributed. Activate will sponsor the rest. Mr Chin said Activate and Actxa could potentially work together to build a platform to help caregivers, or even nearby community members, respond more quickly if a vulnerable person goes missing – similar to community-response models such as myResponder. The myResponder app by the Singapore Civil Defence Force alerts members of the public so they can respond to cardiac arrest cases or minor fires nearby. “Any future expansion would be carefully evaluated – keeping privacy, community needs and operational sustainability at the forefront of mind,” Mr Chin said. “It is not just about building new gadgets, but about using technology thoughtfully to strengthen existing community support networks.” Mr Edwin Tan, CEO of CaringSG, said he would encourage his members to apply for the initiative. His non-profit initiative supports about 5,000 caregivers of people with special needs. “Trackers can significantly reduce anxiety for caregivers and families, especially when their loved ones have a tendency to wander, which puts them at risk of danger or getting lost,” he said. “For individuals who are non-verbal or have limited speech, trackers are also particularly helpful, as they make it possible to find them even if they cannot ask for help or communicate their address.” Mr Yas Yasni, 25, currently tracks his 72-year-old grandmother’s whereabouts through the Life360 app on their phones. She was diagnosed with mild dementia in 2025. “It gives me peace of mind knowing where she is, especially when she’s out or travelling,” said Mr Yasni, adding that he was open to trying different tracking methods. “Being able to see my grandmother’s location helps me respond faster if something seems wrong, while still allowing her to have some independence.” Read full article here .

Actxa is set to participate in World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai 2026, one of the region’s leading global healthcare events. At WHX Dubai, Actxa will showcase the Core Smart Ring, a sleek wearable featuring AI Glucose Scan capabilities designed to support everyday metabolic health awareness and encourage proactive lifestyle management. Discover how Actxa’s preventive health technologies are empowering individuals and partners to take earlier, more informed action on metabolic health. Event Details Date: 9 to 12 February 2026 Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, North Hall 31, Booth N23.E74 Visit Actxa at North Hall 31, Booth #N23.E74, to experience our preventive health solutions firsthand, connect with our team and explore opportunities for collaboration, distribution and strategic partnerships as we continue shaping the future of preventive healthcare.

PY Legal LLC董事余美娟律师（左一）手上的就是小小的定位追踪器。她发动Actxa首席执行官苏明利（左二起）、关护之心执行总裁陈来顺、Activate Interactive首席执行官陈向晖几个社区伙伴，发起“REACT CareTag”计划，为特需或失智人士的看护者或家庭送出定位追踪器，协助他们在看护对象走失时更快掌握位置。 （受访者提供） 2025年8月29日，11岁的特需男童哈利尔（Muhammad Hairil Bin Muhammad Effendi）中午前擅自离家后走失， 警方发文告呼吁公众寻人 。男童隔天晚上在东海岸公园外海寻获， 却已溺毙身亡 。 PY Legal LLC董事余美娟律师说，这起悲剧让她深受触动。“我为失去孩子的家庭感到非常难过。开始思考，能怎么应用科技，避免类似事情发生。” 余美娟那时也联想到，像患有自闭症或精神疾病患者一旦走失，往往需要动员大量人力搜寻；她很希望能借助科技，协助看护者追踪看护对象的踪迹。 她在2025年11月联系上本地科技公司Activate Interactive讨论合作，这家公司后来同意参与并提供设备及技术支援。“不光只发出追踪器，还得确保家庭懂得使用，这样的支援才算完整。” 她于是再联系了预防健康品牌Actxa与社区看护组织关护之心（CaringSG），合力送出500个定位追踪器，协助有特殊需要或失智者的家庭和看护者，在家人走失或失去联系时及时掌握位置，让看护者能更快采取行动。 这项名为“REACT CareTag”的社区计划，从3月9日至2026年12月开放申请，申请者须由注册慈善机构、社区中心、医疗人员、注册社工或国会议员转介。 看护者可将转介信电邮至csr@activate.sg申请，预约领取追踪器。领取地点是Activate Interactive位于新邮政中心的办公室，工作人员会现场示范如何将追踪器与手机连接，让看护者即时通过手机查看亲人的位置。 计划目前送出的追踪器是500个。余美娟说，若反应热烈，不排除争取更多企业支持，未来发放更多追踪器。 但她也指出，定位设备毕竟涉及隐私问题，所以也得在安全与隐私间求取平衡；因此设备设计不会太显眼，以维护佩戴者的尊严。 关护之心执行总裁陈来顺（52岁）说，特需者走失，是看护者和家人的最大隐忧。“当特需者在一个陌生的地方走失，又说不出话或表达能力有限，看护者在这个时候如果能凭着定位器迅速作出反应，对特需者来说应该是最大的安慰。” 39岁的黄姓父亲有个7岁的儿子，确诊自闭症，也可能患有注意力缺陷多动症（ADHD）。儿子即将到特需学校上学，他正考虑为孩子使用定位追踪器。他说：“如果知道孩子人在学校或在可预知的范围内，看护者会比较放心。” 定位追踪设备可通过科技辅助基金获补助 目前，定位追踪设备也可通过科技辅助基金（Assistive Technology Fund，简称ATF）获得补助。基金由新加坡协助残障者自立局（SG Enable）管理，为符合条件的残障人士提供辅助器材资助。 阿裕尼集选区议员张文杰去年9月在国会询问，科技辅助基金的申请程序是否适用于AirTag等价格较低的电子辅助设备。社会及家庭发展部长马善高书面答复时指出，当时未接获有关定位设备的资助申请。 社会及家庭发展部回应《联合早报》询问时说，ATF支持多种辅助科技设备，包括定位追踪器，申请须由医疗专业人员评估需要，并由医院或社会服务机构协助提出。 当局指出，自2014年以来，ATF受惠人数逐年增加，至今已增至逾五倍。今年1月，基金也放宽申请条件，家庭人均收入介于2601元至4800元也可申请，让更多家庭受惠。 Read full article here.

Available via Actxa App update on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store from 15 January 2026. Singapore, 14 January 2026 — Actxa, a Singapore-based preventive health technology company, today announced the launch of AI Glucose Scan , a new general wellness feature available on the Actxa Core Smart Ring. Designed for everyday use, the feature provides a simple, non-invasive 1 -minute scan with easy-to-understand results for tracking daily wellness. The feature will be available through an Actxa App update on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store from 15 January 2026 . As glucose-related health concerns continue to rise globally, everyday awareness has become increasingly important. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that 589 million adults worldwide are currently living with diabetes, a number projected to reach 853 million by 2050, with 252 million adults remaining undiagnosed. This reinforces the growing importance of awareness, healthy daily habits and early lifestyle action for long-term well-being. What is AI Glucose Scan? AI Glucose Scan is a non-invasive feature on the Core Smart Ring that provides simple, everyday glucose elevation awareness through a quick one-minute scan—without needles. It is powered by BGEM® —the world’s first non-invasive, clinically backed AI-driven technology that analyses photoplethysmography (PPG) data from the Core Smart Ring to deliver meaningful, pain-free glucose insights. The feature provides a simple wellness result: Normal or Elevated, to enhance everyday awareness. Designed for lifestyle awareness, it encourages users to take proactive wellness steps, such as making healthier food choices, exercising regularly, getting sufficient sleep and managing stress. “Actxa believes that technology should empower better daily decisions,” said Marcus Soo, Chief Executive Officer of Actxa. “AI Glucose Scan brings clinically backed innovation into a simple wellness experience, helping users stay aware, stay motivated, and stay proactive about their health. We are planning to expand BGEM® technology globally as a non-invasive wellness platform, with the goal of making advanced glucose-related insights more accessible as part of everyday life.” *Source: International Diabetes Federation ( https://idf.org/about-diabetes/diabetes-facts-figures/ ) Important Note AI Glucose Scan is intended for use only for general wellbeing purposes or to encourage or maintain a healthy lifestyle, and is not intended to be used for any medical purpose (such as the detection, diagnosis, monitoring, management or treatment of any medical condition or disease or contraception). Any health-related information provided by this device or software should not be treated as medical advice. Please consult a physician for any medical advice required. For further information, please contact: Tan Lay Eng   Communications Manager   layeng.tan@actxa.com    +65 9877 0406   Hasyimah Begum AJ   Communications Executive   hasyimah.aj@actxa.com    +65 8780 3620    About Actxa Actxa helps people understand their health more deeply by turning everyday body signals into simple, actionable insights. Through Core, its smart ring and daily health companion, Actxa believes that ongoing awareness of metabolic and glucose health is key to making preventive wellbeing a natural part of everyday life. Founded in Singapore in 2015, Actxa brings together artificial intelligence, proprietary biomarkers, and clinically grounded research to translate subtle body signals into meaningful guidance across sleep, activity, recovery, stress, heart health, and blood glucose indicators. Actxa is also the creator of the world’s first BGEM®, a breakthrough designed to signal early signs of elevated blood glucose — empowering people to take action early and live healthier lives. About BGEM® BGEM® is the world’s first non-invasive, clinically backed AI-driven technology for blood glucose evaluation and monitoring. It interprets data from photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors in smart wearables, analysing hundreds of digital biomarkers to deliver meaningful glucose insights. This pain-free approach helps individuals stay aware of their glucose health and take confident steps towards better metabolic wellness.

Actxa  will introduce the Core Smart Ring, a lightweight wellness device powered by proprietary AI. It monitors health metrics and provides insights into chronic conditions. Designed for everyday wear, it tracks activity, sleep, and overall wellness to support healthier lifestyles. Read full article here: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/six-breakthrough-brands-join-ces-140000408.html?guccounter=1

BGEM ® Glucose Range represents a major advancement in non-invasive glucose evaluation. Credit: Actxa Actxa, a Singapore-based preventive health technology company, recently announced significant enhancements to its proprietary BGEM ® technology, the world's first clinically backed, non-invasive, AI-driven blood glucose evaluation and monitoring technology. The advancements strengthen BGEM ® 's ability to deliver medical-grade glucose insights through everyday wearables. One key innovation is BGEM ® Glucose Range, a clinically backed, medical-grade technology that estimates blood glucose levels within a numeric range using a quick, one-minute measurement. Developed using data collected through clinical studies, BGEM ® Glucose Range offers pain-free and meaningful glucose insights anytime, throughout the day, it provides a cost-effective and convenient approach, making glucose monitoring accessible and sustainable. BGEM ® Glucose Range: Medical-Grade, Non-Invasive Glucose Insight BGEM ® Glucose Range represents a major advancement in non-invasive glucose evaluation. Using data from clinical studies, the technology estimates glucose levels within a dynamic range to enable convenient metabolic monitoring throughout the day. Designed for wearable integration, BGEM ® Glucose Range delivers a cost-effective alternative to traditional glucose monitoring methods. BGEM ® Glucose Range combines wearable PPG sensors and AI-driven analysis of digital biomarkers to estimate blood glucose results. Everyday Glucose Awareness on the Core Smart Ring In addition, the Core Smart Ring, Actxa's first smart ring under the Core range, is integrated with the AI Glucose Scan feature, powered by BGEM ® Glucose Status technology, to help users take better control of their metabolic health. The feature enables users to check their glucose status and receive a Normal or Elevated result linked to daily habits. Developed using clinically collected data, AI Glucose Scan interprets Photoplethysmography (PPG) signals from the Core Smart Ring to provide simple, everyday glucose awareness. Paired with lifestyle and wellness guidance, the Core Smart Ring's AI Glucose Scan supports healthier decision-making and metabolic awareness. Driving the Future of Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring "Glucose health is becoming a defining challenge for global preventive health, yet most monitoring solutions remain invasive, costly or difficult to sustain," said Marcus Soo, Chief Executive Officer of Actxa. "We want to make health insights simple, personal, and actionable. Actxa is empowering individuals and partners to integrate preventative health and glucose awareness into everyday life. View article here: https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260105PR203/technology-data-wearable.html&chid=9

Summary: Healthcare is increasingly moving towards prevention and healthier ageing, focusing on understanding the body before illness develops. By combining functional medicine, advanced biomarkers, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions, health can be managed more precisely and personally. Wearable technologies now provide real-time insights into key health indicators, helping individuals better understand how their bodies respond to daily habits. Together, these approaches empower individuals to make informed decisions that support healthier ageing and wellness. One of the most important real-time types of information we can track is our blood glucose levels, as this is a useful reflection of the state of our metabolism and how we are handling the type of food we eat. Most of these continuous glucose monitors require the placement of a small sensor under your skin to measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid between cells. More recently, a local MedTech start-up called Actxa  has produced a smart ring that integrates photoplethysmography sensors with AI algorithms to predict blood glucose levels continuously. Working with this technology, we have studied how different subjects respond after consuming our clean-label, functional food. Needless to say, the results were impressive and have strengthened our conviction in producing food for a healthier nation. Read the full article here: https://www.pressreader.com/singapore/portfolio/20260101/281792815392950