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GluCare
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GluCare Integrated Diabetes Center L.L.C.
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glucare.health
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2019
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GluCare, operating commercially under parent company Metabolic (formerly GluCare.Health), is a Dubai-based hybrid healthcare provider specializing in the diagnosis and long-term management of metabolic conditions including Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational and pre-diabetes, obesity, thyroid disorders, PCOS/PMOS, hormone imbalances, and pediatric endocrine conditions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Jumeirah, Dubai (with MOHAP-licensed operating entity GluCare Integrated Diabetes Center L.L.C.), the company runs physical clinics in Jumeirah and Al Barsha, with a third at Dubai Digital Park announced. Its differentiated offering is a hybrid care model that combines continuous remote monitoring via wearables, AI-supported in-clinic diagnostics, and multidisciplinary clinical teams spanning endocrinology, cardiology, urology, pediatrics, ophthalmology, and dietetics. Published outcomes across 2,310+ patients show an 18.43% reduction in HbA1c, 24.54% reduction in triglycerides, and 11.60% HDL improvement over 12 months, with the company claiming the largest published clinical evidence base for a metabolic care provider in the Middle East.

Revenue is generated primarily through monthly subscription programs (Unlimited Diabetes Subscription, physician-led Weight Loss with GLP-1 protocols including Wegovy Pill and Foundayo/Orforglipron, and Longevity packages), supplemented by per-visit clinical consultations across specialties, an e-commerce storefront at shop.metabolic.health, and insurance-covered services distributed via WhatsApp, phone, and walk-in channels. A Corporate Health Solutions B2B channel is referenced for employee wellness programs. Distribution is anchored by clinic locations plus early-access partnerships with Insulet (Omnipod 5), Medtronic (MiniMed), Novo Nordisk (Wegovy Pill), and Eli Lilly (Foundayo). In February 2026 the company secured a strategic growth capital facility from RAKBANK — its first institutional funding event after years of founder self-funding — earmarked for international expansion to the United Kingdom (London, 1 Knightsbridge) and the United States, positioning Metabolic as the first UAE-based operator to export a technology-enabled metabolic care model internationally.

Short descriptiontext

GluCare (parent: Metabolic) is a Dubai-based hybrid metabolic healthcare provider offering subscription-based diabetes, obesity, thyroid, and longevity management through clinics, wearables, and AI-supported diagnostics, serving individual and corporate patients in the UAE with planned expansion to the UK and US.

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Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
51–100
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HeadquartersJumeira, United Arab Emirates
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Jumeira
HQ countrystring
United Arab Emirates
HQ regionstring
Middle East
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices4 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
metabolic disease management, diabetes care programs, weight loss programs, continuous glucose monitoring, preventive health services
Industry6 codes
1Diabetes (General)
CodeHLAKADAAPrimaryYes
2Diabetes Digital Therapeutics & Dose Decision Support (Bolus Calculators)
CodeHLAHAHAJPrimaryNo
3Type 1 Diabetes Care
CodeHLAKADABPrimaryNo
4Gestational Diabetes
CodeHLAKADADPrimaryNo
5Diabetes & Blood Sugar Nutrition Coaching
CodeHSADAFAFPrimaryNo
6Diabetes Education & Insulin Management (Home-Based)
CodeHSABACAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Offices of Physicians6211
  • Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories62151
  • Other Individual and Family Services624190
SIC code3 codes
  • Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine8011
  • Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec8090
  • Services-Home Health Care Services8082
Product category
Metabolic Disease Management
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model6 records
1Diabetes Subscription Program
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Recurring subscription program for diabetes management providing ongoing care, monitoring, and support

metabolic.health
2Weight Loss Program
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Structured weight loss programs including physician-led protocols with GLP-1 medications and weight loss tech solutions

metabolic.health
3Longevity Programs
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Comprehensive longevity packages and programs for preventive health optimization

metabolic.health
4E-commerce / Shop
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Online storefront for metabolic health products including weight loss supplies and health products

metabolic.health
5Clinical Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Individual consultations and treatments across endocrinology, cardiology, urology, pediatrics, and other specialties

metabolic.health
6Insurance and Subscriptions
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Services covered by insurance plans with subscription-based ongoing care options

metabolic.health
Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels6 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Pricing details3 tiers
1Diabetes Subscription Program
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Unlimited diabetes subscription program offering comprehensive diabetes care and management

metabolic.health
2Weight Loss Program
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Program includes physician-led protocols, GLP-1 medications (Wegovy Pill, Foundayo/Orforglipron), and weight loss technology

metabolic.health
3Longevity Packages
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Preventive health and longevity optimization packages with multiple pricing tiers

metabolic.health
GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

GluCare provides hybrid metabolic disease management combining in-clinic care with continuous remote monitoring via wearables and AI-powered diagnostics. It delivers structured programs for diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, pre-diabetes, gestational), physician-led weight loss using GLP-1 medications, longevity and preventive health, plus specialty services across endocrinology, cardiology, urology, thyroid, women's and pediatric health. Revenue comes from subscription programs, fee-for-service clinical consultations, insurance-covered visits, and an e-commerce shop for metabolic health products.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 9 values shown
  • 18.43% reduction in HbA1c (diabetes marker)
+8 more records
Product overview1 text field

Metabolic operates as a unified healthcare platform offering an integrated portfolio of metabolic health services through its brands GluCare.Health and Zone.Health. The company provides a comprehensive hybrid care model that combines continuous remote monitoring via wearables and AI-powered diagnostics with in-person clinical consultations. The core offerings include diabetes management programs (covering Type 1, Type 2, prediabetes, gestational), weight loss protocols (including GLP-1 medications like Wegovy), preventive health assessments, longevity programs, and specialized services for thyroid disorders, hormone replacement therapy, pediatric endocrinology, cardiology, and urology. Additional services include peptides protocols, physiotherapy, and corporate health solutions. The platform is complemented by subscription programs and is expanding internationally from Dubai to the UAE, UK, and US markets.

Product and service1 record
1Diabetes Program
Scale indicator4 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership4 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

GluCare offers Omnipod 5 tubeless insulin pump therapy in the UAE, the first provider in the region to make this advanced insulin delivery system available. Omnipod 5 automatically adjusts insulin every 5 minutes for optimal diabetes management.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Partnership for advanced insulin pump therapy in UAE, offering Medtronic MiniMed solutions as part of comprehensive diabetes management options for pediatric and adult patients.

Strategic tierStrategicTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Among first in UAE to offer Wegovy Pill (oral GLP-1) through physician-led metabolic health program. Early access provider for Wegovy Pill and other GLP-1 medications including Mounjaro and Wegovy injections.

Strategic tierStrategicTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Offers Foundayo (Orforglipron) oral GLP-1 weight loss medication as part of weight loss protocol. Among first in UAE to provide access to innovative GLP-1 medications for weight management.

Recent move7 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

US digital health company providing clinician-supervised diabetes reversal and metabolic care via telehealth, CGM, and nutrition coaching — the closest analog to GluCare's hybrid model targeting Type 2 diabetes reversal with measurable outcomes.

TypeDirect peer
Description

US-based virtual-first chronic care company covering diabetes prevention and management, hypertension, and musculoskeletal care via coaching + connected devices — a direct competitor in the digital metabolic disease management category.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Consumer CGM-focused metabolic health platform offering continuous glucose monitoring with software-driven insights for diabetes and pre-diabetes, comparable to GluCare's wearable-driven monitoring layer.

TypeDirect peer
Description

US telehealth platform for sustained weight loss using GLP-1 medications paired with coaching — directly comparable to GluCare's Weight Loss Program with Wegovy/Mounjaro/Foundayo.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Established digital health company offering weight management, diabetes prevention, and behavior-change programs at large scale — overlapping with GluCare's weight loss and metabolic coaching offerings but operating at much greater scale and breadth.

TypeEmerging player
Description

UK-based personalized nutrition and metabolic health company using CGM, gut microbiome testing, and AI — emerging peer in the metabolic insight category that GluCare targets in its London expansion.

TypeRegional player
Description

UAE-based multi-specialty hospital and clinic group owned by Aster DM Healthcare; comparable as a regional provider of endocrinology, diabetes, and weight management services competing for the same Dubai patient base.

TypeRegional player
Description

Dubai-based multi-specialty clinic network under Al-Futtaim offering endocrinology, family medicine, and chronic disease management — direct regional competitor for diabetes and metabolic care patients in the UAE.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large US digital health platform expanding into weight loss with GLP-1s and chronic conditions — a broad incumbent whose entry into metabolic and weight management creates competitive pressure on GluCare's subscription bundles.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Digital nutrition and calorie-tracking platform with subscription-based healthy eating, weight loss, and intermittent fasting programs — overlapping with GluCare's nutrition coaching and weight management content layer.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat6 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers1 record

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment8 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI capability1 record

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Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature4 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
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Number of profiles
Profiles2 records

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

GluCare

Metabolic Disease Managementglucare.health

GluCare (parent: Metabolic) is a Dubai-based hybrid metabolic healthcare provider offering subscription-based diabetes, obesity, thyroid, and longevity management through clinics, wearables, and AI-supported diagnostics, serving individual and corporate patients in the UAE with planned expansion to the UK and US.

What GluCare does

GluCare, operating commercially under parent company Metabolic (formerly GluCare.Health), is a Dubai-based hybrid healthcare provider specializing in the diagnosis and long-term management of metabolic conditions including Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational and pre-diabetes, obesity, thyroid disorders, PCOS/PMOS, hormone imbalances, and pediatric endocrine conditions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Jumeirah, Dubai (with MOHAP-licensed operating entity GluCare Integrated Diabetes Center L.L.C.), the company runs physical clinics in Jumeirah and Al Barsha, with a third at Dubai Digital Park announced. Its differentiated offering is a hybrid care model that combines continuous remote monitoring via wearables, AI-supported in-clinic diagnostics, and multidisciplinary clinical teams spanning endocrinology, cardiology, urology, pediatrics, ophthalmology, and dietetics. Published outcomes across 2,310+ patients show an 18.43% reduction in HbA1c, 24.54% reduction in triglycerides, and 11.60% HDL improvement over 12 months, with the company claiming the largest published clinical evidence base for a metabolic care provider in the Middle East.

Revenue is generated primarily through monthly subscription programs (Unlimited Diabetes Subscription, physician-led Weight Loss with GLP-1 protocols including Wegovy Pill and Foundayo/Orforglipron, and Longevity packages), supplemented by per-visit clinical consultations across specialties, an e-commerce storefront at shop.metabolic.health, and insurance-covered services distributed via WhatsApp, phone, and walk-in channels. A Corporate Health Solutions B2B channel is referenced for employee wellness programs. Distribution is anchored by clinic locations plus early-access partnerships with Insulet (Omnipod 5), Medtronic (MiniMed), Novo Nordisk (Wegovy Pill), and Eli Lilly (Foundayo). In February 2026 the company secured a strategic growth capital facility from RAKBANK — its first institutional funding event after years of founder self-funding — earmarked for international expansion to the United Kingdom (London, 1 Knightsbridge) and the United States, positioning Metabolic as the first UAE-based operator to export a technology-enabled metabolic care model internationally.

GluCare firmographics

Firmographics
Name
GluCare
Legal name
GluCare Integrated Diabetes Center L.L.C.
Website
https://glucare.health
Company type
Private
Founded year
2019
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
GluCare (parent: Metabolic) is a Dubai-based hybrid metabolic healthcare provider offering subscription-based diabetes, obesity, thyroid, and longevity management through clinics, wearables, and AI-supported diagnostics, serving individual and corporate patients in the UAE with planned expansion to the UK and US.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

GluCare industry classification

Industry
Product category
Metabolic Disease Management
NAICS
Offices of Physicians (6211), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)
SIC
Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)
akta.pro primary industry
Diabetes (General) (HLAKADAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Diabetes Digital Therapeutics & Dose Decision Support (Bolus Calculators) (HLAHAHAJ), Type 1 Diabetes Care (HLAKADAB), Gestational Diabetes (HLAKADAD), Diabetes & Blood Sugar Nutrition Coaching (HSADAFAF), Diabetes Education & Insulin Management (Home-Based) (HSABACAJ)

Keywords

  • Metabolic disease management
  • Diabetes care programs
  • Weight loss programs
  • Continuous glucose monitoring
  • Preventive health services

Where GluCare is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Jumeira
HQ country
United Arab Emirates
HQ region
Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GluCare business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Diabetes Subscription Program: Recurring subscription program for diabetes management providing ongoing care, monitoring, and support
  2. Weight Loss Program: Structured weight loss programs including physician-led protocols with GLP-1 medications and weight loss tech solutions
  3. Longevity Programs: Comprehensive longevity packages and programs for preventive health optimization
  4. E-commerce / Shop: Online storefront for metabolic health products including weight loss supplies and health products
  5. Clinical Services: Individual consultations and treatments across endocrinology, cardiology, urology, pediatrics, and other specialties
  6. Insurance and Subscriptions: Services covered by insurance plans with subscription-based ongoing care options

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionMonthlyDiabetes Subscription Program
SubscriptionMonthlyWeight Loss Program
SubscriptionMonthlyLongevity Packages

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

GluCare product offering

Product offering

Core offering

GluCare provides hybrid metabolic disease management combining in-clinic care with continuous remote monitoring via wearables and AI-powered diagnostics. It delivers structured programs for diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, pre-diabetes, gestational), physician-led weight loss using GLP-1 medications, longevity and preventive health, plus specialty services across endocrinology, cardiology, urology, thyroid, women's and pediatric health. Revenue comes from subscription programs, fee-for-service clinical consultations, insurance-covered visits, and an e-commerce shop for metabolic health products.

Product overview

Metabolic operates as a unified healthcare platform offering an integrated portfolio of metabolic health services through its brands GluCare.Health and Zone.Health. The company provides a comprehensive hybrid care model that combines continuous remote monitoring via wearables and AI-powered diagnostics with in-person clinical consultations. The core offerings include diabetes management programs (covering Type 1, Type 2, prediabetes, gestational), weight loss protocols (including GLP-1 medications like Wegovy), preventive health assessments, longevity programs, and specialized services for thyroid disorders, hormone replacement therapy, pediatric endocrinology, cardiology, and urology. Additional services include peptides protocols, physiotherapy, and corporate health solutions. The platform is complemented by subscription programs and is expanding internationally from Dubai to the UAE, UK, and US markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Diabetes Program

Quantifiable outcome

  • 18.43% reduction in HbA1c (diabetes marker)
  • +8 more outcomes

Companies that use GluCare

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

GluCare technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

GluCare partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

  • Insulet CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationGluCare offers Omnipod 5 tubeless insulin pump therapy in the UAE, the first provider in the region to make this advanced insulin delivery system available. Omnipod 5 automatically adjusts insulin every 5 minutes for optimal diabetes management.
  • MedtroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for advanced insulin pump therapy in UAE, offering Medtronic MiniMed solutions as part of comprehensive diabetes management options for pediatric and adult patients.
  • Novo NordiskstrategicTechnology or IntegrationAmong first in UAE to offer Wegovy Pill (oral GLP-1) through physician-led metabolic health program. Early access provider for Wegovy Pill and other GLP-1 medications including Mounjaro and Wegovy injections.
  • Eli LillystrategicTechnology or IntegrationOffers Foundayo (Orforglipron) oral GLP-1 weight loss medication as part of weight loss protocol. Among first in UAE to provide access to innovative GLP-1 medications for weight management.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

GluCare competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Virta Health: US digital health company providing clinician-supervised diabetes reversal and metabolic care via telehealth, CGM, and nutrition coaching — the closest analog to GluCare's hybrid model targeting Type 2 diabetes reversal with measurable outcomes.
  • Omada Health: US-based virtual-first chronic care company covering diabetes prevention and management, hypertension, and musculoskeletal care via coaching + connected devices — a direct competitor in the digital metabolic disease management category.
  • Levels Health: Consumer CGM-focused metabolic health platform offering continuous glucose monitoring with software-driven insights for diabetes and pre-diabetes, comparable to GluCare's wearable-driven monitoring layer.
  • Found: US telehealth platform for sustained weight loss using GLP-1 medications paired with coaching — directly comparable to GluCare's Weight Loss Program with Wegovy/Mounjaro/Foundayo.

Broad incumbents

  • Noom: Established digital health company offering weight management, diabetes prevention, and behavior-change programs at large scale — overlapping with GluCare's weight loss and metabolic coaching offerings but operating at much greater scale and breadth.
  • Hims & Hers Health: Large US digital health platform expanding into weight loss with GLP-1s and chronic conditions — a broad incumbent whose entry into metabolic and weight management creates competitive pressure on GluCare's subscription bundles.

Emerging players

  • ZOE: UK-based personalized nutrition and metabolic health company using CGM, gut microbiome testing, and AI — emerging peer in the metabolic insight category that GluCare targets in its London expansion.
  • Lifesum: Digital nutrition and calorie-tracking platform with subscription-based healthy eating, weight loss, and intermittent fasting programs — overlapping with GluCare's nutrition coaching and weight management content layer.

Regional players

  • Medcare: UAE-based multi-specialty hospital and clinic group owned by Aster DM Healthcare; comparable as a regional provider of endocrinology, diabetes, and weight management services competing for the same Dubai patient base.
  • HealthHub Clinics: Dubai-based multi-specialty clinic network under Al-Futtaim offering endocrinology, family medicine, and chronic disease management — direct regional competitor for diabetes and metabolic care patients in the UAE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

GluCare social profiles

Digital presence

GluCare financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

GluCare leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

GluCare funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

GluCare M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about GluCare

What does GluCare do?

GluCare provides hybrid metabolic disease management combining in-clinic care with continuous remote monitoring via wearables and AI-powered diagnostics. It delivers structured programs for diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, pre-diabetes, gestational), physician-led weight loss using GLP-1 medications, longevity and preventive health, plus specialty services across endocrinology, cardiology, urology, thyroid, women's and pediatric health. Revenue comes from subscription programs, fee-for-service clinical consultations, insurance-covered visits, and an e-commerce shop for metabolic health products.

Is GluCare a public or private company?

GluCare is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was GluCare founded?

GluCare was founded in 2019. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is GluCare based?

GluCare is headquartered in Jumeira, United Arab Emirates, in the Middle East region.

How does GluCare make money?

Six revenue lines are on record. Diabetes Subscription Program is the primary driver. The others are weight Loss Program, longevity Programs, E-commerce / Shop, clinical Services and insurance and Subscriptions.

Who are GluCare's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Virta Health, Omada Health, Levels Health and Found. Broad incumbents are Noom and Hims & Hers Health. Emerging players are ZOE and Lifesum. Regional players are Medcare and HealthHub Clinics.

Does GluCare have an API?

No public API is recorded for GluCare.

What industry is GluCare in?

GluCare's product category is Metabolic Disease Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAKADAA, Diabetes (General), with a secondary code of HLAHAHAJ, Diabetes Digital Therapeutics & Dose Decision Support (Bolus Calculators). Its NAICS code is 6211 and its SIC code is 8011.

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ZawyaMetabolic secures strategic growth capital to fuel global expansionMetabolic, a Dubai-based healthcare company and parent of GluCare.Health and Zone.Health, has closed a strategic growth capital facility with RAKBANK to support international expansion into the UAE, United Kingdom (London), and the United States. The funding marks the company's transition from founder self-funding to institutional capital and will accelerate its "Outcomes-Accountable" hybrid care model for metabolic disease management. The company claims to be the first clinical innovator to export a home-grown, technology-enabled care model from Dubai to global markets.FrontiersImpact of virtual patient engagement on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes: a retrospective observational study from GluCare hybrid care modelA retrospective study of 125 T2DM patients in GluCare's hybrid model found a mean HbA1c reduction of -2.4% in the poorly controlled group versus -0.3% in the controlled group. Higher virtual interaction counts were associated with better glycemic control, and both groups achieved similar HbA1c levels at 12 months.The NationalHold the starter, dessert and sides: How Mounjaro and Ozempic are reshaping the UAE restaurant sceneGLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy are changing dining habits in the UAE, with users ordering fewer dishes, skipping courses and leaving more food uneaten, prompting restaurants and hotels to adapt with smaller portions and lighter menu options. Eli Lilly, manufacturer of Mounjaro, reported nearly 29 per cent sales growth in the region as the UAE pharmaceutical market reached $4.87 billion in 2024, while Dubai clinic GluCare saw GLP-1 prescriptions rise an estimated 110 per cent annually between 2021 and 2023. Industry professionals say the shift is influencing menu design, portion sizing and dining spend patterns across the UAE hospitality sector.