The most frequently consumed foods among PASTA users were salad, boiled eggs, Americano coffee, apples, and tomatoes. (Image courtesy of Kakao Healthcare)
SEOUL, March 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Users of the AI-driven mobile blood sugar management solution PASTA have adopted dietary habits that prioritize fiber over protein and carbohydrates, along with regular post-meal walking, to help regulate blood sugar levels and lose weight.
These efforts have collectively resulted in a blood sugar reduction equivalent to 5.46 million sugar cubes.
According to the ‘PASTA Insight Lab Report’ released by Kakao Healthcare on March 3, marking the first anniversary of the app’s launch, the most frequently consumed foods among PASTA users were salad, boiled eggs, Americano coffee, apples, and tomatoes.
The data suggests that the ‘reverse meal order’ approach—consuming fiber first, followed by protein, then carbohydrates—is gaining traction among individuals focused on blood sugar control and weight loss.
The most common forms of exercise reported by users were post-meal walking, general walking, cycling (both indoor and outdoor), running, and weight training. The growing awareness that walking immediately after a meal can prevent rapid blood sugar spikes has led to the widespread adoption of post-meal walking as a daily habit.
Foods that caused the highest post-meal blood sugar spikes included kimbap (66.5 mg/dL), boiled sweet potatoes (66.2 mg/dL), jajangmyeon (65.8 mg/dL), and spicy pork rice bowls (65.7 mg/dL). Among the app’s educational content, topics such as the impact of nutrients on blood sugar, vegetarian diets, and the link between blood sugar and post-meal drowsiness resonated most with users.
PASTA has also had a measurable impact on blood sugar management. An analysis of 110,000 users who connected the app to a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) at least once showed a total blood sugar reduction of 55,000 mg/dL—equivalent to 5.46 million sugar cubes. Additionally, the app helped users avoid over 200 million finger-prick blood tests.
Users spent a combined 740,000 hours participating in PASTA challenges related to meals, exercise, and sleep. The calories burned through exercise equated to the annual energy output of six wind turbines.
Kakao Healthcare has integrated the report’s findings into the PASTA app to help users build healthier lifestyles through data-driven insights. The app’s ‘AI Food Shot’ feature allows users to photograph their meals and receive guidance on optimal consumption order, health considerations, and average blood sugar response based on age and gender.
A Kakao Healthcare representative emphasized the importance of lifestyle improvements in managing metabolic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. “PASTA aims to provide users with engaging challenges and valuable health information to make wellness management enjoyable,” the representative said. “We plan to release the ‘PASTA Insight Lab Report’ annually to help users gain health insights and incorporate them into their daily lives.”
Lina Jang (linajang@koreabizwire.com)
