Tidepool, a nonprofit organization that builds open-source diabetes software, has announced a new partnership with ŌURA, the company behind the Oura Ring. Together, they plan to create a large-scale real-world dataset designed to advance diabetes research and improve understanding of how lifestyle factors impact glucose control.

The collaboration will combine biometric data from the Oura Ring—such as sleep, activity, heart rate, temperature trends, and menstrual cycle information—with diabetes device data from continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps. By connecting these data streams, researchers hope to gain clearer insights into how everyday behaviors and physiological changes influence blood sugar levels.

A key focus of the project is addressing long-standing gaps in diabetes research, especially those related to women’s health. The dataset will include information often missing from past studies, such as menstrual cycle and temperature data, which could reveal how hormonal and metabolic changes affect glucose management.

Recruitment for the study is expected to begin in early 2026 under an IRB-approved protocol. Participants will opt in through Tidepool and receive an Oura Ring Gen 3 and membership, donated by ŌURA. All shared data will be de-identified and used only with participant consent through Tidepool’s Big Data Donation Project. Once collected, the dataset will be available to researchers, academic institutions, and selected partners to drive new discoveries and improve care models.

This isn’t the first time ŌURA has stepped into the diabetes space. Earlier this year, we covered the company’s integration with Dexcom’s new Stelo CGM — a move that gave users real-time glucose insights alongside sleep and activity data. That partnership focused on metabolic awareness for everyday users, while this new collaboration with Tidepool shifts the focus toward large-scale research and scientific discovery.

The partnership reflects a shared goal: to better understand what’s really happening inside the body — not just for individuals, but for the diabetes community as a whole. ŌURA’s move into this space isn’t about giving people more numbers to track; it’s about contributing to the bigger picture, helping researchers and everyday users alike see how our collective data can shape the future of diabetes care.

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