Six Best Diabetes Apps According to Forbes
Forbes recently featured the best diabetes apps based on recommendations from experts Dr. Shah and Zanini. These apps have various features such as real-time blood sugar measurements, food and activity tracking, and AI coaching to help users make informed decisions about their diabetes management.
Here are the top six apps on the list to Keep Your Diabetes in Check:
1. Glucose Buddy
This app connects with SMART meters and syncs with smartphones to provide real-time blood sugar measurements. It also has features for food intake and medication logging, as well as connecting users with certified health professionals.
2. MyFitnessPal
While not a diabetes-specific app, this app is helpful for tracking food and exercise habits. It has a searchable food database and is useful for logging various lifestyle habits affecting diabetes.
3. BlueStar by WellDoc
This app provides FDA-cleared diabetes support and real-time digital AI coaching to help users understand how their diet affects their blood sugar. It connects with various CGMs and can share progress with healthcare professionals through its SMART Visit Report.
4. Tidepool
Tidepool Loop is an automated insulin dosing app for people with type 1 diabetes, while Tidepool Mobile is a tracking app for logging meals, exercises, and other diabetes-related notes. It has exceptional graphs and data that can be shared with healthcare providers.
5. mySugr
This app acts like a diabetes “log book” and allows users to log all of their most important information, blood sugar levels, meals, activities, and insulin dosages. It analyzes relevant data and blood sugar patterns so users can make more informed decisions.
6. Dexcom Clarity
This app is a diabetes management software that provides feedback on an individual’s blood sugar levels. It allows users to quickly identify blood sugar patterns and send relevant data to healthcare providers through a unique code.
All of these apps have various features and are recommended based on the needs of the individual. While some are specific to type 1 diabetes, others are helpful for anyone managing their diabetes.