Diabetes type 1 apps

Apps for people living with type 1 diabetes

Diabetes type 1 apps

  • There are a variety of apps for people living with type 1 diabetes.
  • They can help you learn about your condition, monitor and keep track of your blood glucose levels and connect with other people with the same condition.
  • Learn more about diabetes type 1 apps.
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Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune disease where your body's immune system attacks the insulin-making cells in your pancreas causing a decrease in insulin production. Type 1 diabetes can't be prevented but it can be managed through a combination of medication, healthy food choices and exercise. Read more about type 1 diabetes.

There are a variety of apps for people living with type 1 diabetes.

  • Monitoring and tracking apps have features that enable you to record your blood glucose levels, food, medicines and physical activity. By looking for patterns or trends in your results and discussing them with your healthcare team, you can learn how to make changes to your diabetes management plan and better manage your diabetes.
  • Social networking apps to connect with others living with type 1 diabetes.
  • Education and information apps to learn about diabetes.

 

Here are a few type 1 diabetes apps reviewed by Healthify

Monitoring and tracking apps

forDiabetes

Clinical review

 mySugr

Clinical review

Glucose Buddy

Clinical review

Blood Glucose Tracker

Clinical review
Social networking apps Education and information apps

Beyond Type 1

 

 

 


Clinical review

My Diabetes Journey

Clinical review

Type 1 diabetes | Mate huka kai rongoā taiaki
NZ Health App Library
Consumer guide – how to choose a health app
Clinicians guide – how to choose a health app

References

  1. Chavez S, Fedele D, Guo Y, et al. Mobile apps for the management of diabetes(external link) Diab Care 2017;40(10):e145-e146
  2. Boyle L, Grainger R, Hall RM, Krebs JD. Use of and beliefs about mobile phone apps for diabetes self-management – surveys of people in a hospital diabetes clinic and diabetes health professionals in New Zealand(external link) JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2017 Jun 30;5(6):e85 
  3. Rhyner D, Loher H, Dehais J, et al. Carbohydrate estimation by a mobile phone-based system versus self-estimations of individuals with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus – a comparative study(external link) J Med Internet Res. 2016;18(5):e101.
  4. Deacon AJ, Edirippulige S. Using mobile technology to motivate adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus – a systematic review of recent literature(external link) J Telemed Telecare 2015;21(8):431-8 
  5. Arnhold M, Quade M, Kirch W. Mobile applications for diabetics – a systematic review and expert-based usability evaluation considering the special requirements of diabetes patients age 50 years or older(external link) J Med Internet Res. 2014;16(4):e104

Disclaimer: The NZ Health App Library is a free consumer service to help you decide whether a health app would be suitable for you. Our review process is independent. We have no relationship with the app developers or companies and no responsibility for the service they provide. This means that if you have an issue with one of the apps we have reviewed, you will need to contact the app developer or company directly.

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