Diabetes management, or monitoring your blood sugar levels, is an essential part of daily measuring the sugar in your blood. After you have measured your blood sugar level with the glucose meter, it is important to save the results. In the past, this was mainly done with pen and paper, but later manufacturers offered... glucose meters the ability to read data via the computer using a cable and software. Many diabetics also use their own Excel file containing the blood values, the amounts of insulin, their own weight, the times they exercised, the meals consumed or, for example, the times when the test was performed.
Diabetes apps
Nowadays there are many free diabetes apps that offer the opportunity to store and share data with others even more efficiently. For example, consider sharing test results with your practitioner. The apps can be downloaded from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). The apps can give different people access to results. For example, parents can access their child's results.
Glucose meter apps
Because of all the apps you probably can't see the forest for the trees. Whether it concerns apps for tracking blood sugar levels, diet or sports activities, for example. The supply is endless. In many cases, the manufacturer of the glucose meter has an app itself. This allows the tested results to be easily synchronized with your smartphone. And so test results are not shared with apps whose origin is unknown. Not all manufacturers offer their own app. Below you will find an overview of the apps from manufacturers that offer glucose meters on diabetesmagazijn.nl.
Does your glucose meter not have a companion app? No worries. There are many good and reliable apps that can still monitor your glucose meter data.
FreeStyle LibreLink App
Glucose data can be received when the LibreLink user consents to sharing the information. The most recent glucose measurements can be viewed, including the moment it occurred. It can also be checked whether the glucose is moving up or down. Furthermore, the glucose history is analyzed and the user can add notes to measurements.
Accu-Chek Connect App
This free app is an extension of your glucose meter from the same manufacturer. Blood sugar results are automatically synced from the glucose meter to this app. Advice is also given on insulin doses, but subject to medical advice from your GP. Data can be shared with others, such as doctors or family members. Other tools can also be used with a personal account on the website.
Betachek App
The data from your measurements is displayed simply and colorfully in the app in the form of graphs and analyses. The app consists of a short summary of the synchronized measurements, an extensive logbook and a trend display. In addition, averages are given for the number of tests performed. You can also clearly monitor the highest and lowest values. Results can then be shared online in the form of a PDF file.
Contour Diabetes App
This app aims to provide the user with insight into how daily activities influence blood sugar levels. Possible causes of fluctuations in your blood sugar level are identified and general trends are clearly displayed. Your daily activities can be saved in the form of photos, notes or, for example, sound recordings. Data can then be shared with others.
Vitadock+ App
This app can be synchronized on multiple devices, so you have test results at hand even faster. The measurements you take are transferred via Bluetooth to the app in your phone. In the app you can make notes about your results. Previous test results are clearly displayed in the form of a table. There is also a graph that shows the fluctuations in your weight and the blood pressure values are also displayed.
mylife App
This app also uses synchronization via Bluetooth. You can monitor your meals (in carbohydrates), blood glucose and insulin release in the app. The data is stored in the cloud, so the most recent results are always shown across devices. This way, supervisors can immediately see whether everything is under control. In addition, the bolus calculator can be set in the app in consultation with your doctor. This allows the insulin dose to be calculated.
Glucolog Lite App
This app stores glucose and ketone values, sorted by time and date. Trends and variations can be monitored using the diabetes logbook program. Not only can this be read from the table, but also from a handy graph with statistical data. The user can make notes themselves, for example about a sporting activity, a diet or the use of medication.
On-Call Anywhere Diabetes Manager App
With every On-Call glucose meter you can synchronize the results of the measurements directly with the app, using Bluetooth. In addition, data can be manually entered into the app, for example measurements of ketones, cholesterol and hemoglobin. The On-Call app also offers the option to post comments on test results. Furthermore, data can be shared with other users of the app and multiple users can be set up on one device.
OneTouch Reveal App
This app focuses on the analysis of the test results. The focus is on the events and activities surrounding the blood sugar level testing moment. This allows a connection to be sought between nutrition, activities, blood sugar and insulin. This is then displayed in a simple and clear manner. The results can also be shared with others, such as family and GP, with this app.
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