iPhone Apps for Diabetes Management

Diabetes Technology
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Anyone know of any apps being developed for the iPhone? I just switched from a Treo 650, and am missing my CalorieKing carb database, among other things.

I know with the SDK release that we are likely to see some cool things in June, but am wondering if anyone has learned about any diabetes-specific apps.

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Nothing here yet that I know of, but I was just thinking the same thing. I made the exact same switch a little over a month ago. Really happy with the iPhone so far. Wonder if the guys at SugarStats.com are looking at the iPhone?

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hi id like to see an easy …way to record blood sugar numbers …that would input date… time automaticly …maybe a list of foods /quantitys as checklist…user input on main computer…alarms to remind you to test…way to mail results to doctor

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thanks mark!

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Hi !
I am little more demanding… I would like to have time(date), BG, insulin, OH (with food database, at least USDA one, and if there would be user_db option that would be nice (changeablke by user). PC application to add to database and to have data stored on computer as well as iPhone… Actually I am looking for such application for my PocketPC too…
Andy

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  • Have a place to enter blood glucose readings, and allow users to enter in older blood glucose data. Allow them to use both unit sets (mg/dL , mmol/l)
  • Allow people to enter medications, including quantities and times they are taken.
  • Provide calculations of 7, 14 and 28 day blood glucose averages.
  • Place to record A1C.
  • In food search, allow users to tag items which have 15 or less grams of carbohydrates. Also, allow people to see carbs as the first nutritional information field.
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Hey all,

This app was released for the iPhone on July 17th, 2008:

Glucose-Charter™, v1.0.

There are 10 reviews at this point, giving it 4 out of 5 stars. It cost 4.99. I haven’t downloaded it yet, although I’m on the verge. Has anyone tried it yet?

Apparently there are a few bugs, including not having a place to enter insulin amount, or the ability to adjust time/date stamps.

I am a mac user and I just haven’t found any program that will really work for me and my life style. I spend quite a few minutes every few days writing everything down by hand, slowly scrolling back through my histories. It sucks, actually. I use a Minimed paradigm 522 pump.

In response to Adam’s question - there needs to be a place for notes (stress, exercise, illness) and it would be cool to have a pattern/graph option.

:DH

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http://martoon.com/diamedic/

another app log. i have no opinion of it as i’ve not used it yet.

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Hi all,

Just wanted to let you know I’ve developed an app for the iPhone/iPod Touch.

Islet 2.0 allows entry of glucose, insulin, food, and exercise data. Backdating is possible. You can email comma-separated lists to export the data. Graph all types of data - view high, average, and low data on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Export full-size graphs. $2.99 on the App Store - http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=294770449&mt=8

I am actively developing this app still and would love to hear some feedback! You can find more information and screenshots here: http://www.iabetics.com

Thanks,

-Mike

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There are two or three applications available for the iPhone/iPod Touch. I reviewed one of them here: http://www.honeysweet.us/2009/02/14/a-review-of-the-diabetes-log-itunes-app/

There is also GlucoseBuddy, islet, and diabetes pilot. I hope to be reviewing them all soon.

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While not strictly a diabetes apps, Dietician can be useful for those looking to manage their diet:

http://www.appletell.com/apple/comment/appletell-reviews-dietician-for-iphone-ipod-touch/

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I’m very excited to hear about these applications using the IPhone (and possibly other mobile devices.) Has any thought about how to integrate these apps with tudiabetes.com where others can help monitor, give advice and support others? And possibly how to link this with the healthcare team (Physicians (GP and Endos), Nurse Diabetes Educators, Dietitians etc)?

Thank you!

Steve

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I thought this was a great idea at first considering I always have my iPhone with me but after downloading and trying to use a couple (Glucose bud and Glucose) I realized that the last thing I wanted to do after pricking my finger was leave a giant blood smear across the face of my iPhone. So I went back to the low tech route. Unfortunately for me I’m a bleeder :frowning:

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Exactly!! A carelink system for the iPhone. (As it is carelink - on the minimed web page- only works on flippin PC’s…)

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According to what I understand, there are iPhone/iTouch apps being produced right now where your glucose readings will transfer over the air via a sensor gateway. For more on this check out this blog post from Diabetic Cookbook Blog.

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Diabetes pilot, works great in all areas - takes a little bit to get customized tho. Once done, it’s the best one out there, so far.

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How about an App that keeps all the prescription #'s and reminds you when to refill them!!! Also that keeps track of how many refills you have left.?? Any thoughts??

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I have Diabetes Pilot on my HTC winmo, but find inputting everything manually a drag. Would really love to see more integration with meters, and manufacturers opening it up a bit more.

I’d also love to have something that uses the GPS in my phone to track exercise. At the moment for my cycling i use Garmin .gpx files which i upload to trailguru.com and that gives me a calories burned graphs and stuff.

I think I may get rid of my HTC and go the iPhone way - seems like that’s where all the good apps are now …

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Amen!