Diabetes type 1 apps

There are a variety of mobile apps for people with type 1 diabetes. On this page you will find:

• Social networking apps
• Education and information apps 
• Monitoring and tracking apps

Social networking apps

Apps	Features	Clinical score
Beyond Type 1	An online space to connect with others living with type 1 diabetes. Available from Google Play and iTunes Cost: free Read more about Beyond Type 1

Education and information apps

The following apps are a useful way to learn about diabetes.

App	Features	Clinical score
Hypos Xplained	Education about hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) Country of origin: New Zealand Available as a web version Cost: free Read more about Hypos Xplained
DNZ Take Control Toolkit	Education and information Created by Diabetes NZ Country of origin: New Zealand Available from Google Play and iTunes Cost: free Read more about DNZ Take Control Toolkit

Monitoring and tracking apps

Many apps have features that enable you to record your blood glucose levels, food, medication 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.

App	Features	Clinical score
forDiabetes	Tracking of blood glucose, meals, medicines, activities Estimation of HbA1c based on blood glucose history Export and share reports Available from Google Play and iTunes Cost: free(basic); paid upgrade Read more about forDiabetes
mySugr	Blood glucose diary Medication tracking HbA1c estimator Carbohydrate/meal diary Insulin calculator Physical activity log Available from Google Play and iTunes Cost: free(basic); paid upgrade Read more about mySugr
Glucose Buddy	Blood glucose diary Medication tracking HbA1c recording Food log Graphs and reports Blood glucose check reminder Physical activity log Available from Google Play and iTunes Cost: free (basic); paid upgrade Read more about Glucose Buddy
Blood Glucose Tracker	Blood glucose diary Medication tracking HbA1c recording Carbohydrate/meal diary Graphs and reports Blood glucose check reminder Available from Google Play Cost: free Read more about Blood Glucose Tracker

Learn More

1. Chavez S, Fedele D, Guo Y, et al. Mobile Apps for the Management of Diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2017 Aug 3
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. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2017 Jun 30;5(6):e85 
3. Fu H, McMahon SK, Gross CR, et al. Usability and clinical efficacy of diabetes mobile applications for adults with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2017 Sep;131:70-81.
4. 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. J Med Internet Res. 2016 May 11;18(5):e101.
5. Deacon AJ, Edirippulige S. Using mobile technology to motivate adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review of recent literature. J Telemed Telecare. 2015 Dec;21(8):431-8. 
6. 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. J Med Internet Res. 2014 Apr 9;16(4).

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