Top 5 Gestational Diabetes Apps for Pregnant Patients
Gestational diabetes is a common condition that affects pregnant women. It can be managed through various interventions including lifestyle changes, medication, and monitoring blood glucose levels.
In this article, we discuss the top 5 mobile apps that pregnant patients with gestational diabetes can use. We will highlight their features, what is free and what is a paid feature, and share 5-star reviews!
Designed specifically for pregnant patients with gestational diabetes, its features are exactly what patients need.
Tracking: The app allows to log fasting, pre & post meal blood sugar readings, diet, exercise, sleep, stress and open notes. Keep track of your meals by taking a picture or adding text, and understand trends easily through a visual diary. It has a carb calculator for easy carb tracking, and allows to set reminders to test blood sugar 1 or 2 hours after each meal and to snack in between meals.
Insights & Tips: The App scans your meal and analyses your levels to give you real-time actionable tips & feedback after each meal, which are easy to implement. Share your data with your care team by sharing report via email or text message.
This app syncs with Dexcom CGM, Bluetooth Meters (Contour, One Touch, etc.). If you don’t have a Bluetooth meter or CGM, you can log manually too.
2. GD Tracker:
Designed for Gestational Diabetes patients, this app is streamlined, offering the essential features without unnecessary distractions, making it an excellent choice for managing gestational diabetes.. The app allows users to track their blood glucose levels and add notes such as food intake, exercise, and medication. Users can also set reminders for blood sugar checks 1 hour or 2 hour after meal. The app provides users with a visual representation of their blood sugar levels over time. One 5-star review said, "It’s so clean and intuitive, a complete blessing in what has otherwise been a tough time." Available for both iOS and Android users
3. mySugr:
This app is available for both iOS and Android users. It allows you to log your blood sugar readings, meals, and insulin doses. The app also provides personalized reports to help you understand your glucose patterns. The basic features of this app are free, but there is a paid version that offers additional features such as reminders, blood sugar target ranges, insulin tracking, report generation and integration with Apple Health. One 5-star review said, "This app has been so helpful in managing my gestational diabetes. I love the personalized reports that help me track my progress." Available for iOS and Android
4. Glucose Buddy:
A comprehensive app for tracking blood glucose levels, medication, and nutrition. While it is not specifically developed for pregnant patients, its robust features can be adapted to monitor blood sugar fluctuations and help expectant mothers maintain better control of their condition.
The basic diabetes logbook features of this app are free: It allows you to log your blood sugar, medication and food in one place. The paid version is $39.99 per year and gives you access to: PDF Reports (generate printable diabetes reports that you can share with your doctor), Custom Tags (create your own events to make logging easier for you), Advanced Health Charts and Analytics (to help you understand your glucose patterns) and access to a 12 Week Diabetes plan.
One 5-star review said, "This app is just what I needed to track glucose levels and medicine to get a better idea where my highs and lows are" Available for iOS and Android
5. One Drop:
One Drop is a comprehensive diabetes management app that allows users to track their health data, sync with other health apps and devices. It allows users to schedule reminders for blood glucose, meds, activity amongst others, and to share comprehensive PDF reports and logbooks.
The basic features of the app are free, but for a membership fee of $19.99 per month, it also provides users with personalized coaching and support via text and personalized learning content. Although it is not designed specifically for Gestational Diabetes, the paid membership offers health forecasts and insights available for Gestational Diabetes patients too.
Users have praised the app for its helpful features and excellent customer support. Available for IOS and Android
Mobile apps are an effective tool for managing diabetes, and there are many apps available that can help pregnant patients with gestational diabetes. If you have any App suggestions you would like for us to add to the list, we would love to hear from you. Email us: team@heymalama.com