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Useful Apps For Diabetes Management

Smartphone Based  Applications in the Management of Diabetes
Use of smartphone applications  for management of diabetes may be an effective option in reducing the progression of diabetes and improving the quality of life. Self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) is a useful  tool  in glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. Smartphones offer a variety of diabetes apps that also may be helpful  in preventing or delaying complications of diabetes.
           
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Apps for diabetes management

Utility of Apps-
Several studies proved  the use of smartphones in the management of diabetes. Studies results suggest that the use of iPhone apps leads to improved HbA1C and self-management in diabetes care.
Information about some of the diabetes-related apps-
GoMeals, by Sanofi-Aventis
GoMeals is  designed  to help diabetic people make healthy food choices. GoMeals Today’ Plate feature helps monitor each day’s calorie intake. Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are also represented in a pie chart on the touch screen.
iCookbook Diabetic by Publication International
iCookbook app is a special edition for diabetic people. The app delivers free diabetes-friendly recipes every month. It has built-in kitchen tools like conversion charts and timers and voice activation.
Diabetes Companion by mySugr GmbH
The app works with Sanofi-Aventis iPhone-connected IGBStar meter and registered class 1 medical device. Adding  elements of fun , gamification and immediate feedback through diabetes monster to help keep you motivated and involved in your therapy.
Diabetes in Check by Everyday Health
Diabetes in Check  from the recently IPO’d  Everyday Health is a type 2 diabetes management app.
Diabetik by Ugly Apps
It is a free app for diabetes management that focus on quick data entry , interactive charts as well as reminders. The app helps people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes monitor how much and how often they are eating, their blood glucose levels and about their medication.
Track3 by Coheso
Track3 Diabetes Tracker & Logbook App tracks an impressive number of health factors for people with diabetes including food, blood glucose, medications, exercise and weight. Tracking metrics can be displayed on multiple mobile devices or on the web.
                                              NUTRITION THERAPY FOR DIABETES TYPE 2
HealthyOut by HealthyOut
HealthyOut is about helping eat at and order from restaurants  while maintaining a diabetic friendly diet.Healthy Out dishes have half the calories and half the fat compared to the average restaurant meal.
Diabete in Pregnancy by Coheso
Coheso has an app for pregnant women with gestational diabetes. The app makes it a snap to log food, blood sugar levels, exercise and  medications. You can email the logbook as a PDF file or a spreadsheet that you can share with your doctor.
mySugr JuniormbH
MySugr’s Junior App was developed  for diabetic  kids. The child can also request help whenever the parents are not around.
Summary and conclusions

With the advancement of technology methods for monitoring glucose and other metabolic parameters have become more simple and convenient. Selecting the most appropriate app for a patient will require consideration of the need for lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise as well as knowledge and experience in using  smartphones.Above all are useful apps for diabetes management.
                  THE ROLE OF EXERCISE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES
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