Table 1.

Summary of Diabetes Apps

App	Platform*	Type	Cost	Patient Benefits	HCP Benefits
ADA SOC	Apple/Android	Medical care recommendations	Free	—	Full access to ADA Standards of Care Online Web app available Interactive tools for evidence-based decisions Quick access to the summary of new revisions to the Standards of Care Classifications for diabetes type and special populations
OneTouch Reveal	Apple/Android	Glucose tracking	Free	Wireless data pairing Glucose alerts Food, medication, and activity tracking	Data sharing HCP reports
mySugr	Apple/Android	Glucose tracking	Basic: free; premium: mySugr Pro $27.99/year subscription; coaching plans: $19.99–$399.99	Wireless data pairing Medication and carbohydrate tracking	HCP reports A1C prediction
iHealth Gluco-Smart	Apple/Android	Glucose tracking	Free; requires iHealth Gluco-Monitoring System	Wireless data pairing Diet and activity tracking	Data sharing Secure Cloud data storage
One Drop	Apple/Android	Glucose tracking	Basic: free; premium: $17.99/month digital-only membership; $30.99–$89.99 membership with digital plus glucose meter and strips	Wireless data pairing Diet, medication, and activity tracking Real-time decision support via personalized coach	HCP reports
Health2Sync	Apple	Glucose tracking	Basic: free; advanced: $2.99/month subscription	Manual glucose tracking/download with smart cable Biometric tracking Food, medication, and activity tracking	HCP reports
BeatO Smart/BeatO Curv	Apple/Android	Glucose tracking	Free	Glucose meter connection via 3.5-mm audio jack/charging port for data pairing Option to connect with diabetes specialists Activity tracker Link to diabetes-friendly foods and products	HCP reports Glucose trend analysis
Dario Health Diabetes Management	Apple/Android	Glucose tracking	$25–$70/month subscription; covered by insurance for some	Glucose meter connection via 3.5-mm audio jack/charging port for data pairing Tracks carbohydrates, insulin, and activity Database of 500,000 food items Emergency GPS location services Proven glycemic improvement for hyperglycemia and normal glucose (80–120 mg/dL) for patients with type 2 diabetes	HCP reports
Glooko	Apple/Android	Data management and monitoring	Free to individuals; custom pricing for clinicians	Multidevice compatibility and integration (>100 devices) Database of 500,000 food items Diet and activity logging	Remote patient monitoring HCP reports Insulin pump, insulin pen, CGM, glucose meter, and smart app integration
Dexcom G5/G6 CGM	Apple/Android	CGM	Free	Real-time alerts Severe hypoglycemia prediction alert (G6 only) Rate-of-change alerts Data sharing	—
Dexcom Follow	Apple/Android	CGM	Free	Real-time alerts for high, low, and urgent low (<54 mg/dL) glucose	—
Dexcom Clarity	Apple/Android	CGM	Free	Time-in-range glucometric data Comprehensive reports with retrospective glucose patterns and trends Data sharing with clinic Daily or weekly notifications via e-mail Connects with HCPs and caregivers to seamlessly share glucose information Food, insulin, and activity logging	Remote patient monitoring HCP reports CPT code 95251 for reimbursement
FreeStyle LibreLink/ Freestyle Libre 2 LibreLink	Apple/Android	CGM	Free	Real-time glucose values updated every minute Painless, 1-second scan to see glucose value and trends In-app reports with retrospective glucose trends and patterns, including Time in Target and Daily Patterns (AGP) Connects with HCPs and caregivers to seamlessly share glucose information Food, insulin, and activity logging	Remote patient monitoring via LibreView Standardized AGP report with CGM metrics included in HCP reports CPT code 95251 for reimbursement
LibreLinkUp	Apple/Android	CGM	Free	Shareable with up to 20 followers Notifications include current glucose and trend arrow Logbook of previous glucose values	—
Medtronic Guardian Connect	Apple/Android	CGM	Free; Guardian CGM prescription required for use	Real-time glucose data and alerts Predictive alerts (60 minutes) Data auto-uploaded to Medtronic CareLink	Data shared to HCP clinic
SugarIQ	Apple	CGM	Free; Guardian CGM prescription required for use	IBM Watson analytics for pattern detection Personal insights based on retrospective data provided via text messages	—
Eversense	Apple/Android	CGM	Free	Real-time glucose data and alerts Predictive alerts Temporary glucose profiles and do-not-disturb mode Sharable with up to five followers via Eversense Now app	—
CGM in the Cloud/ Nightscout	Apple/Android	CGM	Free	Real-time access to various CGM device data via personal website, smart watch, or app for CGM users and their followers All CGMs are compatible with Nightscout	Remote patient monitoring HCP reports CPT code 95251 for reimbursement
Tidepool Mobile	Apple/Android	CGM/multidevice data management	Free	Compatible with pumps, CGM systems, glucose meters Insulin, CGM, carbohydrate data tracking with notes	HCP reports Secure and anonymous data donation for future research
Livongo	Apple/Android	Lifestyle support	$73–$99/month subscription; typically provided by insurance plan	Real-time support from diabetes response specialists Health nudges: recipes, tips, and articles Unlimited test strip and lancet ordering via app	HCP reports
Apple Health	Apple	Lifestyle support	Free	Glucose and medication/insulin tracking Laboratory value storage Apple HealthKit-linked CGM and glucose meter data Personal health data storage	Streamlined health data sharing Patient portal linking with affiliated health care organizations
MyFitnessPal	Apple/Android	Lifestyle support	Free	Database of 11 million food items Barcode scanner for packaged foods Custom goals for weight loss and exercise, with community support	—
Calorie King	Apple	Lifestyle support	Free	Database of 100,000 food items from 260 restaurants and fast-food chains	—
Figwee	Apple	Lifestyle support	Basic: free; advanced: $7.99/month	8,000-item visual food diary Portion adjusting tool for carbohydrates	—
Glucose Buddy	Apple	Lifestyle support	Basic: free; advanced: $59.99	A1C and blood glucose tracking Medication, weight, blood pressure, and dietary tracking	—
MealIQ	Android	Lifestyle support	Basic: free; premium: subscription TBA†	Customized meal planning based on diet, cost, ingredients, and macronutrients Linked to online grocery stores	—
Diabetes Connect	Apple/Android	Lifestyle support	Basic: free; premium: $1.99/month; lifetime: $26.99	Synchronized data from multiple glucose meters Insulin, exercise, vital sign, and mood tracking	—
Diabetes M	Apple/Android	Lifestyle support	Basic: free; premium: $4.99	Bolus and basal insulin calculators Glucose and food tracking	• HCP reports
Beat Diabetes	Apple/Android	Lifestyle support	Free	Basic education for users new to diabetes Information about complications and treatments Modern medicine and Ayurvedic practices	—
Sugar Sense	Apple	Lifestyle support	Free	Glucose, insulin, carbohydrate, weight, and exercise tracker Step counter Estimated A1C	—
BlueStar Diabetes	Apple/Android	Combination blood glucose data management and lifestyle support	Free; requires access code from employer or health plan	Artificial intelli gence–derived feedback Custom reports and education Wireless data pairing Medication, food, sleep, exercise, and blood pressure tracking	• Connected to HCP team • Access to diabetes care and education specialists • Electronic medical record integration
GoodRx	Apple/Android	Prescription cost-saving	Free	Comparison of drug prices Coupons for print or in-app use Price tracking and alerts for drugs and medical supplies	—
RxSaver	Apple/Android	Prescription cost-saving	Free	Comparison of drug prices Coupons for print or in-app use “My Meds” list for coupons and personal prescription list	—

^*For specific compatibility details, check listing on app websites such as the App Store or Google Play.

^†Subscription plan still under development. Adapted from ref. 33. This is a rapidly changing field; be aware of possible changes or updates for individual apps or technology.