In an Ever Expanding Pool of Diabetes Apps, One Drop Makes a Big Splash
by DiabetesCare.net | Sep 30, 2015 | All Things Tech
In my quest to discover new and exciting apps and devices that will help us manage our diabetes, it is not always possible to find something that stands out as unique. Fear not, fellow peeps with diabetes, One Drop has come to the rescue! Based in New York City, Informed Data Systems was founded in 2014 by Jeff Dachis. Himself a diabetic, Jeff’s mission...
Start-ups Inspire Innovative Diabetes Management Offerings
by DiabetesCare.net | Jun 16, 2015 | All Things Tech
The world is taking note of the importance of diabetes management. Venture capitalists are putting their money behind the technology of app and device development.There is an ever-growing field of technological advancements appearing as fast as you can say “diabetes.” Particularly astounding are the successes of two start-ups: Glooko and...
Meet the Swiss Army Knife of Diabetes Meters
by DiabetesCare.net | Apr 3, 2015 | All Things Tech
As a person with diabetes with a vested interest in technology, I know how cumbersome it can be to carry around multiple devices, including a cell phone, a tablet, a laptop computer, and in the case of a person with diabetes, an insulin pump along with supplies, extra insulin, and the ubiquitous glucose meter with lancets, testing strips, and extra...
Go to School for Your Type 2 with mySugr Diabetes Academy
by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 29, 2015 | All Things Tech
Being newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can be scary news for you. Although you will get assistance and information from your physician and diabetes educator, they cannot be available to you all the time, so self-management and the ability to obtain information on your own are crucial to helping you be happy and healthy as a person with diabetes....
A Tale of Two Wearable Exercise Devices
by DiabetesCare.net | Sep 11, 2014 | All Things Tech
People with type 2 diabetes know the importance of exercise, but if you are like me, you may balk at the thought of joining a gym. However, in today’s fitness-conscious world, there are no excuses for not exercising, especially with the launch of wearable exercise devices. Perhaps no other fitness-related technology has hit the market with such...
Diabetes Management for BlackBerry Users
by DiabetesCare.net | Jul 2, 2014 | All Things Tech
Welcome to All Things Tech on DiabetesCare.net! This new column is devoted to providing information on diabetes management using the many technological advancements in smartphone apps, glucose meters, insulin pumps, continuous glucose meters (CGM), fitness trackers, and more. According to the International Diabetes Federation, the top ten countries for...
