Glucose Buddy Diabetes Tracker

Name: Glucose Buddy Diabetes Tracker
Rating: 4.82963 (23167 reviews)

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Glucose Buddy Diabetes Tracker

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Azumio Inc.

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User Reviews for Glucose Buddy Diabetes Tracker

Medication Frequency and Can’t Pair Dexcom G6

It would be helpful if you could add weekly to the frequency for medication. I have two diabetic medications that are taken weekly, not once or more per day.I’ve tried multiple times to pair my Dexcom with Glucose Buddy only to become increasingly frustrated. The app says it pairs easily with CGMs, so I’m not sure what the issue is. I’ve followed Glucose Buddy’s self help to no avail. When I select Dexcom in Glucose Buddy’s app I receive the following error, including after following the “helpful tips”, “ The client application is not known or is not authorized.” Part of the appeal of Glucose Buddy was that I could sync my Dexcom. My Dexcom is synced with Health, but Health only updates my Dexcom data every three hours. Posting my glucose every three hours is ineffective and minimizes the usefulness of Glucose Buddy.

BadgerFanJT23, Jul 31, 2023

I Used To Love This App

I have used Glucose Buddy for several years and loved it! It was so helpful to me, that I shared it with my diabetic health care team, in hopes they could let other patients no how it helped me. That is no longer the case! Version 5 of Glucose Buddy was released during the fall of 2017 and the App (in my opinion) was ruined. First, the data entry screen no longer fits on the screen of my mobile device. Some of the selections are barely visible. Second are the incessant and annoying pop-up ads that make viewing the App’s screens very difficult. Finally are the high pressure ads to subscribe to the premium version of Glucose Buddy for a fee of $60 per year. Many of the most helpful features of Glucose Buddy are only available with a premium subscription, which I’m unwilling to pay. If you ignore the reviews of the pre-version 5 Glucose Buddy you can see the ratings drop from 4 & 5 stars to 1, 2 & 3 stars. (check for your self)I can no longer recommend Glucose Buddy to others.

Dissappointed99, Jan 03, 2018

Not happy

I decided to pay this high amount for the app because it seemed to have everything I was looking for, including nutrition information like how much fat etc I consumed in my day besides the food diary. Now the app was updated and that feature gone. I can put in my nutrition goals but have no place to actually check if I reached them like it used to be. It now has the same features as other free apps and I feel like I’ve wasted my money. The email system to reach support never works. No clue why, it has my correct email address. I am not sure how to cancel my subscription or get any help if I can’t get in touch. I’d not pay this amount again and regret I did now that important features to me are gone.

Don'thaveonenottaken, Jun 29, 2021

Ads make it worthless

The app has a lot of decent features. The interface is cluttered to the point it’s hard to use and hard to find things. The reporting aspect of the app is poorly done, and that’s the most important part. In the free version, the ads after a day become so obnoxious that it’s fundamentally unusable. Full screen ads with the volume forced to 100% that offends everyone in the room. If you purchase this app you are funding a company that cares about monetizing the app far more than providing a good user experience. A premium subscription is VERY expensive, and honestly provides only a few real benefits, outside of removing the ads. I will look at EVERY alternative in the App Store before I feed this marketing tactic. There is a “plus” version with a one time app purchase that likely removes some ads, but there is no clear statement of any difference so the only way to know is to buy it and find out. If you read enough review responses, you will learn if you buy that version you simply get another nagging form of encouragement to buy the expensive subscription. What this app provides is worth no where close to what the premium version provides.

GregMatthews, Dec 26, 2018

Not easy to use, weird ad blocking screen

I’m not sure how this has gotten such good reviews! From the very beginning, there was a lot of pressure to “upgrade“, with even a warning of it this will be the “only time” I can upgrade, with a full screen countdown clock? 10,9,8...what? Of course I said no, and it ends up that the features they were trying to get me to pay for, are already on the app such as your A-1 C average level? I wanted to enter previous data from the last month but that became too difficult in this app. When you are entering the information, they have a tag that you can say before breakfast or before lunch etc. but then they don’t have a separate area to add food. Even though I might be entering my fasting blood sugar level, they make you add the food on that page? So in that entry you have to look hard to understand that I ate that breakfast AFTER I took my level. Also after entering about four numbers, this ad began to block the view and then when you click the X to close it, it would open it. That happened a few times, and I quickly deleted the app!!! Never had anything like this on an app!

HaveAGreatDay:), Mar 22, 2019

GB Improvements

Great App, simple and easy to use, great way to keep track of blood sugar readings in an easily understandably format. Plus can email results directly to Dr, cutting down on time consuming expensive visits. Only two things keeps it from a Five Star Rating, wish would add capability for two separate accounts, so could keep track of my wife's readings all in one App, and it's a small nitpicking thing, wish you would add another "Fasting" category with it's own color. My Dr is mainly interested in my "Fasting" readings, and I can only list "Out of Bed" or "Before Breakfast", which show up with the same colors as "Other" or "Before Meals", causing some confusion and time consuming research to separate them. Add those capabilities, and you've really got a winner.

Kenrit, Nov 15, 2017

Love this app!

I never gave a crap about my diabetes until I lost both of my parents at the age of 51. They both were diabetic and although that wasn’t necessarily the cause of their death as my dad had cancer and my mom had an upper GI bleed along with other issues it certainly did not help. My A1C was out of control at 10.2! Here I was downing mountain dews and never checking my sugar eating whatever I wanted. I gave up sodas, and fast food but finally have started checking my sugar as well. My endocrinologist has requested that I check my sugar randomly throughout the day and keep a record... well it has finally happened because of this app! 💕

MeganMMac87, Mar 14, 2018

This app was great

I loved this app before they changed to the subscription model a few months back. There are so many things you used to be able to do that aren’t available, even small things like using a custom label instead of before/after a meal. And now in order to share your graphs with your doctor you can only go back two weeks and you have to print it out vs email it. It’s a real shame not to be able to afford an app that used to be an asset to my medical care. I would have been able to use this app had there been a one time purchase price, but I can’t justify adding another monthly automatic charge just to log my glucose levels. I used to hype this app to everyone I knew with diabetes. Even my doctor was impressed, although I had to explain what happened when I could no longer send her my full detailed data via the health portal. Now I tell everyone about the app, explain how the developers forced a subscription model on users, and use it as an example of how patients suffer when profiting from their diseases becomes the goal. I wish I had never trusted this developer with my data. Now it’s locked away and I had to start over again with another app.

mommahippi, Feb 04, 2018

Erased my previous review…?

Love this app, it does wonders in helping me keep track of my carbs and insulin intake. Combined with counting my carbs, there’s a huge improvement in my glucose readings. I’ve been using it for about 3+ years now. With regards to the update, I don’t like the fact that the app seems to remind me every hour to check my glucose. Checking my glucose every hour isn’t necessary, as I follow a strict regime when it comes to checking and/or eating. I don’t want the app to constantly remind me to log my glucose when I have a specific time that I check them anyway. I hope they fix this soon!

Raekitten, May 27, 2022

Glucose Buddy

I found this app a few months ago & immediately loved it. There’s never been an issue with ads even with the free version. I love that it doesn’t bombard you with ads especially when so many other apps do. You have lots of options when logging your sugars, carbs, etc. I’m type one diabetic & this app has been a game changer. I used to have to write down every single detail & if you’re diabetic, you know how time consuming that is. When I had my Dexcom, it even linked up to it. I absolutely love this app & would 10/10 recommend especially for diabetics!

sydnaye, May 27, 2022

Description

RANKED #1 DIABETES APP FOR OVER 10 YEARS. - Track blood sugar, medication, A1C - Log weight & blood pressure - Track carb intake through our food database Ranked #1 Diabetes iPhone Application by Manny Hernandez, Founder of TuDiabetes.com As seen on American Diabetes Association's Forecast Magazine, NYTimes, Wired Magazine, DiabetesMine.com, MedGadget.com, Mendosa.com, Diabetes Health Magazine, JDRF Newsletters and MobiHealthNews. FEATURES: - Easily log blood glucose, medication, meals, in one entry - Track trends in your blood sugar, insulin, weight, blood pressure, A1C, and more! - Comprehensive 12-Week Diabetes Education Plan featuring 5-minute lessons perfect for learning on the go - Meal IQ will help you make better food choices and better understand how your food impacts your blood sugar - Add notes to your entries for future reference - See changes in your blood sugar and carb intake on an hourly basis - Log your meals using our extensive food database - Automatically track your steps, walks, and other cardio activities - Export your data into printable PDF reports and CSV files you can take to your healthcare provider - Supports glucose units mg/dL and mmol/L - Integrates with Dexcom (Devices & Apps -> Dexcom) - Integrates with Apple Health App (Devices & Apps -> Apple Health Data) Unlock additional features by subscribing to Premium! Features include: - Automatic A1C calculator so you always know your long term management - Custom tags to make logging easier for you - Entry filter for better insights into your blood sugar - Advanced graphs so you can easily identify trends in your glucose and medicine intake - Report date range flexibility - No ad experience - Complimentary premium access to top health and fitness apps such as Fitness Buddy for gym and home workouts, Calorie Mama for automatic calorie counting, and so much more!

Medical disclaimer: The content found within the Glucose Buddy app is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a medical device, or as a substitute for the medical advice of a trained physician. We offer auto-renewable subscriptions with the following specifications: - Subscriptions are for a 1 month or 12 month duration - Subscriptions are $14.99 USD for 1 month or $39.99 USD for 1 year - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription will auto-renew for the same price charged at start of subscription - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchased a subcription to that publication - Our privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.azumio.com/page/privacypolicy Medical disclaimer: The content found within the Glucose Buddy app is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a medical device, or as a substitute for the medical advice of a trained physician. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. The Glucose Buddy app integrates with the Agamatrix Jazz Wireless 2. This medical device has regulatory clearance in the US only. Privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.azumio.com/page/privacypolicy