A Free Diabetes App Turns the Disease Into a Tameable Monster
Alyson Wyers — May 5, 2014 — Tech
While managing a chronic disease cannot be a fun experience, a diabetes app is trying to make it more playful at least. Companion from mySugr gamifies diabetes management while also acting as a log book. In addition to feedback and motivation, the diabetes app gives you points for every entry while challenges help you achieve personal goals.
Available for Android and iOS, the free app helps you 'tame your monster everyday.' The diabetes app monster is defiant, but can also be tame and gentle if you take good care of it. In addition to challenges, reward and progress function you can also search and log locations. German users can also link their iBGStar in the pro version, which is available at an added cost.
Available for Android and iOS, the free app helps you 'tame your monster everyday.' The diabetes app monster is defiant, but can also be tame and gentle if you take good care of it. In addition to challenges, reward and progress function you can also search and log locations. German users can also link their iBGStar in the pro version, which is available at an added cost.
Trend Themes
1. Gamified Disease Management - Using gamification to make disease management a more engaging and enjoyable experience.
2. Companion Apps - Developing apps that act as companions and provide feedback, motivation, and rewards for managing chronic diseases.
3. Personal Goal Tracking - Incorporating features that help users set and achieve personal goals related to their disease management.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Opportunity for healthcare providers to integrate gamified disease management apps as part of their patient care strategies.
2. Mobile App Development - Growing demand for innovative companion apps that help individuals effectively manage chronic diseases.
3. Wearable Devices - Opportunity for wearable device manufacturers to collaborate with diabetes app developers to create seamless integration and enhanced functionality.
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