Technology has the power to bring peace of mind to individuals with diabetes, helping them to get a good night’s sleep without the constant worry of low sugars. It offers greater insight, empowering individuals to take control of their health and live with more confidence. 

 📌 Apple Watch/Oura

Dexcom has paired with Apple Watch and plans to pair with the Oura ring through Bluetooth connection. This technology is designed for convenience and flexibility, allowing you to stay connected and receive readings or alerts when you are not on your phone.

Those who may benefit the most from this form of technology are patients who are very active, or are athletes who may be in the middle of training sessions. This may also be beneficial for children who do not have their own cell phones. Their watch can connect to the parent’s cell phone so they are still able to get alerts when they may have low blood sugars. 

 📌 Enhance-D App 

Enhance-D is a mobile app that is designed to help individuals with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels during exercise. The app is aimed at people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and provides valuable insight into maintaining glucose levels during exercise.

It is available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, and it seamlessly syncs with your sensor to provide real-time tracking of your sugars to make better decisions before, during, and after your workout. Exercise can impact blood sugar levels in various ways, causing them to rise or fall. This app helps to monitor these changes in real time. Beyond exercise, the app can also track sleep patterns, eating habits, and more. Lastly, you can connect with healthcare providers or friends to share updates and receive guidance. 

 📌 Eversense 365 

Eversense is an implantable 365-day sensor that is altering how individuals with diabetes live their everyday lives. Along with the sensor, each individual will have a Smart Transmitter, which can be removed whenever needed. This new technology will also provide vibrations on the arm to alert you that your blood sugars are out of range. This sensor is beneficial for many reasons, some of which include:

  • Single Warm-Up period 
  • Removable Transmitter 
  • Minimal Risk of Compression Lows   
  • Silicon-based Adhesives

 📌 Smart Insulin Pens 

Smart Insulin Pens have a built-in technology that can track and record your insulin doses. This allows you to track the dose and time you take the insulin without having to write it down each time. Many of the pens can connect to apps on your phone, which allows you to see all of the collected data in one place. They can also help to prevent errors, such as taking a wrong dose, by recording what doses you normally take.

  • Inpen (Medtronic)
  • Novopen 6 and NovoPen Echo plus (NovoNordisk) 
  • Tempo Pen TempoSmart App (Lilly Diabetes)

📌 VIVI Cap Smart Device 

The first smart insulin pen cap, called VIVI, can keep the insulin at the right temperature. This device does not require any form of power, such as batteries or charging. It has the ability to fit all insulin pens as well as some weight loss medication pens. The cap works by using a special combination of materials and heat-absorbing properties to help keep the insulin at the right temperature. 

 

Summary The world of diabetes technology is rapidly expanding, with many innovative items transforming the way people are managing their condition. While this blog post is just a small list of all the amazing things that are on the market, the list will only continue to grow. Technology should be used to empower individuals to take better control of their blood sugar management. With so many exciting new technological advancements, which are you going to try first?