Smart Device Applications and Online Resources for Better Diabetes Management

Smart Device Applications and online resources for better diabetes management

Provide information on useful and reliable online resources and smart device applications for diabetes self management

The catalogue provides

 Information on appropriate smart device applications/apps and online resources to be used in education and self management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

The catalogue is for

 Health professionals dealing with diabetes patients  People with type 1 & type 2 diabetes, pre diabetes  General public wanting to seek information about diabetes and healthy life style changes Smart Device Applications for diabetes Calorie King Easy Diet Diary Traffic light guide Bupa FoodSwitch MyFitnessPal Carbs and Cals

Smart Device Applications specifically for Type 1 Diabetes iBGStar Insulin Pro Rapid Calc Glucose Buddy

Online resources for type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Australian Diabetes Council Calorie King Diabetes ACT Black Dog Institute National Heart Foundation Beyond Blue website Smart Device Applications for diabetes

Easy Diet Diary App Overview Helps to track your energy intake, weight and exercise Available platform/s CalorieiPhone, King iPad, App iPod touch OverviewCost ProvidesFree search function to check calories, carbohydrates and Source Reliable-Developed by Xyris soft ware (Developers of fat content of over 22000 Australian foods Available platform/s iPhone,FoodWorks). iPad, iPod touch Upgraded In the last 6 months Cost Free Website Not available SourceInstructions to use Reliable-FacilitatedNot provided by registered dietitians. SuitabilityUpgraded for users InRequires the last 6some months assistance and training SuitabilityWebsite for Australia www.calorieking.com.auUses Australian foods and values Email/printInstructions datato use NotAllows provided data to be emailed for health professional review DisclaimerSuitability forprovided users SuitableYes for users of all abilities SuitabilityTopics cover for Australia UsesNutrition Australian Education, foods Behaviourand values change, Diet related health condition, Exercise, Psychological FeaturesEmail/print data NoNutrition Education

Disclaimer provided NoRecognised nutrition data base of over 50000 Australian food Meal recording Topics cover NutritionBarcode Educationscanner to enter foods quickly Calculates user energy requirements Features Nutrition Education Tracks Kilojoules over time ProvidesProvides search online function tutorials to check calories, carbohydrates and fatPsychological content of over 22000 Australian foods Assessment May be appropriate. Provides limited features under the topic Connections to other users via social media and email covered. Recommend to use in conjunction with other Behaviour change apps/resources. Goal setting features that are measurable (Energy and weight) Prompts activity leading to behaviour change Motivating for the user to change behaviour Diet related health condition Tracks total fat, saturated fat, total carbohydrates, sugars & sodium Tracks progress on energy and weight chart Exercise Tracks energy spent during exercise Able to choose & enter over 400 exercise Assessment Appropriate. May need to be used in conjunction with other apps/resources. Traffic Light Guide App

Overview Provides carbohydrate content of food in exchanges and grams

Available platform/s iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android, Black Berry

Cost $ 9.49

Source Reliable-Developed by Diabetes Education Centre and Paediatric Endocrine Service, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia. Upgraded More than 6 months ago (30.05.2013) Website www.trafficlightguide.com.au Instructions to use Provides detailed instructions Suitability for users Requires some assistance and training Suitability for Australia Uses Australian foods and values Email/print data No/Don’t know Disclaimer provided Yes

Topics cover Nutrition Education, Behaviour change

Features Nutrition Education Recognised nutrition data base of over 2000 Australian foods Meal recording Meal planning options Behaviour change Motivating for the user to change behaviour Assessment May be appropriate. Recommend to use in conjunction with other apps/resources. Bupa FoodSwitch App

Overview Helps to select healthier food choices using traffic light rating system Available platform/s iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android & Blackberry Cost Free Source Reliable- The George Institute for Global Health & Bupa. Upgraded In the last 6 months Website www.bupa.com.au Instructions to use Provides frequently asked questions section

Suitability for users Requires some assistance and training

Suitability for Australia Uses Australian foods and values

Email/print data Allows data to be emailed

Disclaimer provided Yes

Topics cover Nutrition Education, Psychological, Behaviour change, Diet related health condition Features Nutrition Education Recognised nutrition data base that has 90% of packaged foods in most major Australian grocery stores Barcode scanner to enter foods quickly Label reading assistance Psychological Connections to other users via social media and email Behaviour change Prompts activity leading to behaviour change by providing healthier alternatives Motivating for the user to change behaviour Diet related health condition Colour coded ratings for total fat, saturated fat, sugar & salt Assistance with selecting low salt & gluten free food Assessment Appropriate. May need to be used in conjunction with other apps/resources. MyFitnessPal App

Overview Helps to track your energy intake, weight

Available platform/s iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android & BlackBlackberry

Cost Free

Source Not Known

Upgraded In the last 6 months

Website http://www.myfitnesspal.com

Instructions to use Provides frequently asked questions section

Suitability for users Requires some assistance and training

Suitability for Australia Some features. Provides serving sizes in ounces for some foods.

Email/print data Allows data to be emailed

Disclaimer provided Yes

Topics cover Nutrition Education, Psychological, Behaviour change, Exercise

Features Nutrition Education

Meal recording options

Barcode scanner to enter foods quickly

Calculates user energy requirements

Tracks Kilojoules over the time

Video tutorials

Psychological

Connections to other users via social media & email

Behaviour change Goal setting features that are measurable

Prompts activity leading to behaviour change

Motivating for the user to change behaviour

Exercise

Tracks energy spent during exercise

Multiple types of exercise to be entered

Assessment May be appropriate. Recommend to use in conjunction with other apps/resources. However, this app does not have a recognised nutrition data base. Food data base contains some information entered by MyFitnessPal members and does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness. Carbs & Cals App

Overview Helps to track your energy intake and exercise and provides photos of portion sizes. Available platform/s iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android & Blackberry

Cost $ 3.99

Source Reliable, Developed by a diabetes specialist dietitian. Upgraded In the last 6 months Website www.carbsandcals.com Instructions to use Not provided Suitability for users Requires some assistance and training Suitability for Australia No, nutrition data base does not contain common Australian foods Email/print data No Disclaimer provided No Topics cover Nutrition Education, Behaviour change, Exercise Features Nutrition Education Recognised nutrition data base with photos (UK,USA), but not common Australian foods Meal recording Calculates user energy requirements Tracks kilojoules & nutrients over the time Behaviour change Goal setting feature that is measurable (Energy, Exercise) Prompts activity leading to behaviour change Motivating for the user to change behaviour Exercise Tracks energy spent during exercise Multiple types of exercise to be entered Assessment May be appropriate. Recommend to use in conjunction with other apps/resources. However, nutrition data base does not contain common Australian foods which is a major limitation of this app. Applications for type 1 diabetes iBGStar App

Overview Allows for easy recording of BGLs, insulin and carbohydrate intake with additional notes. Blood glucose readings will immediately and automatically be transferred from blood glucose meter to your app if you have a compatible device Available platform/s iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

Cost Free

Source Reliable, Developed by Sanofi-Aventis which is a recognised global health care provider organisation. Upgraded In the last 6 months Website www.bgstar.com Instructions to use Provides detailed instructions Suitability for users Requires some assistance and training Suitability for Australia Uses Australian values Email/print data Allows user to email data to a health professional with results viewed via a graph or log book Overview Quick interactive tool to calculate rapid acting insulin dose. Disclaimer provided Yes Does not log data. Topics cover Nutrition Education, Behaviour change, Diabetes content Available platform/s iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android Features Nutrition Education Cost $ 1.99 Carbohydrates recording (g) Source TracksUnsure glucose/carbohydrate/insulin reliability- No information available over the about time the Behaviourdeveloper. change Upgraded More than 6 months ago (20.08.2010) Prompts activity leading to behaviour change Website apps.structiva.com Motivating for the user to change behaviour Instructions to use Not provided Diabetes content Suitability for users Requires some assistance and training Insulin monitoring Suitability for Australia Uses Australian values Allows to enter multiple types of insulin AssessmentEmail/print data MayNo be appropriate. Recommend to use in conjunction with Disclaimer provided No other apps/resources. Topics cover Behaviour change, Diabetes content Features Behaviour change Prompts activity leading to behaviour change Diabetes content Insulin dose calculation Has alarms/ reminders Assessment May be appropriate. Recommend to use in conjunction with other apps/resources. Insulin Pro Rapid Calc

Overview Quick interactive tool to calculate rapid acting insulin doses, record basal insulin doses and manage blood glucose levels Available platform/s iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

Cost $ 7.99

Source Reliable- Developed with the consultation of credentialled diabetes educators. Upgraded In the last 6 months Website www.gilport.com/rapidcalc Instructions to use Provides detailed instructions Suitability for users Requires some assistance and training Suitability for Australia Uses Australian values Email/print data Allows user to email the records to a health professional Disclaimer provided Yes Topics cover Nutrition Education, Behaviour change, Diabetes content Features Nutrition Education carbohydrates recording (exchanges) Tracks glucose/carbohydrate/insulin over the time Behaviour change Prompts activity leading to behaviour change Motivating for the user to change behaviour Diabetes content Insulin dose calculation Allows to set alarms/ reminders Assessment May be appropriate. Recommend to use in conjunction with other resources/apps. Glucose Buddy App

Overview Allows for recording of BGLs, insulin, carbohydrate intake and activities Available platform/s iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android

Cost Free, Need to pay for full version

Source Unsure reliability- No involvement of recognised health care professionals/organisations. Upgraded More than 6 months ago (04.10.2012) Website www.glucosebuddy.com Instructions to use Not provided Suitability for users Requires some assistance and training Suitability for Australia Uses Australian values Email/print data Allows user to email the records to a health professional Disclaimer provided No Topics cover Nutrition Education, Behaviour change, Diabetes content Features Nutrition Education carbohydrates recording (exchanges) Tracks glucose/carbohydrate/insulin over the time Behaviour change Prompts activity leading to behaviour change Motivating for the user to change behaviour Diabetes content Insulin monitoring Allows to enter multiple types of insulin Assessment May be appropriate. Recommend to use in conjunction with other apps/resources.

Online Resources Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes Australian Diabetes Council Website

Overview Peak consumer body for diabetes and play a vital role in informing the community about diabetes and its complications. It contains comprehensive and easy to understand information regarding diabetes. Main focus regarding Prevention, Management & Support diabetes

Topics cover Exercise, Nutrition, Monitoring, Pharmacology, Complications, Current research, Mental Health, Social Support Content Consistent reliability Features: Comprehensive information regarding diabetes prevention and management 45 printable resources Audio information sheets Diabetes risk assessment tool Educational quizzes E learning modules, courses (costs $75-250) Healthier recipes Link to useful websites Promotes social support networks Forum for user interaction Website www.australiandiabetescouncil.com

Assessment Recommended to use Calorie King Website Overview Provides the consumer with accurate relevant information which is easy to use and helps to determine kilojoules, fat, carbohydrate and protein content of food. Some information also available regarding vitamins and minerals. Main focus regarding Prevention, Management diabetes Topics cover Exercise, Nutrition Content Consistent reliability Features: Data base with nutritional information for over 19000 Australian foods Detailed articles on diabetes Links to articles on current research Educational quizzes Recipes Series of food showing their portion sizes Promotes social support networks Forum for user interaction Website www.calorieking.com.au

Assessment Recommended to use Diabetes ACT website

Overview This website is based on the services provided by Diabetes ACT to help people with diabetes, their families and those that are risk. This includes type1 and type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes. Main focus regarding Prevention, Management diabetes

Topics cover Exercise, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Monitoring, Complications, Mental Health, Social Support Content Consistent reliability Features: General information regarding diabetes 45 different fact sheets on various aspects of diabetes Resources available in 10 different languages Useful links Information to seek professional advice Promotes social support networks

Website www.diabetes-act.com.au

Assessment Recommended to use Black Dog Institute

Overview This website aims at improving the quality of life for those experiencing a mood disorder. There is a strong focus on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health problems. Main focus regarding Support diabetes Topics cover Exercise, Nutrition, Mental Health, Social Support Content Consistent reliability Features: Information on mood disorders & depression Information on where to seek help News feeds on current research 50 fact sheets on mental health including mood tracking charts Self screening tools for depression/mood disorders Online training programs Promote social support networks Website www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

Assessment Recommended. Useful if person has mental health concerns. National Heart Foundation

Overview This website is targeted at the general public with some tools for health professionals such as research and policies. It provides information and services around health and wellbeing with a particular focus on heart health. Main focus regarding Prevention diabetes Topics cover Exercise, Nutrition, Current research Content Consistent reliability Features: Information and links on weight loss, healthy eating and exercise groups Number of evidence based “Active living” resources for health professionals to use Links to articles on current research Online learning modules for health professionals focused on heart health Promotes physical activity communication network Heart Foundation Walking groups Website www.heartfoundation.org.au Assessment Recommended to use Beyondblue Website

Overview Beyondblue aims to reduce depression and anxiety in the community by increasing awareness, promoting understanding and empowering people to seek help and support. This website is appropriate for individuals from various socio- economic and cultural backgrounds. Main focus regarding Support diabetes Topics cover Exercise, Nutrition, Mental Health, Support Content Consistent reliability Features: Information on anxiety & depression Immediate support through website Information on where to seek help Fact sheets Link to articles on current research Useful websites Promotes social support networks Forum for user interaction Website http://www.beyondblue.org.au

Assessment Recommended. Useful if person has mental health concerns.