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APP REVIEW: GluCoMo

F&Food & Nutrition Magazine
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Photo: Teona Swift

Written in 2012, 14 years ago. Food science changes, so check newer advice before you change your routine.

Lifestyle Consistency

Everyday Wellness Habit Consistency

Core daily lifestyle pillars recommended by nutrition professionals for lifelong vitality.

  1. Morning Hydration & SunlightCircadian rhythm anchor 100%
  2. Whole-Food Plate BalanceReal food plate foundation 85%
  3. Movement SnackingActive breaks through the day 30 min total
  4. Evening Digital Wind-DownRestful boundary 88/100

Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics & American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

By Artificial Life, Inc.

RATING: 4 Stars

SYNOPSIS
GluCoMo is an electronic diary and reminder system for people with diabetes. It allows users to track blood sugar levels, insulin intake and other health components like blood pressure and weight, activity and pulse.

Pros

  • Provides for specific activity entry and includes setting for time and intensity
  • A graphical depiction of the day is easily accessed by changing the iPhone orientation to landscape from any screen.
  • Allows the user to set automatic reminders for any task
  • Profile inputs available in kg/lbs and cm/ft
  • The app automatically calculates the user’s BMI.
  • Links to the World Health Organization’s website for diabetes information within the app
  • Push notifications are available.
  • No advertisements

Cons

  • Requires registering as a new user (providing email address and security questions) before accessing the app
  • Food entry is limited to carbohydrate intake only with no specific food selections. Entry is limited to the closest 5 grams of carbohydrate for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

BOTTOM LINE
While it doesn't include a complete meal tracker, GluCoMo is an easy-to-use app that would be useful for anyone looking to track the numbers and improve his or her diabetes management. It’s attractive and user-friendly design will keep people coming back.

—Marisa Moore, MBA, RD, LD

Food & Nutrition Magazine

Food & Nutrition Magazine publishes articles on food and diet trends, highlights of nutrition research and resources, updates on public health issues and policy initiatives related to nutrition, and explorations of the cultural and social factors that shape Americans’ diets and health.