ANDROID:
Using an android smartphone, it was crucial to get this app on it for blood sugar logging, meal logging, etc... on the go. This app is great, like none other. On this app, I can log everything essential to managing diabetes, from blood sugar to insulin amounts. And being on-the-go a lot this app being on my phone makes it quick & easy & I got into the habit of logging quicker than I usually do (I typically don't log). What's cool is there's an expert that communicates typically on a daily basis. I would NOT rely on the experts for emergencies, so call 911 if you are having one. The expert feature is included with One Drop's Premium Plan, One Drop | Premium, which I will talk about later on.
The android app is great & all, but is behind as far as the features that the IOS has. The app updates go on the IOS version quicker I guess. Should get one for Android soon, though! Let's talk about the IOS version next!
RATE: 7.5/10 - Update to match IOS app is all I ask!
IOS:
The IOS is the same as the android version, yet a bit more. Here I will be talking about the difference between this version versus android's since it's the same app.
If you have an iPhone then you are in luck you get the on-the-go awesomeness like I mentioned earlier, but if you're like me & have maybe an Ipad, then you don't get the on-the-go feature as easily, but the IOS version is crucial to have, for now at least. Why do you need the IOS version? Because like I said, the android version of this app is a bit outdated as far as its capabilities, then the IOS version.
What you can do on the IOS app & not the android version:
- Edit logs - On android (as of this writing) you can only log an entry or delete it, & not edit. That's crucial for the instance you may put 29 units of Levemir & you meant 28. or put the incorrect bg reading. Luckily, you can edit them in this version.
- Send stickers! - In both versions, you have the "Community" tab/section, where you can see everyone's logs all over the world. On the Android version, you can only give a like to show your support, but on the IOS version, you can give a like, along with a sticker. The app has about two pages worth of stickers they created. I try to get in the habit of checking that tab/section every time I'm on it to show some support, never know who needs it.
- Export data - The thing I kind of panicked most when first using the android version was not seeing an export option when I knew there was one. Turns out, only this version has it. That's why I said this version was crucial to have. I'm one to export my blood glucose data for my endo the night before my appointment/lab. You get a preview of the page & can export as a PDF & spreadsheet.
I love the IOS version!
RATE: 10/10
P/S:
Both versions allow you to enable notifications, I highly recommend using them, they come in handy & keep you accountable & managing your diabetes better!
Remember the One Drop | Premium I mentioned earlier? Good, time to talk about that some more as promised!
One Drop has a blood glucose meter out on the market that I recently purchased (insurance kicked my current strips to the curb, so got the opportunity to get it!). When I first saw this, I was not gong to get it, because it looked a little expensive to me, but decided to anyway.
What you get/pay:
- One Drop | Chrome BG meter - $99.95 ($20 off for right now if you go for it)
- You get the chrome meter (which you can see below), chrome lancing device (Poker/pricker), 10 lancets, a sweet leather carrying case, & the best part, UNLIMITED TEST STRIPS! That's right. No insurance needed.
- When I use the word chrome, I mean the meter & lancing device is actual chrome!
- Premium plan - $39.95/month for the strips & use of an expert (mine's Rachael :) )
All this for basically $40/month. I paid $119 up front. Meter is a one-time payment.
I inquired about the lifespan of the meter I guess you could say. The meter holds 300 readings at a time. You can transfer/sync your readings to the app via Bluetooth & they are no longer stored in your meter, but rather solely on the app, freeing up meter space. I'll probably export reading daily.
Once I receive the meter, I will do an unboxing & review later down the road. So make sure to subscribe to my channel or this blog, or BOTH!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me or visit One Drop' s website. I also did a video review of both versions of the app & a demonstration of each. Make sure to visit watch that too!
One Drop Site: http://onedrop.today/
My channel
My video review: ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQV2zYocOfk
