iPhone apps for People with Diabetes

• Apple has announced five features on the iPhone and Apple Watch that can be useful for people living with diabetes.
• These include Activity, Cycle Tracking, Sleep, Medical ID, and third-party apps.
• They also reported on studies showing how activity levels and the menstrual cycle can influence blood sugar.
• Experts say third-party apps are especially useful in managing diabetes.
• However, Apple’s built-in features like its Medical ID can also be helpful.

Managing diabetes can be challenging. It requires people to remain vigilant about monitoring their blood sugar and they must be consistent with taking their medications. Additionally, it is important for people with diabetes to eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise.

However, Apple is aiming to make this task easier with both its iPhone and Apple Watch.

Together with the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital…