Does GluBear replace Dexcom Follow, LibreLinkUp, or CGM alarms?

No. Keep Dexcom, Dexcom Follow, FreeStyle Libre, and LibreLinkUp alarms on. GluBear is a general-wellness secondary display, not an FDA-cleared medical device and not a primary alarm. It is HIPAA-compliant and COPPA-safe. Use GluApp for optional extra cues and trend viewing. Use the prescribed CGM for lows, highs, and overnight alerts. GluBear is not intended to replace primary CGM alarms or medical advice.

How much does GluBear cost, and when does it ship?

The Launch Bundle (smart GluBear + 12 months GluApp) is $199.99 with a $25 launch discount at checkout ($174.99 total). Standalone smart GluBear is $99.99 (GluApp billed separately). Plush-only, no tech, is $29.99. US shipping is $9.99 for the first item and $4.99 for each additional. Ships to the United States only. Smart bears include a 2-year warranty; plush-only includes 1 year. Pre-orders are open. Expected delivery is 2027. Confirm timing on the pre-order page or email hello@myglubear.com if you need a firm gift date.

GluBear teddy bear, an educational companion for children with Type 1 diabetes

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How GluBear Works

Inside every GluBear is our patented Glumote™ technology that transforms CGM data into a comforting, child-friendly secondary display

Receives CGM data

GluBear connects to your child's existing CGM through GluApp as a secondary display

Gentle light and sound cues

GluBear shows calming color and audio cues based on CGM data

Understood by child and parent

Children understand through play what parents explore as trends in GluApp

100 mg/dL

In Target Range

Companion app

Stay Connected with GluApp

More than a tracker. GluApp helps kids understand and feel okay about their diabetes through stories, games, and gentle GluBear cues, while parents see trends safely alongside your CGM, never instead of it.

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Stories that comfort and teach
Interactive stories turn scary moments into teachable ones kids actually enjoy.
Learning through play
Games and stories that make T1D click for kids.
Confidence in their own words
Helps kids build confidence and language around their own health.
Kids see themselves
Illustrated adventures featuring kids navigating T1D just like them.
Trends for your whole village
See glucose trends and share access safely with grandparents, babysitters, or school staff.
Private and CGM-friendly
HIPAA-compliant and COPPA-safe, designed to complement your existing CGM.
Subscription unlocks
Monthly content, product discounts, full adventure mode, and more.

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Safe, Secure, and Compliant

Your family's safety and privacy are our top priorities

MIT GrandHack 2023

GluBear placed 3rd at MIT GrandHack, recognizing our approach to safe, innovative pediatric health technology

HIPAA Compliant

Your health data is protected with bank-level encryption and HIPAA-compliant security measures

COPPA Safe

Designed with children's privacy in mind. Full parental control and age-appropriate content protection

Women-Founded, Nurse-Led

A nurse-founded St. Louis company. Engaged with the Women's Business Enterprise Council (WBEC)

SSL Encrypted
GDPR Compliant
SOC 2 Type II Certified

Common Questions

GluBear is built for kids who freeze at glucose checks. Instead of a number-heavy screen, the diabetes teddy bear uses squeezable ears and green, yellow, and red lights so a check feels like asking a friend, not a clinic task. Games and stories in GluApp and the Kids Zone practice the routine through play. It sits beside the CGM; it does not skip fingersticks or sensors the care team still needs. If fear or school refusal is intense, involve the diabetes care team.

GluBear is not intended to replace primary CGM alarms or medical advice.

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