What families mean by glucose management
Glucose management for kids is the medical stack: a continuous glucose monitor, insulin (pump or pens), carb counting, and a care plan. Searches for insulin app, diabetes app for kids, or blood sugar tracking for kids usually mean that stack, or a parent app that sits next to it. GluApp is the next-to-it layer.
GluApp is not an insulin dosing app
GluApp does not calculate boluses, change pump settings, or replace a CGM alarm. It reads existing Dexcom or FreeStyle Libre data, lets parents, grandparents, caregivers, and school nurses view trends if invited, and drives GluBear’s green, yellow, and red lights. Insulin doses stay with prescribed devices and the clinician. That is glucose awareness and education, not insulin delivery.
How the companion loop works
- The child wears their existing CGM, which is the primary glucose management device.
- GluApp receives that data and can show caregiver trends.
- GluBear shows a soft glow: green = in range, yellow = check soon, red = needs attention.
- Kids Zone games and stories teach habits. They are not a substitute for DSMES or a 504 plan.
For the hardware loop with Dexcom and Libre, see CGM companion for kids.