Gestational diabetes apps
Gestational diabetes apps
- Gestational diabetes apps are tools to help pregnant people with gestational diabetes take care of their health.
- They can help you learn about your condition and monitor and keep track of your blood glucose levels.
- Find out more about gestational diabetes apps.
Gestational diabetes (mate huka i te hapūtanga) is when a pregnant woman who was not known to have diabetes before pregnancy develops high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. It is different from pre-existing diabetes and pregnancy, which is when you have diabetes (type 1 or type 2 diabetes) before you get pregnant. Treatment includes healthy eating and exercise, and possibly the use of medicine including injected insulin. Gestational diabetes usually goes away after your baby is born; however, it can recur in future pregnancies. Learn more about gestational diabetes.
Gestational diabetes apps can help you keep track of your blood glucose levels regularly and help you with diet and meal planning. They may also include information about gestational diabetes, how to manage it, and what symptoms to watch for.
Tips when using gestational diabetes apps
Do (✔)
- Talk with your healthcare provider about your specific situation. An app can be helpful to keep track of your symptoms as part of your management plan, but because every person's experience is different, the symptoms vary from person to person. Some have very few or mild symptoms, while others are affected more severely by a wider range of symptoms. It's important not to rely on the app as your only source of information or to make a diagnosis.
- Be careful when reading information on discussion boards or group chat rooms. Some apps have interactive features, eg, discussion boards or group chat rooms, where users can share their experiences. Be cautious because in most cases these aren't monitored by a health professional so the advice or suggestions may not be safe or effective practice.
Don’t (✘)
- Rely on apps to make a diagnosis of your condition.
- Make changes to your medicines based on the recommendations from the app.
Before choosing an app, think about how it will benefit you and what you want it to be able to do.
- An app will only be helpful if you use it, so it needs to be something you like using and find easy to use.
- If you find the app difficult to use, or you don't like the imagery or look of it, or the language it uses, you may want to find another one that suits you better.
- Check how your data is collected, stored and used in the app, including whether it’s shared with or sold to third parties.
- For more guidance on how to choose health apps, see How to choose a health app.
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