Diabetes Pilot App Reviews

The new/updated version of this app (that is designed to work with the new Yosemite software) does not work right. It continually crashes, does not allow you to do food editing (adding and saving new foods or organizing favorites). It does not recognize that there is a data file already started so you have to go search for it from your file list (instead of it showing up like it’s supposed to). It states there is an i-phone and i-pad app - neither of which exists. I had wanted some kind of protable tool to use. I’m really disappointed. So many other people praised this app… all I can say is don’t spend your money on it right now… it’s really messed up!!! Just adds to my frustration when I am trying to deal with a new diagnosis.

Easy to understand, even easier to use. I can track my food intake / exercise regimen and see what’s working and what I might need to change. For a New Diagnosis it’s made it extremely easy for me to understand how this New Normal aspect of my life works and what I need to do to manage it. Bonus? Even my Dr was impressed. They were aware of tracking App’s but had never seen anything like this one before. During a visit, if they want to know how my sugar / carbs have been doing over the past few weeks? My phone has it. Graphed or listed. The ONLY concern I have with this App is security/privacy. One thing that’s concerned me from the very beginning (Almost caused me to by-pass this App while searching for something I could use on my phone) is the back-up/sync method. Not sure what the platform requirements for the App are but, I can’t see ANY reason why link-cable synching/backup is NOT possible with this program. Synching over Wifi, while convenient, is simply not secure. ESPECIALLY over public / unfamiliar Wifi networks. Which is where someone who travels frequently might find themselves. Needing to back-up private, medical, information to a laptop but unable to cable-link to a device to do so. A completly secure cable link would solve this problem with optional Wifi link when trusted networks are available. This seems kind of obvious. So why Wifi ONLY?

I have been using this app for a number of years. My doctor’s are impressed with the reports that can be produced. I have also tried other apps (some free and others with relatively small charges) and have found them either adequet or silly. I especially like that I can taylor the medications (including Insulin types) and can track and monitor weight, Glucose and BP, among other important vitals. The Food Database is large and I can add other foods that I cannot locate in the database. I highy receommend this app.

I have been using this app for 3 months. It is an excellent tool to record glucose readings, weight, exercise, and food intake. I like the interface with the ipad, the iphone and now the apple watch. Easy to use and understand. I believe this is an excellent tool in the management of diabetes.

I find the glucose and exercise programs exceptional. I would like to see a line for A1C readings. I really don’t like the food logging program at all. Some products for which I wanted to alter quantities were measured in ounces; i needed them to be measured in cups or tsp or tblsp. Altering amounts requires an esoteric knowledge of how the foods are calculated, then apply basic arithmetic to recalculate volumes appropriately. The locating foodstuffs is awful, and requires guesses as to how the particular food is catalogued. It is not a transparent part of the program. I use another much simpler program for logging food, then transfer calories and carbs to Diabetes Pilot by using the Quick Entry button. Fortunately that part of the program accepts all kinds of names that I can use for these entries. If Calorie Count provided Glucose logging, and a place for A1C logging I would use that program exclusively. But they don’t. What I do works for me, therefore I am content to give Diabetes Pilot a 3 star.