This document summarizes a study that reviewed iPhone applications for diabetes self-management. The study searched the iTunes store for apps with "diabetes" or "glucose" and selected 49 apps that allowed blood glucose monitoring and had an English interface. The study analyzed the apps for various features like self-monitoring, diet/activity tracking, and data sharing. It found that 19 apps were free and the average price was €2. Most apps had rich features but there were gaps in personalized education. Future areas of focus included social support, wireless sensors, and privacy-conscious designs.

1. Review of iPhone Applications for Diabetes Self-Management Taridzo CHOMUTARE a, b, d, Luis Fernandez-Luque b,c, Eirik ÅRSAND a,b , Gunnar HARTVIGSEN a,b a Norwegian Centre for Integrated Care and Telemedicine, University Hospital of North Norway b Department of Computer Science, University of Tromsø, Norway c Northern Research Institute, Tromsø, Norway d Presenter Medicine 2.0 Conference Oral Presentation 18 September 2011

2. Introduction Method Results Conclusion Introduction «diabetes» OR «glucose» search on iTunes Norwegian Market

4. To study the salient features of current diabetes iPhone applications

5. develop a feature list

6. analyze the prevalence of features

8. iTunes Store – Norwegian market

10. Apps with blood glucose monitoring (SMBG)

11. Apps for the patient (and not physician)

13. physical activity

14. diet management

15. weight management

16. insulin/meds

18. Introduction Method Results Conclusion Results Feature Prevalence (%) 19/49 Apps Free Mean Price = €2.00 Modal Price = €1.40

20. There are obvious functional gaps

21. Personalized education

22. Future focus on embracing emerging requirements

23. Social media/peer support e.g., www.PatientsLikeMe.com , www.tudiabetes.org

24. Wireless sensors and patient data acquisition