Apps + đź”— T1D Tech That Actually Helps
Real tools we use daily to make this life easier đź’™
Monitoring + Alerts
We were always worried we wouldn’t hear a low overnight.
Even with alarms, it didn’t feel like enough.
This calls your phone when blood sugar drops—so you actually wake up.
Dexcom Follow — Download app
The first time Wells wasn’t with us, it felt impossible to let go.
This lets you see their numbers from anywhere.
Now we can give him independence without losing visibility.
Sweet Dreams (Apple Watch app) — Download app
I actually stopped using my Apple Watch—it just didn’t feel necessary.
Then someone told me about this app and everything changed.
Now I can glance at my wrist instead of constantly checking my phone.
The upgrade is absolutely worth it.
Carb Counting (Confidence Builders)
In the beginning, I second-guessed every carb count.
Now I can snap a picture, tweak portions, and trust the number.
It’s fast—and builds real confidence.
Gluroo — Visit site
There are so many decisions in a day, it’s easy to miss something.
This helps log carbs, insulin, and sends reminders if you forget.
It takes some of the mental load off.
CalorieKing — Open site
Eating out used to feel overwhelming.
Now we can quickly look up carbs and move on.
Simple and reliable.
Data + Visibility
Glooko — Learn more
Appointments used to feel like I didn’t have the full picture.
This connects everything so your doctor can actually see what’s happening.
Devices That Make Life Easier
Glowcose (for littles 💙) — Explore
Numbers can be overwhelming for younger kids.
This uses colors instead so they can understand what’s happening without stress.
Apple AirTag — Shop + Adhesive case
We lost Wells’s medical phone and Omnipod controller once—about 2 months in.
We immediately bought these. Now we always know where everything is.
Silicone AirTag Case — View option
We didn’t want to deal with things falling off again.
This sticks directly onto devices or inside your bag.
Worth Adding to Your Setup
Apple Watch — View options
I didn’t think I needed it at first.
Now I can check glucose with a quick glance—way less phone time.
Sugar Pixel — Shop here
We were constantly worried about missing something overnight.
Checking phones all night wasn’t sustainable.
This acts like a baby monitor for blood sugar—with loud, clear alerts you won’t miss.
Hands down my top T1D product! We have two - one in the kitchen (downstairs) and one in our bedroom (upstairs) but I have friends that have even more in their office and at school too - in the nurses office and in their T1D kids classroom. The. BEST.
They also have an add-on called the Sidekick, designed for deep sleepers (especially teens).
It vibrates the bed to wake them up for urgent alarms—which can be a huge layer of safety as they start managing more independently.
Pro Tip
Set quiet hours on Sugar Pixel
→ Display stays on
→ Alarms don’t disrupt sleep or school