Did you know that there are already apps that help you control your blood glucose levels based solely on your diet? One of the most effective and highly rated apps currently is Glucosium, a practical and intelligent app that helps people with diabetes or at risk of uncontrolled glycemia make healthier food choices. With it, you can track what you eat, receive meal suggestions, and understand how each food impacts your glucose. The best part? The app is available for free on most platforms.
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Below, we'll explain everything you need to know about this app that's changing the way many people manage their health.
What is Glucosio and how does it work?
Glucosio is an app designed for those who want to control or prevent diabetes, or for those who have already been diagnosed and are looking for a more practical way to manage their diet. It works like a personal health assistant, helping identify foods that raise blood sugar and suggesting healthier alternatives.
By tracking your daily meals—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks—the app analyzes the glycemic index of the foods you eat and shows how they can affect your blood sugar levels. It also allows you to connect devices like glucose meters and continuous glucose monitors (CGM), making tracking even more accurate.
Main features
Glucosio stands out for offering comprehensive and easy-to-use features:
- Smart food diary: You record what you eat and the app automatically calculates the impact on glucose.
- Meal suggestions: Based on your profile, the app recommends dishes with a low glycemic index.
- Charts and reports: Shows the evolution of glucose levels over time, helping to identify patterns.
- Custom alerts: Notifies you when something you've logged may cause a sugar spike.
- Integration with Apple Health and Google Fit: Synchronizes physical activity and sleep data, important factors in blood glucose control.
- Label reading by camera: Soon (according to the developers), it will be possible to scan packaging to obtain nutritional information automatically.
Compatibility: Android or iOS?
Glucosio is available for both Android as for iOS, available for free download from the Google Play Store and the App Store. It works well on smartphones and tablets, and the interface is optimized for smaller screens, with intuitive navigation and a clean design.
How to use Glucosio in everyday life?
Using Glucosio is simple. Here's the basic step-by-step guide:
- Download and install the app on your cell phone.
- Create an account with your email or Google/Apple account.
- Fill out your profile: provide age, weight, height, diabetes history, medications, etc.
- Record your meals: Throughout the day, add what you eat. You can search for foods in the database or scan barcodes (in newer versions).
- Monitor your levels: If you have a glucometer, connect it to the app via Bluetooth to automatically record measurements.
- Follow the graphs: see how your glucose varies throughout the week and adjust your diet as needed.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- Simple and user-friendly interface.
- Full features even in the free version.
- Helps you make more informed eating decisions.
- Good integration with other health apps.
- Available in Portuguese.
Disadvantages:
- The Brazilian food database is still limited (some local products are not registered).
- The label scanning function is still under development.
- Some advanced features require subscription (Pro version).
Is it free or paid?
Glucosio is free for basic use, with access to the food diary, graphs and suggestions. However, there is a version Pro (paid) that offers additional features such as detailed reports, personalized goals, and priority support. The Pro subscription costs around R$ 25 per month or R$ 180 per year, with a 7-day free trial.
Usage tips for best results
- Record your meals right after you eat them so you don't forget.
- Use the favorites feature to add dishes you eat frequently.
- Combine using the app with regular exercise—the app shows how the activity helps lower your blood sugar.
- Share the reports with your doctor during appointments.
- Turn on notifications to remind you to measure your glucose or log meals.
Overall app rating
With over 100,000 reviews in app stores, Glucosio has an average rating of 4.7 stars (Google Play) and 4,8 (App Store). Users praise the ease of use, the accuracy of the suggestions, and the positive impact on their quality of life. Many report being able to reduce their blood sugar levels in just a few weeks with the app's help.
Despite some areas for improvement—such as the local database—Glucosio stands out as one of the best digital tools for those who want to take care of their health with a focus on nutrition.
