Tag #Smartphone Apps

What immediate actions should diabetes patients take to mitigate the risk of missed alerts from their diabetes management apps?

The FDA issued a warning about smartphone apps used to manage diabetes, citing reports of missed notifications leading to dangerously low blood sugar and even death. This affects roughly 37 million Americans with diabetes who rely on apps to manage insulin delivery and blood sugar monitoring via connected devices. The agency recommends regular checks of phone settings to ensure alerts are functioning correctly.