Advancements in technology will continue to help us improve our monitoring and control of diabetes. Diabetes software continues to get better and better and incorporate these advancements, such as the smartphone market. We have listed a number of diabetes-related software programs below, including smartphones, desktop, and online software. If you know of any other useful software for people with diabetes, please contact us.
Online | Mobile | Mac & Windows | Mac Only | Windows Only
Online Resources
- DiabetEASE is a web-based download program. Said to work with One Touch Basic, One Touch Profile, SureStep, Ultra, Glucometer Dex, Glucometer Elite XL, and FreeStyle meters. Price: Free
- Dia-Log has an On-Line Diabetes LogBook in which data is entered by hand. Price: Free
- SiDiary is a terrific freeware program by Alf Windhorst for Windows or Pocket PC. Price: Free
The new Version 6 is also available for purchase for Windows PC, Pocket PC, Smartphones, and Java cellphones. - NuMedics founded by Kazi Ahmed has two products: CliniPro for the physician and Diabetes Partner PC for the person with diabetes. Downloads Lifescan, Roche, Medisense, and Bayer meters. Price: $99 for you, several thousand dollars for the physician who wants to be tied in.
- Fitness Assistant is a software program that tracks calories and net carbs (great for diabetics). Free 30-day full-featured trial. Priced at $49.95.
Mobile Software
Multiple Systems
- Glucose Buddy – Diabetes Helper 2.0 allows you to enter glucose, carbohydrates, insulin, pills, and activity logs. There are medication reminders and alerts built in, as well. You can email or view all of your data on your free GlucoseBuddy.com online account.
Price: Free
Android
For a comprehensive, up-to-date list of the thousands of titles that are available, you will need to view the Google Play Store.
Mac and Windows
- GNU Gluco Control is open-source (free) software, intended for type 1 diabetics. It supports storing insulin, BG data, and food data (use the USDA database that’s included or create your own). Other features include a helper for Bolus doses, printing data, displaying graphs, and support for importing meter data. Also works on Linux systems.
Windows Only Software
- Fitness Assistant is a software program that tracks calories and net carbs (great for diabetics). Free 30-day full-featured trial. Windows portable edition available.
Price: $49.95.
Cables For Downloading
Cables allow you to connect the data in your meter to a blood sugar software program on your computer.
- LifeScan Interface Cable (for use with LifeScan Blood Glucose Meters with data management capabilities) and the OneTouch Diabetes Management Software v2.3 is available at Drugstore.com for $29.99.
Last Updated on October 7, 2026