RapidCalc Diabetes Manager App Reviews

solution to multiple carb ratios throughout the day, managing IOB, recording the information that happens in one insulin delivery transaction trackable for trends and portable via email. suggestion: customizable time blocks with availability of more blocks.

The idea is great but the execution isnt quite what it could be. It uses sliders to input numbers for blood glucose, carbs and insulin doses. I find it very difficult, especially on the blood glucose, to input the right number. Ive given up trying to hit it exactly and now settle for anything within five mg/dL.

Great app for me. Type 2 on insulin for 4 years. Not on pump but using carb ratio formulas. This has worked well but had to play around with settings to get correct settings. Instructions not clear.

Ive been type I diabetic for over 30 years.Its a very well designed app, nice and easy to use and manages all the factors required to achieve excellent control of food and medication. Value for the price much higher than other competing apps.The bolus calculation is built to be used with flexibility, displaying all relevant(it even takes in consideration the amount of physical activity, alcohol and hypos) info associated with the suggested dose, and the selected by the user.Everything shown in a well displayed log, graph and statistics. Given the capabilities of the developers, I even have expectations for added value in versions to come. The last version adds useful elements to the original. However, I expected that the recorded entries could now be simply corrected, rather than having to delete and be redone completely. For future versions, perhaps the bolus calculation could include(in addition to the existing) an adjustment in the algorithm based on the recent boluses recorded-last five or 10?-, since as you know, diabetes is a "dynamic" condition, and the real boluses used completes the picture. Some nice features have been added in latests updates; however still lacking update of recorded entries and recording an event in advance. So, after all elapsed time with no action on this, I lower my qualification to 4 stars.

I love this app, it gave me the information I needed to give up my insulin pump. I had major issues with insulin absorption due to scar tissue from the infusion sets. This great app uses similar algorithms to track things such as insulin on board. I use this app ALWAYS. The only thing it doesn’t do that a pump does is deliver the insulin (for that I use an insulin pen.) My only minor critique is the sliders used to enter BG and grams of carb are a bit awkward. I’d like to just type in that info. But that 1 thing doesn’t prevent me from giving it 5 stars.

This app has been tremendously helpful managing my daughters T1D. This app helps me think like a pump when my daughter refuses to wear a pump. Thank you for this fantastic tool! We use it all day long!

I just transitioned from insulin pumps back to syringes and once-daily basal delivery because the disposable pumps were too expensive. Luckily I had all my bolus corrections and IC ratios from my old PDM, and I just loaded them into RapidCalc. It was far easier than I expected to get this working and the help functionality is fantastic. I tried another app of this type and was disappointed. So my goal now is to carry a cheap and small glucometer and use RapidCalc to do my bolus calculations. Its not the slickest looking app, but seems to do exactly what I need. And unlike my hardware PDM, it is much easier to make small tweaks to my settings to get better control. This is a great app for those who want more precise control over their blood glucose levels.

When my doctor suggested that I go off of my OmniPod insulin pump system, I was reticent to do so. I told him that the only way that I would consider going back to injections is if I had an EASY way of calculating insulin on board (IOB). [For those of you who dont know, IOB is the amount of insulin remaining after any injection or bolus.] This app is just like having pump calculator for injections – and more! It not only calculates your IOB, but also when you enter your carbs that you are eating, it gives you a recommended dose of insulin, based on your personal profile. The personal profile is the heart of this app. It is where you start by entering your insulin sensitivities by time of day periods. You can also customize the rate at which YOUR BODY USES INSULIN, so that the IOB is calculated specifically for YOU. I cannot say enough good things about this app, except to buy it now. Dont hesitate – your life is worth the purchase and then some.

Still using everyday, almost everytime I test, it still great. If I use it every time I shoot up and or eat, it becomes a perfect app. When I get lazy then it looses its usefulness. Using this App I have way better control! Helps to remind me what I ate/shot hours earlier and to consider All the various factors that affect your blood sugars ups and downs. Good interface. Completely customizable to your bodys situation. I wish it had more graphs and that that I could send data in a simpler way. Really good. Type 1, 20 years, Novalog, Lantis, syringes.

Great app. Best part for me is it "remembers" what % of insulin remains in my system after correcting multiple times over a couple hours. Priceless

I dont do many reviews on apps, but T1Ds need to know about this one. I recently went off the pump due to frustrations of trying to manage all the settings to keep the pump dispensing properly. For me, the pump was a roller coaster ride. So, with the help of my endocrinologist I went back to manual injections. I found this app after searching for a way to calculate my bolts trends to stabilize my injection habits and quantities. I looked at a number of "solutions," then stumbled upon Rapid Calc. I am loving it. Within 24 hours of using it Im more stable with regard to my BG numbers and am using less insulin. I absolutely love how it guides you through the initial settings, then does all the dosage calcs for you, while carefully breaking down the recommended bonus into meal correction, additional correction (if youre high), and insulin leftover from your last injection. Thank you for creating a great app! Well worth the amount paid.

This is by far the most confusing app I have ever seen. All I wanted was to enter blood sugar levels and see how much insulin is needed. Instead I have to go through pages of help and calculations which I thought the app was supposed to do.

First carbs only go up to 200 if Im having pizza I go past that, secondly remaining fast acting insulin still in my system ,?, Ive never ever heard of this that doesnt mean its not real I understand that but Ive never had to factor this in and this app does so it will reduce your dose , that being said its caused high blood sugars for me now that Ive realized that Ive stopped using this app , and it would be nice if it had a section to look up foods and their carbs like some other apps like this.

Recommended by my diabetic educator and supported by my endocrinologist I started using this app has my diabetes type two became diabetes type one essentially. This has made my life much simpler and more accurate dosing has been obtained. I cant imagine why Apple would consider removing the app from the store and hope the company can get sponsored by an American hospital.

Updated 4/02/2016: This app continues to be extremely accurate and keeps my diabetes manageable. I hope Apple continues to allow this app to be kept current with the IOS versions. This app is a necessity for my livelihood :) This is is the most accurate and customizable app. The ability to accurately model your metabolism at varying times of day, customize individual insulin carb coverage, account for residual Bolus and Basil insulin levels has proved to be very accurate in suggested dosing. The app is worth 4 times the price. Only a few enhancements are needed to get a 5 star rating from me. I highly recommend this app. It may save your life! Updated 1year later: all of the above is still true. I am right on target with BG management! Thanks for this super app. :) youre keeping me alive!