I really like the functionality. I just don't like the user experience. Web apps masquerading as mobile are just not pleasant to use on my iPhone.
Some of the problems are fixable. The page dimensions for example should be made to fit the screen of the device so that they don't slide left and right as you scroll down. Other issues like the toolbar being stacked on top of the browser controls and the toolbar disappearing and reappearing might be harder to address.
These issues might seem minor but it would definitely prevent me from using the app on my iPhone. I might use it on my computer though.
Our goal was to make it work for anyone with diabetes. Most apps target Type 2 diabetics who use diet primarily and really don't work well for insulin users (and even worse for insulin pump users).
You can configure D Sharp to handle oral medications, insulin via pump or pen needle/syringe, etc plus the general logbook functions for blood glucose, blood pressure, weight, diet, etc.
I think the most unique feature is that if you are taking insulin, D Sharp can calculate the insulin dose required to cover the carbs in a meal. It will even track your active insulin and adjust to avoid "stacking" multiple administrations, etc. In this way it provides a lot of the features of an insulin pump and makes them available to someone who is just using a pen needle.
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Some of the problems are fixable. The page dimensions for example should be made to fit the screen of the device so that they don't slide left and right as you scroll down. Other issues like the toolbar being stacked on top of the browser controls and the toolbar disappearing and reappearing might be harder to address.
These issues might seem minor but it would definitely prevent me from using the app on my iPhone. I might use it on my computer though.
You can configure D Sharp to handle oral medications, insulin via pump or pen needle/syringe, etc plus the general logbook functions for blood glucose, blood pressure, weight, diet, etc.
I think the most unique feature is that if you are taking insulin, D Sharp can calculate the insulin dose required to cover the carbs in a meal. It will even track your active insulin and adjust to avoid "stacking" multiple administrations, etc. In this way it provides a lot of the features of an insulin pump and makes them available to someone who is just using a pen needle.