My Diabetes Coach is an innovative, evidence-based health app designed by a team of experienced health professionals to help you take important steps in managing type 2 diabetes, be healthier and reduce your chances of future complications.
Features:
- weekly chats with Laura, an animated virtual coach , to guide you through some important steps when living with type 2 diabetes
- your choice to explore, at a pace that suits you, a range important topics in diabetes self-care including blood glucose testing, healthy eating, physical activity, medication taking, and looking after your feet.
- personalised health information, helpful suggestions and tips relevant to you, based on answers you provide
- personalised help and support to face challenges, track your progress, and set and reach your own health goals
- 24/7 access to a blood glucose monitoring log for all your readings, as well as all of your past interactions with your virtual coach.
The My Diabetes Coach app is part of the My Diabetes Coach Program providing people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes with guidance, information and support for managing their condition. This research project conducted by the University of Melbourne, in collaboration with partners and powered by the Bupa Health Foundation, aims to look at how an interactive technology-based program like My Diabetes Coach can help people manage their diabetes.
Currently, this program is only available free-of-charge in Australia to Australians who are registered with the National Diabetes Supplies Scheme (NDSS). If you would like to find out more about the project or express interest in joining the program, please visit the My Diabetes Coach website at www.mydiabetescoach.com.au.