New app could help children with diabetes avoid dangerous blood sugar swings

NCT ID NCT07470905

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested DiaBuddy, a mobile app designed to help children with type 1 diabetes and their families make better decisions about insulin dosing and managing sick days. Twenty-five children aged 5 to 18 used the app for three months. The study found that the app's recommendations matched those of a specialist doctor and that using it was linked to improved blood sugar control and quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

DiaBuddy mobile app (decision-support tool)

What this could lead to

If successful, this app could help children with type 1 diabetes and their families make safer insulin dosing and sick-day decisions at home, potentially improving blood sugar control and quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 25 children, no control group, and short follow-up. The app's benefits may not hold up in larger, longer trials or in different settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Regency Hospital

    Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208001, India