Snap a pic, count carbs: new app aims to simplify diabetes management
NCT ID NCT07380802
First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested a smartphone app called Petit Cactus that uses photo recognition to help people with type 1 diabetes count carbohydrates. 73 participants used the app for 3 months while researchers tracked how often they logged meals, their blood sugar control, and user satisfaction. The goal was to see if the app makes carb counting easier and improves glucose management.
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McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, H9X 3V9, Canada
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