Bluetooth Vitamin & Mineral tracker
Helping people take their health back into their own hands. Literally.
DECODE’s task was to develop a mobile app aimed at the end-users—the diabetes patients. This app rounded the system consisting of cloud backend and uniGluko CLINIC software for doctors.
Short summary
Industry
Healthcare
Location
Germany
Timeline
6 months
The challenge
Let’s start the story off by noting that there are around 350,000,000 people in the world suffering from diabetes. And there are several hundred glucometer makers and models—a real nightmare.
That’s the problem Unigluko decided to tackle with an innovative IoT solution that took a team of doctors and university researchers—and DECODE as a mobile app development partner—to come to life.
The solution
The proof of concept came when Deutsche Telekom loved the idea so much that they incubated it in their Hubraum incubator, helping it grow from a concept to reality.
A SMARTER GLUCOSE METER
Unigluko is a native mobile app that connects to a universal adapter, reads glucose data from any glucometer through the audio jack, and syncs it to a central data portal, no Bluetooth needed.
Product features
- Measurement sync
- Data visualization
- Medication reminders
- Data sharing with doctors
- Parent/child monitoring
Measurement sync
Glucose readings were automatically pulled from the glucometer and synced to the app through the universal adapter.
Data visualization
The app displayed measurements in easy-to-read charts and graphs, helping users spot trends and track progress.
Medication reminders
Users could set custom reminders to take medication on time and stay consistent with their treatment.
Data sharing with doctors
With a tap, users could share their latest readings directly with their doctor for more informed care.
Parent/child monitoring
Parents could monitor a child’s glucose levels remotely, helping them stay informed and involved.
How we got there
Unigluko was built through a tight collaboration between academia, industry, and our mobile team.
The hardware
Developed by a team at FER (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing), the adapter could connect to dozens of different glucometers and transmit data as analog audio through the phone’s headphone jack. One of their assistants also acted as the product manager, coordinating feedback across teams.
The mobile app
We took full ownership of the mobile experience, designing and developing native apps for iOS and Android. Our job was to decode the incoming audio signal, turn it into usable data, and build an app that made life easier for patients.
The collaboration
FER brought deep technical experimentation. We brought structured delivery and user-focused thinking. The combination made it possible to turn outdated hardware into a smarter, connected care system.
Outcome
The app we made allows users to ditch their old pen and paper methods of keeping track of their blood sugar. They can now monitor it closely via an app and easily share the data with their physician, but also make informed decisions about their health.
So can you blame us for being proud of this project too?