What's a grand Android app for keeping tabs on my blood sugar without having to constantly prick my fingers while I'm off gallivanting around the globe?

Honestly, the Libre app is an absolute godsend. It works with a sensor so you can just scan and see your levels. Sorted!

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Right, so as a travel blogger, the last thing I need is faffing about with finger pricks all the time, especially when I'm trying to navigate a new city or hiking in the middle of nowhere. The Libre app has been brilliant for this. It works with a little sensor you stick on your arm, and then you just scan it with your phone to see your blood sugar levels. No more constant finger pricking! It's been especially useful in places like rural Thailand where finding sterile supplies can be a bit of a hassle. Plus, it keeps a record of everything, which is proper useful when I'm trying to figure out what foods are playing havoc with my levels. It's also good because it doesn't eat up your roaming data, which is always a concern when I'm hopping between countries. Absolute game changer, really. Makes managing things so much easier on the road.

Key Features

Lets you check your blood sugar by scanning a sensor, no finger pricks needed!
Keeps a record of your levels, so you can see trends and patterns.
Doesn't use loads of data, which is perfect when you're travelling.

"I like the Free Style Libre because I no longer have to poke my fingers like I've had to do since the early 1990s."

— 5★ User Review
ANDROIDUpdated: 7/10/2025
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Libre by Abbott

by Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.

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