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Sugar Sense vs Parents Are OK

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Sugar Sense compared with Parents Are OK
DetailSugar Sense logo Sugar SenseParents Are OK logo Parents Are OK
What it doesCGM companion app for real-time glucose monitoring with predictive alerts and family sharing Inactivity alerts for elderly parents without invading their privacy
StageNot given Not given
Founded2022 Not given
Based inEE RO
Pricing modelNot given Paid
PricingFree: core features including real-time glucose, graphs, statistics, logbook, alerts and family sharing. Premium: $9.99/month or $39.99/year, includes AI food scanner, AI insights, Apple Watch and Wear OS apps, emergency calling and PDF reports. Family plan: $59.99/year for up to 6 people. Monthly: $9.90 per month for 1 parent (50% discount offered), $9.90 per month for 2 parents (58% discount offered). Annual: $99.00 per year for 2 parents. Only guardians need an active subscription; parents do not pay.
Key features
  • Care Circle for family and caregiver sharing with alerts
  • Glucose display on Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, Apple Watch and Wear OS
  • Time in Range statistics and trend analysis
  • AI food-photo carb estimate (premium)
  • AI pattern insights for diabetes management
  • Emergency phone call for urgent lows (premium)
  • Browser extension for Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari
  • Amazon Alexa integration for voice glucose queries
  • Inactivity monitoring with customizable alert threshold
  • No GPS tracking or location sharing
  • Battery level monitoring and alerts
  • Multiple guardians can monitor the same parent
  • Background monitoring without manual check-ins
  • Passive detection via native device usage patterns
  • No camera, microphone, or audio recording access
  • Support for up to two parents per guardian subscription
  • Simple pairing with no additional setup required
  • Connection status and activity overview for guardians
What makes it different
  • Built by founder with type 1 diabetes living with condition for 12+ years
  • Works with multiple CGM brands without extra hardware or new sensor
  • Privacy-focused design with no GPS, cameras, or surveillance capabilities
  • Requires no daily actions or button presses from elderly parents
  • Lighter and more affordable alternative to full monitoring systems
  • Supports independent living while providing family reassurance
  • Customizable inactivity thresholds with sleep hours exclusion
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 no change since last check36 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1913
Citation Flow (Majestic)1920
Referring domains (Majestic)4711

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