Abbott & WeightWatchers Launches Type 2 Diabetes App

What You Should Know: 

  • During the ADA’s annual scientific sessions in San Diego on Saturday, Abbott and Weight Watchers unveils its new new connected app experience for people living with Type 2 diabetes. 
  • The connected app experience, which is available now for people living with Type 2 diabetes, syncs key glucose data from Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 continuous glucose monitoring system within the WeightWatchers app, allowing people to learn how food and activity impact their glucose levels. 
  • The experience is guided by the WW Diabetes-Tailored Plan to make healthier choices – so one can lose weight and lower their A1C.

WeightWatchers x Abbott Connected Experience Features

Key features of the connected experience app include: 

  • Glucose Card: view current glucose level and Time-in-Range for the day
  • Glucose Tab: view current glucose level, daily glucose readings, and your glucose event log — readings outside the standard target range and the meals or activities that may have affected them.
  • Time in Range Tab: Check three different TIR values (Today, Last 14 Days, Last Month) to understand day-to-day snapshot along with the bigger picture.