(NC) The pandemic has completely revolutionized how we do many things and receiving healthcare and prioritizing ones health is no different. New apps can help patients with chronic illnesses stay on top of their health, proactively manage their condition, and also conduct virtual appointments from the safety and comfort of home.
Here are some innovative apps that are worth checking out:
Maple
This virtual healthcare solution can connect users to a Canadian doctor at any time using their phone, tablet or laptop. By simply entering your symptoms or a medical request description into the app, youll be matched to a licensed physician near you to schedule a virtual appointment. Virtual appointments mean avoiding something that no one likes going to a clinic or waiting room.
Strava
According to Mayo Clinic, regular exercise can people living with chronic illnesses manage symptoms and improve overall health. Strava, GPS-based cycling and running app, offers users new ways to track and analyze every aspect of their activity, follow friends and participate in fitness challenges.
Dexcom
For Canadians managing diabetes on intensive insulin therapy, managing this chronic illness has been made a lot simpler thanks to the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and its suite of apps. The G6, Follow and Clarity apps offer users more insight into their glucose patterns, let others follow their levels for added peace of mind and can share data with their doctors remotely. Users can view their glucose data, trends and alerts on a compatible smart phone or share their data with loved ones and caregivers who have the other apps and an internet connection.
