How is GluBear different from a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)?

GluBear is not a CGM and does not measure glucose itself; it makes an existing CGM friendlier for kids. A CGM measures blood sugar and shows numbers on a phone or receiver; GluBear reads that data through the GluApp and expresses it with simple color cues children understand: green for in range, yellow for check soon, and red when attention is needed, plus gentle sounds. In short, the CGM provides the medical data and GluBear provides the comfort, understanding, and education around it.

Can GluBear help reduce diabetes anxiety and burnout in children?

Yes. GluBear is designed specifically to ease the emotional side of Type 1 diabetes for children. By offering a comforting alternative to intimidating numbers with a plush companion, calm color-coded lights, and playful interactions, GluBear helps reduce fear, resistance, and diabetes burnout. Interactive games and stories build a child's confidence and sense of control, while parents stay connected through GluApp for trend viewing and education, not as a primary alarm system.

Is GluBear safe for children with Type 1 diabetes?

Yes, GluBear is designed with children's safety as the top priority. It is built on a FDA general wellness and secondary-display pathway, is HIPAA-compliant to protect health data, and is COPPA-safe for children's privacy. GluBear is not an FDA-cleared or FDA-approved medical device; it is an educational companion and supplemental CGM display that complements medical care. GluBear is not intended to replace primary CGM alarms or medical advice.

How much does GluBear cost?

Launch Bundle (smart GluBear + 12 months GluApp) is $199.99 with a $25 launch discount applied at checkout, for $174.99 total. Standalone smart GluBear is $99.99 (GluApp subscription required separately). Plush-only GluBear without tech is $29.99. GluApp is free for 30 days from the App Store or Google Play. Visit our pre-order page for details.

GluBear: Smart Diabetes Teddy Bear for Kids with T1D

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Your family's safety and privacy are our top priorities

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How GluBear Works

Inside every GluBear is our patented Glumote™ technology that transforms CGM data into a comforting, child-friendly secondary display

Receives CGM data

GluBear connects to your child's existing CGM through GluApp as a secondary display

Gentle light and sound cues

GluBear shows calming color and audio cues based on CGM data

Understood by child and parent

Children understand through play what parents explore as trends in GluApp

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See how GluBear responds, in real time

Drag the slider to simulate different glucose readings. GluBear's color and language shift gently, with the same comforting cues your child sees at home, without clinical alarm sounds.

Green glow - in target range
Amber glow - a gentle nudge to check in
Red glow - time for a snack or correction

Educational demo: GluBear is a secondary display, not a replacement for primary CGM alarms.

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Stories that comfort and teach
Interactive stories turn scary moments into teachable ones kids actually enjoy.
Learning through play
Games and stories that make T1D click for kids.
Confidence in their own words
Helps kids build confidence and language around their own health.
Kids see themselves
Illustrated adventures featuring kids navigating T1D just like them.
Trends for your whole village
See glucose trends and share access safely with grandparents, babysitters, or school staff.
Private and CGM-friendly
HIPAA-compliant and COPPA-safe, designed to complement your existing CGM.

GluApp dashboard showing current glucose reading and GluBear mascot