Frequently asked questions

SugarBelly is a one-time purchase of $0.99 on the App Store. There is no subscription, no in-app purchases, and no ads — one purchase covers you for your whole pregnancy.

Not yet. SugarBelly is currently an iOS app for iPhone, and an Android version is coming soon. If you'd like to hear when it arrives, email us at support@sugarbelly.app and we'll let you know.

Yes. SugarBelly works fully offline, and your data is stored on your device by default. You can log meals, enter glucose readings, and use reminders without an internet connection.

No. An account is completely optional. If you want your data available on more than one device, you can sign in with email or Google and SugarBelly syncs your logs securely via Firebase. Otherwise, everything stays on your phone.

When you log a meal, SugarBelly starts a 1-hour or 2-hour post-meal countdown timer — whichever testing window your provider uses. When the timer ends, a local push notification reminds you it's time to test. Reminders are scheduled entirely on your device, not sent from a server.

Yes. SugarBelly creates weekly 7-day reports with your averages, highs, and lows, organized by meal — the same view many care teams ask to see at appointments. Open your report at your next visit, or share it with your care team beforehand.

No. SugarBelly is a tracking tool, not a medical device — it doesn't diagnose or treat anything, and it never replaces medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or midwife's guidance for target glucose ranges, testing schedules, and treatment decisions.

On your device, by default. SugarBelly stores your meal logs and glucose readings locally, and you never have to create an account. The only time data leaves your phone is if you choose to sign in for multi-device sync. Read the full details in our Privacy Policy.

If you sign in with email or Google, your meal logs and glucose readings are synced to Google Firebase so you can access them from another device. Syncing only happens while you're signed in — sign out and the app goes back to device-only storage.

No. SugarBelly has no ads and no analytics or tracking SDKs in the app. We don't sell, rent, or share your personal or health information with third parties for marketing or advertising.

Data stored on your device can be removed in the app's profile settings or by uninstalling the app. If you created an account, you can have your cloud data permanently deleted too — see our account deletion page for the steps.

Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy in people who didn't already have diabetes — it means blood glucose is running higher than it should. It's common, affecting roughly 5–9% of U.S. pregnancies each year, and it usually goes away after delivery. Our guide What Is Gestational Diabetes? walks through it gently.

Most expecting moms are screened between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy, usually starting with a 1-hour glucose drink test. If that result is above the threshold, a longer follow-up test (such as the 3-hour test) is used to confirm a diagnosis. Moms at higher risk may be screened earlier.

The American Diabetes Association's commonly used targets for gestational diabetes are: below 95 mg/dL fasting, below 140 mg/dL one hour after a meal, and below 120 mg/dL two hours after a meal. Targets are individualized, though — always follow the numbers your own provider gives you. Our guide to blood sugar targets explains each one.

Usually, yes — gestational diabetes typically disappears after delivery. Because it raises the chance of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, providers recommend a follow-up glucose test at 4–12 weeks postpartum and ongoing screening (commonly every 1–3 years) after that.

No. Gestational diabetes happens when the body can't make the extra insulin pregnancy requires — every pregnancy involves some insulin resistance from normal pregnancy hormones, and some bodies simply can't keep up. It is not caused by anything you did wrong. Genes and family history play a role, and it affects roughly 5–9% of U.S. pregnancies each year.

At your first bite. Post-meal glucose checks are timed from the start of the meal, not the end — so logging the meal as you start eating keeps your 1-hour or 2-hour testing window accurate. Our guide on how to track your blood sugar covers the full routine.

Take a breath — out-of-range readings happen to nearly everyone managing gestational diabetes. Log the number, add a note about what you ate, and mention it to your care team. Providers look at patterns across days and weeks, not single numbers. If readings are repeatedly above target or you feel unwell, contact your provider.

Keep logging honestly — including the off days — so your weekly report tells the full story. Before your visit, open your 7-day report with averages, highs, and lows by meal. A complete log helps your care team see how your plan is working and decide together what, if anything, to adjust.

Yes — SugarBelly works alongside any glucose meter. You enter each reading yourself in seconds, so there's no Bluetooth pairing and no specific meter brand required. The app doesn't read data from meters or other medical devices automatically.