Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes app analytics for May 3

Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes® powered by Breakthrough T1D™ is a best friend for children with type 1 diabetes. By taking care of Rufus, this app enables children to gain hands-on experience with diabetes management through play! Kids can feed Rufus foods, administer insulin using a pen or a pump, and check Rufus’ blood sugar. Rufus the Bear provides comfort and education in a safe environment by focusing on Rufus’ simulated diabetes. FEATURES • Practice diabetes basics by caring for Rufus. • Check Rufus’ blood sugar with a glucometer, test strips, and lancet. • Prepare Rufus’ insulin pen and dial a dose of insulin. • Activate Rufus’ infusion site to use the insulin pump. • Rufus’ Kitchen! Explore carb values in a variety of foods in the pantry and prepare a plate of food for the hungry bear! • Learn about the effect of carbohydrates and insulin on Rufus’ body. • Rufus’ Stories! Follow along as Rufus learns new sports and activities to compete in the All Star Games with 21 animated storybooks. • Tasks with Navi. Check in with Navi, Rufus’ trainer, to unlock Rufus’ stories by completing a set of tasks to help take care of Rufus’ diabetes! ABOUT RUFUS Rufus the Bear has provided comfort and companionship to newly diagnosed children with T1D for 25 years. He has helped tens of thousands of kids (and parents) be brave as they learn a world of finger pricks and shots. As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with type 1 diabetes better while driving toward cures. Along with your new friend Rufus, we offer information, resources and tools to help you take on the challenges of T1D and live healthier and happier. Since 2021, we have partnered with Empath Labs to bring you a mobile app for an educational and interactive Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes powered by Breakthrough T1D. Rufus the Bear is a free app to help children and families with type 1 diabetes. To enhance play and learning, this app can be used with a companion stuffed animal! Through the generous support of our community and corporate partners, Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes powered by Breakthrough T1D is provided free of charge in every Bag of Hope given to newly diagnosed children with T1D. We recognize that some parents and children who have already received our classic furry friend may want to add a new Rufus to their family! We have limited numbers available for purchase on the Breakthrough T1D Store. PRIVACY POLICY https://www.sproutel.com/rufus/privacy ABOUT EMPATH LABS Empath Labs is a patient-centered research and development company focused on kids' health. For 12 years, Empath Labs has worked closely with the T1D community to help improve the lives of newly diagnosed children, focused on bringing comfort and joy through interactive play.