This page is part of our complete guide to Type 3c diabetes, which covers what it is, its causes, diagnosis and day-to-day management.
Why general diabetes apps do not fit Type 3c
Apps like mySugr, Glucose Buddy and Health2Sync are excellent, but they were built for Type 1 and Type 2. They assume two levers: carbohydrates and insulin. Type 3c adds a third that they do not model: pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT). When your pancreas is damaged, undigested fat and unpredictable absorption change how food hits your blood sugar, so enzyme dosing and glucose are part of the same story.
If your enzymes live in a separate note and your glucose lives in a generic app, you never see them together. That is the gap GlycoTrace closes. See the full comparison of specialised versus general apps.
What GlycoTrace tracks for pancreatogenic diabetes
Everything Type 3c needs, in one log instead of five.
Insulin, both kinds
Rapid-acting and long-acting logged separately, because Type 3c often means insulin and enzymes together.
PERT and Creon doses
Creon, Nutrizym and other PERT brands as first-class data, sat right next to your meals and glucose.
Glucose and Libre import
Manual readings or imported from LibreLink, with time in range and estimated HbA1c.
Retrospective auditing
Look back and understand why a spike happened, not just that it did. Built for learning your own pattern.
Food and carbs
Carbohydrate and fat logging, with AI estimation and voice entry for the days logging feels like too much.
Clinical PDF reports
Export a clear summary for your diabetes team, so appointments start from data, not memory.
Built for every cause of Type 3c
Type 3c diabetes has many routes. GlycoTrace is designed for all of them, including diabetes that follows:
- Chronic or acute pancreatitis, the most common cause of Type 3c
- A Whipple procedure or other pancreatic surgery
- Total or partial pancreatectomy
- Cystic fibrosis related diabetes
- Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) alongside diabetes
New to the diagnosis, or not sure whether you have been mislabelled as Type 2? Start with our plain-English guide to Type 3c diabetes.
Type 3c diabetes app: common questions
Is there a diabetes app for Type 3c (pancreatogenic) diabetes?
Yes. GlycoTrace is built specifically for Type 3c. Unlike general trackers focused on Type 1 and Type 2, it treats PERT such as Creon as first-class data alongside insulin, glucose and carbohydrates, so you see the full picture in one place.
What is the best app for diabetes after pancreatitis or pancreatectomy?
Diabetes after pancreatitis, a Whipple procedure or a pancreatectomy is Type 3c. It often needs both insulin and enzyme management, which generic apps do not handle. GlycoTrace is designed for this group, logging insulin, glucose, food and PERT doses together.
Can GlycoTrace track Creon and PERT enzyme doses?
Yes. It records Creon, Nutrizym and other PERT brands as a dedicated data type, so you can review enzyme intake next to your meals and glucose instead of keeping it in a separate note.
Does GlycoTrace work with FreeStyle Libre?
Yes. GlycoTrace can import glucose from LibreLink so you can review readings retrospectively and understand why a spike happened.
Is GlycoTrace free?
Yes. GlycoTrace is free to download and use. A premium subscription unlocks additional features, but core tracking is free with no time limit. Download on Google Play.
Track Type 3c the way it actually works.
Insulin, glucose, food and enzymes in one free, ADHD-friendly app. Now live on Android.
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