Dario Blood Glucose Monitoring System now available in the U.S.

Dario device and app

The Dario Blood Glucose Monitoring System is now available in the United States, its creator — LabStyle Innovations — has announced. The system has been cleared by the FDA in December 2015, and is now up for order through LabStyle’s U.S. website. Sales through various third party distributors and medical equipment suppliers are anticipated over the first half of 2016.

The Dario system consists of an pocket-sized, all-in-one Smart Meter that plugs directly into smartphones coupled with a robust, real-time mobile app, that allows users to track and monitor data such as blood glucose measurements, carbs and insulin intake, as well as physical activity directly on their mobile devices. In addition, users are able to share this data with their community, family and medical staff.

“The U.S. is the world’s largest market for glucose monitoring and the launch of national availability represents a transformative achievement not only for Dario, but more importantly for users,” Erez Raphael, Chairman and CEO of LabStyle Innovations, said in a statement.

The Dario app also integrates with popular apps such as RunKeeper, helping diabetics better manage exercise and fitness activities, and FatSecret, which allows for better food intake management.

Beyond the device and an app, the company also offers a membership program that enables users to get the right quantity of strips to their door, every 90 days.