Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes 1.0.3
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Free Version
Publisher Description
Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes® 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 with Diabetes 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.
Just as diabetes technology has evolved and improved, so has our favorite furry friend! JDRF is proud to introduce a Rufus who can comfort and teach in a whole new way! Thanks to the JDRF-Beyond Type 1 Alliance and our partnership with Sproutel, Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes has some exciting new features, and even his own app!
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!
JDRF, through the generous support of our community and corporate partners, provides Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes 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 JDRF Store.
PRIVACY POLICY
https://www.sproutel.com/rufus/privacy
ABOUT SPROUTEL
Sproutel is a patient-centered research and development company focused on kids' health. For 10 years, Sproutel 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 with Jerry the Bear. Together, we are now bringing our worlds together, for expanded interactivity, education, and play!
Jul 10, 2023
Version 1.0.3
This update includes various improvements for a better user experience.
About Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes
Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes is a free app for iOS published in the Action list of apps, part of Games & Entertainment.
The company that develops Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes is Empath Labs Inc.. The latest version released by its developer is 1.0.3.
To install Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2023-07-10 and was downloaded 3 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
