Connect with Happy Bob and Dexcom
The Happy Bob App works with Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems* to make glucose management engaging, interactive and fun! Track your real-time glucose levels through hilarious reminders, helpful notifications, game-like rewards and get support from your fellow Diabuddies.
Happy Bob can make diabetes care more fun and engaging
Turn your Dexcom data into an interactive experience to better manage your condition‡ —and enjoy yourself along the way.
Track your progress
See your current glucose value, the amount of time spent in your target range§ and words of encouragement from Bob himself.
Earn stars and awards
Diabetes is a lot of work! Stay motivated with rewards for reaching your goals, improving your diet and more.‡
Connect with your Diabuddies
Share big wins, encouraging messages and a little healthy competition with a support system of other users.
Meet your diabetes buddy, Bob
1. Dexcom CGM System*— The wearable sensor takes glucose readings every 5 minutes and sends those numbers to a compatible smartphone.†
2. Download the app— Download the Happy Bob app to your smart device† from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
3. Connect account— Create an account with your personal information and diabetes details. Log in using your Dexcom username and password.
Meet the Dexcom CGM Systems
With Dexcom CGM Systems,* you can connect to a variety of digital health apps that best fit you and your lifestyle. Glucose readings are sent to your smartphone† and integrate with your chosen app, like Happy Bob, to allow you to gamify your diabetes management – all without routine finger pricks** and no scanning ever.
** Finger pricks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.
Customer support
NHS funded patient enquiries – [email protected]
Self-funded customer enquiries – [email protected]
New Customer Enquiries - [email protected]
Product support
For product troubleshooting, replacement, or compatibility enquiries, please complete a Product Support Request .
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I use digital health apps with Dexcom?
Who is Happy Bob for?
What notifications does Happy Bob send?
How do the community features work on Happy Bob?
Learn more by reading our related blog articles
Type 1 Diabetes School Prep with Warrior Ava (and mum Rebecca)
Dexcom Warrior, Ava,¶ is a little girl with type 1 diabetes. Her mum shares her preparation checklist and how they use the Dexcom G6 to help manage her diabetes at school.‡
Checking Your Glucose Levels with your Android Phone App
Dexcom CGM Systems can automatically deliver glucose readings in real-time and display your glucose levels on a compatible Android diabetes app.†
References:
* Only Dexcom G6 and Dexcom G7 are compatible with the Happy Bob app.
‡ Discuss with your HCP on how to use CGM and digital health app information to manage diabetes.
§ Standard target range or time in range (TIR) is between 3.9 and 10 mmol/L. However, you should discuss with your HCP what your specific TIR should be in different circumstances.
† Display devices sold separately. For a list of compatible smart devices, please visit dexcom.com/compatibility.
** Finger pricks required for diabetes treatment decision if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.
¶ Warriors Ava and Rebecca are sponsored spokespeople for Dexcom.
* Only Dexcom G6 and Dexcom G7 are compatible with the Happy Bob app.
‡ Discuss with your HCP on how to use CGM and digital health app information to manage diabetes.
§ Standard target range or time in range (TIR) is between 3.9 and 10 mmol/L. However, you should discuss with your HCP what your specific TIR should be in different circumstances.
† Display devices sold separately. For a list of compatible smart devices, please visit dexcom.com/compatibility.
** Finger pricks required for diabetes treatment decision if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.
¶ Warriors Ava and Rebecca are sponsored spokespeople for Dexcom.