SNAQ: The App That Brings “Star Trek” to Diabetes

In episode 71 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Integrated Diabetes Services founder Gary Scheiner speaks to innovator and entrepreneur, Aurelian Briner about the SNAQ app that he created for his wife, Loredana. The conversation explores the app's development journey, its key features for carb counting and diabetes management, and the challenges faced in the digital health space. The Briner’s share how user insights and lived experiences have allowed them to continue to build the app to help a growing number of people living with type 1 diabetes. MEET YOUR HOST AND HIS GUESTS: Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES is the owner and Clinical Director of Integrated Diabetes Services. He is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Educator, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist and person with type-1 diabetes since 1985.  Gary is also actively involved with many diabetes related organizations as a volunteer and clinical advisor.   Aurelian Briner is the CEO & Co-Founder of SNAQ. SNAQ is an AI-powered diabetes management platform that helps people make smarter mealtime decisions using its patented photo-based food analysis WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: ✔️SNAQ was created by people living with type 1 diabetes for people living with type 1 diabetes…and they care. ✔️ The value of the SNAQ app during T1 pregnancy. ✔️The depth of the SNAQ app over uploading images to random AI programs. ✔️SNAQ app provides data only. They don’t show ads or share your data.   CHAPTERS 00:15 Welcome and introduction 06:23 Inspiration for SNAQ 08:11 The value of having a test subject as your wife 09:22 The key features of the SNAQ app 15:50 Features that will be getting an upgrade over time 21:00 The biggest challenges in marketing the SNAQ app 24:21 SNAQ app pricing 26:07 SNAQ vs Gary Scheiner 28:44 SNAQ tips for accurate results 29:53 Advice for diabetes entrepreneurs   RESOURCES https://snaq.go.link/3B8Rc The Ultimate Guide To Accurate Carb Counting Food, Technology, and Insulin. Secrets of Successful Glucose Management IDS Diabetes Experts, The Trynamic Trio Share Personal Experiences with Open-Source Automation Entrepreneurism in the diabetes space   CONNECT WITH US 🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com 🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services and @ integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook 🔵To work with the Integrated Diabetes Services Team , visit https://integrateddiabetes.com/how-to-start-the-process/ ,  or email [email protected] SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode. Also, leave a review to let us know what you think, and share this episode with others who will enjoy it as well! Disclaimer The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.