Steady1 β€” User Research Survey 2026
Community Survey Β· 2026

It's time to thrive β€”
not just manage.

A new era for diabetes is here. One where the community leads, the tools actually fit your life, and your voice builds the roadmap. Tell us what you need. We'll build it.

⏱ 8–10 minutes πŸ”’ Anonymous & confidential πŸ’™ Your voice builds the roadmap
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The tools are finally catching up. Now let's make sure they're built right.
Steady1 was founded by someone with T1D β€” 20+ years of it. Not a tech company. Not an investor thesis. Someone who lived it, and decided enough was enough. We believe people with diabetes deserve tools that don't just track data β€” they reduce the load, restore confidence, and make life genuinely freer. That vision is only possible if the community helps build it. This survey is where it starts.
Section A
About You
No personally identifiable information is collected.
Q1 Β· Single choice
Which of the following best describes you?
Your answer will tailor some of the questions that follow.
I have Type 1 diabetes (T1D)
I have Type 2 diabetes (T2D)
I am a parent or guardian of a child with T1D
I am a carer or family member of an adult with T1D
I have another type of diabetes (LADA, MODY, gestational, etc.)
Q2 Β· Single choice
How long have you (or the person you care for) been living with diabetes?
Less than 1 year
1–3 years
4–10 years
11–20 years
More than 20 years
Q3 Β· Single choice
What is your age range?
Under 18
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65+
Q4 Β· Dropdown
Which country are you based in?
Q5 Β· Multiple choice
How do you currently manage your diabetes?
Select all that apply
Multiple daily injections (MDI)
Insulin pump (CSII)
Closed-loop / hybrid closed-loop system (e.g. CamAPS FX, Omnipod 5, Loop DIY)
Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) β€” e.g. Libre, Dexcom
Finger-prick testing only
Oral medication only (tablets)
Diet and lifestyle only
Smart pen system (e.g. InPen, NovoPen Echo Plus)
Section B
Daily Experience & Challenges
The most important section. Please be as honest as you can β€” there are no right answers.
Q6 Β· Open text
What is the single most stressful or exhausting part of managing your diabetes day-to-day?
Please be as specific as possible β€” this is our most valued question.
Q7 Β· Scale 1–10
How would you rate your overall level of diabetes-related anxiety or mental burden?
1 = Very low Β Β·Β  10 = Extremely high
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Q8 Β· Multiple choice
Which of these situations cause you significant stress or worry?
Select all that apply
πŸ“ˆ Unpredictable blood sugar highs or lows
🍽️ Managing food and carb counting accurately
✈️ Travelling β€” knowing where to get help, supplies, or food
πŸ’Š Running out of medication or supplies unexpectedly
πŸŽ’ Forgetting to pack insulin, meds, or equipment
πŸ†˜ What to do in a hypoglycaemic emergency
πŸ’¬ Communicating my condition to people around me quickly
πŸƒ Exercise and activity management
πŸ”¬ Long-term complications and monitoring
Q9 Β· Single choice
How often do you experience 'diabetes burnout'?
Feeling overwhelmed, disengaged or exhausted by the demands of managing your condition
Rarely or never
A few times a year
Monthly
Weekly
Almost daily
Q10 Β· Open text
Has diabetes ever limited you from doing something you wanted to do?
Travelling, exercising, socialising, working β€” briefly describe if yes.
Section C
Current Tools & Technology
Tell us what you already use β€” and what's missing.
Q11 Β· Multiple choice
Which apps or tools do you currently use to help manage your diabetes?
Select all that apply
My CGM's companion app (Libre, Dexcom, etc.)
My pump's companion app (Omnipod, Medtronic, etc.)
A dedicated diabetes management app (e.g. mySugr, Glooko, Sugarmate)
A general food tracking app (e.g. MyFitnessPal, Cronometer)
A notes or spreadsheet app
No apps β€” I manage manually
Q12 Β· Open text
What do you find most frustrating about the tools you currently use?
Q13 Β· Open text
What would you want from a diabetes app that you haven't found anywhere yet?
Big or small. There are no wrong answers.
Section D
Feature Relevance
Rate how useful each feature would be to you personally.
Q14 Β· Star rating Β· 1 = Not useful Β· 5 = Extremely useful
For each feature below, rate how useful it would be to you.
Tap the stars to rate
πŸ“‹ Centralised Log
Food, insulin, BG, exercise & hydration in one timeline
✈️ Travel Mode
Map of nearest open pharmacies, grocery stores & A&E
πŸ’Š Medication Tracker
Low-stock alerts & expiry date warnings
πŸŽ’ Pre-trip Checklists
Insulin, meds & supplies β€” never forget the essentials
πŸ“Έ Photo Carb Estimator
Snap a picture of your meal, get a carb estimate
πŸ†˜ Emergency Button
Alerts your ICE contacts & displays your T1D details on screen
πŸ”— App Integration
Sync with your CGM, pump, and fitness trackers
πŸ“Š Report Features
πŸ“Š Emergency Report β€” 24H
A shareable snapshot of the last 24 hours β€” glucose, insulin, meals β€” ready to hand to A&E or a clinician at a moment's notice
🩺 Clinician Report
Generate a date-range report (from/to) formatted for your endo, DSN, or GP β€” trends, averages, time-in-range, notes
πŸŒ… Instant Daily Summary
A quick morning or evening check-in β€” overnight patterns, yesterday's time-in-range, and a nudge if anything needs attention
Q15 Β· Single choice
Which single feature would make you most likely to download and try this app?
πŸ“‹ Centralised Log
✈️ Travel Mode
πŸ’Š Medication stock tracker with alerts
πŸŽ’ Pre-travel / daily checklists
πŸ“Έ Photo-based carb estimator
πŸ†˜ Emergency button with ICE alerts
πŸ”— Integration with my existing CGM / pump / food apps
πŸ“Š Reports β€” daily summaries, clinician reports & emergency snapshots
Q16 Β· Open text
Is there a feature missing from that list that you'd want?
Section E
Willingness to Pay & Closing
Almost done β€” just a few final questions.
Q17 Β· Single choice
Have you ever paid for a health or diabetes-related app?
Yes, I currently pay for one
Yes, I have in the past but stopped
No, but I would consider it for the right product
No, I expect health apps to be free
Q18 Β· Single choice
If this app genuinely reduced your diabetes anxiety and made daily life meaningfully easier, what would you be willing to pay per month?
Nothing β€” I would only use a free version
Β£1–3 / month
Β£4–6 / month
Β£7–10 / month
Β£11–15 / month
More than Β£15 / month
Q19 Β· Multiple choice
What would stop you from paying for an app like this?
Select all that apply
Price is too high
I already get enough from free tools or my CGM app
I'm not sure I'd stick to using it
I would want to try it free first
I'd need to see reviews and proof it works
I'd expect my healthcare provider or NHS to provide it
Q20 Β· Scale 1–10
How likely are you to recommend a well-designed diabetes companion app like this to another person with diabetes?
1 = Not at all likely Β· 10 = Extremely likely
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Q21 Β· Open text Β· Our most valued question
Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about living with diabetes that you feel product designers never ask about?
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