First apps recommended by the Board for Health Apps in Denmark

On June 26, 2025, the regular meeting of the Danish Board for Health Apps (Nævnet for Sundhedsapps) was held. Consequently, on June 27, 2025, the information on the first five health apps rated and recommended by the Board appeared. The recommended apps concern endocrine, primary care, orthopedics, and mental health fields: Some examples are:

• Hedia Diabetes Assistant – for insulin dose recommendation;
• SelfBack – for exercise programs for non-specific low back pain.

The overview of each recommended app currently includes data on the app’s purpose, target audience, health category, links to App Store and Google Play, description, price, language, devices, and provider.

As an example, Hedia Diabetes Assistant is aimed at providing support for decisions on insulin dose based on blood sugar, carbohydrate intake, and physical activity:

• Hedia Diabetes Assistant is an app developed for those with insulin-dependent diabetes. The target audience is adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who are being treated with fast-acting insulin;
• Hedia calculates and recommends an insulin dose based on a person’s blood glucose values and carbohydrate intake. Blood glucose values can be entered manually or synced from a blood glucose meter. In addition, the person can track their physical activity, which adjusts the recommended insulin dose based on duration and intensity;
• Hedia also takes into account the active insulin to minimize the risk of insulin stacking, which improves the safety of the insulin dose recommendation;
• Hedia is compatible with blood glucose meters and insulin smartpens;
• The app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. It is stated that the app is free;
• The app is available on smartphones in Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish languages;
• The provider is Hedia Aps; it can be contacted in case of technical questions about the health app.

It is highlighted that the recommended apps are assessed based on evidence of effect, user-friendliness, price, and societal value. Any services that are beyond the content of the recommended apps, e.g., online consultations, have not been assessed. The app may have the purpose of supporting the treatment, helping with appointments in the healthcare system, or monitoring health.

It is expected that healthcare professionals will use the overview to find and recommend relevant health apps for their patients. The Board will continuously evaluate new apps; the list will be expanded as new apps are recommended.

The full details in Danish can be found here and here.

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