HIgedi

HI PH! My name is Julija and I am thrilled to share HIgedi with this community, not only to gather feedback but also to raise awareness about gestational diabetes (and how common it actually is). I hope the app will reach those in need and also attract individuals who are eager to share their knowledge and offer guidance, including moms with past experience, nutritionists, healthcare providers, and more. I am not a healthcare professional myself, but I am a mom with lived experience of gestational diabetes. What is HIgedi? HIgedi is the #1 social app connecting women with gestational diabetes experience. Available on both the App Store and Google Play, the app was designed with one simple goal in mind: 'You don't have to do it on your own.' HIgedi isn't a tracker; it's primarily a supportive community. It's a place to connect with others in the same situation, seek and offer advice, engage in discussions, share both successes and challenges, read inspiring stories, and, above all, provide and receive support. You can search for specific topic-related posts by entering keywords, find other women with similar experiences in your area, or explore 'gestational diabetes-related' products. Why HIgedi? Did you know that more than 1 in 10 pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes, affecting roughly 22 million pregnancies in 2023? Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and can lead to complications for both the expecting mom and the newborn. While certain factors may increase the likelihood of experiencing gestational diabetes, it's essential to note that it is typically unrelated to one's lifestyle or family history. Dealing with gestational diabetes isn't one-size-fits-all, so it's all about providing and receiving support, guidance, and learning. I felt alone on my journey, and I hope that HIgedi will help others in the same situation feel more cared for. What's In? 🫶Community Feed: Connect with users who have current or past gestational diabetes experience. Join conversations, seek recommendations, share advice, offer support, or simply vent. 👋 Say HI and Find Companions: Connect with users in your area who can relate to your gestational diabetes experience. Say HI and build connections wherever you are. 💬1-on-1 Messaging: Have private chats with other users, find local connections, and stay in touch. Check and send messages, and receive notifications when you have a new message. 🛍️Marketplace: Explore and search for "gestational diabetes-related" products. Our marketplace is continually evolving based on user recommendations to ensure everyone can benefit from tried and tested goodies.

Nice launch, love to see the community involved!

My wife really struggled to find info on this concept when she was pregnant so it was a huge stressor. Can I ask - I see you have a food goodies section, but the moment I saw this I wondered if it was possible to scan a barcode and get a sense of nutritional info for a product. Is that even possible? Just know it would A) be amazing for expectant mothers to be able to gut-check products, B) be an amazing retention/engagement feature and C) allow you open up affiliat revenue potentially as you refer users to add items to cart.