Learn to manage
blood glucose
by playing
Glycohero is a blood sugar game with a serious mission: a 2D platformer that turns diabetes nutrition science into muscle memory. Grab quality carbs, dodge the danger foods, exercise to bring high readings down, and finish each level inside the healthy range.
See it in action
A quick look at real gameplay. Eat smart to keep blood sugar steady, exercise to bring highs down, and take on the food bosses.
Try it now. No install needed
Free demo. Level 1 only. Want all levels? Grab the app.
Glycohero plays best on a larger screen.
Open in the iOS appFrequently Asked Questions
Is Glycohero a diabetes game?
Yes. Glycohero is a diabetes game built around real blood sugar science. You play a 2D platformer where you grab quality carbs, avoid danger foods, and exercise to bring high readings back into the healthy range, so you build an intuitive feel for how food and activity affect blood glucose while you play.
Can a game really help you manage blood sugar?
A game won't replace medical advice, but it's a memorable way to learn the fundamentals. Glycohero turns the glycemic index, carb awareness, and the effect of exercise into gameplay, so the lessons stick the way muscle memory does. It's designed as an educational diabetes game, not a medical device.
Is Glycohero suitable for kids and adults?
Both. The platformer is simple enough for kids to enjoy and accurate enough to teach adults something new about blood sugar management. People searching for diabetes games for kids or for adults will find Glycohero works for newly diagnosed players, families, and anyone curious about how blood glucose works.
Is the game free to play?
You can play Level 1 free right here in your browser — no install needed. The full game, with all levels, foods, and boss fights, is available on the iOS App Store.
What will I learn from playing?
You will learn which foods tend to spike blood sugar versus keep it steady (the glycemic index), how carbs and exercise change your readings, and what a healthy blood glucose range looks like. For the numbers themselves, try our blood sugar converter.