How to Use - SickleCare

Getting Started

Download & Install

Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store and install it on your device.

App Store / Google Play download page

Create Your Account

Registration screen

Set Up Your Profile

Customize your profile settings and preferences to personalize your experience.

Profile setup

Set Emergency Contact

In your profile, add an emergency phone number. In case of a severe pain crisis, the app gives you a quick one-tap button to call your emergency contact.

Setting up emergency contact

App Onboarding

Learn About Sickle Cell

After registering, the app walks you through a short onboarding explaining sickle cell disease and what the app tracks.

Introduction to sickle cell disease

Medical Disclaimer

Before using the app, you confirm that SickleCare is a tracking tool — not a medical device. You should always consult your doctor for medical decisions.

Medical disclaimer

Managing Medications

Add a Medication

Tap the "+" button on the Medications screen. Enter the medication name, select the time of day (Morning, Afternoon, Evening), and set a reminder time.

Adding a new medication

Mark as Taken

When it's time to take your medication, simply tap the "Take" button. The medication will be marked as taken for the day.

Marking medication as taken

Edit or Delete

Tap the edit icon on any medication to modify its details or remove it from your list.

Editing medication details

Tracking Water Intake

Set Your Daily Goal

Go to Water Tracking and set your daily water intake goal. The recommended amount is 2.5-3.5 liters per day.

Setting daily water goal

Log Water Intake

Tap the quick add buttons (250ml, 500ml, 750ml) or enter a custom amount to log your water intake throughout the day.

Logging water intake

Daily Check-ins

Record Your Feeling

Each day, tap on Daily Check-in and select how you're feeling: Great, Good, Okay, Bad, or Terrible.

Recording daily feeling

Log Pain Levels

If you're experiencing pain, select your pain level from 1-10. For severe pain (7+), the app will show important warnings.

Recording pain level

Add Notes (Optional)

Add any additional notes about triggers, symptoms, or anything else you want to remember about your day.

Adding optional notes

Calendar & Health History

View Your Health History

The Calendar tab shows a colour-coded overview of your daily health. Each day is coloured based on your check-in mood and medication compliance.

Monthly calendar overview

Tap a Day for Details

Tap any day to see a detailed summary: medications taken, water intake, pain level, and notes for that day.

Daily health details

Setting Up Notifications

Enable Notifications

Go to your device Settings > Notifications and enable notifications for SickleCare.

Enabling notifications

Manage Reminders

In the app, go to the Notifications screen to view and manage all your medication and check-in reminders.

Managing notification settings

Exporting Your Health Report

Go to Your Profile

Open the Profile tab and scroll down to find the "Export PDF Report" button. This feature is available for Premium subscribers.

PDF export button in profile

Share with Your Doctor

The report includes your medication history, water intake, and daily check-ins. You can share it directly via email, WhatsApp, or save it to your device.

Sharing the health report

Pro Tips

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Be Consistent

Use the app daily to build a comprehensive health history and identify patterns.

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Enable Reminders

Set up notifications to never miss your medications or daily check-ins.

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Review Your Calendar

Regularly check the Calendar view to track your progress and share insights with your doctor.

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Stay Hydrated

Hydration is crucial! Use the water tracker to ensure you're drinking enough throughout the day.

How to Use the App