Abstract: An approach is provided for monitoring adherence to prescribed regimens. A social service platform receives an input for specifying a schedule associated with a user. Next, the social service platform determines to create at least one social network group, the members of the social network group including, at least in part, the user and one or more other users. Then, the social service platform determines to establish one or more communication sessions among devices corresponding to at least some of the members based, at least in part, on the schedule.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a diabetes management system comprises a glucose monitoring system, a pump system, and a remote device. The glucose monitoring system and pump system are attached to a patient and covered by a soft shell. The glucose monitoring system and the pump system are controlled by the small, touch-screen remote device such a patient can discreetly monitor blood glucose levels and administer insulin dosages. The remote device has a small and durable form factor that can be worn or carried in various ways.