#018 Building a digital companion for people with chronic GI issues - André Sommer from Cara Care

Western medicine as we know it can successfully treat an abundance of medical conditions, especially in emergency situations. When the root cause is very specific like a broken arm, the treatment is straightforward. But when the condition is less black and white, especially in the case of chronic illnesses, you might feel left to your own devices sometimes. Because when the answer comes down to making dietary or lifestyle changes, who’s gonna be there for you every step of the way? The healthcare professionals themselves are not to blame, they simply lack the bandwidth or resources to provide holistic care over long periods of time. This episode of our Digital Health Podcast features André Sommer, co-founder of Cara Care. They strive to empower patients suffering from chronic digestive illnesses, and support them on their journey. To achieve that, they’ve built a mobile companion app that creates a care plan for you, supported by real, in-the-loop experts. In a nutshell, Cara Care creates a tailor-made experience for people with IBS, IBD, GERD, and dyspepsia. Listen to the full episode to hear André’s story of how Cara Care came to be!