I thought that I'd do my blogs in chronological order (as in - from diagnosis) but that is about to change :) When I visited my endo I learnt about a new tool that would let me analyse (yes, I'm a type A, type 1 lol) the readings from my glucose meter.
Sr Anke put me in contact with the Accu-chek rep, Lisa and I met her today. She brought along the smart pix device reader that would allow me to download data from my testing machine and put it into various graphs. This would allow me to see daily views as well as trends. How brilliant is that? I mean, what is the use of having all your testing results saved when you can't make sense of it and most importantly not use it to change your diabetes management?!
We, (well me specifically) don't test just because we've lost our pin cushions and need some place to put a needle. No, we test so that we can better manage the condition we have. It means that we can PROACTIVELY manage our blood sugars so that we can live happy and normal lives by reducing the risk of diabetic complications!
Come on, who wants to get gangrene and amputations and go blind, when you do have OPTIONS? I know that not everyone is into data analysis (yes, I am one of those kinds of people who likes to be in control) but this tool makes it as simple as just clicking a few buttons! You're already pricking your finger, you may as well put your bleeding to good use :)
So for the ones who like the detail - the smart pix device allows you to download the data aka the blood glucose reading from your glucose testing machine and puts it in easy to read graphs. Best of all, Lisa, set it all up on my laptop.
Now, some of you would say: 'Now show me!'. Well here it is:
If my pic doesn't show you can see samples of the reports on https://www.accu-chek.com/us/data-management/smart-pix.html
Now you can see when you're going high and when you're going low and this means that you can do many things such as changing insulin doses. This takes the guess work out of adjusting insulin and other medication e.g. metformin. It also means that you can change your diet. Yes, I never said that it would be painless (you still have to prick your finger) but it does make it easier (note, I didn't say it would be totally easy and need absolutely NO work or effort) when you are managing your diabetes control with information :)
Sr Anke put me in contact with the Accu-chek rep, Lisa and I met her today. She brought along the smart pix device reader that would allow me to download data from my testing machine and put it into various graphs. This would allow me to see daily views as well as trends. How brilliant is that? I mean, what is the use of having all your testing results saved when you can't make sense of it and most importantly not use it to change your diabetes management?!
We, (well me specifically) don't test just because we've lost our pin cushions and need some place to put a needle. No, we test so that we can better manage the condition we have. It means that we can PROACTIVELY manage our blood sugars so that we can live happy and normal lives by reducing the risk of diabetic complications!
Come on, who wants to get gangrene and amputations and go blind, when you do have OPTIONS? I know that not everyone is into data analysis (yes, I am one of those kinds of people who likes to be in control) but this tool makes it as simple as just clicking a few buttons! You're already pricking your finger, you may as well put your bleeding to good use :)
So for the ones who like the detail - the smart pix device allows you to download the data aka the blood glucose reading from your glucose testing machine and puts it in easy to read graphs. Best of all, Lisa, set it all up on my laptop.
Now, some of you would say: 'Now show me!'. Well here it is:
If my pic doesn't show you can see samples of the reports on https://www.accu-chek.com/us/data-management/smart-pix.html
Now you can see when you're going high and when you're going low and this means that you can do many things such as changing insulin doses. This takes the guess work out of adjusting insulin and other medication e.g. metformin. It also means that you can change your diet. Yes, I never said that it would be painless (you still have to prick your finger) but it does make it easier (note, I didn't say it would be totally easy and need absolutely NO work or effort) when you are managing your diabetes control with information :)
Here's to managing your diabetes proactively :) It is after all just a condition and not a death sentence unless you choose to do nothing!
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