Hi Linda, Sudden drops are always going to be an issue for you but things you could look in to would be the
Freestyle Libre Link Which has a very accessible app for the iPhone, And the sensor is approx. 1.25 inchs diameter and is attached to the back of your arm while in use, Usage time is approx. 14 days, Possibly shorter if in the USA (not sure why). They are a product of Abbott diabetes care which is a Uk company I believe. I use these myself as a type 1 / insulin dependant diabetic. There is also another product called dexcom These are again a CGM device which can talk to your mobile phone via a usable app on the phone. The Dexcom also has a Bluetooth attachment which means unlike the libre link you don’t have to scan the sensor to get the BG reading. The Dexcom can talk directly to your phone / app via Bluetooth every I think its 5 minutes and therefore gives you a more constant glucose reading. Also both systems apps allow you to setup alert / alarms that if readings are to low, they will not just tell you but can be made to send a message to important other who can then carry out any assistance if required. As for apps re food / glicemic index etc, There are probably a lot but you would be best to check out what is available in your country of residence, I don’t’ think the app I have for new Zealand would be of any good to you in your nation of origion Hope this helps. Good luck From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Friday, 4 June 2021 5:13 am To: [email protected] Subject: Diabetes Management & Glycemic Index Apps Hi Everyone, I an a non-insulin dependent diabetic. Recently diagnosed after having Covid. My knowledge of tools to manage blood sugar is limited to talking glucometers. My problem is this, my blood sugar drops so rapidly, by the time I realize there is a problem, it is too late. Are there any apps that would work along with a patch that could alert me to the fact my sugar is dropping rapidly? I am afraid to work my dog outside alone for fear of having a severe hypoglycemia attack. Also, has anyone found an accessible app for determining the glycemic index of various foods? Thank you in advance, Lynda -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/157001d7589b%24b5fe0e20%2421fa2a60%24%40gmail.com<https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/157001d7589b%24b5fe0e20%2421fa2a60%24%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: [email protected]. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at [email protected] The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/SY4PR01MB702635D207FA0F8D1C6CE8448A3B9%40SY4PR01MB7026.ausprd01.prod.outlook.com.
