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> On Jun 3, 2021, at 9:13 PM, Simon A Fogarty <[email protected]> wrote: > > > 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]. 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