For those who test a lot during the day.

[EazyE77]

I currently only test 3 to 4 times a day and I was wondering of those who test 8+ times a day do you log every test? I noticed that the books I have only have spots for either 6 or 7 tests before/after each meal on one and before/after meal and bedtime on the other. How do you log each test if you do indeed log every test result. I was thinking that even though I havent' seen an Endo yet and the docs in the hospital told me I'd be fine if I just tested 4-6 times a day I'd be fine even if I just did it 4 times, that I might start testing even more a day to see if I have a good handle on my bg's. Just curious on everyones methods and thoughts on this.

[Funnygrl]

I put all my bg test info in my pump, then use these 24 hour log sheets and sit at my computer staring at uploaded results for about 4 hours the night before an endo appointment just trying to get 3-4 weeks worth of logs down. The 24 hour sheets are good, and have space for carbs and insulin too. They show a lot of info, and I should log on them all the time, not procrasinate then hurry and transfer.

[Tsukia]

I normaly just make my own sheets and use those to record my bgs
depending on what i am mainly focusing on right now it is diet so i have a sheet that I made in excell for 3 meals and three snacks, what time for each, amount of inuslin done, and of course bgs.
I have others that keep track of just my bgs and insulin for 2 weeks to a month ( I can't remember at this point, recently the diet is what my doctor wants me to focus on).

but that is normally how i do it and then i just keep it in a binder once the sheet is full and take that in to the doc

[Diana]

I managed to score a copy of precision link 2.6 and a cable, so I upload mine to my computer and look at all the pretty graphs. I analyse them in depth whenever I have an assignment I should be doing for uni. Yeah, and around exam time, I get out all my colour pencils and graph them manually (with corresponding basal rates superimposed), just to sure I'm not missing anything. Oh, you think I'm kidding, but week 13 of the 14 week semester is here, and I'm busy coming up with all sorts of noble things to be doing when I should be cramming. Because, really what use is an education at the sacrifice of my health?

Seriously though, I never bothered writing down numbers in a log book. For one, I never tested neatly at the times or intervals they used. Uploading my meter is really working well for me.

[JediSkipdogg]

I use the One Touch UltraSmart and I just upload my results every 30 days to a computer. Then the night before my doctor's appointment, I print out the last 30 days and circle any dates that I may have questions on or notice a pattern on. The One Touch software is pretty archaic, but it's simple and gets the job done, easy to use for anyone.

[Geoff]

I use UTS Diabetes software (Multipurpose tracking and logging software for Palm PDA (http://www.utracksys.com/)) on a palm hand held device, I log bs,insulin,carbs eaten all on this software. it evens works out bolus adjustments for me. I can export all the info to an exel spreadsheet and make print outs for my GP at each visit.

[Cyborg]

I let my UltraSmart store the data. It holds 90 days worth. The meter can give graphs and statistics itself. I rarely upload it to the pc anymore...

[JediSkipdogg]

I let my UltraSmart store the data. It holds 90 days worth.

Is that 90 days total or 90 days with the number of tests you do? Doesn't it hold like 3000 values?

[Cyborg]

I've never noticed any options to view data older than 90 days.

[sofaraway]

i just use a little book that i was given by my nurse, which does only have 7 spaces, and only 3 spaces for bolus insulin doses. i'll soemtimes just write over the lines, or soemtimes i won't bother to record every result. for example iof i've been low and i'm rechecking to see if it's come back up, i usually won't bother to write that down.

My team are now not that interested in every single result as long as in general things are ok and i'm happy with it.

i'd say do whatever suits you because the information is for your benefit, not what you doc wants

[JediSkipdogg]

I've never noticed any options to view data older than 90 days.

Maybe it holds it, but only lets you view 90 days. I just looked on Lifescan's site and they say it has a 3000 reading memory. That's almost a year for me.

[poper77]

Every couple of days I put all my test results in a Daytimer that was designed with the ADA for diabetics. It has 24 hours on the left side to write down meds, sugars, exercise and on the right side you can keep track of the food you eat.

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If this link doesn't work you can just go to daytimer.com and search "diabetes" and it will come up. I like this because I don't have to have a separate journal for all my diabetes stuff and a planner - it is all in one!

[ProudNanaof5]

I have made some sheets up that lists bs at fasting am, before & after meals X 3 and bedtime. I also have a comment space. I have a small sheet which I keep with my meter and then I rewrite them on a 8.5 x 11 chart that I fax to endo once a week. Then she calls if I need any adjustments or if I have made some adjustments that she needs to know about. Faxed my bs chart yesterday with infor for her that I had split my Lantus 50/50. She called and said that my numbers were great and to keep doing what I am doing. She touches bases with me each week when I fax my bs to her. I just love her. Better than the first dr I went to.

[ProudNanaof5]

p.s. I forgot to tell you that also under my bs readings on my sheets that I list what meds I have taken and what time I took them.

[kgm0612]

I log every reading, units of insulin taken, and what I ate in a daily appointment book. This works for me!

Karen

[grace girl]

I made up my own log sheet because I've got my own peculiar way of doing things. And I write EVERYTHING down. If I'm going to keep stabbing myself I might as well learn something from it!

[amccrazgrl]

I test 2 times a day at least.
I have thought about more detailed logs but I've done fine with my way. Before pump I was always 6.5 and now on the pump I'm 6.5 and under so far *knock on wood*.

Mine looks like this.

Sun 11am 80 7pm 90 (Thats just an example)

[Cyborg]

I'd like to be able to upload data onto the Diabuddies site when they support the UltraSmart. The graphs look pretty cool, IMO...

[lgvincent]

The log books they used to print for the diabetes hospital are pretty big with lots of room. I've had no problem with making multiple entries for them but I haven't been able to get any for about 18 years and will soon run out, if I should live that long. Using smaller log books, I just write smaller and make more than one entry in each section used to hold a blood sugar reading.

[Belinda]

I only log 2 weeks before endo appointment. that is all he ask for and I HATE logging that info anyways. But and appointment book that is an idea.