Diabetes Management Software Kit

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Anybody using Diabetes Management Software?

How do you like it?
Is it worth purchasing the Diabetes Management Software Kit
?

I still don't understand why I have to pay for it :D

Cos, I spend so much money on test strips, they should give these for free (just like the meter)

[Scrabblechick]

I use the software provided for my meter and have found it helpful. I didn't know there was a Diabetes Management Software program, per se.

[shake_sugaree]

Since I couldn't find a "deal" on the cable/software in a reasonable amount of time, I finally caved last week and popped for the $29+free shipping at drugstore.com for the OneTouch Diabetes Management Software Kit v.2.3.2 with a USB cable to use with my Ultra2 on my PC. I tried shmoozing one J&J rep, three pharmacists, two physicians, one RD, four R.N.s, and a homeless man who wiped my windshield?! None of them would give me the kit for free! So I didn't score the cable, but I was able to significantly increase my notoriety amongst formerly important social acquaintances?! :whistling

Anyway, I was already "up to here" (in only my first two weeks) :D with manually keeping track on little pieces of paper every time I poked myself, and ate new food, and exercised, and took BP readings, etc., etc., etc.

...So bottom line -- I love it, doc loves it, nice install, nice user-friendly s/w, quick downloads from the meter -- pretty much everything I was hoping for -- all in a swell graphic display that's easy to read.

I'm still a little miffed about the $29 tho...

[pooh3465]

you might go to this link there are tons of free logbooks and software stuff on here I hope it comes up correctly for you.
Diabetes and diet software and software for downloading blood sugar meters. (http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/software.php)

[msdee]

Anybody using Diabetes Management Software?

How do you like it?
Is it worth purchasing the Diabetes Management Software Kit
?

I still don't understand why I have to pay for it :D

Cos, I spend so much money on test strips, they should give these for free (just like the meter)
Ok, I'm new here, but what is the Diabetes Managment Software Kit?

[shiftzor]

Ok, I'm new here, but what is the Diabetes Managment Software Kit?

Basically using a data cable plugged into your meter you can download all the bg tests onto your computer. The software will then give you graphs and trends, its good stuff. I use winglucofacts pro with my ascensia contour and it has proved to be very useful, if you have the patients you can even enter insulin and events/exercise/meals which gives you further analysis. I enter it all and taking over from a paper log book. I can tell you now that I am 86% in target range (3.6mmol/L-8.7mmol/L) within the last two weeks, not doing so well at the moment was up to 95%. It just helps me to keep an eye on things.;)

[priamus]

I looked at some diabetes management software and decided that it was all too complicated. Same with calorie counting, although weight has never been a problem for me. (I am a post-op Whipple.)

Using the spreadsheet in 'Open Office' (which is free, just download & install it), I record my GL at wake-up, before lunch and before dinner. Using the total GL, divided by the total number of samples, gives me a progressive average. The averages have been confirmed by the laboratory blood tests done at the hospital.

The spread sheet can also display the results as a graph. Not very sophisticated, but it works for me.

As indicated above, I only test before each meal but you could also do tests at 2 hour post meals if you have the time and inclination.

I have uploaded a PDF file of this months readings if anyone is interested. The high points in the graph indicat the months when I was not using insulin due to my needle-phobia.

Cheers,

[shiftzor]

I looked at some diabetes management software and decided that it was all too complicated. Same with calorie counting, although weight has never been a problem for me. (I am a post-op Whipple.)

Using the spreadsheet in 'Open Office' (which is free, just download & install it), I record my GL at wake-up, before lunch and before dinner. Using the total GL, divided by the total number of samples, gives me a progressive average. The averages have been confirmed by the laboratory blood tests done at the hospital.

The spread sheet can also display the results as a graph. Not very sophisticated, but it works for me.

As indicated above, I only test before each meal but you could also do tests at 2 hour post meals if you have the time and inclination.

I have uploaded a PDF file of this months readings if anyone is interested. The high points in the graph indicat the months when I was not using insulin due to my needle-phobia.

Cheers,

That is the advantage of this software it does all of that for you, for someone like me testing 6-10 times a day, it would take hours to enter all of these results by hand. I have a separate spreadsheet with carbs quantities for meals and insulin things.

[pansophia]

Question for you - when you download the data from your meter does it erase it from the meter itself? My doctor is going to sync the meter with her computer when I go in for a follow up and I don't want to erase everything.

(Though I suppose I could just print and bring my own charts!)

[shiftzor]

Question for you - when you download the data from your meter does it erase it from the meter itself? My doctor is going to sync the meter with her computer when I go in for a follow up and I don't want to erase everything.

(Though I suppose I could just print and bring my own charts!)

No it doesn't automatically erase the data. Although I erase my meter test results once in a while as it can take a while to download 450 odd test results each time I synchronise with my computer, but only after I have backed up the results on my computer. :D I printed all my results out, but it eats so much paper, i think next time i will just take in my laptop ;) save the trees.

[sprzepiora]

Go to MyCareTeam (http://mycareteam.com) and sign up with this code: MCTREF08

It gives you one free year of service and a free cable.

[terryok123]

I post this before.. i use a product that i found on the American Diabetes Association website.. it was tested by the ADA and now it is FDA cleared it was offered by the ADA and i found a promo online that was offer by the ADA a few months back, which gave me Free subscription and FREE cable.. i sent it to a friend of mine a few days ago and it still worked on the companies website... MyCareTeam (http://www.mycareteam.com) all you have do is enroll with this code MCT0508PROMO. i use it and works for me. the product allows you to monitoring your blood glucose levels on your computer and if you like let others help you you remotely.. it is simple to use and it works for me. if you look on MyCareTeam (http://www.mycareteam.com) website you will see they proven result on trail of their software...

[Glucoweb]

About 6 years ago, I had a website that would allow you to upload readings from your meter, and along with some "canned" reports you could create custom reports. It would also generate charts, graphs, etc... You could then decide who could log in and access your information. The site was built completely from scratch, but eventually I took the site down, as an individual I did not want to get in any trouble for handling people's personal medical data. Glad to see some major organization create something similar and is making it work. This kind of stuff could really help people in rural areas.

[BriOnH]

I am still seeking funding for Diabuddies - For Diabetics, From Diabetics (http://www.diabuddies.com). I believe I know exactly what most people under the bell shape cure want, but just don't have the time to invest in it.

I am currently a Software Architect for a company called HealthIntegrated.com and might be developing a similar site for them if my funding doesn't come through.

It's such a great idea, it just needs to be perfected. My little site took over 2 years to develop working in the evenings. I applied to a Venture Capitalist and things are looking good so please think good thoughts and we can make the best Diabetic Management System for us all.

[Alice]

Software? I'm still trying to figure out how to change the date, time and am/pm on my meter!!! I don't think I've ever had the correct time on my Ultras...they tend to "black out" on me when I start pressing buttons!

I'm happy to get a glucose reading out of that darn meter! I like my mini's better!

[terryok123]

you can find direction online to change date and time...

good luck..

[terryok123]

LifeScan OneTouch Blood Glucose Meter Product Materials (http://www.lifescan.com/products/booklets/)

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Changing Time
How do I change the time on my meter?
Refer to your Owner's Booklet for specific directions for changing the time and/or date on your OneTouch Ultra Meter. View and print our handy one-page instruction sheet.* (AW 085-022A Posted April 01, 2005)

* Please make sure you have the latest version of Adobe®Acrobat® Reader™, available free from Adobe Systems, to view PDF files.

General directions for changing the time on your meter are below.

To set the time, you must first enter the setting mode. Start with the meter off. Then press and hold the M button for three seconds. The meter is now in the setting mode.

Set the Hour.
The time will appear first, with the hour setting flashing. Press and release the C button to advance one hour. To move faster, hold the C button down. With the correct hour on the display, press the M button and the minutes setting will start flashing.

Set the Minutes.
Press and release the C button to advance one minute. To move faster, hold the C button down. With the correct minute on the display, press the M button and the 12-hour format (AM/PM) setting will start flashing.

NOTE: When the date and time are changed, the average blood glucose value may also change. The time and date associated with any test cannot be changed. Also, be careful not to change the unit of measure setting (e.g. mg/dL or mmol/L).

[Glucoweb]

I have been using CoPilot by Abbot labs for a while now. I really like it. I do not have to download from my meter, as I enter my test results into my Cozmo pump and then I can download directly from my pump via infrared. It handles all the test readings, plus the amount of insulin bolused at various times of day, and even the carbohydrates eaten at those times. It is great! Even if I was on MDI's I would spring for the cable and download from my meter. The different report options are really great. It also allows you to synch to their secured host computer for backups and will you can decide who to share the information with. If the other person has CoPilot installed they can view your reports through the application or once you generate a report you can email it directly (providing you have a client email application) if not just save the report as PDF and send it out yourself.

[Alice]

Thanks for the info! Now, can you guys come and hook up my DVD/receiver/cable/CD stuff so they can all "speak" to each other?.....I now understand why my grandmother didn't want a micro-wave!!!

[terryok123]

LOL... i bought the Bose system... for ONE CLICKER!... which is by my table... LOL!

[diablo]

terry,

This sounds interesting. Does is connect with the FreeStyle Lite? And can you use it anywhere without loading it on your personal computer?

[sowski143]

My question is what if I have 3 meters and I use them all to test? Is there a software I can use to plug in all 3 meters and get all my test results laid out for me? I feel like if I get this software, my doctor can better see what is going on and change treatment that way, instead of looking at a bunch of numbers on a piece of paper.

[terryok123]

My question is what if I have 3 meters and I use them all to test? Is there a software I can use to plug in all 3 meters and get all my test results laid out for me? I feel like if I get this software, my doctor can better see what is going on and change treatment that way, instead of looking at a bunch of numbers on a piece of paper.

Yes the product i found on the American Diabetes Association website.. which is FDA cleared and integrated with Google Health works with 3 meters. Here is the FREE promo I found offered by the ADA a few months back, which gave me free subscription and FREE cable. go here.

MyCareTeam (http://www.mycareteam.com)

all you have do is enroll with this code:

MCT0508PROMO
(no credit card information required)


Google gives you FREE electronic transfer of information from labs and vendors like Quest (A1c etc) and prescription info from CVS and others.

other free offers please send them my way!

[diablo]

Hmm, I didn't even know my date and time was wrong till I connected it to the free site that terryok123 mentioned above... It let me know write away that the date was incorrect. So i then went to the freestye website and learned how to correct it. I have since linked my diabetes blood Glucose records with my Diabetes Educator she loves it. I can't wait to explore the link it has with Google as well. Has anyone tried that yet? Thanks for the referral Terrry you are awesome...

[KarenBC]

My cable & software arrived today for the OneTouch Ultra 2...now to figure it out! I'm calling in reinforcements tomorrow..a neighbourhood whiz kid.