Logsheets (part 2)
I have a new goal: to master my overnight BG values. The first step towards this is that I write a decent logbook. Using this, I can analyze what goes wrong and then take actions. This is where my blocking point is today. I find it time consuming and awkward to keep logs.This is how I do it now: I am using a Medtronic 512 pump (where all my insulin boluses are stored), and a Onetouch Ultra Smart meter (where my BG values are stored). I transfer the BG results to a Lifescan OneTouch software on my PC through an interface cable. Then I enter the insulin values, and carb values manually. Finally, I step through the PC programme and write everything on a paper logsheet, including exercise, meals, irregular events (most of my life seems to be irregular)
Needless to say the process is painfully slow, and with data in 4 places (pump, meter, my PC, my head, and on paper) , I sometimes forget to list events that might have affected my results.
So now I am looking for a new way to do this.
I’m thinking about going digital, carrying a pocket PC with a program for diabetic logbooks (there are several out there), and would appreciate any feedback from other diabetics on how they do this. Are you happy with your logging?
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I wish I had some good advice to offer, but I haven't found a good way to handle the situation myself. I suppose you could enter insulin amounts and carbs into the ultrasmart then just upload that.
I just started a Cozmo that holds bg values, carbs, excersise (as long as I use temp rate) and insulin doses. I plan on uploading that when I get the cable, but I am not sure how easy the software makes it to see trends or whether I can upload the pump to different software. I know Smith's in planning on upgrading the software soon.
Yeah, I too wish I had a good answer for you.
I'm a bit of a gadget freak. Ok, Ok - I'm a full blown gadget addict. So - I carry a pocket pc.
I have yet to find a program that I'm completely happy with to track my diabetes stuff.
My favorite so far, has been Pocket Insulin Manager - but it looks abandoned. No development action in a long time and no answers to inquiries or support requests. I really liked it though.
I think I'm going through an extended period of annoyance with logging in general lately.
I was doing very good for a while (2.5 or 3 months?) - logging almost every day. And it helped a great deal. I actually found the most success with a product called "My Other Checkbook".
It's paper, which goes against my grain of gadgetry, but it's what worked for me.
I've been feeling a lot of hostility around logging in general, and am trying to work my way through that.
I think it's really helpful to log everything, but there's no easy way to do it.
I also agree with nailing down the nighttime BG's - like you say, less variables and you can cover about 1/3 of the day with it. I'm working on that too.
I'll be watching to see what suggestions come up.
Great topic!
good job on you a1c !!
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