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continued over
blood tests or living a healthy lifestyle, but
with intervention events from this app,
they may find that they are pulled back
into interacting with the system again,
prodding them to continue to make
improvements."
There is a belief that optimized
behaviours using this app could lead to
better control (a lower HbA1c), but there
is no data to show this yet, but it should
come in time.
Acting smarter
Also incorporated is the option to view
insulin and carb intake so that can be
tracked and behaviours changed based
on that visualization. Data can also be
exported to nominated persons (e.g. a
healthcare professional).
Says Lu, "Test reminder plans can help
people to implement best-practices in
blood glucose testing. These enable them
to have more structure to their testing
routine and maximize learning about the
effects of various factors on their blood
sugar readings. There are also enhanced
reporting options in this version. There is a
summary Blood Sugar Report and a more
detailed Blood Sugar Diary, similar to a
logbook. Also, the data gathered can be
exported as a csv file which can go into
other software that you or your hospital
may be using. It's a very flexible format,
and it means that your data is not locked
into your meter."
With actionable information, it's
possible to identify improvements in selfcontrol
with motivations to think about
and possibly change your behaviours. It's
not more work for you, the app does all
the work, sending the insights as alerts
and messages.
The app is free to download for users.
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Above and below,:Ascensia Diabetes' Contour Diabetes app.