Does colour need standardisation in tech?
Inconsistent use of colours could
potentially lead to misinterpretation
of glucose values followed
by misinformed decisions by
patients claims Ascencia. Use
of harmonised (standardised)
colours for indication of glucose
ranges across BGM and CGM
systems is important, from a
safety point of view (to avoid
confusion); but also, to increase
efficacy.
Use of a consistent set of
target range colours can save time
and simplify conversations with
people with diabetes for HCPs.
The smartCOLOUR feature uses
'thought-leader' recommended
colours* that they believe can
assure patients safety by avoiding
confusion and increase efficacy
SmartCOLOUR uses red for low,
green for in- target, and amber for
high (blood) glucose ranges. These
colours are consistent with the
ambulatory glucose profile (AGP)
colour code used to characterise
CGM data obtained over a given
time period.
*American Diabetes Association.
Section 6. Glycemic Targets: Standards
of Medical Care in Diabetes-2022.
2022;45(Suppl_1): S83-S96. Bergenstal
RM et al. J. Diabetes Sci Technol. 2021;
16(1):3-6.