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Posted 10/15/2013 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi!
I am pregnant and trying to avoid gestational diabetes. My midwife has me checking my blood sugars four times a day which I will start tomorrow.
I've been on a low carb diet off and on int he past two years and find that I am relieved of a variety of symptoms when I avoid grains and sugar. I had bad morning sickness up until 20 weeks, so I was eating all sorts of carbs, but I've been back on the grain-free, sugar-free "diet" for a couple of weeks now. So I think my blood sugar levels will check out ok. I am looking forward to seeing how different foods affect me, especially the artificial sweeteners I've been using.

I'm wondering what software/websites/apps people really like for tracking your blood glucose? I'm hoping there is something out there that will help me be able to see trends between what I eat and my glucose levels.

Thanks for your help!
Sally
Posted 10/15/2013 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sally and welcome to the Forum.  I don't use any apps to track my blood sugar but there are probably several if you Google them.  You'll probably find lots of different ones for smart phones.  Most of the new meters have their own tracking that can be entered into the computer in their own programs though.  All meters have memories and show 14 day averages.

I would hope that your ob referred you to a nutritionist.  In any case, you will need to know (seems like you already do!) that carbs will keep your blood sugar high, so it's best for you to stay away from a lot of bread, pasta and potatoes.  A variety of vegetables and some protein is best in general.

I hope this helps and maybe other members can offer some advice.

 

Posted 10/15/2013 4:19 PM (GMT 0)
I just keep an Excel spreadsheet. Time, BGL, intake, comments. It's simple and doesn't do math for me, but you can graph the blood sugars if you want.
Posted 10/16/2013 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
Sally I found this....

http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/top-iphone-android-apps-diabetes#1

It gives a brief overview of apps, their rating on appstore/googleplay, and price (most are free).

As for me I just write them down on paper....I do my testing in the bathroom and never remember to bring my phone/ipad in with me lol
Posted 10/16/2013 10:54 PM (GMT 0)
Ok, thank you all so much!! This helps!
Posted 10/29/2013 10:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sally. I am someone who had Gestational Diabetes that turned into Type 1 so 1 can understand your concern. I have now been a diabetic for 8 years and on an insulin pump for 4-5.

I wasn't sure if you actually check your blood sugar or not, but I do use the new APP called : MyNetDiary -D (Diabetes) it cost $9.99 but it is well worth it, in my opinion. I use an I- phone and it has high ratings.

Anyway. Have a happy, healthy pregnancy. It sounds like you're trying you're best to take good care of yourself.

Kind regards, Becca
Posted 11/26/2013 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
I have permission from Peter Waite for this post for research. My name is Philip Chan, a pharmacist, who has worked with many diabetes patients. I am involved in a study funded by the NIH around mobile health and diabetes.

There has been much interest recently in how applications on our smartphones and smart-pads
can help in self-management of disease, particularly diabetes.

You are invited to join in a research survey that will help create a new type of app for smart
phones and pads. This one will have patient-input in its design. It is intended to help people with
diabetes better manage their weight and their blood sugar as well as other types of medical issues
(e.g., blood pressure, cholesterol) "Participation is voluntary and anonymous.

We offer all participants who complete the survey the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift
card. The survey is only open to those who report they use a smart phone or smart pad and
are between the ages of 18 and 75.

For more details about the study and to participate, please click on: www.test4life.org/login.html

Thank you all for your help and input.

Best regards,
Philip Chan, PharmD
Posted 11/28/2013 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
Good evening Mr. Chan,

I am interested in your survey and your study. I appreciate that you have interest in this form of diabetes.

Best of luck.

Becca
Posted 11/28/2013 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Becca,

Thanks for your feedback. I hope you were able to complete the survey through the link.

Regards,

Philip
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