Overall, I use the meter more than the app but the app is nice and convenient but simple improvements would go a VERY long way to helping to provide that overall picture.
It is nice that the meter tracks how many strips you have left and you can order straight from the meter or the app. This would be helpful to not only track sugar to medication but medication needs over the course of the month. I am not insulin dependent so I’m not sure if the interface changes if one is but I’m guessing it doesn’t. In addition, there doesn’t seem to be any integration for medication tracking. These two items are critical to understanding overall management. In addition, there is no logging history of weight or A1C changes. Or, after the save and upon reflection a different category was a better selection.
Most of my readings I mark “I feel fine” so this is pretty automatic but there have been times when I meant to select something else but was on “automatic” and saved the record. However, where significant improvements could be made is you cannot delete any readings, not can you make any changes one a reading is completed. I am a numbers driven analytical person so not having to manually log this is nice. I love the fact that it is connected to my meter. This app is a decent app for tracking your sugars and food, however improvements could be made. Somehow Livongo provided the Accountability I needed. You either start managing it or it will get worst. Overall - I would say that if you are someone new to being diabetic, it is very hard to take it very seriously and accept the fact that there’s no reversal to being diabetic. I also love the fact that I have unlimited supplies of BG strips. Challenges are in small steps and very doable. I am becoming more aware of things that gets my blood sugar too high. A coach checks up on me if my blood sugar get too low or too high. It helped me be more accountable to be mindful of what I eat and how much I eat. I no longer feel the routine to be a bothersome task. Livongo was introduced to me and I found it much easier to check my blood sugar and track results. I’m not taking my medication as well and not regularly checking my BG. It was hard to accept and I didn’t take it seriously. I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetic about 2 years ago. Livongo has a vision of empowering all people with chronic conditions to live better and healthier lives. Livongo integrates with Apple Health, so you can import fitness and lab results data from Apple Health to Livongo and export blood sugar data from Livongo to Apple Health. We provide UNLIMITED strips and lancets sent to your door at no cost to you so that you never have unnecessary hiccups in your checking routine. Our healthy tips and advice are always available. Personalized insights after every reading help you learn and improve. Our simple, easy-to-understand charts and summaries provide you with all the information you need to make the right choices to improve your health. Track what you eat to help you build awareness, spot patterns, and stay accountable to your goals. They can help you with healthy eating, activity, stress, medications, and more. You’ll be able to import your Apple Health lab results and export your Livongo blood sugar data to Apple Health. Sync with Apple Health to further customize your Livongo experience. We’ll guide you to a healthier lifestyle with recipes, articles, tools, and more. Well-timed reminders can make a big difference. GET A LITTLE NUDGE AT JUST THE RIGHT TIME When you create an action plan, you’ll set your goals, and we’ll suggest activities specifically designed to help you reach them. You can gather insights, learn, and adapt your routine. Record every blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight reading, as well as daily steps counts, and view them all from one place in the app. The Livongo app works with the Livongo Blood Glucose Meter, Livongo Blood Pressure Monitor, and Livongo Scale to give you a more detailed picture of your overall health.
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