FAQ: How to ignore inaccurate glucose range and how to log a Lifestyle Log like sauna/cold plunge etc
FAQ: How to ignore inaccurate glucose range and how to log sauna/cold plunge etc
We're excited to announce the rollout of a highly requested feature designed to give you greater control over your glucose data: the ability to ignore inaccurate glucose readings or readings related to things like sauna, hot showers, etc.
Overview
This article will guide you through the steps on how to ignore glucose readings in our app. Ignoring glucose readings can be helpful in certain situations, such as when you experience a volatile calibration period or a temporary spike due to external factors like sauna exposure or a hot shower.
Why Ignore Glucose Readings?
There are several reasons why you might want to ignore a glucose reading:
- Calibration period: From time to time you may experience a more volatile calibration period while the sensor is warming up.
- External Factors: Factors like sauna, a stressful event, illness, or medication can cause temporary spikes or drops in glucose levels.
- Data Accuracy: You may want to exclude readings that don't accurately reflect your typical glucose patterns.
How It Works
Our new ignore glucose feature offers flexibility and control. You can easily select specific date and time ranges to exclude from your glucose data. This allows you to focus on the most relevant information for tracking your health trends and making informed decisions.
Key features covered:
- Multiple methods for ignoring glucose readings
- Clear step-by-step instructions
- Visual aids for enhanced comprehension
- Information on where to find ignored glucose data
Method 1: Ignoring Glucose Through Lifestyle Logs
- Access Lifestyle Logs: Tap the plus button (+) on your app's main screen to access the lifestyle log feature.
2. Select the Range: Choose the specific date and time range for which you want to ignore glucose readings.
3.Ignore Glucose: Check the "Ignore glucose?" box.
4.Confirm: Once you've selected the desired range, your glucose readings within that timeframe will be ignored.
Method 2: Ignoring Glucose Using the + Button in the Glucose Chart
- Access Glucose Chart: Navigate to your glucose chart.
. 2.Tap the + Button: Locate the plus button (+) within the glucose chart and tap on it.
3. Select Ignore Glucose Range: Choose the "Ignored glucose range" option.
4.Select Range: You will be redirected to a screen where you can select the start date for the ignored glucose range. The end date will be automatically set based on the point in the chart where you initiated the process.
Method 3: Using the Ignore Glucose Manager
- Access Ignore Glucose Manager: Tap the three-dot icon located at the top of your glucose chart.
2.Select Ignore Glucose: Choose the "Ignore glucose" option from the menu.
3. Tap the Plus Button: Tap the plus button to add a new ignored glucose range.
4.Select the Range: Choose the start and end dates for the range you want to ignore.
Where is Ignored Glucose Displayed?
You can view ignored glucose ranges in the following locations:
- Ignore Glucose Management Screen: This screen provides an overview of all ignored glucose ranges
- Glucose Chart: Ignored glucose ranges will be visually indicated on the glucose chart.
- Lifestyle Logs: Ignored glucose ranges will be displayed on the horizontal timeline within lifestyle logs.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and ignore glucose readings as needed.