mySugr Companion 2.0 User`s Manual 002
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1. REGION A FIRST NAME First name LAST NAME Last name EMAIL Email PASSWORD Password accept mySugr s General Terms of Use Read here To use mySugr Companion you have to create an account This is necessary in order to export your data later see Reports We ll need the following things in order to create an account for you e Anemail address e A password Page 7 of 29 User s Manual 002 Step 2 Therapy and app settings Settings NSULIN THERAPY Pen Syringes A BLOOD GLUCOSE UNITS mg dl CARBS ARE MEASURED IN Grams Carbs are measured in grams HYPOGLYCEMIA i 70 mg dl Y 90 mo di TARGET RANGE ii 160 mg dl HYPERGLYCEMIA i 180 mg dl LOGBOOK ORDER gt The Settings item in the side menu is where you ll find all of the details for your personal diabetes management Here you ll set whether you use a pump pens syringes or no insulin whether you measure your blood sugar in mg dl or mmol l and how you measure your carbs You ll also set your personal target ranges Logbook Order Companion Pro Would you like the order of your logbook data displayed differently Do you want to see your carbs first then your blood sugars You can customize the order however you like by using this tool Additional Therapy Details If desired you can enter more details about your personal diabetes therapy tools and most recent A1C Page 8 of 29 User s Manual 002 Sound Effects Here you can s2. d like optional then tap Let s Get Started for a challenge you re just starting or Share Progress for a challenge already in progress You re not experienced in keeping a diary yet and need to get used to it Let s get you started with an easy one then try to score at least 50 points a day by entering all your diabetes data into the app It s really easy and quick Win this challenge and you ll get an extra day of Companion Pro for free a Private LET S GET STARTED Page 23 of 29 User s Manual 002 Recommend mySugr Companion Want to tell your friends or loved ones about mySugr Companion Go ahead it s easy In the side menu click the menu item Recommend Companion You ll see a new screen with a variety of ways to share the joy Recommend Companion by email Recommend Companion by SMS Recommend Companion by Social Media Facebook Twitter account required Recommend Companion by Play Store Tap the tile that corresponds to how you d like to send your message We ve entered a basic message for you but you can personalize it however you d like Hopefully you ll say something about how awesome mySugr Companion is Social Media Play Store Let s become more Page 24 of 29 User s Manual 002 Reports PDF MS Excel both are Companion Pro features amp CSV PDF amp CSV es 0J FILE FORMAT PDF PERIOO FROM 08 02 2014 unm 22
3. Average blood glucose for the selected time period Standard deviation for the selected time period Hypers and hypos for the selected time period Total carbs eaten for the selected time period scary right Total activity duration for the selected time period go you Below the tiles you can see the tags that have been used and their frequency Below that are any food pictures you ve taken The food pictures offer a really useful overview giving you or your caregiver an idea of your diet for the selected time period is it diverse and colorful Or bland and full of packages and labels Some good insights can be gained by this Did your average blood sugar for the month go up or down with a noticeable change in your food pictures for example And finally below the food pictures you can see which challenges you ve won and how many times Page 20 of 29 User s Manual 002 In the monthly analysis screens the weekly graphs will stack on top of each other two weeks at a time as you scroll down This offers a visual opportunity to spot patterns and compare daily averages on a weekly level through the month Search entries Companion Pro Ah One of the most powerful features of mySugr Companion You access it from the magnifying glass on the dashboard or logbook screen This is how you make your diabetes data actionable Make the effort you put into keeping all of those records actually work for you instead of being a pile of
4. Page 11 of 29 User s Manual 002 Step 4 New Entry Make an entry 6 points TIME 2 21 2014 15 31 LOCATION Vienna BLOOD GLUCOSE i mg dl CARBS i g BOLUS PUMP i 1 Units TEMP BASAL A 1 00 110 ACTIVITY i h NOTES To make an entry tap on the Plus Sign from your dashboard or select New Entry from the side menu The entry screen allows you to enter a lot of details You decide what is important but the more detail you enter the more useful mySugr Companion becomes In the entry screen there are fields for e Date amp Time Location Photo Companion Pro Blood glucose Carbs Bolus pump Insulin Short Acting pen syringe Temp Basal pump Insulin Long Acting pen syringe Activity Page 12 of 29 User s Manual 002 e Notes e Tags sick tired correction traveling etc e Reminders Companion Pro Date Time The current date and time are automatically entered but can be changed by tapping on the field and selecting the desired values This is great if you have readings to enter at a later time Location If you have allowed it in your smartphone preferences mySugr Companion can update this field automatically based on your estimated GPS location You can also enter a more friendly name such as home gym office mySugr HQ etc Photo Companion Pro Food plays a big role in diabetes management By taking pictures of your meals you can get a nice visual overview of your eating ha
5. information as possible and to be completely honest with yourself This is the only way to benefit from recording your information Entering false or corrupted data does not help you mySugr Companion key features quick and easy data entry smart search Companion Pro convenient data analysis neat and clear graphs handy photo functions multiple pics per entry Companion Pro exciting challenges multiple report formats PDF CSV Excel Companion Pro smile inducing feedback practical glucose reminders Companion Pro social sharing functions fast multi device sync Companion Pro registered medical device Installation instructions for Android devices It is important to familiarize yourself with general app installation instructions for your specific device as the process is slightly different depending on the model In general the installation process will be similar to what is described below Tap on Play Store to access the Google Play Store Tap the magnifying glass and search for mySugr Companion Tap the mySugr Companion icon to view a detailed description Tap the Install button review and accept the app permissions and the app will begin to download and install Uninstall If you would like to remove mySugr Companion from your Android device find the Apps item in your Settings menu Look for mySugr Companion in the list and tap it On the next screen tap Uninstall
6. to save your entry in Companion and send it to your Facebook wall and or Twitter timeline we ve restricted the character count to what will fit on Twitter for now yes even for Facebook We think our developer had just read Shakespeare s quote Brevity is the soul of wit before coding that part As in the examples below your posts tweets will be composed based on what you include in your entry blood sugar value carbohydrate grams picture or any combination of those three Page 16 of 29 User s Manual 002 facebook n Get Facebook for Android and browse faster SAVE amp SHARE Page 17 of 29 User s Manual 002 Example ra 99 X af Blood glucose A oak mt 97 Grapes Corn Edit Entry To change an entry use the side menu to access your Logbook screen Tap on the entry you d like to change to bring up the entry detail view then tap the pencil icon in the upper right Make any changes you d like then tap the green check in the upper right to save the changes or the cancel and go back to the entry detail view x n in the upper left to Delete Entry From the logbook screen see below Tap on the entry yov d like to delete to bring up the entry detail view then tap the pencil icon in the upper right Scroll to the very bottom of the screen and tap on Delete to remove this entry from your records Caution your entry will be permanently deleted immediate
7. variable areas of mySugr Companion see Dashboard are as described below based on target ranges provided by the user in the settings screen see Settings e Red Blood glucose not in target range high e Green Blood glucose in target range e Orange Blood glucose is not great but not mega mega hig Page 27 of 29 User s Manual 002 mySugr Companion cannot be used everywhere mySugr Companion can generally be used anywhere it is possible to use a smartphone There s a clear advantage in that you can enter and access your diabetes data almost anywhere and almost immediately However there are some exceptions mySugr Companion may not be used in places where the use of a mobile phone is prohibited These places may include but are not limited to for example certain areas in hospitals in an aircraft in a car if you are driving and wherever else the use of a smartphone is prohibited or advised against Limited Use mySugr Companion should not be used by persons who due to lack of mental capacity lack of technical understanding or lack of medical understanding are not able to properly manage or treat diabetes or who generally have difficulty with the operation of a smartphone mySugr Companion does not replace a visit to your doctor mySugr Companion is a registered medical device and is used to support the treatment of diabetes But the app cannot replace a visit to your doctor nor a regular review of the long
8. yourself and the goal is to fill that bar with points each and every day It s important to note that we don t give more points for a good blood sugar than we do for a bad blood sugar there is no bad blood sugar it s all information We give points for checking logging counting taking your insulin etc There s no judging happening at mySugr We know it s hard being a pancreas Work hard to fill that bar everyday and we think you ll notice some great improvements in your diabetes management Next up is the daily Graph Here you ll see a visual representation of your blood glucose for the day There are indicators for carbs and mealtime insulin along the bottom of the graph On the right side you will see your average blood sugar and standard deviation Pro Tip tap on the graph for a shortcut to your logbook screen Page 10 of 29 User s Manual 002 Under the graph you see tiles that contain e blood glucose average for the last 7 days blood glucose deviation for the last 7 days bolus or mealtime insulin taken that day amount of carbohydrates eaten that day number of hypers and hypos for the last 7 days duration of activity for the last 7 days You will also see a variety of these tiles depending on your configuration whether you are a Companion Pro user or if you have started any Challenges e any active challenges e thumbnail of your last mySugr Companion Pro photo e aaaaaand your diabetes monster
9. 02 2014 2 WEEKS Select Reports from the side menu mySugr Companion Basic provides a CSV Export foratweweek period mySugr Companion Pro offers more format options and allows you to select a personalized date range for your report Tap Export to view the report on your device screen Once on your screen tap the button in the upper right to access the options for sending and saving These options are dependent on what apps and services you have installed on your device but may include things like Message Mail Dropbox Evernote Google Drive etc Report Formats PDF Companion Pro Clear and simple these reports are perfect for your doctor visit Export and print or email the report just before your visit MS Excel Companion Pro This format is for serious number crunchers who like to play with spreadsheets and make their own charts graphs It s cool we won t slow you down Page 25 of 29 User s Manual 002 CSV This standard data format can be opened with many spreadsheet programs Microsoft Excel Apple Numbers Google Docs and is also a common format for data backup Profile O Slimer EMAIL py mysugr com FIRST NAME Peter AST NAME Venkman SEX Male A BIRTHDATE DIABETES TYPE Type 1 In the side menu under Profile you can access information about your account Change name email address monster name Name or rename your monster by tapping on the name change your e
10. User s Manual 002 my Sugr mySugr Companion 2 0 User s Manual 002 14 February 2014 Page 1 of 29 User s Manual 002 Introduction What is mySugr Companion Who is mySugr Companion for and what is our goal Installation instructions for Android devices Uninstall Updates How much does mySugr Companion cost Usage Getting Started Step 1 Create Account Step 2 Therapy and app settings Settings Logbook Order Companion Pro Additional Therapy Details Sound Effects Use Photo Library Companion Pro Enhance Photos Companion Pro Step 3 Get to know your dashboard Step 4 New Entry Make an entry Date Time Location Photo Companion Pro Blood glucose Carbs Bolus pump Insulin Short Acting pen syringe Temp Basal Pump Activity Notes Blood Glucose Reminder Companion Pro Earn Points Points and Scoring Social Sharing Share Entries Edit Entry Delete Entry Logbook Menu Analysis Menu Search entries Companion Pro Search Example Challenges Share a Challenge Recommend mySugr Companion Reports PDF MS Excel both are Companion Pro features amp CSV Page 2 of 29 User s Manual 002 Report Formats Profile Change name email address monster name Advanced Profile Change password Explanation of terms icons and colors Dashboard Side Menu Tags Colors Warnings mySugr Companion cannot be used everywhere Limited Use mySugr Com
11. a good start These tags offer some powerful analysis and search options see Analysis menu and Search entries Note Search is a Companion Pro feature Blood Glucose Reminder Companion Pro Sometimes it is hard to remember to check your blood sugar To help we ve built a blood glucose reminder function into mySugr Companion If you d like a reminder you can choose if you d like one after 15 min 30 min 1h 2h or 3h after your last blood sugar entry Move the slider to the right until it is above the desired time the actual time of day when the reminder will go off is also displayed just above the slider Page 14 of 29 User s Manual 002 TIME 2 21 2014 14 36 LOCATION Planet earth BLOOO GLUCOSE mg dl CARBS BOLUS PUMP Units TEMP BASAL ACTIVITY Save Cancel Once you ve entered everything you want to enter tap the green check mark in the upper right to save your information If you d like to cancel tap the x in the upper left Earn Points You get points for each action you take to care for yourself and the goal is to fill that bar with points each and every day It s important to note that we don t give more points for a good blood sugar than we do for a bad blood sugar there is no bad blood sugar it s all information We give points for checking logging counting taking your insulin etc There s no judging happening at mySugr We know it s hard being a p
12. ancreas Work hard to fill that bar everyday and we think you ll notice some great improvements in your diabetes management In addition to the points listed below we ve built some fun easter egg points into mySugr Companion See if you can spot them Page 15 of 29 User s Manual 002 Points and Scoring Tag 1 point Blood Glucose 2 points Carbs 2 points Photo 3 points Companion Pro Description of Meal 3 points Location 2 points Bolus pump Insulin Short Acting pen syringe 2 points Temp Basal pump Insulin Long Acting pen syringe 3 points Activity 3 points Activity Description 3 points Notes 3 points Social Sharing Share Entries We are of the opinion that diabetes is not something to hide Whether it is blood sugar numbers activities or pictures of a delicious meal With mySugr Companion you can share an entry with your friends and followers via Facebook or Twitter The only prerequisite is an existing account on the social network you want to use In the privacy settings of your phone you can control whether the Companion app is allowed to access your Facebook or Twitter accounts We will never share an entry without your permission The social sharing functions are just below the reminder settings Once you ve made an entry that you d like to share tap on the Facebook and or Twitter icon You can customize your message in the field provided then tap the Save amp Share button
13. and tap Ok when asked Do you want to uninstall this app Updates Updates are released at irregular intervals and usually only when our Monster programmers have some Page 5 of 29 User s Manual 002 brilliant new features to share When a new version of mySugr Companion is available you will receive a notification from the Google Play Store Tap on the notification and you will be brought to the appropriate screen in the Google Play Store where you can download and install the update You can also enable Auto update apps in your device settings to automatically update apps whenever an update is available How much does mySugr Companion cost There are 2 versions of mySugr Companion mySugr Companion Basic is a fully functional product that includes all of the main features and functions that you need to manage your diabetes everyday This version is completely free mySugr Companion Pro is all about flexibility and added features add your own food images blood sugar reminders multi device sync basal rates for pumpers powerful search options PDF amp XLS reports and more The Companion Pro features can be accessed through a one time in app purchase Page 6 of 29 User s Manual 002 Getting Started Once you have the mySugr Companion app installed on your smartphone it s easy to get started Just tap on the icon to launch the app you would have never guessed that right Step 1 Create Account
14. bits in the analysis screens These pictures and corresponding blood sugar details can be very helpful in the future when faced with an unfamiliar meal or a meal where you re unsure of the carb count All pizza is not created equal Blood glucose Goes without saying That s where you enter your blood sugar No cheating Carbs Here you enter the amount of carb exchanges or grams depending on your setting you are eating You can also add a detailed description of your meal just below Bolus pump Insulin Short Acting pen syringe Enter the amount of insulin injected or pumped Temp Basal Pump In some situations your body needs more or less basal insulin You can enter that here Insulin Long Acting pen syringe When you take your long acting insulin enter the amount here Activity Movement is always good The more the better Here you can record the duration of your activity In the Activity Description field you can enter some notes describing your activity eg running babysitting raking leaves herding kittens etc Page 13 of 29 User s Manual 002 Notes Have something more to add Here s the place to do it Tags These powerful little icons allow you to provide a lot of context to the data you are entering You can describe your emotional state what meal you just ate whether you re sick traveling stressed angry etc We know we haven t covered every situation but we think we ve given you
15. certified and has the CE marking Medical This powerful feature allows you to quickly access and consider those results when in similar situations allowing you to adjust and optimize your therapy decisions accordingly Devices Directive 93 42 EEC and is registered with the FDA This device cannot be combined with other devices Of course you have to keep using your blood sugar meter insulin pump pens etc The use of this app is completely independent of other products and devices Who is mySugr Companion for and what is our goal mySugr Companion was tailor made for people with diabetes who e are older than 18 years old e are proficient with digital technology e own one of the following Android devices Samsung Galaxy S S2 S3 S4 Google Nexus 3 Google Nexus 4 HTC One HTC Desire C or Motorola Moto X e can get online regularly with the Android device e have an active account in the Google Play Store and know how to download apps e owna credit card or are able to use another payment method accepted in the Google Play Store mySugr Companion wants to make your daily diabetes management easier and optimize your overall diabetes therapy But this is only possible if you take an active and intense role in your care specifically around entering information into the app In order to keep you motivated and interested we ve added some fun elements into mySugr Companion Page 4 of 29 User s Manual 002 It s important to enter as much
16. et whether mySugr Companion makes any sounds This includes the clicks and zings when pressing buttons and moving between fields but also controls whether your diabetes monster makes any sounds Use Photo Library Companion Pro This option determines whether the photos taken when making new entries will also be stored in your photo library This can be useful if you often eat the same things and don t want to take a new picture each time You can choose that perfect pineapple pancake picture from your photo library Or if you don t want a bunch of food pictures cluttering up your phone s photo library turn it off All of your mySugr Companion pics will be just fine The choice is yours Enhance Photos Companion Pro Don t tell your friends but we ve added a special mySugr photo filter to make your food pictures look absolutely amazing This is where you can turn that on or off Page 9 of 29 User s Manual 002 Step 3 Get to know your dashboard 1200 PM Slimer e B Let s spend some time getting to know your dashboard The two most commonly used features are the Magnifying Glass used to search for entries Companion Pro and the Plus Sign used to make a new entry Both are featured prominently at the very top of the screen and perfectly sized for your lancet marked thumb Directly below is a Progress Bar that displays your current point total for the day You get points for each action you take to care for
17. ly There is no undo undelete or are you sure It is gone for good Page 18 of 29 User s Manual 002 Logbook Menu 23 00 GMT 02 00 mg d 21 00 GMT 02 00 60 1 00 1 00 h 20 00 GMT 02 00 9 Home x TaD se Select Logbook from the side menu to access your Logbook screen From here you can scroll up and down through your entries on the bottom part of the screen or tap and drag the graph left and right to navigate You can also add a new entry or search entries by tapping the appropriate icon in the upper right of the logbook screen Pro Tip Dragging an entry from right to left will show you any notes entered and the first two tags if any But be careful dragging the other way left to right is how you delete an entry Tapping on an entry in the bottom part of the screen will bring up the detail entry view for the selected entry Bonus Pro Tip You can drag the graph left and right while in the detail entry view to quickly navigate and see details Page 19 of 29 User s Manual 002 Analysis Menu Select Analysis from the side menu to access the Analysis function Here you ll find an overview of your diabetes management arranged by month on the bottom and by the last 14 days 7 days and 24 hours on the top You can tap into each section to see more details You ll see a graph that shows average blood glucose by day then tiles just below that show
18. mail address or any other personal details here Advanced Profile If you wish you can enter more specific details about you your diabetes type and your diabetes diagnosis date Page 26 of 29 User s Manual 002 Change password Want to change your password Tap here and we ll send you instructions via email on what to do next Explanation of terms icons and colors Dashboard There are a number of elements on the dashboard that actively react to your glucose levels The graph background and diabetes monster change color with your average blood glucose for the day and the tile for your blood glucose average for the past 7 days changes colors as that value changes The colors are described below see Colors and the values at which they change are taken from your target range in the Settings section of the side menu Side Menu The side menu is where you navigate from screen to screen within mySugr Companion It contains a text description of each screen along with a small icon Tags Each tag in the new entry see New entry screen describes a situation scenario some context a mood or an emotion There is a text description of each tag directly below each graphical icon When a tag is selected it changes from dark gray to bright green and changes shape therefore making it easy to determine if it is selected or not You can toggle a tag selection on and off as desired Colors The colors used in the
19. panion does not replace a visit to your doctor Troubleshooting Support Data Security About the manufacturer Page 3 of 29 User s Manual 002 Introduction What is mySugr Companion mySugr Companion is a charming sometimes outspoken diabetes smartphone app The app allows you to record your blood sugar or other diabetes related information digitally on your smartphone so you always have your data nearby You can record a lot more than just your blood sugar such as the amount of insulin taken physical activity carbohydrates eaten food description and detailed notes You can also add some contextual items such as your location your mood or if you re feeling sick or stressed for example You can even upload photos of your meals Companion Pro Everyday life with diabetes is often stressful It s full of hurdles and extra work mySugr Companion helps make the demanding tasks of diabetes management a little bit easier and helps you better handle diabetes in general The app offers a powerful overview of your diabetes management metrics and also displays graphical representations of your blood glucose numbers This allows powerful in app analysis which you can adapt to your needs The search function Companion Pro enables you to find logged data quickly and get an overview of how your blood sugar reacted to certain situations activities or meals mySugr Companion is a registered medical device It is
20. retrospective history and records An example is the best way to explain the search feature Search Example Your friend Scott takes you to his favorite restaurant You ve been there before but you don t go often enough to remember what you ordered or how you handled all of the diabetes details carb estimate insulin taken and how your blood glucose did afterward You do remember that you logged everything in mySugr Companion the last time you were there including a note that you were having dinner with Scott You tap the magnifying glass type in the name of the restaurant and the word Scott and you see the entry from a year ago wow Has it really been that long You tap on the entry and see what you ordered how many carbs you estimated how much insulin you took and that your blood sugar ran high for hours and hours afterward With that information you are able to make some different decisions Either to order something different make a different carb estimation and or do something different with your insulin dose That s powerful stuff Let s crank it up a notch You and Scott start having lunch more often at that same restaurant After a few visits you now have a searchable library of meals More importantly you can see your reaction to each of those meals which helps you make different decisions proactively You can search for any piece of information Text Tag Location etc Page 21 of 29 User
21. s Manual 002 Challenges Greenhorn You re not experienced in keeping a diary yet and need to get used to it Let s get you started with an easy one then try to score at least 50 points a day by entering all your diabetes data into the app It s really easy and quick Win this challenge and you ll get an extra day of Companion Pro for free The Challenges screen is found through the side menu Challenges are special assignments that push you to get a little more involved in your diabetes management Each challenge has an objective some lasting only a few hours others lasting a week or more They are usually oriented towards achieving goals related to better overall health or diabetes management such as checking your blood sugar more often or getting more exercise Share a Challenge With mySugr Companion you can share which challenges you are playing and what your progress is All you need is an account on Facebook and or Twitter and you can brag and boast like a boss on your Facebook wall or Twitter timeline As with all of Companion s sharing features you can control Companion s access to your Facebook and or Twitter accounts in the privacy settings of your phone see also Share Entries We ll never share anything without your permission Page 22 of 29 User s Manual 002 To share a challenge just scroll to the bottom of the challenge you d like to share tap the Facebook and or Twitter button enter any text you
22. term blood glucose value HbA1c You must continue to independently manage your blood sugar mySugr Companion does not assume nor manage the independent release of insulin In addition mySugr Companion is not synchronized with blood glucose meters Troubleshooting Support If you have questions about mySugr Companion need help with the app or have noticed a mistake or problem please contact us immediately at support mysugr com or by telephone at 1 855 337 7847 US toll free 44 800 011 9897 UK toll free or 43 720 884555 Austria Data Security Your data is safe with us this is very important to us we re users of mySugr Companion too mySugr Companion is a registered medical device It is certified carries the CE marking Medical Devices Directive 93 42 EEC and is registered with the FDA As such it is required to meet the highest of data security and reliability standards All medical data is stored exclusively on Amazon sourced servers based in Europe and the United States Page 28 of 29 User s Manual 002 About the manufacturer F mySugr GmbH Hofm hlgasse 17 23 A 1060 Vienna Austria Telephone 43 699 11109779 E Mail support mysugr com CEO Frank Westermann Company Registration Number FN 376086 v Jurisdiction Commercial Court of Vienna Austria UID Number ATU67061939 User s Manual Version 002 English 14 February 2014 CE Page 29 of 29
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