Even though the device was paired and the Bluetooth was on, it didn’t sync automagically for the first few blood sugar checks.One thing I always look at on my meter(s) are the averages, and the Sync gives averages in an overall sense, but also offers blood sugar averages by time-of-day (and looking at mine, I see that that lunchtime results could use some love, as could before bed.).And not just in the blood sugar result data points, but ALL data points. Data is most useful in context, and open-field note options are long overdue in this kind of diabetes software. I can say that I was 240 mg/dL before 60 minutes of moderate exercise, but being able to add that I took a correction bolus before exercising puts a post-exercise low into context more precisely than me looking at the results a few days later, forgetting I had corrected, and thinking that the moderate exercise dropped my blood sugar more than it did, in reality. Also, every data point has the option for notes, which makes a HUGE difference for me in terms of actually making the data useful.(But how long will it be before I burn out on inputting all that data, and return to my basic meter needs of “be accurate, be covered?”) My doctor will love this data, and I’d do well to look at it more closely. Logging specifics like insulin dose (kind, units), activity levels (type, duration, exertion level), and being able to fine-tune the timing of my day through the logbook set-up make for personalized diabetes management.The bar graph of in-range/out-of-range is also calculated by percentages, which gives a more finely tuned look into my numbers. Lots of green means I’m in-range often, while blue and red signify lows and highs, respectfully. Like with the Dexom G4 system, adding in color-coding as a reference point is terrific because it gives me a quick look at how my blood sugars are doing. The interface of the application is very visual, and downright pretty.The set-up process took a matter of seconds. The syncing mechanism is easy, and seamless, in that the Bluetooth capability on my iPhone needs to be active, and the Sync needs to be paired with my phone.
The results are consistent with my Verio IQ, and with my Dexcom results. It looks and feels like the meter I was using (Verio IQ).The Sync, at its core, is the same meter but it syncs up with my iPhone via the One Touch Reveal app, sucking all the results over and logging them automagically.Ĭomparing the Sync to the IQ is apples to apples, for me, because I was already happily using the IQ. Testing out the Verio Sync wasn’t a big switch, but there are differences between the Sync and the IQ. If it’s cool to look at and does fancy things, even better, but those first two needs make or break my relationship with a meter. Basically, I want my meter to give me accurate results and to fit into my insurance coverage. (It still buys me flowers, and I scratch its back before bed.) I’m adjusting to not using the Ping remote to bolus (though I miss that feature) and I don’t often use the tagging feature, but I like that it’s available, if I want to use it. I’ve been using the Verio IQ for over a year now, and I have a good relationship with that meter. (Not sure why, as we’ve yet to receive cookies in the mail.) “Mawm! Are there cookies in there?” my daughter asked, after the package containing the Verio Sync meter was delivered.
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