Recurring Patterns And Receiving Pattern Messages:
Recurring Patterns:
- The Recurring Patterns feature analyzes patterns of high or low blood glucose and will inform you if you have run a similar pattern during the past 14 days during the same time of day.
- In addition to recognizing and notifying you of the Recurring Pattern, the app may suggest actions you may be able to take to prevent you from experiencing a repeat of the same kind of pattern. For example, if the app recognizes a recurring pattern of low blood glucose in the mornings, it might suggest that you eat something before going to bed.
- Note: The OneTouch Reveal® mobile app will send you a notifications when it detects Recurring Patterns of high blood glucose or low blood glucose. You must have notifications turned on in your mobile device settings. You must also have background sync turned on in the OneTouch Reveal® mobile app.
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- When there are Recurring Patterns of low blood glucose, the app will offer you a reminder to retest your blood glucose within the next 15 minutes. The app will also suggest that you consider possible causes of recurring patterns of low blood glucose and suggest that you speak with your healthcare professional to prevent your blood glucose from falling too low.
Receiving Pattern Messages:
- When the app detects a Low or High Pattern, the app will display an indicator on the navigation bar.
- Tap the Patterns tab on the home screen or Patterns on the Navigation bar to view your new patterns.
- NOTE: When more than one pattern is detected by the app, the home screen will notify you that multiple High or Low Patterns were detected.
- To be sure that High/Low Pattern messages appear when appropriate:
- Make sure readings are sent to the app from all meters frequently so that patterns are detected on a timely basis. Readings cannot trigger a Pattern message until they are sent to the app. When readings older than 14 days are synced with the app, they will not trigger a pattern message.
- Tag your readings carefully. When you change a Meal Tag or Event Tag, the app reviews all readings to see if a new pattern should appear or an existing pattern removed.
- Be sure your High and Low Limits are set carefully (see My Settings). Changing your limits will impact patterns.
- Test when you are feeling high or low.
- Be sure the date and time set in your compatible mobile device and meter are set correctly. An incorrect timestamp can impact your patterns. You may want to update the time in your meter if you change time zones (see More Menu). If you take insulin, talk with your healthcare professional about changing the time in your compatible mobile device when traveling.
