Looking at new technology

I agree with kdroberts & MAYS…in addition, tt needs to be Mac and Iphone compatible too!

Man, these things make me feel old…I am so non-techno. I see I will be missing out on all of the new fun. It sounds incredible.

For me it will start to kick off when meters can sync using open bluetooth. If free, mobile software can import as much as possible from a meter or pump then you start to get accurate and useable data. Add in things like a food database that can track food and you get even more useful data. Lastly, it needs to be pre-set up as much as possible but allow customization, especially when running reports.

I have used ontrack more since I wrote the review and its a good piece of software but it takes a lot to input all blood sugar readings, food and medication in order to get good stuff from the available reports and graphs.

I agree about the bluetooth function and the food database.

Have you seen this meter? http://www.myglucohealth.net/

I ran into one of this company's VPs at the Diabetes Educator show. I was so glad to see that the Bluetooth integration is starting.

I did see that one but it's not covered by my insurance unfortunately. I think there is a Wavesense one in FDA review right now as well. It's starting!

John,

The questions you have asked above are great, here are a few of my suggestions:

First and foremost, it must be user-friendly, if it's difficult to learn, or if entering your data is too complicated, it will defeat the purpose of it's use to many.

It should also be straight to the point, too many multiple steps to access the stored data will frustrate many users.

The ability to transfer data to a computer or laptop will be essential.

There has to be room for growth and upgrading the software easily.

If, or as, a mobile application it has to be available across multiple formats (Iphone, Android, etc.) to eliminate massive isolation.

~Mays~