Accu-Chek SmartGuide Sensor

What does "Trend Mode" / "Therapy Mode" mean in mySugr Glucose Insights?

There are 2 modes of CGM values: Trend Mode and Therapy Mode.

The mode the sensor is currently in is indicated directly below the CGM value on the Home screen.

When the sensor is in Trend Mode the following applies:

CGM values should not be used to make therapy decisions, such as insulin dosing.
CGM values can be used only to see trends and as a general reference.
To make therapy decisions, such as insulin dosing, test your blood sugar with your blood glucose meter.

When the sensor is in Therapy Mode the following applies:

CGM values can be used to make therapy decisions, such as insulin dosing.

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Why is calibration required for the Accu-Chek SmartGuide sensor?

The sensor requires calibration to provide you with the most accurate readings possible:

An uncalibrated sensor will be in Trend Mode. You can see CGM values but should not use them for therapy decisions.

A calibrated sensor will be in Therapy Mode. You can use the confirmed values to make decisions (such as insulin dosing).
The sensor mode appears under the CGM value on the Home screen.

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How does the calibration work?

The calibration routine consists of two steps:

After a warm-up time of 1 hour, the sensor is in Trend Mode, and sends CGM values to the app every 5 minutes. Don't use these initial CGM values to make therapy decisions, such as insulin dosing. 12 hours after insertion of the sensor, the app prompts you to calibrate.

Step 1: Perform a blood glucose test and enter the glucose value into the app. The sensor goes into Therapy Mode. CGM values can now be used to make therapy decisions, such as insulin dosing.

Step 2: 30 minutes to 3 hours later, when prompted, perform another blood glucose test and enter the glucose value into the app. This is to confirm the first measurement. Note: If step 2 is missed, the sensor returns to Trend Mode.

The calibration routine is completed for the sensor.

To calibrate your sensor:
1. Test your blood glucose with your blood glucose meter, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Tap Calibrate Now on your Home screen.
3. Enter the glucose value from your blood glucose meter on the Calibrate CGM sensor screen. The glucose value should be entered no later than 3 minutes after performing the test.
4. Confirm that you understand that you can’t edit or delete calibration values once they are confirmed and tap I understand.
5. Check that you entered the same glucose value into the app that was displayed on your blood glucose meter and tap Confirm. If you accidentally entered an incorrect value, tap Keep editing and enter the correct value.
The glucose measurements of the sensor are more accurate if you calibrate at a point in time when your blood sugar level is relatively stable. Do not calibrate shortly after a meal, after insulin administration, or after physical activity, and avoid environments with very hot or very cold temperatures, or rapidly changing temperatures. If you accidentally entered an incorrect value, tap Cancel and enter the correct value. 

Your sensor is calibrated.

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Does the Accu-Chek SmartGuide sensor require calibration?

Yes, the Accu-Chek SmartGuide sensor has an initial calibration routine, consisting of 2 steps.

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What do I do if I have the feeling that my sensor values are incorrect?

Don’t ignore symptoms of low or high glucose, and don’t change your therapy without talking to your healthcare professional. If your CGM value doesn’t match how you feel:

Test your blood sugar by performing a finger prick test with a blood glucose meter.
Perform a second finger prick test with your blood glucose meter to rule out an incorrect test result.
If test results from your blood glucose meter repeatedly don’t match how you feel, consult your healthcare professional.

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How can I check whether the sensor delivers correct results?

To check that the CGM sensor delivers correct results, check your blood glucose with an accurate blood glucose meter at a time when your glucose does not change rapidly. To ensure that the sensor is working accurately, calibrate the sensor only in times of stable glucose levels and wash your hands before taking the blood sample from your fingertip.

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How do I pair and connect the sensor with mySugr Glucose Insights?

Go to our how-to article/video to learn how to pair the sensor with the app.