How to use the Low Glucose Predict feature

Feel more at ease with the Low Glucose Predict feature, which alerts you when a low is likely within 30 minutes so you can prepare.

To receive the notifications that warn you of an upcoming hypo, you must have the prediction notifications enabled in the Accu-Chek SmartGuide Predict app. You must ensure that your phone will display these notifications while the app runs in the background.

How to act on the prediction

A push notification will be sent once the probability of low glucose is detected. You can customize the threshold for the notification from 60 to 100 mg/dL[3.3 to 5.6 mmol/L] using the Low glucose alarm setting in the Therapy Settings of the Accu-Chek SmartGuide app.

Acting immediately could help prevent or reduce the length and depth of hypoglycemia. 

If you receive a Low glucose soon! notification while driving, you should stop as soon as possible and check whether carbohydrate intake is needed.

How does your logbook information affect predictions?

Accu-Chek SmartGuide Predict app considers your Logbook data in predictions, such as your carbohydrate intake. The longer it's been since your last meal, the more accurate the "Low Glucose Predict" feature becomes. When you eat carbs or inject insulin, it takes at least 20 minutes for the effects to show up in your CGM data. During this time, the Low Glucose Predict feature will 'pause'/ inaccessible. This ensures that it can properly consider the changes after you log carbs or insulin.

Everyday life example

Watch the video below, or continue reading to find out how to use the Glucose Predict feature in your daily diabetes management.

How Monica uses the Low Glucose Predict feature to go on a walk

Monica has had diabetes for several years. Although she injects insulin multiple times a day, her glucose levels are often above the recommended target range.

Monica’s doctor has explained that physical activity can help lower her glucose levels. She has started going for walks, but sometimes her glucose drops below 70 mg/dL[3.9 mmol/L], and she doesn’t feel good. Monica sometimes has to pause her walks to sit down, eat something, and wait to feel better. 

Monica wants to be more active, improve her time in range, and reduce excursions.

Preparing with the 30-minute low glucose prediction

Monica wants to check her glucose levels before she goes out. She views her current values in the Accu-Chek SmartGuide app and switches to the Accu-Chek SmartGuide Predict app to see her upcoming values.

Her glucose is predicted to stay in range, so she decides to start walking. The prediction does not include the potential glucose decrease from her upcoming walk, but Monica knows that the Low Glucose Predict feature will notify her if low glucose is likely within the next 30 minutes.

Making sure that notifications will keep her informed

Although Monica isn’t sure how much her glucose will drop while walking, she knows the Predict app will monitor her glucose levels and keep her informed about any changes.

The Low Glucose Predict feature is enabled and will let Monica know if low glucose is likely to happen soon. She just needs to make sure that she can see, hear, or feel any notifications while she’s out walking.

Going walking with more control over glucose levels

If she gets a notification, Monica can stop and check the situation in the Predict app. She always has some glucose tablets and a cereal bar in her pocket in case low glucose is predicted and she needs to stabilize her glucose levels. Monica feels more in control of her diabetes, knowing that she can manage her glucose levels while bringing more exercise into her routine.