SiDiary app for iPhone and iPad
With SiDiary iPhone you are able to keep your diabetes logbook (blood glucose levels, blood pressure, medication, carbohydrates, etc.) without the slightest effort as you are already used to from the pc-version of SiDiary 6.
SiDiary iPhone provides you also with:
- easiest entry of all data with the numeric keypad
- all data can be tracked with a scrollable input mask
- clearly arranged display of your daily data in SiDiarys typical style
- the ability to read data from different meters: AktivMed GlucoChek Gold, Beurer AS87, AS97, BC57, BM57, BM77, BM85, BF600, BF700, BF710, BF800, BF850, GS485, GL50 Evo BLE, GL49, Cignus Profi Line BLE, Fora Diamond Mini, Diamond Mini BLE, Fora 6Connect, Wellion GALILEO GLU/KET BTE, Wellion LEONARDO GLU/KET BTE, Wellion NEWTON GDH-FAD BTE
- lots of statistic-graphics (pie chart, line graph, modal day and detailed statistic)
- trend analysis (how was the progress of your therapy in the last days/weeks/months?)
- fast synchronization of your data with SDiary Online, from where you are able to print your data stand-alone from your operating system or synchronize the data with your desktop computer version of SiDiary
- user defined data types, which you have defined in your pc-version can also be used on the iPhone after a synchronization with SiDiary Online
- you can adjust the language settings to German, English, etc.
- blood glucose values can be entered in mg/dl or mmol/l
- body weight can be entered in kg or lbs
- carbohydrates can be entered in gram or any other exchange unit (such as BE/KE, etc.)
- date format dd.mm or mm-dd
- time format 24h or am/pm
- data rows that you dont want to use can be hided
You can use SiDiary iPhone stand-alone, but this version can also enhance the pc-version - e.g. you can download readings from your blood glucose meter, insulin pump, blood pressure meter or pedometer with your pc-version and enter additional data on the way in your iPhone version.
After synchronizing both the desktop computer and your iPhone with SiDiary Online all of your data will be merged into one logbook.
Since synchronization with SiDiary Online will be started manually - you always have the full control of possible costs for your online connection.
Pros and cons of SiDiary app for iPhone and iPad
SiDiary app good for
Very Nice app. A bit ackward to keep in sync with pc because requires syncing with site first.
This tool is a great companion to the web or purchased edition of SiDiary. The only one software that I found where I can download the values from about any glycometer and have the statistics that I want. You can even share the results with your family and doctors. I would give it 5 stars if the help section was better detailed. It is better than the other apps that Ive tried because you can download your devices values instead of typing them.
This is the 1st blood glucose app that Ive found that is very helpful. In companion to the desktop edition, it actually does what it says it will do. Takes a bit of getting used to as the help section leaves a lot to be desired, but one I got a feel for it, I really like it. Probably the best app Ive bought for the value it gives me. I input my readings on my iPhone and within seconds it automatically shows up on my desktop. The stats package is also the best Ive seen to date. Fix the help section and its 5 stars.
Very usefull application, but still waiting for iPad version.
Some bad moments
OK, so you pay for this app but what they don’t say is that to use it you have to join online and that costs an additional $30 for the online subscription! Also, the website says you can log ketones but the app doesn’t allow it, and it looks like you have to purchase an additional cable to log the data from your monitoring device into the app! I am very disappointed.
I got this yesterday and started hating it within the first hour!! This app is developed by an European company, and the default language is German......I think. But that was okay because I thought turning the language selection to English would be a breeze. I thought WRONG! Since the entire app is in a different language, I kept touching the wrong buttons and wasnt able to find out the right setup buttons! I checked out SiDiarys websites troubleshooting area, but didnt help much; there is no step by step instruction or any pictured guide. After playing w/ it for 30 mins or so, I was somehow able to do it, but only partial texts got turned into English, not everything!!!!!! After opening and closing the app about 8/9 times within 15/20 mins, it automatically fixed this issue and everything was in English. I thought I was all set to go now. But I was so wrong!
When you open this app, there is a "+" sign on the first page. Once you touch that +, it takes you to another page where you can enter your data like time, blood glucose, blood pressure, weight, event, carb count, etc. I touched "Time," which is the very first field. It allowed me to enter the date and time nicely.......no problem. Then I touched the 2nd field, Blood Glucose, and the app just closed on me! I tried again.........and again..........and again. Same thing happens everytime. Instead of letting me enter a number, the app closes. I tried with other fields like weight, BP, etc................but in vain! Bottom line is: the app let me only enter in the "Time" field and nothing else. When I tried to enter value in any other field, it got closed down. A Diabetes Management app that doesnt let you enter your data!!!! What a sucker!!!!!!!!!!!! And I spent $5 for it!
I have used apps like this before and I really like the one from "Diabetes Pilot." Only reason I wanted to switch is SiDiary offeres an online logbook and Diabetes Pilot only allows PC/Mac downloadable version. And sometimes its convenient to have your data online if you dont have your laptop w/ you! But I am going back to Diabete Pilot and WILL NEVER BUY from SiDiary again. I am just shocked to see their quality control; anyone doing a few simple tests would have been able to catch those basic issues!
Do NOT waste your money!!!! Does not sync to iphone!!!!! Paid $53 to get the full version online, & $6 for the iphone version. Did everything they said. Setup the online account, dowloaded my meter, synced to online account. Put my profile on the iphone, & I get 2 whole values that sync. Not two types of data, two Glucose Readings!!! Wasted money & time!!! Do Not Buy!!!!
With some skepticism, I installed this app. It took few moments, but I was able to start using it right away without a single error or any other problem. I really enjoy the fast and easy way to enter the data. I use it right when I needed, thus I just touch the + button and dont have to worry about remembering when I checked my BG or took ins or the carbs... The site is great as well, and the reporting is well done!
This application provides access to your diabetes related stats from SiDiary online which is a very cost effective cloud service.
I like the service and applications because they are meter vendor agnostic and provide helpful analysis and trending of data including glucometer reads, labs, activity, and weight. They also have support for insulin related data; however, it does not apply in my case.
