What is Nightscout?
Nightscout is an open-source cloud application that allows people with diabetes to visualize, store and share their blood glucose data from continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in real time, allowing individuals to effectively manage their blood glucose levels and optimize their diabetes care. It can be used by people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes.
In short, Nightscout serves as a valuable tool for people with diabetes, empowering them to effectively manage their blood glucose levels, improve their overall health, and improve their quality of life.
How can I use Nightscout?
Nightscout can be used to:
- track your blood glucose levels over time;
- view trends in your blood glucose levels;
- identify patterns in your blood glucose levels;
- share your blood glucose data with your doctor, family and friends;
- make better decisions about your diabetes management.
What devices do I need to use NIghtscout?
Nightscout can be used with a variety of CGMs, including Dexcom, LibreSense and Medtronic. It can also be used with insulin pumps and other diabetes devices.
To use Nightscout you will need:
- a continuous glucose meter (CGM);
- a compatible transmitter;
- a computer or mobile device;
- an internet connection.
Once you have the necessary equipment, you can set up Nightscout to collect your CGM data. The data is sent to a cloud server at Alphanet Technologies where you can view it in real time. You can also share your information with others, such as your doctor, family and friends.
What are the benefits of using Nightscout?
Some benefits of using Nightscout are:
- improved blood glucose control;
- a reduced risk of complications;
- more peace of mind;
- an improved quality of life.
If you are interested in using Nightscout, I recommend visiting the Nightscout website for more information.
What are the costs for using Nightscout?
Nightscout is an open source platform and therefore free. Alphanet Technologies offers people with diabetes the opportunity to host their own shielded environment on which the cloud application Nightscout runs for an affordable monthly subscription. The costs are only 4.95 euros per month and you also receive a free nightscout.io subdomain. Of course you can also register your own domain with us. Alphanet will set up the base for Nightscout, where the user can make adjustments themselves through a secure environment, such as the basal setting, alarms, nutrition list, etc.