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Hello This is my first time posting on this newsgroup. I have been a Diabetic for some time and currently use a normal book to record my BM’s. Just recently I have purchased a PDA (pocket PC) and I am looking for some software that will run on that to record my BM’s Could anyone please help??? Regards Andy K

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What type of PDA? I use Accu-Chek Pocket Compass on my Palm Pilot. It can upload directly from my Accu-Chek Active meter over an Infra-Red link. I don’t know if it is available for Pocket PC and I think that it is only available in the USA. I know that it’s not available here in Australia – I had to get a friend in the states to order it and mail it to me. I’ve had a look at a couple of packages that I downloaded from www.palmgear.com. Both had individual features that were much better than Pocket Compass’ implementation, but neither had everything, so I’m kinda stuck with Pocket Compass until I can get some time to write something better myself – or until somebody else does If it wasn’t for the IR link to my Accu-Chek Active, I wouldn’t use Pocket Compass in a pink fit. It’s database management is complete rubbish. Cheers, John Carney.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello This is my first time posting on this newsgroup. I have been a Diabetic for some time and currently use a normal book to record my BM’s. Just recently I have purchased a PDA (pocket PC) and I am looking for some software that will run on that to record my BM’s Could anyone please help??? What type of PDA? I use Accu-Chek Pocket Compass on my Palm Pilot. It can upload directly from my Accu-Chek Active meter over an Infra-Red link. I don’t know if it is available for Pocket PC and I think that it is only available in the USA. I know that it’s not available here in Australia – I had to get a friend in the states to order it and mail it to me. I’ve had a look at a couple of packages that I downloaded from www.palmgear.com. Both had individual features that were much better than Pocket Compass’ implementation, but neither had everything, so I’m kinda stuck with Pocket Compass until I can get some time to write something better myself – or until somebody else does If it wasn’t for the IR link to my Accu-Chek Active, I wouldn’t use Pocket Compass in a pink fit. It’s database management is complete rubbish. Cheers, John Carney.

Thanks for that info. I’m actually using an O2 XDA (mobile company’s own brand PDA- Uses Pocket PC 2002 and a Strong-ARM processor). The PDA does have an Ir-DA link but my meter (GlucoTrend II from Roche does not, and as far as I’m aware the UK market has no meter’s with Ir-DA capability which is a shame. I guess I’m in the same boat of staying with what I have (paper + pen) or looking at putting together some kind of package myself. Thanks again Andy Kaye

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Had a quick look. Doesn’t look there’s anything availble for Pocket PC. Sorry mate. Cheers, John Carney.

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Pocket PC If you go to Handango http://www.handango.com/PlatformSearch.jsp?siteId=1&jid=AB97XA35EX56B… X1D2272F24D3&optionId=1%5F2%5F2&txtSearch=diabetes&platformId=2 You will have to copy that lot into your browser, I ‘Diabetic Diary’ & ‘Diabetic Monitor’ both are available for the ARM and you can try before buy. Handango is a good site to search for Windows PDA software. For the Palm I can recommend ‘Diabetes Pilot’ you have to enter manually but it contains a database of gram content of foods that although American based so you have to use it with care but it is easier carried than a book and it is capable of giving a lot of other information if you are on insulin. Again you can try before you buy. — DaveT T1 since 1955 — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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http://www.handango.com/PlatformSearch.jsp?siteId=1&jid=AB97XA35EX56B… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – X1D2272F24D3&optionId=1%5F2%5F2&txtSearch=diabetes&platformId=2 You will have to copy that lot into your browser, I ‘Diabetic Diary’ & ‘Diabetic Monitor’ both are available for the ARM and you can try before buy. Handango is a good site to search for Windows PDA software. For the Palm I can recommend ‘Diabetes Pilot’ you have to enter manually but it contains a database of gram content of foods that although American based so you have to use it with care but it is easier carried than a book and it is capable of giving a lot of other information if you are on insulin. Again you can try before you buy. — DaveT T1 since 1955 Thanks Guys you’ve all been a great help. My first post on this forum and

I feel like I belong. Hopefully you’ll be seeing a lot more of me round here, and thanks again for all your help Andy Kaye – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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Accucheck compact is infra red as is the active, both available in the UK Pete – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – my Accu-Chek Active meter over an Infra-Red link. I don’t know if it is available for Pocket PC and I think that it is only available in the USA. I know that it’s not available here in Australia – I had to get a friend in the states to order it and mail it to me. I’ve had a look at a couple of packages that I downloaded from www.palmgear.com. Both had individual features that were much better than Pocket Compass’ implementation, but neither had everything, so I’m kinda stuck with Pocket Compass until I can get some time to write something better myself – or until somebody else does If it wasn’t for the IR link to my Accu-Chek Active, I wouldn’t use Pocket Compass in a pink fit. It’s database management is complete rubbish. Cheers, John Carney. Thanks for that info. I’m actually using an O2 XDA (mobile company’s own brand PDA- Uses Pocket PC 2002 and a Strong-ARM processor). The PDA does have an Ir-DA link but my meter (GlucoTrend II from Roche does not, and as far as I’m aware the UK market has no meter’s with Ir-DA capability which is a shame. I guess I’m in the same boat of staying with what I have (paper + pen) or looking at putting together some kind of package myself. Thanks again Andy Kaye

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Andy, I’m working on something like this. It currently works on PC (32 bit versions of Windows eg 98, 2000, XP) and PocketPC (Compaq iPaq but should work on any PocketPC), I’m just getting the replication between the two to work. Once I’ve done this I’ll be making it available as freeware. If you want to have a look at http://www.altkb.com/DIM%20Proto.htm, there are some screenshots, description and a prototype. The prototype runs on the PC and has some restrictions on the install directory. If you have any feedbac I’ll gladly try and include in the program. Cheers — Kevin Houstoun Type I since August 2002 http://www.altkb.com

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Accucheck compact is infra red as is the active, both available in the UK Pete my Accu-Chek Active meter over an Infra-Red link. I don’t know if it is available for Pocket PC and I think that it is only available in the USA. I know that it’s not available here in Australia – I had to get a friend in the states to order it and mail it to me. I’ve had a look at a couple of packages that I downloaded from www.palmgear.com. Both had individual features that were much better than Pocket Compass’ implementation, but neither had everything, so I’m kinda stuck with Pocket Compass until I can get some time to write something better myself – or until somebody else does If it wasn’t for the IR link to my Accu-Chek Active, I wouldn’t use Pocket Compass in a pink fit. It’s database management is complete rubbish. Cheers, John Carney. Thanks for that info. I’m actually using an O2 XDA (mobile company’s own brand PDA- Uses Pocket PC 2002 and a Strong-ARM processor). The PDA does have an Ir-DA link but my meter (GlucoTrend II from Roche does not, and as far as I’m aware the UK market has no meter’s with Ir-DA capability which is a shame. I guess I’m in the same boat of staying with what I have (paper + pen) or looking at putting together some kind of package myself. Thanks again Andy Kaye

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Hi Kevin I’ve just had a look at the website with info on your program, I must say it looks very easy to use and looks ideal for a person like myself. I’m going to try the program for a couple of weeks, and yup I would be glad to give you some feedback. Please let me know when you have a full pocket PC version with the replication ability Thanks Andy Type I since 1999 ***Parachute jump 12/6/00, Lyke Wake Walk, Member of the RAF Reserve*** 2003??? Nijmegen Military March (Holland) If I can do it so can you

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Andy, I’m working on something like this. It currently works on PC (32 bit versions of Windows eg 98, 2000, XP) and PocketPC (Compaq iPaq but should work on any PocketPC), I’m just getting the replication between the two to work. Once I’ve done this I’ll be making it available as freeware. If you want to have a look at http://www.altkb.com/DIM%20Proto.htm, there are some screenshots, description and a prototype. The prototype runs on the PC and has some restrictions on the install directory. If you have any feedbac I’ll gladly try and include in the program. Cheers — Kevin Houstoun Type I since August 2002 http://www.altkb.com Accucheck compact is infra red as is the active, both available in the UK Pete my Accu-Chek Active meter over an Infra-Red link. I don’t know if it is available for Pocket PC and I think that it is only available in the USA. I know that it’s not available here in Australia – I had to get a friend in the states to order it and mail it to me. I’ve had a look at a couple of packages that I downloaded from www.palmgear.com. Both had individual features that were much better than Pocket Compass’ implementation, but neither had everything, so I’m kinda stuck with Pocket Compass until I can get some time to write something better myself – or until somebody else does If it wasn’t for the IR link to my Accu-Chek Active, I wouldn’t use Pocket Compass in a pink fit. It’s database management is complete rubbish. Cheers, John Carney. Thanks for that info. I’m actually using an O2 XDA (mobile company’s own brand PDA- Uses Pocket PC 2002 and a Strong-ARM processor). The PDA does have an Ir-DA link but my meter (GlucoTrend II from Roche does not, and as far as I’m aware the UK market has no meter’s with Ir-DA capability which is a shame. I guess I’m in the same boat of staying with what I have (paper + pen) or looking at putting together some kind of package myself. Thanks again Andy Kaye

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Andy If your going to use the prototype it needs to be installed in C:Documents and SettingsKevin HoustonMy DocumentsNI. I’ve added an exe that moves it to the appropriate location to the download page. Also you need to enter a 2 bloodsugar reading (1 either side of the meal) and 1 meal before the reports work. Or simply set the dates to August (1 August 2002 to 31 August 2002) of last year to see some sample data from that period, and press the apply button. Cheers — Kevin Houstoun Type I since August 2002 http://www.altkb.com

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Kevin I’ve just had a look at the website with info on your program, I must say it looks very easy to use and looks ideal for a person like myself. I’m going to try the program for a couple of weeks, and yup I would be glad to give you some feedback. Please let me know when you have a full pocket PC version with the replication ability Thanks Andy Type I since 1999 ***Parachute jump 12/6/00, Lyke Wake Walk, Member of the RAF Reserve*** 2003??? Nijmegen Military March (Holland) If I can do it so can you Andy, I’m working on something like this. It currently works on PC (32 bit versions of Windows eg 98, 2000, XP) and PocketPC (Compaq iPaq but should work on any PocketPC), I’m just getting the replication between the two to work. Once I’ve done this I’ll be making it available as freeware. If you want to have a look at http://www.altkb.com/DIM%20Proto.htm, there are some screenshots, description and a prototype. The prototype runs on the PC and has some restrictions on the install directory. If you have any feedbac I’ll gladly try and include in the program. Cheers — Kevin Houstoun Type I since August 2002 http://www.altkb.com Accucheck compact is infra red as is the active, both available in the UK Pete my Accu-Chek Active meter over an Infra-Red link. I don’t know if it is available for Pocket PC and I think that it is only available in the USA. I know that it’s not available here in Australia – I had to get a friend in the states to order it and mail it to me. I’ve had a look at a couple of packages that I downloaded from www.palmgear.com. Both had individual features that were much better than Pocket Compass’ implementation, but neither had everything, so I’m kinda stuck with Pocket Compass until I can get some time to write something better myself – or until somebody else does If it wasn’t for the IR link to my Accu-Chek Active, I wouldn’t use Pocket Compass in a pink fit. It’s database management is complete rubbish. Cheers, John Carney. Thanks for that info. I’m actually using an O2 XDA (mobile company’s own brand PDA- Uses Pocket PC 2002 and a Strong-ARM processor). The PDA does have an Ir-DA link but my meter (GlucoTrend II from Roche does not, and as far as I’m aware the UK market has no meter’s with Ir-DA capability which is a shame. I guess I’m in the same boat of staying with what I have (paper + pen) or looking at putting together some kind of package myself. Thanks again Andy Kaye

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