Q: What is the dawn phenomenon?

The dawn phenomenon, sometimes called the dawn effect, is an early-morning (usually between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.) increase in blood sugar (glucose) which occurs to some extent in all humans, more relevant to people with diabetes. It is thought to occur due to temporal elevation in serum cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine associated with transition from sleeping to wakefulness. Basically, it is a natural 'breakfast'. Lowering the dawn effect is possible by eating a last meal low in carbohydrates.

Question 1

What phones do you support?

Accepted Answer

iOS 12.1 or later, on the following devices:

iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone X
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max

Android: version 5.0 or higher (with NFC capabilities) on:

Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung Galaxy S9
Google Pixel
Google Pixel 2
Google Pixel 2 XL
LG Nexus 5X
Wileyfox Swift

Question 2

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

The program, containing the blood glucose monitor, kick-off session, guidance and report with conclusion and advice costs 199 Euros.

Question 3

How do I give Clear. access to my blood glucose data?

Accepted Answer

You can follow these easy steps from within the Freestyle LibreView app:

Open the Freestyle Libre App
Click the Menu button (≡) and choose 'Connected Apps'
Choose LibreView and click 'Connect'
Then, choose 'Connect to a practice'
Enter this practice ID: bebnf8ekc9itp9o9
Click on 'connect'
You're done!

Question 4

Which sensor do you use?

Accepted Answer

At the moment, we make use of the Abbott FreeStyle Libre sensor which works for 14 days.

Question 5

What is the dawn phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

The dawn phenomenon, sometimes called the dawn effect, is an early-morning (usually between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.) increase in blood sugar (glucose) which occurs to some extent in all humans, more relevant to people with diabetes. It is thought to occur due to temporal elevation in serum cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine associated with transition from sleeping to wakefulness. Basically, it is a natural 'breakfast'. Lowering the dawn effect is possible by eating a last meal low in carbohydrates.

Question 6

Does applying the sensor hurt?

Accepted Answer

In short, no it does not. The sensor is being applied by a spring needle, and this needle does not stay in your arm. The spring needle applies a filament (flexible needle) in your arm for the blood glucose measurement.

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