Using photos in mySugr not only makes it easier to learn from your data but also helps train your eye to count carbs more accurately.
We're sure you’ve already noticed that pizza is not just pizza and that not all bread is created equal! A text description of “pizza” or “bread” can’t give you that info – but a quick picture can! So we think it makes sense to photograph your meal. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the photo function.
1. Photograph your entire meal
We know it’s hard, but try not to focus too much on the artistry of the picture - this isn’t a foodstagram!
Here, it is especially important to truthfully document everything that you ate. Cropping your picture to show only a half of the portion of fries may look good, but lying in your picture will not help you later on. Capturing the entire serving will help you judge whether your carb estimation was correct.
2. Add the location of the meal and other information
Found a new favorite pasta restaurant but you’re unsure about the carbs and serving size? Save as much information as possible about your regular dining haunts in your log entry - things such as location, estimated exchange quantity, and a precise description of the meal.
The next time you visit that restaurant, you can find it in your past entries, see exactly what you ate, how much you dosed, and whether your estimations were on target. Check your blood sugar trends in the graph to see if you hit the bullseye!
3. Add the picture after eating
You’re starving and aren’t so excited about entering all of this data before digging in - especially as your friends are already halfway through their plates! Just snap a quick picture of your meal and dig in. Log entries can be backdated, meaning you can add the photo from your photo library and describe your meal afterward.
4. Use the same photos
If you frequently eat the same foods, you don’t need to take a new photo every time (as long as the portions remain about the same). Just make sure you turn on the "Save photos to Photos app" setting in then you can quickly select pictures from your library without having to take new ones each time.
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