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Nightscout for Windows

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Show blood sugar and trend arrow (pulled from Nightscout) as icon in the windows system tray.

CGMIcon is a customizable Windows system tray application that provides real-time monitoring of your blood glucose levels from Nightscout. With a sleek interface, it helps you stay informed about your glucose levels without the need to constantly check your phone.

Features

  • Real-time display of blood glucose levels and trend arrow
  • Automatic updates at regular intervals
  • Display the time since last update and difference to last value upon hover
  • Customizable target range thresholds with color indicators
  • Interactive system tray menu for easy access to settings
  • Support for multiple Nightscout URLs

Screenshots

Screenshot 1

See your current blood glucose level at a glance in the system tray.

Screenshot 2

Adjust the target range thresholds and colors to suit your preferences.

Screenshot 3

Easily access settings and Nightscout URLs from the system tray menu.

Installation

  1. Setup a Nightscout instance.
  2. Download the latest release of CGMIcon from the Releases page.
  3. Run CGMIcon.exe to start the application.

Usage

  1. Upon launching the program, the icon will appear in your system tray.
  2. Enter your Nightscout URL of the shape https://your-nightscout_name.herokuapp.com/ into the prompt window and click "OK".
  3. Right-click on the icon to access the system tray menu and adjust settings.
  4. In the settings menu, you can configure the target range thresholds and colors as desired.
  5. Enjoy real-time blood glucose monitoring directly from your system tray!

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to the developers of Nightscout for their enormous contribution to the diabetes community. Nightscout is an open-source project that allows individuals to access and monitor their continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data in real-time. Their dedication and hard work have made a significant impact on the lives of many people with diabetes.

Nightscout GitHub Repository: Nightscout

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request on the GitHub repository.

License

CGMIcon is released under the MIT License.


If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Happy monitoring!