# Predicting BG... Does anyone use BG forecasting? **URL:** \ **Category:** Tips, Tech & Gear\ **Tags:** cgm, type-1, rollercoaster\ **Created:** [June 7, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/predicting-bg-does-anyone-use-bg-forecasting/1176 "2017-06-07T16:55:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bradford](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/bradford/32/30_2.png) [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/predicting-bg-does-anyone-use-bg-forecasting/1176/1 "2017-06-07T16:55:38Z")
I have been trying to figure out an easy way to use forecasting. An accurate (or semi-accurate) prediction would be a game changer for caregivers. I find myself in hard situations when my child is away (friend’s house, baby sitters, ect.). I would like to figure out a “dummy proof” method to avoid highs and lows without the rollercoaster. It is too easy to over-correct, so an advanced forecast could mean softer landings. I just came upon this, but haven’t tried it. Has anyone tried this before? > **[home\_new](https://www.jadediabetes.com)** > > Optimized Dose Advice, BG Predictions, Predictive Intervention Advice for stress-free diabetes management “I'M ALREADY SEEING THE BENEFITS OF JADE - THE PREDICTION ENGINE IS POWERFUL!” > Sophisticated Dose Calculation > Calculate doses. Track insulin... ---
**Author:** ![TiaG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/tiag/32/594_2.png) [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/predicting-bg-does-anyone-use-bg-forecasting/1176/2 "2017-06-07T17:55:36Z")
I tried it. I can’t say whether the predictions are great – we had already set up NightScout’s predictions, and i found it a bit tedious to enter all the details I needed to get good predictions. The UI was not great when I tried it a year ago. ---
**Author:** ![Bradford](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/bradford/32/30_2.png) [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2017, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/predicting-bg-does-anyone-use-bg-forecasting/1176/3 "2017-06-07T18:14:11Z")
I have the latest version of nightscout (0.9.2), but no predictions. Any idea how can I get predictions on nightscout? ---
**Author:** ![TiaG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/tiag/32/594_2.png) [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2017, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/predicting-bg-does-anyone-use-bg-forecasting/1176/4 "2017-06-07T19:17:24Z")
I think it’s the [Bolus Wizard Preview](http://www.nightscout.info/wiki/welcome/website-features/funnel-cake-0-8-features/bwp-bolus-wizard-preview). You can also [enable HAPP](https://github.com/timomer/HAPP), which I think is the open Loop but requires you to manually enter the pump data into NightScout to get its suggestions. ---
**Author:** ![TiaG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/tiag/32/594_2.png) [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2017, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/predicting-bg-does-anyone-use-bg-forecasting/1176/5 "2017-06-07T19:26:34Z")
The UI for PredictBGL looks a lot cleaner than when I used it. I am wondering if it’s been improved, and if so, it might actually be really useful for caregivers. I mean right now I’m just telling everyone what to do via text. But that means I have to have NS open all the time in my web browser. ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2017, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/predicting-bg-does-anyone-use-bg-forecasting/1176/6 "2017-06-07T21:45:19Z")
I did have some discussions with them a couple of months ago. I got an email back pretty fast and was able to engage into a good discussion with them. So, from the point of view of support, they seem good. I am still thinking of testing this app. I’d love to know what you find out! I researched it a lot around that time (2 months ago) and I believe that this is the only T1 app that has decent reviews anywhere. There are two other apps that i heard of, neither of which appear to have made it in real life (I could be wrong about that): - [Glucoracle](http://newsroom.cumc.columbia.edu/blog/2017/04/27/diabetes-app-forecasts-blood-sugar-levels/) is programmed at Columbia U and predicts food impact on BGs for T2s - Last year, Medtronic talked about a [preditive app in collaboration with IBM Watson](https://www.endocrineweb.com/news/diabetes/19397-new-diabetes-app-can-predict-danger-hours-ahead). It was supposed to be introduced last summer but I have seen nothing.