Analyte meter with basic and advanced meter preset mode selection based on structured queries

Abstract

Described are methods and systems to allow users to select a basic mode or an advanced mode in which additional features can be customized for the user based on structured queries presented to the user.

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         6 . A method for using an analyte meter having a microprocessor coupled to a user interface and display, the method comprising the steps of:
 querying a user to select between a basic mode and an advanced mode for the meter;   selecting the advanced mode;   querying the user for selection for additional features with a series of questions relating to the user's past results, meal patterns, and need for graphical insights;   selecting one of the additional features otherwise activating another set of features distinct from the additional features when none of the additional features has been selected; and   annunciating a summary of features available in the advanced mode.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , in which one of the additional features includes a glycemic excursion detection functionality that provides for an indication of at least two analyte measurements outside of a predetermined range in a prior number of days (e.g., 3, 4, 5, 6 . . . n days). 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 6 , in which one of the additional features includes a meal-tagging functionality that allows the user to manually or automatically set meal tag before or after a meal. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 6 , in which one of the additional features includes:
 a graphical display that shows in relation to time of a day information indicative over the prior 7 days of (a) a number of high analyte measurements; (b) a number of in-range measurements; (c) a number of low analyte measurements.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 6 , in which one of the additional features includes a visual indicator for the display indicative of an analyte measurement with respect to a predetermined range.