Understanding the Nico app and your data
What the data in the app means and how to read it
By Liton1 author10 articles
- What does my glucose graph mean?Your glucose graph shows how your blood glucose levels change throughout the day. It helps you understand how your body responds to food, exercise, stress, and sleep.
- What counts as a spike?Any sudden rise in your glucose line is a blood glucose "spike". There are several reasons why a spike may occur.
- Why does my glucose rise after coffee, stress, or a cold shower?If you’ve noticed a bump in your glucose levels after your morning coffee, a stressful moment, or even a cold shower, don’t worry! These are normal, short-term reactions caused by…
- How does exercise affect my readings?When you push your body hard, stress hormones signal your liver to release stored glycogen and create new glucose to provide quick energy for the effort, which can cause a…
- What does a "flat line" mean?A flat line means that your blood glucose levels are stable, and you're doing a great job!
- How do I know if my metabolism is improving?As you start making lifestyle changes and tracking your glucose with Nico, you might wonder how to tell if your metabolism is getting healthier. Your body gives plenty of clues,…
- Common patterns, and what they suggestYour glucose graph is a real-time reflection of how your body responds to food, stress, sleep, and movement. Recognizing patterns can help you make smarter, more personalized choices.
- Why is my glucose higher in the morning?If you’ve noticed your glucose levels are higher in the morning, even before eating, you’re not alone. This is a natural and well-understood phenomenon called the “dawn effect”.
- How Are Energy Surges Calculated?An Energy Surge is Nico’s user-friendly term for a noticeable glucose spike - a meaningful upward movement in your glucose curve. Energy Surges help you spot moments where your glucose…
- How do I update my weight in Nico?To add or log an updated weight, use bluetooth-connected scales. If you don't have these, log your weight in Apple Health or Google Health.