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‎01-03-2015 09:20

‎01-03-2015 09:20

I've had the Fitbit for about two weeks now and so far, I really like it. I've read some of the postings with relation to sleep patterns and how accurate it tends to be. I'd like to share that what I've noticed is that is does seem pretty accurate to me. I sometimes use a CPAP machine - I've tested with and without, and found that both results seemed pretty accurate.

 

My main question is - How tight or lose does the device have to be worn? I do wear it on my right (non-dominant) hand, and it's not really snug, but tight enough.

 

I'd love some insight on other experiences please.

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‎01-03-2015 10:58

‎01-03-2015 10:58

I do not think you have to wear the fitbit too tight..that is more of a preference..I know they have smaller sizes if you need it.  I would not wear your fitbit too loose because you could catch it on something and lose it.  

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‎01-04-2015 16:36

In response to Algenon

‎01-04-2015 16:36

I just realized Fitbit One has 2 selections for sleep tracker: Normal and Sensitivity and I just change my setting from Normal to Sensitivity for better and accurate results.

 

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‎01-04-2015 18:10

In response to MMG88

‎01-04-2015 18:10

I just recently changed my selection for sleep from sensitive to normal.  It was giving me readings of 2 to 3 hours sleep each night.  I know that I have trouble staying asleep as well as falling asleep, but I felt as if I was getting more sleep than that.  Now I feel that I'm not getting as much sleep as my Fitbit says I'm getting (8-9 hours).  Has anyone else had a similar issue?

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‎01-04-2015 22:06

In response to ddsantoy

‎01-04-2015 22:06

 @ddsantoy :  I had the same problem and was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea --- not to say that you do but you might want to discuss this issue with your doctor and maybe look into having a sleep test to see if there is a problem that can be helped.  The FitBit is great for indicating sleep deprivation --- it certainly showed me that there was a problem and even though I was "sleeping" up to 8 or more hours quite often I was really only getting 2-3hours of actual sleep with many "wakeups" and restlessness periods.  I have now adjusted my FitBit Flex to "normal" and "dominant" hand as well.  Good luck in finding your solution.  GoldaTyla

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