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I really, really don't need a tracker and I doubt most people do. Even to satisfy curiosity they seem woefully lacking. What I do feel I need is an effective w

I really, really don't need a tracker and I doubt most people do. Even to satisfy curiosity they seem woefully lacking. What I do feel I need is an effective way (including cost-wise) to mitigate thermoregulation issues at night, i.e. to avoid waking up hot or cold, dialing in the correct bedding temperature at any moment. I thought a wool comforter might be the answer given its reputation, but I still fuss around with adding or removing layers. I basically sleep with a stack that changes depending on the weather.

salad-tycoon 3y ago
I got a Fitbit in my mid twenties, noticed my heart rate going to 40. Had no idea of what that meant and asking around it turned out “it could be sleep apnea.” Long story short, it was. I no longer fall asleep driving and I assume my heart is healthier than had I not known for many more years when I finally got married and had a sleeping partner (if I hadn’t died on a highway first). My point is, I think these types of devices are wonderful screening tools. Cheap and imagine all the prevention we could have by screening widely and early.
- slothtrop 3y ago
  It's trivial to figure out that apnea is a possible culprit by virtue of the symptoms. If you can buy a fitbit, you can do the bare minimum research to explore the possibility.
pedalpete 3y ago
Have you looked at Eight Sleep or ChiliPad?
- slothtrop 3y ago
  Yeah, the former looks like a grift targeting the wealthy, the latter more promising. I'm determined to make things work without that but I am giving ChiliPad serious consideration.
  - pedalpete 3y ago
    I'm curious to find out why you think Eight sounds like a grift. We work in the sleeptech/neurotech space, and there is so much crap in this space. We're want to ensure we're taken seriously, so I'd be keen to hear your thoughts on why you think Eight Sleep isn't presented as trustworthy (if that is what you're saying). I think they actually have the best reputation, and have taken over from Chili. We're not in the heating/cooling space, so non-competitive.
    - senectus1 3y ago
      the subscription cost is utterly ridiculous. If it was $2 a month then maybe and I'm a guy that loathes subscription costs. I'm looking into this sort of thing as i'm hopeful it'll help my wife with thyroid issues get better sleep. but eightsleep is right off the table with those subs prices

salad-tycoon 3y ago

I got a Fitbit in my mid twenties, noticed my heart rate going to 40. Had no idea of what that meant and asking around it turned out “it could be sleep apnea.” Long story short, it was. I no longer fall asleep driving and I assume my heart is healthier than had I not known for many more years when I finally got married and had a sleeping partner (if I hadn’t died on a highway first). My point is, I think these types of devices are wonderful screening tools. Cheap and imagine all the prevention we could have by screening widely and early.

slothtrop 3y ago
It's trivial to figure out that apnea is a possible culprit by virtue of the symptoms. If you can buy a fitbit, you can do the bare minimum research to explore the possibility.

pedalpete 3y ago

Have you looked at Eight Sleep or ChiliPad?

slothtrop 3y ago
Yeah, the former looks like a grift targeting the wealthy, the latter more promising. I'm determined to make things work without that but I am giving ChiliPad serious consideration.
- pedalpete 3y ago
  I'm curious to find out why you think Eight sounds like a grift. We work in the sleeptech/neurotech space, and there is so much crap in this space. We're want to ensure we're taken seriously, so I'd be keen to hear your thoughts on why you think Eight Sleep isn't presented as trustworthy (if that is what you're saying). I think they actually have the best reputation, and have taken over from Chili. We're not in the heating/cooling space, so non-competitive.
  - senectus1 3y ago
    the subscription cost is utterly ridiculous. If it was $2 a month then maybe and I'm a guy that loathes subscription costs. I'm looking into this sort of thing as i'm hopeful it'll help my wife with thyroid issues get better sleep. but eightsleep is right off the table with those subs prices