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Setting Up Your Profile

Welcome to Gout Radar! Let's get you set up with a personalized profile that will help us provide the most accurate recommendations for your health journey.

Step 1: Download and Install​

Finding Gout Radar​

  1. Open the App Store on your iOS device
  2. Search for "Gout Radar"
  3. Look for our app with the distinctive radar icon
  4. Tap "Get" to download and install

First Launch​

  1. Tap the Gout Radar icon to launch the app
  2. You'll see our welcome screen with a brief introduction
  3. Tap "Get Started" to begin your setup journey

Step 2: Complete Your Health Profile​

The app will guide you through a series of questions to create your personalized profile. This information helps us provide accurate recommendations tailored to your specific needs.

Basic Information​

Gender Selection​

Why we ask: Gout affects men and women differently, with varying risk factors and triggers.

  • Tap to select your gender
  • This helps us provide gender-specific recommendations

Height and Weight​

Why we ask: Body weight significantly impacts gout risk and uric acid levels.

Enter your height:

  • Use the scroll wheels or input field
  • Available in both metric (cm) and imperial (ft/in) units

Enter your current weight:

  • Use the scroll wheels or input field
  • Available in both metric (kg) and imperial (lbs) units

The Connection Between Weight and Gout:

  • Obesity increases gout risk by 2-3 times
  • Extra weight leads to higher uric acid production
  • Rapid weight loss can temporarily trigger gout attacks
  • Gradual, sustainable weight management is most effective

Gout History Assessment​

Previous Gout Episodes​

"Have you experienced gout attacks before?"

  • Yes, multiple times - Select if you've had several episodes
  • Yes, once or twice - For those with limited experience
  • No, but high uric acid - If diagnosed with hyperuricemia
  • Unsure/Prevention - If you're being proactive about gout risk

Frequency of Attacks​

If you've had gout before:

  • Frequently (monthly or more)
  • Occasionally (few times per year)
  • Rarely (once per year or less)
  • In remission (no recent attacks)

Affected Joints​

Select all joints that have been affected:

  • Big toe (most common - 50% of first attacks)
  • Ankle
  • Knee
  • Fingers
  • Wrist
  • Elbow
  • Other locations

Trigger Awareness​

"Do you know what typically triggers your gout attacks?"

  • Specific foods (we'll help you identify these)
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Dehydration
  • Stress or illness
  • Medication changes
  • Not sure (we'll help you discover patterns)

Step 3: Privacy and Data Security​

Your Data Stays Private​

Before we save your profile, you'll see our privacy commitment:

🔒 Privacy Guarantee:

  • All information stays exclusively on your device
  • No data is sent to our servers
  • Your health information is never shared with third parties
  • You can delete or modify any information anytime

iCloud Sync (Optional):

  • Enable to sync across your Apple devices
  • Data remains in your personal iCloud account
  • We cannot access your iCloud data
  • You control all sharing and access

Settings Access​

Remember: You can update any of this information later:

  1. Go to Settings in the app
  2. Tap "Profile Information"
  3. Modify any details as needed
  4. Changes take effect immediately

Step 4: Personalized Recommendations​

Based on your profile, Gout Radar will generate:

Dietary Guidelines​

Your personalized purine limits:

  • Daily purine target based on your risk level
  • Safe food categories for regular consumption
  • Caution foods to limit or monitor
  • Avoid foods during active management

Hydration Goals​

Your water intake recommendations:

  • Daily hydration target based on your weight and activity
  • Timing suggestions for optimal uric acid dilution
  • Quality guidelines for the best hydration choices

Tracking Preferences​

Your monitoring approach:

  • Daily logging frequency based on your gout history
  • Alert settings for purine limits and hydration reminders
  • Progress milestones to celebrate your health improvements

Step 5: Start Your Free Trial​

3-Day Free Trial​

What's included:

  • ✅ Unlimited food scanning with AI-powered purine analysis
  • ✅ Personalized recommendations based on your profile
  • ✅ Daily tracking tools for purine intake and hydration
  • ✅ Restaurant dining guides for eating out safely
  • ✅ Progress insights to understand your patterns

Trial Features​

Food Scanning:

  • Snap photos of any meal
  • Get instant purine content analysis
  • Receive safety recommendations
  • Learn about healthier alternatives

Smart Tracking:

  • Log your daily purine intake
  • Monitor hydration levels
  • Track symptoms and triggers
  • Visualize your health trends

Dining Out Support:

  • Restaurant menu guidance
  • Safe ordering suggestions
  • Cuisine-specific recommendations
  • Ingredient substitution tips

After Your Trial​

Choose your path:

  • Continue with premium features for comprehensive gout management
  • Use basic features for essential food scanning and tracking
  • Cancel anytime with no obligations

Getting Help​

In-App Support​

  • Tutorial tooltips guide you through each feature
  • Help section with detailed explanations
  • FAQ answers common questions
  • Contact support for personalized assistance

Community Resources​

  • Recipe sharing with other users
  • Success stories for motivation
  • Tips and tricks from the community
  • Expert insights from nutrition professionals

Congratulations! Your profile is complete. You're ready to start your journey toward better gout management.

Next: Learn how to scan your first meal with AI-powered food recognition.

Next: Scanning Your First Meal →

Remember: This setup takes just 2-3 minutes, but the insights you'll gain can transform your relationship with food and help you live pain-free.