Record the actual first and last eating times, and label uncertain times. A longer gap is not automatically a better result.
Record what happened, not the intended streak
If your plan and the day differ, record the actual times. A log is a description, not a score. Do not change an entry to preserve a streak.
Decide what the fields mean before using them. If you are recording meals only, label the record that way; it may not include every drink or snack.
Keep overnight dates clear
An eating window that crosses midnight needs dates as well as times. “00:30” belongs to a different calendar day from the previous evening. Preserve that distinction in exports.
Example: last meal Tuesday 20:15; first meal Wednesday 08:00. These times illustrate date handling, not a recommended fasting schedule.
Put sleep and symptoms beside the timing
A short note can explain a changed routine, such as shift work or travel. Do not infer that the timing caused a symptom simply because they occurred together.
When traveling, state whether you used local time. Changing time zones can make an apparent duration misleading if the record does not identify the change.
Get individual advice before changing eating patterns
Fasting can create particular risks for people with diabetes, including those using medicines that lower glucose. NIDDK advises individual clinical planning; do not change medicine timing or doses based on a website.
The free log records timing only. Fastora offers a dedicated timing app, but neither this guide nor an app timer establishes that fasting is appropriate for you.
Sources & checks
- NIDDK: fasting safely with diabetes ↗
Fasting with diabetes can present risks, and medicine changes need individual clinical guidance.
- Current App Store listing: Fasting Timer Tracker: Fastora ↗
Checks the companion app’s stated features and its limitations; not independent evidence of health benefits.
Checked against these sources on 2026-09-20. The worked examples and record layouts are original illustrations. They are not real patient records or evidence of treatment effectiveness. This is educational content, not individual medical advice or a clinician-reviewed treatment plan.
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