# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Tips, Tech & Gear category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-tips-tech-gear-category/65)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-tips-tech-gear-category/65 "2017-03-20T03:30:30Z")
How you manage diabetes and the gear to use. --- ## [Searching for beta testers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/searching-for-beta-testers/16384)
**Author:** [@diabdevtracker](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/diabdevtracker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/searching-for-beta-testers/16384 "2026-09-26T15:02:29Z")
Hi everyone, I’m a software developer and a parent of a 9-year-old living with Type 1 diabetes. One recurring question in our home is: “When did we last change the infusion set or sensor?” Dates can easily end up sprea… --- ## [Research on 7-day infusion sets and lipohypertrophy?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-on-7-day-infusion-sets-and-lipohypertrophy/16357)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-on-7-day-infusion-sets-and-lipohypertrophy/16357 "2026-09-24T01:47:08Z")
Does anybody know if there is any research on 7-day infusion sets and the risk of developing lipohypertrophy? They sent me those Minimed Extended infusion sets, because they don’t manufacture enough Mio Advance sets anym… --- ## [Trio AID](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trio-aid/16367)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trio-aid/16367 "2026-09-24T01:44:06Z")
Trio 1.0, going by the name “Gummy Clusters,” was announced on Sep 15th. Trio is an AID app for iPhone. AID’s receive BG information from CGMs, put that together with known information regarding past and forecast BGs and… --- ## [I built a free open-source desktop companion for Dexcom users — looking for feedback](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-built-a-free-open-source-desktop-companion-for-dexcom-users-looking-for-feedback/16371)
**Author:** [@filippo.garavaglia95](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/filippo.garavaglia95)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-built-a-free-open-source-desktop-companion-for-dexcom-users-looking-for-feedback/16371 "2026-09-24T01:43:42Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Filippo, a software engineer from Italy living with type 1 diabetes. I spend a large part of my working day in front of a computer, and I got tired of constantly reaching for my phone just to check my … --- ## [Sugarmate by Tandem - should I use this and why?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-by-tandem-should-i-use-this-and-why/16315)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-by-tandem-should-i-use-this-and-why/16315 "2026-09-21T18:22:33Z")
Just got this email from Tandem - which I find a bit confusing from a marketing perspective. I’ll reprint the email below, but it prompts the question - should I use this thing called sugarmate, and why? Does anyone kn… --- ## [Omnipod hack](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-hack/10615)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-hack/10615 "2026-09-21T00:09:07Z")
So, Samson switched to the Omnipod after I put his Medtronic pump into the wash. Anyways, this came with a wrinkle: It needs 80 units to run, and shuts off automatically at 80 hours, and he doesn’t use anywhere near 1 un… --- ## [Omnipod 5 100mg/dl goal... when and how?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-100mg-dl-goal-when-and-how/16268)
**Author:** [@Tim42](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tim42)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-100mg-dl-goal-when-and-how/16268 "2026-09-14T18:46:54Z")
I just stumbled across a new-to-me greyed out selector for 100mg/dL target in my Omnipod app. I don’t think it was there the last time I looked (but that may have been months ago before an app update.) If I try to selec… --- ## [What's your favorite Diabetes Phone App, and why?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whats-your-favorite-diabetes-phone-app-and-why/3239)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whats-your-favorite-diabetes-phone-app-and-why/3239 "2026-09-13T16:05:02Z")
The Diabetes logbook thread got me to wondering about this. I know of quite a few apps, but don’t personally use any except the G5 Mobile app, Follow and Share. I’m referring to apps that track your Diabetes journey, c… --- ## [2 out of box G7 10 day failures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2-out-of-box-g7-10-day-failures/16349)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2-out-of-box-g7-10-day-failures/16349 "2026-09-09T23:07:33Z")
It never rains but it pours. I came home from town and my A/C stopped working. I knew what the trouble was, gunk in the drain and pump in the attic. I called for service and a very nice many came out and got the house co… --- ## [May I ask members about missing features in CGM apps?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/may-i-ask-members-about-missing-features-in-cgm-apps/16293)
**Author:** [@andlit](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/andlit)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/may-i-ask-members-about-missing-features-in-cgm-apps/16293 "2026-09-01T09:21:49Z")
Hi, I’m working on a private, non-commercial CGM-related project and I’d like to ask forum members what features they feel are missing from current CGM apps. I’m not selling anything, promoting a product, posting links… --- ## [Old arms and G7 overpatches](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-arms-and-g7-overpatches/16260)
**Author:** [@Freckles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Freckles)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-arms-and-g7-overpatches/16260 "2026-08-29T15:20:14Z")
Don’t want to bring @James.J.Igoe post off track as well as older posts. Problem with G7 and it seems to be two fold a) Sleeping and getting a failed sensor when on right arm as I am a back/right side sleeper. I don’t… --- ## [Where do you wear your Dexcom G7?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-do-you-wear-your-dexcom-g7/16275)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-do-you-wear-your-dexcom-g7/16275 "2026-08-28T14:37:04Z")
More often than not I wear my Dexcom G6 on my thigh and get good results. Since I was unable to snag another round of the G6, I’ll be starting the G7 soon. I am going to continue to use the thigh area (more real estate t… --- ## [Minimed Go users?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/minimed-go-users/16291)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/minimed-go-users/16291 "2026-08-26T11:03:54Z")
I have been MDI for 2 years, using Dexcom and the Novo Nordisk Echo pen, but just ran across the Minimed Go system - it looks good online but I can’t find much about it! Anyone with actual experience with the Minimed sen… --- ## [What app do you use to track meals, insulin used, etc.?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-app-do-you-use-to-track-meals-insulin-used-etc/2511)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-app-do-you-use-to-track-meals-insulin-used-etc/2511 "2026-08-21T19:22:31Z")
I’m curious what apps people are using to keep track of their total daily dose, meals, and the insulin that they take. Also curious about apps for carb counting. I came across this thread, but it wasn’t exactly what I w… --- ## [Pump tubing with acute felinitis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-tubing-with-acute-felinitis/16313)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-tubing-with-acute-felinitis/16313 "2026-08-21T13:17:00Z")
I had a postprandial spike after lunch. Sheelah the Queen had been on my lap before lunch. Evidently she found a chew toy, my pump tubing. This is a first. Fortunately it change day. I drew out 6 u from the cartridge… --- ## [3D-printed snap on/off syringe label](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488 "2026-08-19T14:25:32Z")
I finally got around to a little project I’ve been meaning to do for a while- 3D printing snap-on labels for the insulin syringes I use to empty the ~16 units left in the pens when they stop working. No more forgetting w… --- ## [Starting Eversense 365 with Loop DIY](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-eversense-365-with-loop-diy/16277)
**Author:** [@Terry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Terry)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-eversense-365-with-loop-diy/16277 "2026-08-16T21:08:44Z")
When Dexcom announced earlier this year that it would discontinue the G6 CGM, it prompted me to examine my tech situation. I had been using Dexcom CGM products daily since 2009 beginning with the Seven Plus CGM. I then p… --- ## [Jul 1 tomorrow - which Dexcom CGM will you switch to, G7 10 day or G7 15 day?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jul-1-tomorrow-which-dexcom-cgm-will-you-switch-to-g7-10-day-or-g7-15-day/16177)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jul-1-tomorrow-which-dexcom-cgm-will-you-switch-to-g7-10-day-or-g7-15-day/16177 "2026-08-11T13:02:12Z")
I’ve read many of you have had issues with G7 15 day be inaccurate but they were in older threads. Is this still the case? Which will you be switching to? I have an endo appt coming up in Jul and will ask here opinion… --- ## [Loop & pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-pump/16261)
**Author:** [@Penn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Penn)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-pump/16261 "2026-08-11T07:42:06Z")
I have been using a pump for 40 years. I am finding that CIQ doesn’t work for me What pumps can currently work with loop. My goal is to find a pump where I can control the algorithm. (Used to write algorithms for a livin… --- ## [Choosing a Dexcom G6 / xDrip+ compatible watch in September 2020](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/choosing-a-dexcom-g6-xdrip-compatible-watch-in-september-2020/10191)
**Author:** [@Tama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tama)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/choosing-a-dexcom-g6-xdrip-compatible-watch-in-september-2020/10191 "2026-08-08T02:59:24Z")
First post - my apologies if this has been covered elsewhere. My T1D son (9yo) is about to go onto the Dexcom G6, with a Tandem x:slim2 pump coming later this year. He’s currently running a Freestyle Libre with pen inj… --- ## [Omnipod 5 updated app and pods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-updated-app-and-pods/16086)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-updated-app-and-pods/16086 "2026-08-07T20:56:03Z")
Here is an email from Insulet regarding Omnipod 5 updated app and pods: "Omnipod 5 will soon feature an enhanced algorithm including a new, lower 100 mg/dL Target Glucose, designed for more time in range. In the next f… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Sensors: Expiration & lot # on sensors don't match outer box](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensors-expiration-lot-on-sensors-dont-match-outer-box/15867)
**Author:** [@BugsNBones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BugsNBones)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensors-expiration-lot-on-sensors-dont-match-outer-box/15867 "2026-07-30T04:00:55Z")
I order my sensors from CenterWell Pharmacy, 3 boxes of 3 sensors every 90 days. A few weeks ago, I noticed that a sensor was expired as I started the insertion process, but no I longer had the box it came in. Concerned … --- ## [Libre 3+ sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-3-sensors/16018)
**Author:** [@Brianna1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Brianna1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-3-sensors/16018 "2026-07-30T04:00:21Z")
At the end of March, I switched to a twiist pump. Unfortunately, that meant that I also had to switch to a Libre 3+ sensor, as the twiist is not compatible with the Dexcom G7 that I had been using. I understand that the… --- ## [Adhesive skin reactions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhesive-skin-reactions/8234)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhesive-skin-reactions/8234 "2026-07-29T01:56:55Z")
I’ve never been a fan of the Dexcom cgm although lately I’ve been using it more and more and seeing somewhat better performance with it now that I’ve found a couple sights that actually work reasonably well for me. In m… --- ## [Dexcom refuses to replace sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-refuses-to-replace-sensor/16170)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-refuses-to-replace-sensor/16170 "2026-07-28T22:54:25Z")
My g7 sensor failed on day 3. I called for a replacement. The next day, I got a request from Dexcom saying that I need to upload my receiver to Clarity app and call again. Did that. Today I get this email below. Not even… --- ## [Minimed Mobile app Pixel 10a?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/minimed-mobile-app-pixel-10a/16252)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/minimed-mobile-app-pixel-10a/16252 "2026-07-20T19:17:08Z")
Does anybody know whether the Minimed Mobile app runs on Google Pixel 10a devices? It’s not on Minimed’s compatibility list, but Pixel 10 is on the list. On my current Android device, Minimed does not block installing th… --- ## [Libre 3+ and interpreting info](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-3-and-interpreting-info/16114)
**Author:** [@Freckles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Freckles)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-3-and-interpreting-info/16114 "2026-07-13T15:47:55Z")
When at my endo’s office last time I thought why did I bother coming. It appeared as the only thing he really looked at was time in target on the libre 3+ (which is off by 18 - 72 units). Now I do understand that time … --- ## [Panther Program educational resources](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/panther-program-educational-resources/16211)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/panther-program-educational-resources/16211 "2026-07-11T14:29:12Z")
I came across this organization during a chat with a CDE. She spoke very highly of their educational resources so I decided to link it here. Seems to be basic but comprehensive training for most of the currently availabl… --- ## [How well do closed/open loop algorithms deal with Dawn Phenomenon or FOTF](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-well-do-closed-open-loop-algorithms-deal-with-dawn-phenomenon-or-fotf/16174)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-well-do-closed-open-loop-algorithms-deal-with-dawn-phenomenon-or-fotf/16174 "2026-07-07T16:28:02Z")
I used the Tandem T:Slim with Control IQ. The pump does not really work for rises in BG because of DP or FOTF. As an example this morning my BG was up to 120mg/dl. I requested a bolus and the suggested based on my CF wa… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=1)