# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=12 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [G6 Signal Loss issue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-signal-loss-issue/14102)
**Author:** [@ABCD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ABCD)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-signal-loss-issue/14102 "2023-09-10T16:11:47Z")
I am hoping someone else has experienced this same issue and has found a solution: My 13 yr old son has been using the Dexcom G6 and Omnipod 5 for over a year now. Within the last month or so he has been getting “signal… --- ## [Dexcom G5: signal loss with iphone but not receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-signal-loss-with-iphone-but-not-receiver/1045)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-signal-loss-with-iphone-but-not-receiver/1045 "2023-09-07T11:26:14Z")
--- ## [Terminology: the "Closed Loop"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/terminology-the-closed-loop/14105)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/terminology-the-closed-loop/14105 "2023-09-04T22:04:39Z")
There’s an emerging “loop” usage that is, to my mind, going to become confusing and therefore the source of heated misunderstanding and debate. Back in October 2017 on FUD the term “Hybrid Closed System” was used for em… --- ## [Dexcom app not compatible with iOS version 16.6 or above](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-not-compatible-with-ios-version-16-6-or-above/14088)
**Author:** [@keshazel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/keshazel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-not-compatible-with-ios-version-16-6-or-above/14088 "2023-09-01T15:05:22Z")
I talked to Dexcom yesterday. The Dexcom App is not compatible with ios v.16.6 and above. The CSA said they have no roll-out schedule date for 16.6 or above. As far as she was concerned everyone can use the Dexcom PDM. … --- ## [Experience with 4AllFamily Coolers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experience-with-4allfamily-coolers/13926)
**Author:** [@MsCris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MsCris)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experience-with-4allfamily-coolers/13926 "2023-08-29T17:44:50Z")
Anyone here have experience to share about the 4AllFamily Explorer or Voyager models? https://4allfamily.com/ I’m preparing for an extended visit overseas to a remote village, and I’ll be dealing with high temps (100F). … --- ## [Anyone still restarting G6 sensors?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-still-restarting-g6-sensors/14085)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-still-restarting-g6-sensors/14085 "2023-08-25T23:27:24Z")
I have been getting 10 days on my G6 sensors and then restarting for another 8-9 days. However, the last couple that I’ve tried to restart ask me for the 2 initial calibrations (I use nocode) and then lapse into an endle… --- ## [Is 8-9 days per sensor the new normal?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-8-9-days-per-sensor-the-new-normal/13342)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-8-9-days-per-sensor-the-new-normal/13342 "2023-08-20T11:38:59Z")
I’m having a run of bad G6 sensors, each from different lots and different expiration dates etc. Tonight was almost the last straw on day 8.5 of this sensor…hockey game started at 4:15 (sensor error) and went until 5:45.… --- ## [Why Are There No Dex4 Tablets Available in Canada?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-are-there-no-dex4-tablets-available-in-canada/13905)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-are-there-no-dex4-tablets-available-in-canada/13905 "2023-08-13T17:48:20Z")
Dex4 tablets have been unavailable for months here in Canada, the only suppliers listed in Amazon are priced at 7-10 times the usual cost. The Dex4 site has been hanging with a cryptic message lacking an explanation. Loc… --- ## [Juggluco problem - frequent disconnection first couple of days, Canadian setup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/juggluco-problem-frequent-disconnection-first-couple-of-days-canadian-setup/12884)
**Author:** [@ast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ast)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/juggluco-problem-frequent-disconnection-first-couple-of-days-canadian-setup/12884 "2023-08-13T13:10:26Z")
Thank you to the developer of this app, it addresses missing features in the freestyle libre 2 app. I have experienced a significant problem see below. Let me know if I can provide additional info, log files,etc. If any… --- ## [G6 transmitter longevity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-longevity/13987)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-longevity/13987 "2023-07-29T15:39:44Z")
Today I had a Dexcom G6 transmitter die on Day 87 since activation. Actually not a big deal because I had a spare on the shelf ready to go. I went ahead and submitted the online request to Dexcom for a replacement. Not s… --- ## [How long EXACTLY does an Omnipod pod last?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-exactly-does-an-omnipod-pod-last/2095)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-exactly-does-an-omnipod-pod-last/2095 "2023-07-23T16:37:43Z")
… and what exactly happens in the minutes leading to its expiration/deactivation? This what we tried to figure out today. We had a pod that was shown on our PDM as being activated 3 days ago at 10:01am (9/7/2017). We de… --- ## [Omnipod for iPhones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-for-iphones/13673)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-for-iphones/13673 "2023-03-15T17:55:17Z")
I read a post from a women who had pod training on Monday and was told that Omnipod and {fda?} are in the final stage 4 testing of the iPhone app and should be out near the end of next month, any way to verify this, I wi… --- ## [I woke up at 94](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-woke-up-at-94/13974)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-woke-up-at-94/13974 "2023-07-18T14:39:32Z")
Not necessarily anything too exciting or noteworthy about that. But kinda funny because my sensor died right when I went to bed (transmitter end of life, I think). And I usually do closed Loop at night. But last night w… --- ## [Leaking Omnipods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/leaking-omnipods/4750)
**Author:** [@Fox](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Fox)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/leaking-omnipods/4750 "2023-07-14T02:21:09Z")
Hi everyone, I apologise if I do anything wrong here, this is my first forum post on here. So I’ve been using the omnipod for about a year and I’ve been having omnipod leaks that start and stop at random times. Is ther… --- ## [Time of day Loop bug](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-of-day-loop-bug/13944)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-of-day-loop-bug/13944 "2023-07-08T04:01:33Z")
So I figured out what is happening with my Loop basal rates. (The bug is related to what I saw here, it is kind of an answer to what happened to me in this thread ===\> Loop - a disturbing thing I saw today) The issue i… --- ## [Can AI help with diabetes control/analysis?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-ai-help-with-diabetes-control-analysis/13922)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-ai-help-with-diabetes-control-analysis/13922 "2023-07-05T23:11:08Z")
Found this article interesting, especially with new wave of other AI news/applications. --- ## [Flash glucose monitoring: a stupid concept?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flash-glucose-monitoring-a-stupid-concept/13912)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 7:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flash-glucose-monitoring-a-stupid-concept/13912 "2023-06-23T07:38:54Z")
Can anyone think of a reasonable rationale behind Flash Glucose Monitoring (FGM)? All FGM systems currently available are equipped with Bluetooth to transmit BG measurements from the sensor to a receiving device. Hence t… --- ## [iLet Bionic Pancreas cleared by FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ilet-bionic-pancreas-cleared-by-fda/13842)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ilet-bionic-pancreas-cleared-by-fda/13842 "2023-06-15T20:18:52Z")
BU press release: https://www.bu.edu/articles/2023/fda-clears-bionic-pancreas-for-type-1-diabetes/ FDA announcement: FDA Clears New Insulin Pump and Algorithm-Based Software to Support Enhanced Automatic Insulin Deliver… --- ## [Maybe I should use SkinTac on sets in summer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-i-should-use-skintac-on-sets-in-summer/13863)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2023, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-i-should-use-skintac-on-sets-in-summer/13863 "2023-06-04T03:42:40Z")
Yesterday after a really nice bike ride, I ended with BG around 92mg/dl. I changed out of cycling kit and bolused for a @Daisymae Boost. I did a couple of errands and had a treat, 2 Crossroads tacos at Torchy’s Tacos. I … --- ## [Repeated Dexcom G6 failures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/repeated-dexcom-g6-failures/4801)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/repeated-dexcom-g6-failures/4801 "2023-05-18T17:50:48Z")
Guys, we have now been through four!!! G6 sensors in the last 10 days and I’m wondering if this is the new normal? Has anyone else switched to the G6 and what has their experience been? I’m wondering whether this is a … --- ## [AccuChek Aviva test strips? And new case?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accuchek-aviva-test-strips-and-new-case/13284)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accuchek-aviva-test-strips-and-new-case/13284 "2023-05-15T14:38:46Z")
Anyone know a good place to get AccuChek Aviva test strips? I know they have discontinued the meter, but I still use mine, and I can’t find the test strips on Amazon anymore. I’ve gotten a new Contour Next EZ, but would… --- ## [G6 sensor problems with blood thinners?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensor-problems-with-blood-thinners/9287)
**Author:** [@G6newbie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/G6newbie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensor-problems-with-blood-thinners/9287 "2023-05-14T17:57:13Z")
Hi everyone, Is there anyone out there who is on the G6 or other CGM and taking a blood thinner? I am on the G6 and have had the gambit of sensor failures with approximately 150 replacements over the past year and a hal… --- ## [Pump on activity mode for 20 hours](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-on-activity-mode-for-20-hours/13824)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-on-activity-mode-for-20-hours/13824 "2023-05-14T11:42:07Z")
I don’t use activity on the Tandem pump because it just doesn’t work well for me, mostly just raising my average blood glucose levels. I noticed that I was in activity mode and checked history. It was set around the tim… --- ## [How much blood is too much for a Dexcom sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-blood-is-too-much-for-a-dexcom-sensor/11185)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-blood-is-too-much-for-a-dexcom-sensor/11185 "2023-05-09T00:03:01Z")
Just did a sensor change for Samson and there was so much blood, it was really oozing out. I’m wondering if this will wind up working or not? Or should I just assume no and change out again. He loathes and dreads senso… --- ## [Real world comparison of Dexcom G6 , Dexcom G7, Libre3](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-world-comparison-of-dexcom-g6-dexcom-g7-libre3/13701)
**Author:** [@GarLipow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GarLipow)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-world-comparison-of-dexcom-g6-dexcom-g7-libre3/13701 "2023-05-06T02:00:57Z")
Before the Dexcom 3 and Libre 3 came out, I was switched by my provider to the Dexcom 6 from the Libre 2, cause the Libre 2 was so inaccurate for me as to be useless. The Dexcom 6 is imperfect, but works well enough to g… --- ## [Omnipod 5 charge cable](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-charge-cable/13799)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-charge-cable/13799 "2023-05-04T22:03:56Z")
Hey, can someone using the O5 send me a picture of the end of the charging cable it uses? I don’t mean the side that goes into the charger, I mean the side that goes into the phone. All the different variations of USB c… --- ## [Loop 3.0 Released](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-3-0-released/13484)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-3-0-released/13484 "2023-05-03T17:53:43Z")
Loop 3.0 has been released! See Release Loop 3.0 · LoopKit/Loop · GitHub. This means the scripts for building it in Xcode on a Mac will be updated making it easier for non-programmers and the non-technical oriented folk… --- ## [Best place to get test strips?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-place-to-get-test-strips/13767)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 7:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-place-to-get-test-strips/13767 "2023-04-27T07:26:27Z")
Any suggestions about the best sources for Contour Next test strips? I usually get them from Amazon, but recently they have either been unavailable or take forever to arrive. Amazon only has 70 strip boxes (35 per vial)… --- ## [G7 and LOOPing o Yeah!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-and-looping-o-yeah/13754)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-and-looping-o-yeah/13754 "2023-04-23T01:59:37Z")
So I got my G7 90 day supply today from CVS Pharmacy’s Caremark mail order division. The first one fell off immediately, so I had to try again. I decided to try #2 in where I am most comfortable - in the abdomen vs arm.… --- ## [If you’re diabetic, don’t wait for your smartwatch to replace your](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-re-diabetic-don-t-wait-for-your-smartwatch-to-replace-your/13750)
**Author:** [@Al.S](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Al.S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-re-diabetic-don-t-wait-for-your-smartwatch-to-replace-your/13750 "2023-04-16T20:49:09Z")
While looking for something unrelated to diabetes, This article came up in in my feed, and I think it does a good job explaining why a smartwatch only blood glucose monitor may not be coming anytime soon… Really well wr… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=11) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=13)