# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=16 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 17 --- ## [Libre 2 App for USA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-app-for-usa/11177)
**Author:** [@omega2008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/omega2008)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-app-for-usa/11177 "2022-08-08T17:43:55Z")
Hello Everyone, First, sorry if this has been addressed before. I tried searching but I can’t find anything specific to what I am asking or I just don’t know how to use the search function affectively. I got the Freest… --- ## [New to an insulin pump - advice?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-an-insulin-pump-advice/11904)
**Author:** [@amusesbouche](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amusesbouche)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-an-insulin-pump-advice/11904 "2022-05-15T05:03:31Z")
Just discovered this forum and I’m so grateful for it already! Relatively new to this disease… I’m about to go on an insulin pump for the first time ever (Tandem X2 to go with a Dexcom G6) and while it’s necessary (my t… --- ## [Tandem Pump Update 2022](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-update-2022/12995)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-update-2022/12995 "2022-08-08T04:37:31Z")
Just received this via email today and thought I would share as many here use Tandem pumps. If you have a Tandem pump, check your email and your pump version number to see if you might be affected… If you are affected,… --- ## [Dexcom notifications on iPad without internet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-notifications-on-ipad-without-internet/12628)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-notifications-on-ipad-without-internet/12628 "2022-04-23T16:17:05Z")
Is there any way to receive deccom notifications on my iPad without using share— which I believe requires internet access? I work using my iPad constantly and can’t often look at my phone to see my blood sugar but if a … --- ## [Gadget to take the pain out of injections](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gadget-to-take-the-pain-out-of-injections/12971)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2022, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gadget-to-take-the-pain-out-of-injections/12971 "2022-07-31T02:57:22Z")
For anyone who dreads injections, this little gadget is supposed to help: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/shotblocker-review.html?utm\_source=fb&utm\_medium=p2&fbclid=IwAR3l5\_oqs3oLxqNE7cZcm5p\_O7LvE4D1mq9p-QNQPyVHI38… --- ## [Bolus from T:Connect Mobile](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolus-from-t-connect-mobile/12917)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolus-from-t-connect-mobile/12917 "2022-07-28T15:05:08Z")
I signed up a while back to get this update early. It requires a 2 part online training. I had difficulty with the 2nd part slide 14 of 36 stopped about halfway through on my Mac Book Pro. I had to finish on my iPad - go… --- ## [Smartwatch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatch/12928)
**Author:** [@KNIGHTs12](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KNIGHTs12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatch/12928 "2022-07-27T00:17:21Z")
I want to use sugarmate will any watch 2.0 or better, with Alexa run sugarmate? I am looking at a Garmin Vivoactive watch or Amazfit gtr2 pairing with motorola --- ## [Inserting an Omnipod into scar tissue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inserting-an-omnipod-into-scar-tissue/12953)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inserting-an-omnipod-into-scar-tissue/12953 "2022-07-26T22:16:20Z")
A little off topic, but you mention the possibility of putting an infusion site into scar tissue. I am contemplating using a pump, but do have a lot of scar tissue on my stomach, which is where I’d ideally put the infu… --- ## [Dexcom G6 mystery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-mystery/12908)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-mystery/12908 "2022-07-24T21:10:24Z")
I wear the sensor on the back of my upper arm, which seems to work better for me than the abdomen. The mystery is what happens when I sleep. I tend to sleep on my right side most of the night, but will roll over the the … --- ## [AndroidAPS w/ Omnipod Dash for dummies?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/androidaps-w-omnipod-dash-for-dummies/12946)
**Author:** [@Sugarbeans](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sugarbeans)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/androidaps-w-omnipod-dash-for-dummies/12946 "2022-07-24T15:49:27Z")
I’m the dummy :stuck\_out\_tongue\_winking\_eye: I absolutely hate the Omnipod 5 and want to try Looping w/ my Dash instead, but I’m feeling really overwhelmed and dumb getting started. I managed to build the app but I’m no… --- ## [Old iPhone? Don’t upgrade Tandem t:connect app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-iphone-don-t-upgrade-tandem-t-connect-app/12936)
**Author:** [@shott](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/shott)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-iphone-don-t-upgrade-tandem-t-connect-app/12936 "2022-07-22T01:00:42Z")
While many are thrilled with the latest release of the Tandem t:connect app, if you have an old iPhone (series/model 5, 6, 7 or first generation SE), DO NOT upgrade the t:connect on your iPhone. You will immediately get … --- ## [CGM, Sony SSW 3, Dexcom G6, XDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-sony-ssw-3-dexcom-g6-xdrip/12848)
**Author:** [@Makde](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Makde)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-sony-ssw-3-dexcom-g6-xdrip/12848 "2022-07-12T20:14:03Z")
Hi, I recently decided to switch to a Dexcom G6 sensor, because I wanted to have the values displayed onto a smart watch. I found a decent offer for an old SSW 3 SWR50 and received it in the mail today. Most posts rega… --- ## [Sensor + Transmitter vanished](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-transmitter-vanished/12897)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-transmitter-vanished/12897 "2022-07-11T01:56:03Z")
First time this has happened to me so thought I’d throw it out there… I was working on my new house, in the attic spreading insulation batts. Up and down the ladder, crawling, balancing, reaching, etc. Long sleeves, glo… --- ## [Dumb Loop questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dumb-loop-questions/12834)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dumb-loop-questions/12834 "2022-06-25T17:48:40Z")
Hey Loop experts, this is a dumb question. I can’t remember how to find it! I had a pod error today. I gotta call them to get a replacement. Where is the pod error code displayed in the Loop app?!? It was happening dur… --- ## [Xdrip+ has long delays](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-has-long-delays/12323)
**Author:** [@jmodonnell](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jmodonnell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-has-long-delays/12323 "2022-06-21T02:49:37Z")
Hi there, I have my Xdrip+ app set up as a follower (of Dexcom share) as I’m sort of railroaded into using the Dexcom app where I live. I managed to get Xdrip+ working and connected to my Garmin watch outside of the US … --- ## [OM5 and Nightscout?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/om5-and-nightscout/12807)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/om5-and-nightscout/12807 "2022-06-16T03:39:41Z")
Today my Omnpod 5 just arrived. Charging it now and hope to get it going after work tonight at 11:30. I’m currently on Loop DEV with Omnpod DASH to my iPhone 12 Pro Max. I’m used to feeding my data to nightscout so i ca… --- ## [Where do you find Contour Next test strips these days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-do-you-find-contour-next-test-strips-these-days/10003)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-do-you-find-contour-next-test-strips-these-days/10003 "2022-06-15T00:31:11Z")
--- ## [User reviews of OmniPod DASH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/user-reviews-of-omnipod-dash/7857)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/user-reviews-of-omnipod-dash/7857 "2022-06-10T11:39:18Z")
--- ## [Insulin deficit at breakfast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-deficit-at-breakfast/12754)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-deficit-at-breakfast/12754 "2022-06-08T19:09:51Z")
Not certain that I am framing this question correctly but here goes…I think this question might also make sense to the Loopers? Not sure. The Omnipod 5 when running on Auto mode does a good job (for me) of limiting high… --- ## [DexCom g6 issues using DexCom Follow app to Samsung S9+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-issues-using-dexcom-follow-app-to-samsung-s9/11229)
**Author:** [@BigBear2River](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BigBear2River)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-issues-using-dexcom-follow-app-to-samsung-s9/11229 "2022-06-08T16:29:04Z")
Has anyone here had problems with the DexCom Follow app reporting to a Samsung S9+? If so, did you ever find a resolution? Thanks, Mike Johanson --- ## [Another set of at-home COVID tests](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-set-of-at-home-covid-tests/12771)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-set-of-at-home-covid-tests/12771 "2022-06-06T20:58:11Z")
I got an email from Medicare that every US household can get another set of free at-home COVID tests (8 tests). Here’s the link: https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGl… --- ## [Too Much of a Good Thing, AKA Hoarding & Expiration Dates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/too-much-of-a-good-thing-aka-hoarding-expiration-dates/12203)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/too-much-of-a-good-thing-aka-hoarding-expiration-dates/12203 "2022-06-02T11:38:47Z")
So I am very organized in storing my insulin pens, insulin vials, CGM supplies, and pods oldest to newest. My prescriptions are written to give me padding for problems that inevitably arise which eat through supplies unn… --- ## [Tandem alert email](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-alert-email/12727)
**Author:** [@Margoriebest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Margoriebest)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-alert-email/12727 "2022-05-26T02:00:55Z")
I have just received an email from Tandem entitled Urgent Product Defect Correction, This is alerting me to some issues which will be fixed by Updating to the Basal-IQ software. Does anyone know whether I can do this on … --- ## ["Something's wrong with your interstitial fluid"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/somethings-wrong-with-your-interstitial-fluid/12696)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/somethings-wrong-with-your-interstitial-fluid/12696 "2022-05-16T23:14:24Z")
Crazy Dexcom today. Started a new sensor, after pre-soaking for 12 hours. My last one just died after 5 days, which is nothing new. I’ve had 1 last the full 10 days in the last 6 months. Anywho, insert the transmitter, a… --- ## [How to order G6 and other Dexcom supplies from Costco](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-order-g6-and-other-dexcom-supplies-from-costco/6808)
**Author:** [@misshufflepuff](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/misshufflepuff)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-order-g6-and-other-dexcom-supplies-from-costco/6808 "2022-05-26T01:05:53Z")
--- ## [AndroidAPS and Open Looping on an Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/androidaps-and-open-looping-on-an-omnipod/1851)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/androidaps-and-open-looping-on-an-omnipod/1851 "2022-05-16T18:25:27Z")
So anyways… There had been a bit of chatter on FU about how a few of us want a pump that calculates IOB based on both bolus and basal insulin. I use xdrip+ to capture my CGM data and I use Nightscout for reporting (I u… --- ## [G6 sensor 24 hour break in period](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensor-24-hour-break-in-period/11786)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensor-24-hour-break-in-period/11786 "2022-05-16T01:42:16Z")
The first 24 hours or so of a new Dexcom G6 sensor are expected to be a little off, or sometimes pretty far off. I’m guessing all users have experienced this endearing habit of the G6. So far the sensors seem to settle i… --- ## [Need help: XDrip+ & Nightscout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-xdrip-nightscout/7529)
**Author:** [@8thcross](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/8thcross)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-xdrip-nightscout/7529 "2022-05-13T14:38:47Z")
Hello, New user, got xDrip+ setup (14feb8 version), and followed instructions to get Nightscout setup on Heroku. It is up and running. However, I am getting REST API error - see screenshot. I tried changing the API-SECRE… --- ## [Filling your own pens](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filling-your-own-pens/1111)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filling-your-own-pens/1111 "2022-05-13T00:03:58Z")
I’ve been filling my own pens for a while. Why? Not all the disposable pens are refillable Re-filling from a vial is cheaper than buying disposable pens. You can fill them with any amount you want. Rather than having … --- ## [G6 receiver battery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-receiver-battery/12680)
**Author:** [@GoodBoyTucker](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GoodBoyTucker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-receiver-battery/12680 "2022-05-08T01:39:27Z")
Has anyone found a source for the 3.7v 950mah LiPo battery? Its pretty easy to change out. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=15) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=17)