# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=17 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 18 --- ## [Problem with Dexcom online tech support form](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problem-with-dexcom-online-tech-support-form/11979)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problem-with-dexcom-online-tech-support-form/11979 "2022-04-25T18:23:30Z")
I tried several times to submit an online tech support form (CGM 48, BG 144!!!) and each time it said my email address didn’t match what they have on file. Any one else experiencing this? It’s bad enough when the sensor … --- ## [False compression lows?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/false-compression-lows/12624)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/false-compression-lows/12624 "2022-04-22T20:20:44Z")
I am wearing my G6 sensor on my right upper arm and am sleeping on my back or left side so there is no actual compression on the sensor. Four times last night I woke up on my left side to my low alarm with false compress… --- ## [Is there anyway you can wear your Omnipod longer than 80hrs?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-anyway-you-can-wear-your-omnipod-longer-than-80hrs/12536)
**Author:** [@Gr3148](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gr3148)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-anyway-you-can-wear-your-omnipod-longer-than-80hrs/12536 "2022-04-22T01:15:13Z")
I get my Omnipods every 3 months from Edgepark, and EVERY THREE MONTHS they run me around at the last minute and my supplies are 1-2weeks late. I call the month before I’m out of supplies, they tell me they have everythi… --- ## [Detailed description of the Control-IQ algorithm?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/detailed-description-of-the-control-iq-algorithm/12594)
**Author:** [@RalphA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RalphA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/detailed-description-of-the-control-iq-algorithm/12594 "2022-04-12T16:59:50Z")
Where can I find a somewhat detailed description of the Tandem t-slim X2 Control-IQ algorithm regarding what variables (except predicted CGM value in 30 min) the automatic basal rate as well as automatic correction bolus… --- ## [Tidepool to nightscout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-to-nightscout/9718)
**Author:** [@MM1992](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM1992)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-to-nightscout/9718 "2022-04-11T17:17:29Z")
Does anyone have a way to get tidepool data exported over to nightscout? Or to run autotune on tidepool data? I want to adjust my settings (well, need to), but Control IQ makes it hard to tell what exactly needs adjust… --- ## [Surgery and the Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgery-and-the-dexcom/10585)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgery-and-the-dexcom/10585 "2022-04-07T12:29:16Z")
Have any of you wonderful, knowledgeable people had to have surgery? Did you keep your Dexcom in? I am having shoulder surgery next week and would like to keep my sensor in place so they will lnow what my BS are. Thanks … --- ## [G6 strip usage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-strip-usage/10241)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-strip-usage/10241 "2022-03-31T16:39:18Z")
I’ll be switching from Dexcom G5 to G6 in a few weeks. Curious how many test strips I should plan on using, since I’m due to stock up soon. I average about 4 per day with G5, between calibrations, ???, and times when I k… --- ## [Loop - my new build of FreeAPS - my mods and some questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-my-new-build-of-freeaps-my-mods-and-some-questions/12202)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-my-new-build-of-freeaps-my-mods-and-some-questions/12202 "2022-03-30T21:03:45Z")
I have not done this in a while, but I wanted to get a new Loop version going. This is mostly for when I am traveling so I can have a safety net when I am alone. I don’t like the normal setup where it looks at your IOB … --- ## [Readings between 2 different meters are of as much as 20](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/readings-between-2-different-meters-are-of-as-much-as-20/12518)
**Author:** [@erif902](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/erif902)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/readings-between-2-different-meters-are-of-as-much-as-20/12518 "2022-03-23T23:31:51Z")
First off, Hello to all (first post/newly diagnosed with t2 ) Does anyone have experience with relion premier blu meter . i have two meters (fora g20/relion premier blu) one as a backup. tried last month to use reli… --- ## [Has anyone noticed their pump working better on day 3?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-noticed-their-pump-working-better-on-day-3/11217)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-noticed-their-pump-working-better-on-day-3/11217 "2022-03-21T20:54:47Z")
I have posted before about how I used to use Humalog in my pump but it kept dying after 2 days. NovoLog was much more stable for me the entire duration of the pod. NovoLog does not die after 2 days like Humalog often did… --- ## [My Fiancé Hates My Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-fiance-hates-my-dexcom/11475)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-fiance-hates-my-dexcom/11475 "2022-03-21T09:37:48Z")
:laughing: how did you guys deal with middle of the night/early morning hypo alerts when your significant others/family members couldn’t sleep because of it? Also, how the heck do you fix a 3am hypo? Any advice is warml… --- ## [Lesson learned...Omnipod dash](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lesson-learned-omnipod-dash/12507)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lesson-learned-omnipod-dash/12507 "2022-03-21T00:00:23Z")
Here’s the timeline of an incident during/after a 9:30 PM hockey game on Day 2 1/2 of this Dash pod (with Fiasp): All afternoon yesterday: heavy yardwork (prepping garden beds). Did not notice BG rise to 220 range. E… --- ## [Tslim trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-trial/11281)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-trial/11281 "2022-03-19T16:39:59Z")
So we’re trying out a loaner Tslim with Control IQ from my son’s endocrinologist. So far it seems great – average blood sugar and time in range seems about the same as with Loop but I’ve been paying a lot less attention… --- ## [Recommend don't try to rebuild LOOP with new MacOS Monterey 12.3 just yet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommend-dont-try-to-rebuild-loop-with-new-macos-monterey-12-3-just-yet/12510)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommend-dont-try-to-rebuild-loop-with-new-macos-monterey-12-3-just-yet/12510 "2022-03-18T01:47:55Z")
I made a mistake. I updated the Mac to Monterey 12.3, updated xcode, and tried building LOOP master. It looked like the build succeeded and the software installed on the iPhone, but LOOP crashes immediately. Updating … --- ## [Is anyone else having a reaction to dexcom's new adhesive for the G6?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-else-having-a-reaction-to-dexcoms-new-adhesive-for-the-g6/10763)
**Author:** [@Tgraves](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tgraves)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-else-having-a-reaction-to-dexcoms-new-adhesive-for-the-g6/10763 "2022-03-15T14:55:21Z")
I have been through three sensors now that have given me a pretty severe reaction. The first one was a surprise. The second one a tried using flonase under the patch, while I was waiting on my Tegaderm patches to come in… --- ## [Smartwatch like colector with FreeStyle Libre 1 plus and miaomiao](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatch-like-colector-with-freestyle-libre-1-plus-and-miaomiao/12503)
**Author:** [@mvrinaldi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mvrinaldi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatch-like-colector-with-freestyle-libre-1-plus-and-miaomiao/12503 "2022-03-14T12:12:10Z")
I found a discussion about how smartwatch works as a standalone collector (away from cell phone) in this forum: Sorry, new users can’t put links in posts. It happens that this post is for those who have the Dexcom-G6… --- ## [Omnipod Dash Phone Model for Case](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-phone-model-for-case/8683)
**Author:** [@justin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/justin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-phone-model-for-case/8683 "2022-03-10T18:01:05Z")
My daughter wants to get a phone case for her Omnipod Dash PDM. Sugar Medical only has a couple color choices and she likes neither. Anyone know the base phone model being used for the PDM? Amazon sells all sorts of pho… --- ## [Libre 2 bluetooth connection conflicts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-bluetooth-connection-conflicts/12284)
**Author:** [@Needle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Needle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-bluetooth-connection-conflicts/12284 "2022-03-03T14:58:25Z")
Hi guys! I use Libre 2 with my Android smartphone and I like it. Also, I often use other Bluetooth devices like chest HRM during workouts, smart trainers and others sport machines at the same time. Unfortunately, my HRM… --- ## [Dealing with reduced insulin “efficiency” at high BG?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dealing-with-reduced-insulin-efficiency-at-high-bg/12235)
**Author:** [@shott](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/shott)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dealing-with-reduced-insulin-efficiency-at-high-bg/12235 "2022-03-03T05:26:18Z")
Although I can’t find a specific thread, I recall on several occasions seeing someone mention when talking about dealing with high BG something like: “Of course, you need to remember that insulin isn’t as efficient at hi… --- ## [I need a refresher on proper syringe usage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-need-a-refresher-on-proper-syringe-usage/12437)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-need-a-refresher-on-proper-syringe-usage/12437 "2022-03-02T22:47:59Z")
I’ve only been doing this for 43 years, but I find myself getting sloppy and there are some things I just don’t know. (I’m MDI) What needle length? How many times do you use a syringe? Do you split larger doses, and h… --- ## [Tslim Malfunction](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-malfunction/10804)
**Author:** [@cindy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cindy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-malfunction/10804 "2022-03-02T16:32:53Z")
I would like to share my experience with the tslim pump. I am a very sensitive type 1 diabetic who wore the omnipod for years. I loved it along with my G6 Dexcom. I have been having trouble regulating my sugar so my d… --- ## [Miaomiao apps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-apps/9858)
**Author:** [@mentat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mentat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2022, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-apps/9858 "2022-02-27T06:31:36Z")
Quick question. I’ve been using xDrip+ and Miaomiao for a year. xDrip+ gives readings every 5 minutes. Do any other apps (like tomato, spike, glimp) give readings from the Miaomiao every single minute? For context, I … --- ## [Standalone Smartwatch for Dexcom G6/G7 and tandem X2 with following and calling option](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standalone-smartwatch-for-dexcom-g6-g7-and-tandem-x2-with-following-and-calling-option/12432)
**Author:** [@Sunce14](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sunce14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standalone-smartwatch-for-dexcom-g6-g7-and-tandem-x2-with-following-and-calling-option/12432 "2022-02-24T19:11:08Z")
Hello everybody, I am a mom to a T1D son (10) and looking for a standalone smartwatch that shows his bg and the option to follow his bg as a parent. I looked into the blue jay, but is it possible to receive texts and/or… --- ## [Alternative infusion sets with luer lock for Dana R or RS?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternative-infusion-sets-with-luer-lock-for-dana-r-or-rs/4859)
**Author:** [@MunichTom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MunichTom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternative-infusion-sets-with-luer-lock-for-dana-r-or-rs/4859 "2022-02-22T12:33:10Z")
I have a Dana-RS and heavy issues with the Soft-Release-O infusion sets as those peal off my skin by far to easy compared with my previous Medtronic Quickset Teflon infusion sets. The Dana pump itself has a male left th… --- ## [Mums the Word](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mums-the-word/12390)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mums-the-word/12390 "2022-02-21T22:48:24Z")
Our 1st experience with Byram was painless so I’m a fan so far! Pleasant customer representatives, quick shipping and guess what? They sent me an extra transmiter that I’m saying nothing about…to those of you who consi… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Calibration question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-calibration-question/12374)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-calibration-question/12374 "2022-02-20T14:00:53Z")
So I restarted a really well-behaved sensor and it’s been really off now. It started out (after restart) about 100 units over my actual BG, and of course I couldn’t help myself from “rage” calibrating…:wink: Anyway, now… --- ## [Dexcom G6 - no calibrations and other questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-no-calibrations-and-other-questions/12367)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-no-calibrations-and-other-questions/12367 "2022-02-19T18:17:16Z")
This may sound like I’m living in ancient times by those of you in the Northern hemisphere, but I still use the Dexcom G5. I also receive my supplies fully subsidised by the NDSS (National Diabetes Subsidy Scheme). The … --- ## [Tandem Bolusing from a Phone Got Approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-bolusing-from-a-phone-got-approved/12377)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-bolusing-from-a-phone-got-approved/12377 "2022-02-17T18:43:21Z")
This will make things a little easier once this feature is released. Very cool. --- ## [News from Senseonics about the Eversense](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-senseonics-about-the-eversense/9591)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-senseonics-about-the-eversense/9591 "2022-02-15T16:08:21Z")
An email I received today…I hope they survive to get the 180 day sensor approved in the US. \*Senseonics has been concerned since the COVID-19 outbreak, about not only the health and safety of our employees, patients, an… --- ## [Medtronic 670 recall](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-670-recall/12373)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-670-recall/12373 "2022-02-15T14:43:42Z")
I have an old 670g subject to the recall. I will probably never use it again, it sits in a drawer as my backup-backup pump. Has anyone sent theirs back as a part of the recall? They’ll send me a replacement 670 right? … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=16) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=18)