# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=18 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 19 --- ## [Flashing red light on Accu Chek wireless adapter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flashing-red-light-on-accu-chek-wireless-adapter/12364)
**Author:** [@HPB](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/HPB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flashing-red-light-on-accu-chek-wireless-adapter/12364 "2022-02-11T16:46:09Z")
Accu Chek wireless adapter red light flashing on failed data transfer to iPhone 12 mini. The “mysuger” app and my Accu Check Mobile wireless adapter (recently fitted) did work for a few days. Now, the data transfer star… --- ## [Ticwatch and Dexcom stopped working](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-and-dexcom-stopped-working/12345)
**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SteveMann)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-and-dexcom-stopped-working/12345 "2022-02-08T01:55:40Z")
\\I have had my TicWatch for a couple of years and use it to watch my G6 sugar levels. But, yesterday it suddenly stopped receiving any data. I restarted the phone (Android) and restarted the watch- still no data. Any ti… --- ## [Technology and kids](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/technology-and-kids/12341)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/technology-and-kids/12341 "2022-02-08T01:02:00Z")
Samson is now at the age where he is able to use his phone independently – that means he can check is numbers and respond to them pretty well on his own. But… it also means he is almost constantly texting people or look… --- ## [Omnipod Dash Symbols](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-symbols/12352)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-symbols/12352 "2022-02-08T00:47:22Z")
Does anyone know what the Wi-Fi icon in the pictures means? I know white symbol means a strong signal and a filled/dark one means a weak signal, but what do the blinking internal triangles mean? I’ve looked in the U… --- ## [Pressure "low"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pressure-low/12342)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pressure-low/12342 "2022-02-07T04:32:11Z")
I made a stupid mistake yesterday. I was having my first infusion, and the nurse wrapped the blood pressure cuff around my left arm (where I had just switched my G6 to) and it started pumping up (an automatic one) before… --- ## [CGM supplies no longer DME for us](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-supplies-no-longer-dme-for-us/12291)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-supplies-no-longer-dme-for-us/12291 "2022-02-03T03:33:47Z")
Just found out we need to now go through the pharmacy for our G6 sensors and transmitters with a prescription from the Endo going forward with the change in insurance we experienced this year. I wanted to see how much o… --- ## [Freestyle Libre 10-day sensors - does the Librelink app work with those?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-10-day-sensors-does-the-librelink-app-work-with-those/9109)
**Author:** [@MNTexan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MNTexan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-10-day-sensors-does-the-librelink-app-work-with-those/9109 "2022-01-31T17:35:49Z")
I am just about ready to make the leap to cgm-land and doing my research. I am attempting to keep my options as open and affordable as I can whether I run it through insurance, buy with cash price, or buy internationall… --- ## [Freestyle Libre Adhesive Allergy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-adhesive-allergy/6088)
**Author:** [@Bonni](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bonni)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-adhesive-allergy/6088 "2022-01-28T22:34:30Z")
Has anyone had a reaction to the 14 day sensor adhesive? Did you do anything that helped? --- ## [Restarting G6 sensors and transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restarting-g6-sensors-and-transmitter/4207)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restarting-g6-sensors-and-transmitter/4207 "2022-01-25T03:33:15Z")
Just posted from Katie DiSimone --- ## [How do Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia FEEL?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-hypoglycemia-and-hyperglycemia-feel/1187)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-hypoglycemia-and-hyperglycemia-feel/1187 "2022-01-22T19:03:44Z")
As a non-diabetic, I don’t know the answer to this but I’d love to know. I’ve often wondered how your body, brain, etc., “feel” as you are experiencing either a hypo, or a hyperglycemic episode. I ask because I’d love … --- ## [Calf Placement of Dexcom - Alternate Spots that work](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calf-placement-of-dexcom-alternate-spots-that-work/11510)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calf-placement-of-dexcom-alternate-spots-that-work/11510 "2022-01-22T15:03:20Z")
I’ve always been a side sleeper and have experimented where to place the Dex specifically to avoid pressure lows. My favorite spot is the upper back of my calf (a little bit under the bend of the knee where there is a bi… --- ## [I took apart a G6 applicator/sensor to see how the wire is deployed](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-took-apart-a-g6-applicator-sensor-to-see-how-the-wire-is-deployed/12217)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-took-apart-a-g6-applicator-sensor-to-see-how-the-wire-is-deployed/12217 "2022-01-20T22:23:46Z")
I took apart an unused G6 sensor and applicator to see how the wire is inserted. It is evidently fed through the center of the spring loaded needle, passes through the hole at the back of the floppy sensor “door” which … --- ## [What one change was most important to turn around your BG control?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-one-change-was-most-important-to-turn-around-your-bg-control/2872)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-one-change-was-most-important-to-turn-around-your-bg-control/2872 "2022-01-19T01:14:48Z")
I was diagnosed back in the days of one injection a day of NPH and no blood sugar tests. And although I went to the newer insulins and incorporated basal/bolus (NPH/Regular then Lantus/Humalog) and BG testing several tim… --- ## [Omnipod training this Friday!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-training-this-friday/1019)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-training-this-friday/1019 "2022-01-16T19:46:03Z")
At TCOYD in April I talked with the Omnipod rep, saw how it works, asked a few more questions, paused about 30 seconds for some mental processing, and signed the forms authorizing the insurance paperwork. I considered o… --- ## [Question for fellow Sony Smartwatchers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-for-fellow-sony-smartwatchers/12272)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-for-fellow-sony-smartwatchers/12272 "2022-01-14T11:58:30Z")
Has anyone replaced the watchband on a Sony Smartwatch? It seems as though Amazon doesn’t sell them. Mine is on its last legs. --- ## [Dexcom G7 Information](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-information/12242)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-information/12242 "2022-01-13T02:56:41Z")
The article can be found here. Notable things that jumped out to me include: The Transmitter is tiny…probably 1/4 as thick as the G6 Sensor and Transmitter are going to be a single unit instead of a sensor that … --- ## [Another new way to restart a G6 Sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-new-way-to-restart-a-g6-sensor/12224)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2022, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-new-way-to-restart-a-g6-sensor/12224 "2022-01-04T00:27:34Z")
I found another way to restart a sensor. I just used the method to restart mine so it does work. I am not sure it’s easier. I was able to do it with my one hand but just barely. I had to brace the sensor with my fingers … --- ## [Sensor Wire Detached](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-wire-detached/12212)
**Author:** [@Jran1984T1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jran1984T1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-wire-detached/12212 "2021-12-30T16:16:26Z")
My sensor wire detached upon removal from my leg. This has happened once or twice before on my stomach sites but the wire was still visible and I could just pull it out. Today I set the used sensor down before I looked … --- ## [What is Omniopod Looping?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-omniopod-looping/12221)
**Author:** [@Cathy625](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Cathy625)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-omniopod-looping/12221 "2021-12-29T19:53:27Z")
I am new to OmniPod and I was reading this site. What is Looping? I would love to try it. --- ## [T:Slim X2, iPhone and Apple Watch 6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-x2-iphone-and-apple-watch-6/12197)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-x2-iphone-and-apple-watch-6/12197 "2021-12-22T16:23:05Z")
I just got a T:slim pump Monday. I won’t get the training until after Christmas, but I’ve done some of the preliminary setup. I have T:Connect on my Mac and iPhone as well as the Dexcom app. Because I love to bicycle, I… --- ## [Dexcom app on Apple Watch Series 7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-on-apple-watch-series-7/11967)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-on-apple-watch-series-7/11967 "2021-12-19T00:35:59Z")
I got an Apple Watch Series 7 yesterday and the Dexcom app crashes quite a lot. Has anyone else tried it on a Series 7? Dexcom’s website does not list it as a compatible model so I guess there’s no need to tell them tha… --- ## [SugarMate is back online (able to connect to Dexcom)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-is-back-online-able-to-connect-to-dexcom/12161)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-is-back-online-able-to-connect-to-dexcom/12161 "2021-12-17T13:44:39Z")
Received the following email: Marketo Was able to connect to my NS data, but this is a viable option again for those who need it. --- ## [Dexcom transmitter recycling / reuse?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-transmitter-recycling-reuse/11047)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 9:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-transmitter-recycling-reuse/11047 "2021-12-13T09:50:25Z")
I have a stack of used G6 Dexcom transmitters that I’ve been setting aside after each goes “dead” and am wondering what everyone here does with theirs? Thanks! Jessica --- ## [How long can an Omnipod scream?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-can-an-omnipod-scream/10960)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-can-an-omnipod-scream/10960 "2021-12-11T16:41:54Z")
We threw Samson’s expired Omnipod in the trash, and then a bunch of other trash went over it. It started screaming several hours later. Should I dig through the trash to deactivate it? ?How long can it scream? I’m also d… --- ## [Bidirectional symbol replaced arrow on Nightscout \<=\>](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bidirectional-symbol-replaced-arrow-on-nightscout/12159)
**Author:** [@JasminesDad](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JasminesDad)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bidirectional-symbol-replaced-arrow-on-nightscout/12159 "2021-12-10T02:48:07Z")
Hi - within the past day or two the nightscout arrow has been replaced by a weird bidirectional symbol that doesn’t change as the numbers go up/down. I tried to insert a picture below but it looks like this \<=\>. My daugh… --- ## [Tandem 2021 virtual R&D day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-2021-virtual-r-d-day/12140)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-2021-virtual-r-d-day/12140 "2021-12-08T20:34:13Z")
Yesterday Tandem had a virtual meeting to talk about their plans for the future. I did not attend, but the slides are available via https://investor.tandemdiabetes.com/static-files/3a50186e-0afd-4d84-8ff0-17a53183af11 T… --- ## [XDrip & Samsung are at it again](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-samsung-are-at-it-again/12127)
**Author:** [@Pastadude](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pastadude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-samsung-are-at-it-again/12127 "2021-12-07T04:25:15Z")
Looks like we’re in for another round of bluetooth issues connecting xdrip to a dexcom g6 via a Samsung phone. So far every attempt I’ve made at hunting for my transmitter has failed, but I’ll post if I figure it out, an… --- ## [Pain when inserting dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pain-when-inserting-dexcom/12095)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pain-when-inserting-dexcom/12095 "2021-12-04T17:40:55Z")
For the last couple of months, I’ve been experiencing lasting pain with the cgm. Often a lot of bleeding as well. The first few times, I thought it was my placement, but I have tried everywhere! Sometimes it only hurts f… --- ## [Omnipod Musings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-musings/5387)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-musings/5387 "2021-12-04T01:02:02Z")
I’m on the Omnipod courtesy of FUD, so to make you guys really regret engaging in such kind actions, I figured I would start up a thread with a little of reflection of my Omnipod experience as I mosey along. It will be p… --- ## [Trick for changing cartridge but NOT site on Tslim?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trick-for-changing-cartridge-but-not-site-on-tslim/12075)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trick-for-changing-cartridge-but-not-site-on-tslim/12075 "2021-11-23T20:01:05Z")
Changed my son’s infusion set (TruSteel) last night, thought there was enough insulin in the cartridge for 2 days, but there probably isn’t. Is there a trick for changing the cartridge but not the site on the Tslim? He h… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=17) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=19)