# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=19 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 20 --- ## [Guardian connect with a smart watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/guardian-connect-with-a-smart-watch/10281)
**Author:** [@drgymnast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drgymnast)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/guardian-connect-with-a-smart-watch/10281 "2021-11-18T23:48:55Z")
Hi there, can I pair thr new guardian connect to a smart watch directly for a child who is not using an insulin pump? --- ## [Is it possible to replace an Omnipod PDM's Internal Battery (Eros system, not Dash)? If so, how?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-possible-to-replace-an-omnipod-pdms-internal-battery-eros-system-not-dash-if-so-how/12025)
**Author:** [@BrightSide](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BrightSide)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-possible-to-replace-an-omnipod-pdms-internal-battery-eros-system-not-dash-if-so-how/12025 "2021-11-12T01:09:00Z")
I have been using an Omnipod Insulin pump for about 5 years, and in that time have gone through about 5 PDMs that work with Eros pods (the generation the predates the new Dash pods). What seems to cause them to fail eac… --- ## [t:connect-Android](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-connect-android/11890)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-connect-android/11890 "2021-11-07T23:36:41Z")
Anyone else having issues with t:connect requiring you to constantly log back into the App when you’ve been out for awhile? Earlier this week, I took the most recent app update. Wasn’t sure if this might be a new secur… --- ## [Does TicWatch E2 work as standalone watch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-ticwatch-e2-work-as-standalone-watch/9915)
**Author:** [@kernel7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kernel7)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-ticwatch-e2-work-as-standalone-watch/9915 "2021-11-07T21:17:06Z")
Hi , I’m looking for standalone watch that is compatible with xdrip+ and android (no need for mobile to be nearby) I heard about TicWatch watches but I’m not sure if they are work as standalone and if they, what version… --- ## [Pump/Cgm suppliers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-cgm-suppliers/11968)
**Author:** [@Dottieruthlove](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dottieruthlove)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-cgm-suppliers/11968 "2021-10-31T16:23:15Z")
Hi everybody! Looking for pump/CGM suppliers. Type I, 54 years, no major complications except hypoglycemia unawareness, yuck! Tandem pump w Dexcomm, which is paired w my pump, not my phone. I’ve been in the 20th Circle o… --- ## [Omnipod infusion site itching](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-infusion-site-itching/11966)
**Author:** [@3cTim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/3cTim)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-infusion-site-itching/11966 "2021-10-31T00:52:12Z")
I’m new at podding (only on 2nd pod) it starts to get itchy and slightly sore at the infusion site (just where the cannula goes into the skin) after 2 days, nothing I can’t tolerate but wonder if others have this same … --- ## [Sleep study with diabetes tech?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sleep-study-with-diabetes-tech/11937)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sleep-study-with-diabetes-tech/11937 "2021-10-28T21:34:04Z")
Thanks to me always being tired for what feels like my whole life, I’m finally getting a sleep study done in a couple of weeks. I’ve never had one - likely it’s not sleep apnea but I’m curious if it’s something else. I’… --- ## [iOS 15.0 seems OK with the Dexcom app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-15-0-seems-ok-with-the-dexcom-app/11871)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-15-0-seems-ok-with-the-dexcom-app/11871 "2021-10-27T17:32:41Z")
Dexcom has been warning me about the upgrade to iOS 15.0 for a couple of weeks now, so I figured it was safe to upgrade and, yes! A first maybe; the app doesn’t warn me about not being verified on the OS. Way to go! \[… --- ## [Dexcom G6 app - HELP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-app-help/11951)
**Author:** [@Gem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gem)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-app-help/11951 "2021-10-24T13:33:14Z")
Hi all my first post… looking for some help. Just switched to G6 from libre. I used to use the Miaomiao with the libre and the xdrip app. My question is can the G6 app have a widget on homescreen (android ) and can it… --- ## [8T Dexcom G6 transmitter refuses to connect to Android phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/8t-dexcom-g6-transmitter-refuses-to-connect-to-android-phone/11892)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/8t-dexcom-g6-transmitter-refuses-to-connect-to-android-phone/11892 "2021-10-22T07:25:25Z")
I just had to switch Dexcom G6 transmitters and my new one (series 8T) is refusing to connect to my phone, so I can’t start the sensor. It searches for ~minutes then goes into “Deep Sleeping” mode and doesn’t do anything… --- ## [G6 - TIR be damned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-tir-be-damned/11136)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-tir-be-damned/11136 "2021-10-21T05:05:47Z")
I’m to the point where I’m considering just saying f\*ck it and no longer calibrating the G6 at all. For the first sensor it’s caused nothing but problems. Endless “come back in 15 minutes” and multiple sensors error, w… --- ## [Moving on from Loop to the Tslim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-on-from-loop-to-the-tslim/11931)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-on-from-loop-to-the-tslim/11931 "2021-10-17T15:33:25Z")
So, after more than 5 years on DIY systems, and around 3 Looping, we are moving on to our first commercial system for automatically dosing insulin – the Tslim with Control IQ. We started Samson on a DIY system when he w… --- ## [Omnipod Dash PDM Sound](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-pdm-sound/9854)
**Author:** [@j-l-02](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/j-l-02)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-pdm-sound/9854 "2021-10-11T22:33:22Z")
Hey everyone, As you may or may not be aware you can disable the pod sound by hitting the kill switch before you put on you pod (and the pod still works!). However, the PDM still beeps (and never stays on vibrate mode :… --- ## [What is best user friendly CGM system to replace failing Medtronic 530G?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-best-user-friendly-cgm-system-to-replace-failing-medtronic-530g/11926)
**Author:** [@Kenzo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kenzo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-best-user-friendly-cgm-system-to-replace-failing-medtronic-530g/11926 "2021-10-11T21:36:42Z")
I just discovered this website. My Medtronic 530G system is failing. After persistent pump beeping my wife put me on notice that I may need to sleep in another room. Three years ago I traded for Medtronic 670G, hated it … --- ## [Who has a spare PDM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-has-a-spare-pdm/4212)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-has-a-spare-pdm/4212 "2021-10-06T21:22:25Z")
I saw Allison’s post today about her PDM going in the water bowl. :open\_mouth: And I know Harold mentioned a PDM going south on him recently. So I was wondering, who here has a spare PDM? I have some spare PDM’s. I jus… --- ## [Upgraded samsung and having xdrip+ issues? \*fixed\*](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgraded-samsung-and-having-xdrip-issues-fixed/7057)
**Author:** [@Pastadude](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pastadude)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgraded-samsung-and-having-xdrip-issues-fixed/7057 "2021-09-28T14:45:09Z")
Alright guys, I know a LOT of people have been having problems on Samsung devices since the latest Android update - I know I was - and I think I finally patchworked a solution that has worked consistently for me for the … --- ## [My tandem pump is going out of warranty - what to do?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-tandem-pump-is-going-out-of-warranty-what-to-do/11851)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-tandem-pump-is-going-out-of-warranty-what-to-do/11851 "2021-09-24T16:17:10Z")
Hi - I’ve been extremely happy with the Tandem TSlim, and have been told that it is going out of warranty at the end of November. This is the first pump I’ve had, so I don’t know what the process is once it goes out o… --- ## [HEY what would be the cause of a Dexcom g6 transmitter from going out?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hey-what-would-be-the-cause-of-a-dexcom-g6-transmitter-from-going-out/11412)
**Author:** [@Nobeac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nobeac)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hey-what-would-be-the-cause-of-a-dexcom-g6-transmitter-from-going-out/11412 "2021-09-22T22:45:28Z")
Hey I have had a signal loss of my G6 transmitter for quite a while and this was one that was installed less than a month ago. This is the 2nd one Dexcom has had to send me pre maturely now because of signal loss. Using … --- ## [Battery replacement for g6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/battery-replacement-for-g6/8280)
**Author:** [@Jurgis77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jurgis77)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/battery-replacement-for-g6/8280 "2021-09-20T23:32:03Z")
Buttery replacement g6 --- ## [I got a free transmitter from Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-got-a-free-transmitter-from-dexcom/11839)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-got-a-free-transmitter-from-dexcom/11839 "2021-09-20T12:51:50Z")
I called up Dex support because of a sensor problem. The applicator did not work, it didn’t retract properly and the sensor stayed stuck to the applicator. So they were supposed to send me a replacement sensor. But they… --- ## [Spike App](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spike-app/7385)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spike-app/7385 "2021-09-17T00:43:19Z")
Want an xDrip+ experience without the headaches of constantly troubleshooting that app? Spike is able to also extend the transmitter battery life just as xDrip can. Also capable of setting alarms that repeat, differe… --- ## [Failing Medtronic loopable pump and a LOOP gotcha and an Omnipod gotcha](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/failing-medtronic-loopable-pump-and-a-loop-gotcha-and-an-omnipod-gotcha/11821)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2021, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/failing-medtronic-loopable-pump-and-a-loop-gotcha-and-an-omnipod-gotcha/11821 "2021-09-09T00:38:35Z")
So a month ago my Medtronic 722 got a motor error. I got it going again. A couple weeks later, motor error. Restarted. Immediate motor error. Restarted. After 12 hours, a couple more motor errors. Oh, well, time t… --- ## [Insulin needs way down for awhile---more than Loop tackles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-needs-way-down-for-awhile-more-than-loop-tackles/11812)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-needs-way-down-for-awhile-more-than-loop-tackles/11812 "2021-09-07T02:44:31Z")
My insulin needs went down like crazy for a few days. I know it happens when you get some beta cells back for a while—but that time was a bit freaky. My basal needs went down from 1.25 to lower than 0.75 in one day. I … --- ## [Bleeding at pod insertion site](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bleeding-at-pod-insertion-site/11810)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bleeding-at-pod-insertion-site/11810 "2021-09-06T18:57:20Z")
Hi, all—I ended up having to change my pod in the middle of the night (was not absorbing insulin, it turns out). :worried: My breakfast bolus from the new pump worked in a typical fashion but the lunch bolus did not an… --- ## [How to silence a pod alarm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-silence-a-pod-alarm/1742)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-silence-a-pod-alarm/1742 "2021-08-29T17:18:24Z")
This is possibly a bit of old news for pod users, but just in case you don’t know, you can silence the pod alarm without your PDM. Usually if you have a pod alarm for things like occlusion or expired pod, you just use y… --- ## [Newbie G6 question: starting the app mid-session](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newbie-g6-question-starting-the-app-mid-session/11747)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newbie-g6-question-starting-the-app-mid-session/11747 "2021-08-21T13:24:55Z")
I’ve just jumped from G4 to G6 and have never used a CGM app before. Can I start using the app midway through a session I started with the receiver, or would I need to either stop my sensor and then restart with the app … --- ## [G7 Dexcom Interview Kevin Sayer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-dexcom-interview-kevin-sayer/11744)
**Author:** [@Jim\_YYC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jim_YYC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-dexcom-interview-kevin-sayer/11744 "2021-08-19T18:46:33Z")
Dexcom CEO Interview Kevin Sayer Via Nerdabetic in Uk --- ## [Dexcom on watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-on-watch/11685)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-on-watch/11685 "2021-08-18T13:36:12Z")
Looking for a smart watch to display g6 dexcom data. I’m an iPhone guy, and it seems Apple Watch is the obvious choice, but my work probably doesn’t make it realistic to be able to charge every single day, so looking fo… --- ## [Need to keep nsulin cool?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-to-keep-nsulin-cool/11730)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2021, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-to-keep-nsulin-cool/11730 "2021-08-16T19:57:28Z")
Note: Mod edited the link to remove the c --- ## [G6 Best Insertion Sites](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-best-insertion-sites/11154)
**Author:** [@papayasquash](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/papayasquash)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2021, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-best-insertion-sites/11154 "2021-08-14T10:35:06Z")
For G6 users who suffer from constant compression lows due to lower body weight/muscle, where do you find the best accuracy? I cannot put them on my abdomen because of false lows and have started experiencing this issue … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=18) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=20)