# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [I'm Twiisting!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-twiisting/15838)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-twiisting/15838 "2026-03-26T20:53:14Z")
Long time no write! Sorry about that! I finally decided to give up LOOPing and go with Twiist since it is an FDA Approved verion of LOOP. I love it so far! Eversense 365 was recently approved to integrate with it, so t… --- ## [Mobi Android App is Live](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobi-android-app-is-live/15910)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobi-android-app-is-live/15910 "2026-03-17T02:04:27Z")
The long awaited (by some) Tandem Mobi Android App is live in the Play store for U.S. patients. If this is something you have been waiting on, just search for “Tandem Mobi” in the Play store and you will find the app. … --- ## [Blood in Pod cannula](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-in-pod-cannula/15907)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-in-pod-cannula/15907 "2026-03-10T14:42:50Z")
Here’s a first for me: blood in the pod cannula. My G6 sensor reading was really off this morning so I decided to change my pump…just in case…and I was glad I did when I saw the blood. I will call Insulet for a replaceme… --- ## [Loved Sugarmate? Try LUKA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loved-sugarmate-try-luka/15897)
**Author:** [@drbbennett](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drbbennett)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loved-sugarmate-try-luka/15897 "2026-03-02T21:41:00Z")
I guess it was about a year ago Sugarmate discontinued their app that let you display your Dexcom feed in the Mac menu bar. I’d been using it for years and really missed being able to just glance up and check on things w… --- ## [Silence 780G low reservoir reminders?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/silence-780g-low-reservoir-reminders/15895)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/silence-780g-low-reservoir-reminders/15895 "2026-02-28T17:37:02Z")
Has nobody at Medtronic thought of silencing non-urgent alerts at night? I only want certain BG alerts to wake me up. X units left in reservoir is never ever a good reason to kill my sleep at 4 am. That alert can always … --- ## [Strange issue going on](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-issue-going-on/15880)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-issue-going-on/15880 "2026-02-27T04:19:55Z")
@Liam-M’s CGM stopped working 2 hours ago. It was only on day 4. Just a “signal loss” in the CGM app. I finally said screw it, we’re changing it out. So we got a new one put in and immediately after clicking new sens… --- ## [Dexcom Notifications](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-notifications/15857)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-notifications/15857 "2026-02-22T00:11:51Z")
Dexcom Notifications can be frustrating. Looking at my phones notification history, last night I received 2 notifications. -The first one(1:44 am) I acknowledged and gave a correction. -Then several hours later(6:59 a… --- ## [Dexcom G7 software updates ... should I switch from the G6?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-software-updates-should-i-switch-from-the-g6/15493)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-software-updates-should-i-switch-from-the-g6/15493 "2026-02-17T19:05:45Z")
Dexcom sent me a notice about coming new features, including direct linkage to the apple watch which would be very handy. On the other hand, it is the G7, which is not so great. Should I switch? Here’s the email I got… --- ## [How to request Dexcom Sensor Replacement?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-request-dexcom-sensor-replacement/15733)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-request-dexcom-sensor-replacement/15733 "2026-02-11T02:30:23Z")
In the past Dexcom had a form to request a sensor replacement I used, but that seems to no longer exist. I’m trying to use the “Get Product Support”, but get an error everytime I try to submit the form. Doesn’t tell me… --- ## [OmniPod Lessons Learned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-lessons-learned/10454)
**Author:** [@LatetotheParty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LatetotheParty)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-lessons-learned/10454 "2026-02-08T01:27:45Z")
Getting ready to start on the OmniPod pump. Interested in hearing the “I wish I would have known” examples of your experience when first starting. I’m actually excited as I know it will help in my management and will ac… --- ## [Sensor and Fraud Discussion](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-and-fraud-discussion/8711)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-and-fraud-discussion/8711 "2026-02-06T03:09:54Z")
I split the thread that we hijacked and put the discussion over here. That is quite unfortunate news. While we didn’t have much luck with resetting sensors once we got on the G6, if it was working for you and you were … --- ## [FrreStyle Libre CGMs need more testing days FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frrestyle-libre-cgms-need-more-testing-days-fda/15834)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 6:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frrestyle-libre-cgms-need-more-testing-days-fda/15834 "2026-02-05T06:51:46Z")
The FDA sent a warning letter to Abbott about the accuracy of Freestyle Libre CGMs: " The warning letter, dated Jan. 23 and posted to the FDA’s website on Tuesday, concerns performance specifications and testing for t… --- ## [Dexcom G6 No longer manufactured after July 1, 2026](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-no-longer-manufactured-after-july-1-2026/15657)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-no-longer-manufactured-after-july-1-2026/15657 "2026-01-28T14:14:00Z")
Looks like I’ll need to work on a new script for the G7 sometime early next year. It may have already been discussed here but it didn’t register with me for whatever reason. Has the Dexcom G7 improved? --- ## [Tandem mobi Android support](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobi-android-support/15793)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobi-android-support/15793 "2026-01-28T03:04:10Z")
Tandem announced the mobi would be supported on Android on 10 Nov, 2025: https://investor.tandemdiabetes.com/news-releases/news-release-details/tandem-mobi-receives-fda-clearance-use-android-smartphones Is anyone using… --- ## [Juggluco back on Play store](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/juggluco-back-on-play-store/15038)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/juggluco-back-on-play-store/15038 "2026-01-23T17:17:08Z")
Hey y’all, Just a brief note that Juggluco is back on the Google Play store, after a hiatus. It’s an awesome app for those using the libre 2 thru libre 3+, an alternative to the terrible factory app. I actually use 4 … --- ## [Libre questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-questions/14889)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-questions/14889 "2026-01-21T20:31:14Z")
Just a few questions on Libre. I have never used it. From what I can tell, it does allow you to share your BG with family, the same as Dexcom. Is that right? Any major differences between Libre and Dexcom? Is it compa… --- ## [Loop phone widget](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-phone-widget/15738)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-phone-widget/15738 "2026-01-19T23:21:07Z")
This is a different issue than the one I posted about earlier. It is somewhat related, but I want to post it as a different topic so we don’t get sidetracked. This post won’t be a rant like the other one, I am simply ho… --- ## [Anyone else's NS not loading up ON PC?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-elses-ns-not-loading-up-on-pc/15765)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-elses-ns-not-loading-up-on-pc/15765 "2026-01-18T16:21:24Z")
I’ve been stuck on a “loading the client” screen when attempting to load it on the PC, but on Phone, it’s loading just fine (both the app and the browser, on phone). Very strange…it’s been this way for maybe a day? I’v… --- ## [Dexcom is absolutely maddening](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-is-absolutely-maddening/15734)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-is-absolutely-maddening/15734 "2026-01-16T00:50:57Z")
A few weeks ago, when opening the Dexcom app I started receiving a message saying I was required to update the iOS on my phone to continue using the Dexcom app. No choice in the matter, if I don’t update by Jan 6th I wo… --- ## [Fears about my new Libre 3 Plus sensor shipment?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fears-about-my-new-libre-3-plus-sensor-shipment/15759)
**Author:** [@andrea8](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/andrea8)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fears-about-my-new-libre-3-plus-sensor-shipment/15759 "2026-01-15T03:02:42Z")
I have an order of Libre 3 Plus sensors arriving today…….can I trust that they are not defective, have been screened for accuracy??? --- ## [Fixing a new G7 that can’t be started](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fixing-a-new-g7-that-can-t-be-started/15741)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fixing-a-new-g7-that-can-t-be-started/15741 "2026-01-14T17:19:24Z")
I had a new sensor that could not be started or recognized by the app a few days ago. I remembered a podcaster saying that this had happened to quite a lot of people multiple times in a row and sometimes it could be fixe… --- ## [NYT's latest on Abbot's Libre sensor problems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nyts-latest-on-abbots-libre-sensor-problems/15645)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nyts-latest-on-abbots-libre-sensor-problems/15645 "2026-01-14T14:04:53Z")
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/health/blood-glucose-monitor-recall-abbott.html They are confirming at least 7 deaths due to poor accuracy in low readings: " The Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that peo… --- ## [TCOYD PodCast with Dexcom CEO Jack Leach](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tcoyd-podcast-with-dexcom-ceo-jack-leach/15744)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tcoyd-podcast-with-dexcom-ceo-jack-leach/15744 "2026-01-14T07:03:38Z")
He covers the history of CGM at Dexcom from the very beginning. It is interesting that they originally were researching an implanted sensor that would last a year, but decided it was not practical. They then began develo… --- ## [Tandem mobile app (Android) constantly losing connection with pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobile-app-android-constantly-losing-connection-with-pump/15713)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 5:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobile-app-android-constantly-losing-connection-with-pump/15713 "2026-01-14T05:31:34Z")
I’m having an issue with the Tandem mobile app (Android) constantly losing connection with the pump. The only work around was turning off my phones Bluetooth and turning it back on and then the app would connect with the… --- ## [Here's a good article for today](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heres-a-good-article-for-today/15646)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heres-a-good-article-for-today/15646 "2026-01-13T19:32:16Z")
Trusted – Until It Stops: Real‑World Failures in Diabetes Technology Derek Brandt Per Aspera ad Astra - Auf rauen Wegen zu den Sternen December 5, 2025 An example what can happen, if there is a pump malfunction: A … --- ## [Is everyone running APS or AID systems except me?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-everyone-running-aps-or-aid-systems-except-me/15614)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-everyone-running-aps-or-aid-systems-except-me/15614 "2026-01-13T17:01:29Z")
What proportion of people are running system automation now? Am I the only one who isn’t? Can we run a poll? Is this a situation of me chronically not updating my tech and getting totally left behind? I never update. … --- ## [Out of step Basal IQ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/out-of-step-basal-iq/15672)
**Author:** [@Penn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Penn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/out-of-step-basal-iq/15672 "2026-01-12T17:56:14Z")
I have been successful in my T1d journey by going my own way. With the ending of G6 CGM being forced to go to a G7, I use Basel IQ and manually bolus as needed. Now I have a choice of using Control IQ or go back to a “du… --- ## [G7 Sensors Receive FDA Clearance for 15 days](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-sensors-receive-fda-clearance-for-15-days/15235)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-sensors-receive-fda-clearance-for-15-days/15235 "2026-01-11T00:28:05Z")
https://www.mddionline.com/diabetes/fda-clears-dexcom-s-15-day-cgm-system-for-adult-diabetes-management?ADTRK=InformaMarkets&utm\_source=eloqua&utm\_medium=email&utm\_campaign=15\_NL\_QMED\_North%20America%20Daily\_Edit\_Sub\_202… --- ## [Do expired pods work](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-expired-pods-work/15740)
**Author:** [@TTnyc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TTnyc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-expired-pods-work/15740 "2026-01-09T20:39:51Z")
Are Omnipod 5 pods hard wired to not work after the expiration date? I tried Omnipod 5 a while back and, while I liked some aspects of it, went back to Tandem. I’ve held onto a number of pods to use as backup if my Mobi… --- ## [Possible loophole for Dexcom and Libre sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/possible-loophole-for-dexcom-and-libre-sensors/15736)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/possible-loophole-for-dexcom-and-libre-sensors/15736 "2026-01-09T02:57:27Z")
I don’t know what the FDA’s definition of medical grade. I would define that as laboratory tests, if so that may mean meters and CGMs will not come under FDA regulations and scrutiny. "The only stipulation is if they m… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=3)