# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=20 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 21 --- ## [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 … --- ## [Problems with xDrip+ after latest Samsung update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problems-with-xdrip-after-latest-samsung-update/10543)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problems-with-xdrip-after-latest-samsung-update/10543 "2021-08-12T20:52:10Z")
My Samsung Galaxy S9+ updated earlier this week and ever since the update, my phone keeps asking me permission to pair with the Dexcom. randomly but often and if I do not say yes, it will not show my bloodsugar. I have d… --- ## [Wear os](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wear-os/11680)
**Author:** [@CAZ1958](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CAZ1958)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wear-os/11680 "2021-08-11T00:26:51Z")
I can’t get wear os app to load. I have used it many times before, successfully. Is there another app that can be used to run xdrip and connect to smartwatch. Is anyone else having trouble with loading the wear os app? T… --- ## [Freestyle Libre 3 preview](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-3-preview/11276)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-3-preview/11276 "2021-08-09T02:03:48Z")
A review by one of the first people to test the Freestyle Libre 3: For those who understand German, a longer review: I think this is a great development. Hopefully Abbott will bring this to th… --- ## [Eversense Bridge Program](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eversense-bridge-program/6839)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eversense-bridge-program/6839 "2021-08-09T01:38:46Z")
Eversense started a “Bridge Program” today (March 1) for self funders. I have not found it on the Senseonics web site yet however Advanced Diabetes Supply is aware of it and can process the discount and ship the supplies… --- ## [I give up! (xDrip+ problem)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-give-up-xdrip-problem/11651)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-give-up-xdrip-problem/11651 "2021-08-06T03:34:45Z")
I give up. I simply cannot get xDrip+ to work on my new phone. Something is not working and I have tried installing it, giving it permission to do anything it wants but it still will not pair. I guess the S 21 ultra has … --- ## [Congrats and Welcome to the Omnipod Family!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/congrats-and-welcome-to-the-omnipod-family/11677)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/congrats-and-welcome-to-the-omnipod-family/11677 "2021-08-04T21:11:20Z")
I just received my confirmation email that my omnipod dash system has officially been shipped!!! Eeeeeee so exciting! I should be receiving my PDM and pods within 2-3 business days. I am just wondering how everyone here… --- ## [Cannot get xDrip + to work on Galaxy s21 ultra](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cannot-get-xdrip-to-work-on-galaxy-s21-ultra/11609)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cannot-get-xdrip-to-work-on-galaxy-s21-ultra/11609 "2021-08-02T13:13:30Z")
Greetings and Salutations!! I need some links for the most updated version of xdrip+. My older link will not connect the transmitter to the phone. The Bluetooth hates it. I have tried giving permission to everything but … --- ## [Something to be positive about!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/something-to-be-positive-about/11619)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/something-to-be-positive-about/11619 "2021-07-30T16:41:35Z")
So I had my first follow-up with my Endo yesterday and I feel the appointment went pretty well. He mentioned that my numbers were in a very good range, but due to occasional lows still happening in the morning… he’s unde… --- ## [How do I change my set up? - xdrip with nightscout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-change-my-set-up-xdrip-with-nightscout/10579)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-change-my-set-up-xdrip-with-nightscout/10579 "2021-07-30T01:20:39Z")
So I know that I have to change everything over when I do a sensor change, but I’m not sure what needs to be changed to get it working right? I have a Dexcom g5 (I get them completely free, as part of a subsidy scheme) … --- ## [Question for Sony SWR50 AAPS Watch Users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-for-sony-swr50-aaps-watch-users/11595)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-for-sony-swr50-aaps-watch-users/11595 "2021-07-29T13:47:27Z")
I noticed some recent instructions on installing Android APS, for a standalone device…do I install the Wear OS version of the APK or the phone version? Thank you --- ## [When does "transmitter will expire after the next insertion" actually expire?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-does-transmitter-will-expire-after-the-next-insertion-actually-expire/11615)
**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SteveMann)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-does-transmitter-will-expire-after-the-next-insertion-actually-expire/11615 "2021-07-23T01:39:36Z")
You would think that being on the Dexcom G6 for two plus years I would know the answer to this. But I have always had some transmitters on-hand, so the “transmitter expires soon” message (or whatever it said) never regis… --- ## [Dexcom G6 best practices](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-best-practices/11197)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-best-practices/11197 "2021-07-20T03:19:37Z")
I started out great on the G6, with decent accuracy, ability to restart and stretch sensor life a few extra days, and trouble free CGMing. The good times lasted about 5 months and came to a halt with my last 4 sensors. E… --- ## [Any way to detect Omnipod needle not retracting?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-way-to-detect-omnipod-needle-not-retracting/11601)
**Author:** [@EdD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EdD)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-way-to-detect-omnipod-needle-not-retracting/11601 "2021-07-19T12:11:13Z")
Just removed onmipod (pod) from my daughter and found the needle not retracted. I imagine is was significantly more painful than the normal pump cannula. Anyone else have this problem recently? Is there any way to know… --- ## [Patches for your devices](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/patches-for-your-devices/11588)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/patches-for-your-devices/11588 "2021-07-17T18:29:38Z")
Nice review of cgm and pump patches currently available. --- ## [Did something dumb with my transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/did-something-dumb-with-my-transmitter/11576)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/did-something-dumb-with-my-transmitter/11576 "2021-07-17T18:25:59Z")
I threw it out. :man\_facepalming: Just dumb. I always take off the sensor and throw it out. Same with my pods. So it just kind of happened - without thinking, doing that normal practice of peeling something off and thro… --- ## [Dexcom G6 transmitter "low battery" warning](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-transmitter-low-battery-warning/11567)
**Author:** [@irrational\_John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/irrational_John)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-transmitter-low-battery-warning/11567 "2021-07-14T18:37:27Z")
I am on 98 days of use for my current G6 transmitter, so I wasn’t surprised when I received a low battery warning message on my Tandem t:slim x2 pump this AM when I inserted a new sensor. There was no estimate of days le… --- ## [PET scan and Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pet-scan-and-dexcom-g6/11571)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pet-scan-and-dexcom-g6/11571 "2021-07-07T01:29:37Z")
I thought I’d share this experience as PET scans are a little more rare than other types of radiation we expose our devices to. Last week I had a PET/CT scan for an undiagnosed issue I’ve been slowly recovering from. A… --- ## [Alternate Spot Pictures of your Dexcom or Libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternate-spot-pictures-of-your-dexcom-or-libre/11525)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2021, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternate-spot-pictures-of-your-dexcom-or-libre/11525 "2021-06-28T23:07:58Z")
Well @Millz and her picture of the Dexcom on her calf makes me think creating a thread where people post photos of their alternate spots might be helpful to people that are just starting out or are looking for new spots.… --- ## [Insulin pen comparison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pen-comparison/5017)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pen-comparison/5017 "2018-09-24T15:03:52Z")
This thread is about different insulin pens. For now I wanted to focus only on the rapid pens for bolusing. Basal insulin has much bigger considerations than just the pen features, but for rapids, a lot of the choice mi… --- ## [The 22nd of June is my 2nd sensor setup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-22nd-of-june-is-my-2nd-sensor-setup/11509)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-22nd-of-june-is-my-2nd-sensor-setup/11509 "2021-06-24T11:16:50Z")
Good morning my darling diabetics. I am nearing the end of my OG Dexcom G6 sensor, and on the 22nd I continue my Dexcom journey! I just wanted to touch base with everyone, being there are 2 valid options for setting up n… --- ## [Sensor fell off taking 2 week old TX with it...somewhere](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-fell-off-taking-2-week-old-tx-with-it-somewhere/11515)
**Author:** [@rkw](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rkw)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-fell-off-taking-2-week-old-tx-with-it-somewhere/11515 "2021-06-23T18:53:26Z")
Sigh, after several years of poor Dexcom experience due too all the know reasons, especially in dealing with Solara (who have been very, very good this year so far) and sensors that seem to start and calibrate very quick… --- ## [G6 - Why I calibrate instead of using the code](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-why-i-calibrate-instead-of-using-the-code/11478)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-why-i-calibrate-instead-of-using-the-code/11478 "2021-06-19T13:12:35Z")
G6 calibration (or non-calibration) has been discussed here a lot lately. I calibrate my G6 instead of using the code. But I also think it’s important to continue to try out different ways of doing things. A person who … --- ## [Reminder: Check Your Pharmacy Benefits](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reminder-check-your-pharmacy-benefits/11455)
**Author:** [@justin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/justin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reminder-check-your-pharmacy-benefits/11455 "2021-06-14T00:59:14Z")
Summary: You’ll often pay much less getting your Omnipod Dash pods and G6 CGM sensors from the pharmacy. Details: Just had a good news experience on some diabetic supplies, and wanted to share it with you. Up until now… --- ## [What about the Watlaa One and BlueJay Smartwatch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-about-the-watlaa-one-and-bluejay-smartwatch/9540)
**Author:** [@PIPPO\_PIPPI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PIPPO_PIPPI)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-about-the-watlaa-one-and-bluejay-smartwatch/9540 "2021-06-10T19:15:33Z")
Hi. I found somewhere this link https://watlaa.com/ which shows the Watlaa One, a new smartwatch that, at a first glance, looks very interesting. That page gives information and shows it’s xDrio+ watch face, that loo… --- ## [OmniPod DASH Setup and Basal Rates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-setup-and-basal-rates/11451)
**Author:** [@Tapestry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tapestry)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-setup-and-basal-rates/11451 "2021-06-08T04:01:02Z")
I am setting up the PDM for the DASH system for the first time and need some help. I went through all the screens and I’m stuck on how to select the basal rate program I want to use. It says you can have up to 12 progr… --- ## [Senseonics is still in the Game!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/senseonics-is-still-in-the-game/11442)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2021, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/senseonics-is-still-in-the-game/11442 "2021-06-06T04:39:45Z")
And an update on Senseonics… they are still in the game. Latest update via Seeking Alpha (Seeking Alpha: Senseonics rallies as CGM data shows promise against rivals. Senseonics rallies as CGM data shows promise against… --- ## [Medtronic No Calibration CGM approved (Guardian 4)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-no-calibration-cgm-approved-guardian-4/11411)
**Author:** [@irrational\_John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/irrational_John)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-no-calibration-cgm-approved-guardian-4/11411 "2021-05-28T20:30:08Z")
This post basically just points at a new YouTube video from Nerdabetic at the bottom of this post. The quote below is from the video description. Medtronics newest CGM is here and it has just been CE marked for Europe … --- ## [Dexcom won't let me log in?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-wont-let-me-log-in/10349)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-wont-let-me-log-in/10349 "2021-05-24T00:52:31Z")
For some reason I can’t seem to log into my dexcom site itself and share doesn’t seem to be working either. I follow the steps to reset it and that does nothing. Today I called support for the 3rd time and got the same … --- ## [Medtronic 780G - first 4 weeks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-780g-first-4-weeks/10679)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-780g-first-4-weeks/10679 "2021-05-22T17:10:56Z")
I can’t find any other people’s experience of using the 780G & thought this might be of interest. I live in Switzerland & was fortunate to be an early user of the 780G. I’ve now being using it for 4 weeks & am generally… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=19) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=21)