# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=21 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [Can I leave in a G4 sensor with no transmitter for a while?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-i-leave-in-a-g4-sensor-with-no-transmitter-for-a-while/11388)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-i-leave-in-a-g4-sensor-with-no-transmitter-for-a-while/11388 "2021-05-22T13:00:18Z")
If I remove the transmitter, can I tape over the sensor and leave it in place for a week or two until a new transmitter arrives? I just started a new sensor (G4) and then got a transmitter low battery alert. I’ve made a… --- ## [Flying in July. No carry-on allowed](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flying-in-july-no-carry-on-allowed/11358)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flying-in-july-no-carry-on-allowed/11358 "2021-05-21T19:25:12Z")
First off, I have to apologize for being long-winded. So, yeah, we made a reservation on Jetblue for a 5 day vacation in July. Of course, being cheap, we opted for the cheapest flight, as its only about 2 hrs. But, with… --- ## [I guess we've been lucky all these years?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-guess-weve-been-lucky-all-these-years/11364)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-guess-weve-been-lucky-all-these-years/11364 "2021-05-20T18:32:58Z")
We’ve been podding for a long time now and I don’t recall ever getting this occlusion error before. It was mid-bolus for a meal. At least now I know what the error looks like. :laughing: --- ## [G6 transmitter only lasting 60 days](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-only-lasting-60-days/11377)
**Author:** [@C6H12O6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/C6H12O6)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-only-lasting-60-days/11377 "2021-05-20T14:44:53Z")
I am wondering if anyone else is having issues with the transmitters not making it to 90 days? The last 2 transmitter we’ve had stopped working after ~60 days. It’s like the Bluetooth stops working – the phone and the p… --- ## [EMERGENCY: Cheapest insulin and diabetes supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-cheapest-insulin-and-diabetes-supplies/989)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-cheapest-insulin-and-diabetes-supplies/989 "2021-05-13T00:25:30Z")
What do you do when you can't afford your expensive analogue insulin this month? The horrifying story of Shane Boyle made me wonder what the cheapest diabetes supplies for a month would be -- I mean rock-bottom, what y… --- ## [What Account # are they looking for here? - Dexcom Sensor Replacement Form](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-account-are-they-looking-for-here-dexcom-sensor-replacement-form/11209)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-account-are-they-looking-for-here-dexcom-sensor-replacement-form/11209 "2021-05-07T01:50:14Z")
There is a field (below) that I’m not sure what it’s asking me for here. What Account Number? I’m talking about this form. We are at 9 days, 23 hours and we’ve had a sensor error now for going on 2 hours, so natural… --- ## [Contour Next test strips - price alert!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-next-test-strips-price-alert/11313)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-next-test-strips-price-alert/11313 "2021-05-04T21:27:47Z")
For those of you who use the Contour meter and look for good deals on strips, I saw this on Amazon today. It’s 29.4 cents per strip! That is super cheap! (They also include a bottle of glucose tablets, :roll\_eyes: but I… --- ## [Urgent please help! New transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/urgent-please-help-new-transmitter/11278)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/urgent-please-help-new-transmitter/11278 "2021-05-03T22:50:07Z")
I stopped my G6 sensor and inserted a new one. I have a new transmitter, but when I went to start the new sensor my receiver never asked to pair the new transmitter. Instead it said my old transmitter will only last one … --- ## [G6 Review (using sensor code + NO calibrating)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-review-using-sensor-code-no-calibrating/11290)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-review-using-sensor-code-no-calibrating/11290 "2021-05-03T19:10:22Z")
So, I decided to go ahead and give the 3rd option a try just to see how it went and I’m kind of blown away. Liam is on day 8 of this session where we entered the sensor code and we haven’t calibrated except maybe 2 time… --- ## [Xdrip and follow me app with Dexcom g6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-follow-me-app-with-dexcom-g6/11307)
**Author:** [@MumzyMegs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MumzyMegs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-follow-me-app-with-dexcom-g6/11307 "2021-05-01T17:27:07Z")
Is the follow me app still able to be used with using the apk xdrip? Will my childs Endo team still be able to get her readings if we use this apk to get it going on her phone? --- ## [G6 sensor socket separated from adhesive tape on day 7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensor-socket-separated-from-adhesive-tape-on-day-7/11282)
**Author:** [@irrational\_John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/irrational_John)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensor-socket-separated-from-adhesive-tape-on-day-7/11282 "2021-05-01T07:16:57Z")
This is just a “for your info” “for whatever it’s worth” post. :man\_shrugging: I had a sensor failure this morning that I hadn’t anticipated. And, judging from the failure description choices listed on Dexcom’s online r… --- ## [Dexcom Signal Loss](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-signal-loss/10826)
**Author:** [@sturonasbrown](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sturonasbrown)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-signal-loss/10826 "2021-04-29T16:00:13Z")
I’ve been having an increasingly number of signal loss experiences with my G6. While I am awake it’s more annoying but this is also happening during my sleep. I have had several instances when (luckily) my body woke me u… --- ## [Expired test strips: do they work?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-test-strips-do-they-work/1690)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-test-strips-do-they-work/1690 "2021-04-28T20:36:03Z")
I was also looking for a thread on expired test strips. I only make an assumption you have covered this but didn’t see a thread. Is my search flawed or have you really not explored expired test strips? (I assume I jus… --- ## [Is anyone using CURL or REST to get your sensor data from Dexcom?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-using-curl-or-rest-to-get-your-sensor-data-from-dexcom/11274)
**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SteveMann)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-using-curl-or-rest-to-get-your-sensor-data-from-dexcom/11274 "2021-04-22T01:35:14Z")
I looked at going through the developers account to get my blood glucose for a program where my lights in the bedroom come on when my BG goes below 50 overnight. But, developing an app should not be necessary. Does any… --- ## [Dexcom API](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-api/11273)
**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SteveMann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-api/11273 "2021-04-21T19:19:06Z")
I got a developer account to look further into this. The delay is there because it’s only available for app development. Once your app is approved by Dexcom, you get near-real time data. --- ## [Free Dexcom tape from tech support](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-dexcom-tape-from-tech-support/4527)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-dexcom-tape-from-tech-support/4527 "2021-04-17T22:40:43Z")
Dexcom tech support said they would send me some of their sensor tape. It has the pre-cut hole for the sensor. And they are sending it for free. I had no idea this was available until today! Has anyone else gotten it f… --- ## [G6 ships with only 1 Transmitter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-ships-with-only-1-transmitter/10744)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-ships-with-only-1-transmitter/10744 "2021-04-17T02:45:32Z")
With the G5 I was able to get 2 at a time, but they just told me when I placed our first order of G6 supplies that the G6 only ships with 1? Is that correct? It suck to think you have nothing to fall back on if there a… --- ## [Error too much data on xdrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/error-too-much-data-on-xdrip/11222)
**Author:** [@Peckernuts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Peckernuts)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/error-too-much-data-on-xdrip/11222 "2021-04-13T02:49:32Z")
Im super new to this. After weeks of trying to get xdrip to connect to my miaomiao2, I finally have it connected!! I feel so close! But now Im getting a Error Too Much Data…? If I do a new version, everything goes hay… --- ## [Vaccine card protector recommendation?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vaccine-card-protector-recommendation/11220)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vaccine-card-protector-recommendation/11220 "2021-04-12T06:22:25Z")
I just ordered a cheap little vaccine card protector, since I guess you may need to bring it with you for various events or travel or whatever. I am sure what I ordered is functional, but if anyone has a recommendatio… --- ## [G6 Review (using NO sensor code + calibrating)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-review-using-no-sensor-code-calibrating/11208)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-review-using-no-sensor-code-calibrating/11208 "2021-04-09T02:36:08Z")
So, we are 2 hours away from a full 10 day session with Liam’s second G6 sensor session. All I can say is WOW…a vast improvement. Noticable differences that mean something TO ME. I was able to calibrate anytime the … --- ## [Who here is still using Loop?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-here-is-still-using-loop/11212)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-here-is-still-using-loop/11212 "2021-04-09T02:00:53Z")
I have been using loop for over a year now and absolutely love it and don’t have any plans to switch. Just wondering who here is still looping? What version / branch do you like and why? I just re-did mine and chose au… --- ## [Dexcom G6 sensor shelf life moving to 18 months vs 12?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-shelf-life-moving-to-18-months-vs-12/11181)
**Author:** [@irrational\_John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/irrational_John)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-shelf-life-moving-to-18-months-vs-12/11181 "2021-04-02T16:40:41Z")
More a question than a statement since at the moment all I have is an anecdote to pass on for whatever it’s worth. In the short time (4 boxes or 12 sensors) I’ve been using the G6 the difference between manufacturing da… --- ## [Ios 14.4](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-14-4/11122)
**Author:** [@bhy33](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bhy33)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-14-4/11122 "2021-04-01T17:45:44Z")
Anybody upgrade their iPhone to 12 with IOS 14.4.1 with a Dexcom G6? Does it work? --- ## [G6 Review (using sensor code + calibrating)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-review-using-sensor-code-calibrating/11103)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-review-using-sensor-code-calibrating/11103 "2021-03-29T01:54:21Z")
So, last night at 4AM, the G5 transmitter battery died and I had no other transmitters (with functioning batteries) that I could use so it was time to pull out the G6 supplies. It was super easy to put on him (he loved … --- ## [Biggest discrepancy between Dexcom and fingerstick ever?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biggest-discrepancy-between-dexcom-and-fingerstick-ever/11108)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biggest-discrepancy-between-dexcom-and-fingerstick-ever/11108 "2021-03-21T00:11:32Z")
So, Samson had french toast this morning and Loop didn’t bolus him because it said he was very low. (like LOW). Afterwards, on finger stick? Three separate tests, with hands washed between all: 460. 439. 437. Anyways, … --- ## [Omnipod causing skin irritation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-causing-skin-irritation/11097)
**Author:** [@NJman](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/NJman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-causing-skin-irritation/11097 "2021-03-19T13:20:06Z")
My wife uses the omnipod and is getting severe irritation after using it due to the adhesive that Omnipod began using a few months ago. Before then, she didn’t have this irritation and she has been using Omnipod for year… --- ## [Tizen OS for Looping with Android APS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tizen-os-for-looping-with-android-aps/11089)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tizen-os-for-looping-with-android-aps/11089 "2021-03-18T13:25:26Z")
I want to start using a smartwatch for looping. From what I have read you must use a Wear OS watch. I really like the Galaxy Active 3 but it runs Tizen. Is there a work around? --- ## [Best and Cheapest Watch to use with Dexcom G6?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-and-cheapest-watch-to-use-with-dexcom-g6/11070)
**Author:** [@LucyLu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LucyLu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-and-cheapest-watch-to-use-with-dexcom-g6/11070 "2021-03-15T22:13:45Z")
Just wondering if anyone has purchased a really good watch for their Dexcom G6. I have a Samsung S9 phone, but looking for a cheaper watch that I can see my Glucose Reading on? Not real tech savy and not a lot of money, … --- ## [PDM stops working due to Moisture](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pdm-stops-working-due-to-moisture/11062)
**Author:** [@jhayes29](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jhayes29)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pdm-stops-working-due-to-moisture/11062 "2021-03-15T16:44:16Z")
Has anyone experienced their PDM stop working due to moisture getting into it? We’ve shook it out and got what moisture we could without DIY’ing our way into the device to try and dry further. But currently it still won’… --- ## [Need help ASAP with G5 not scanning to Xdrip4ios](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-asap-with-g5-not-scanning-to-xdrip4ios/11043)
**Author:** [@SarahJane](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SarahJane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-asap-with-g5-not-scanning-to-xdrip4ios/11043 "2021-03-11T21:45:48Z")
I’m new to the forum and tried to search for the answer to my question first but I’m not finding the answer, or I’m just not grasping what I’m supposed to because I’m stressed and panicked. I can not get a G5 transmitte… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=20) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=22)