# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=22 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 23 --- ## [Volume of insulin left in pods as calculated by Loop?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/volume-of-insulin-left-in-pods-as-calculated-by-loop/11035)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/volume-of-insulin-left-in-pods-as-calculated-by-loop/11035 "2021-03-11T00:35:10Z")
I have a word problem for everyone: 3 days ago I absolutely, 100% put 80 units in my son’s Omnipod. It is now 68 hours later. This morning he has used 2.1 units so far, yesterday he used 16.4 units, the day before he u… --- ## [Andoid aps question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/andoid-aps-question/11036)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/andoid-aps-question/11036 "2021-03-10T05:25:15Z")
I have recieved my OrangeRileylink but am now lacking a g6 sensor for a couple of days/week. Can I go ahead and activate the orange link and use my phone instead of the PDM sung finger sticks for bg readings? I am due t… --- ## [New G6 Sensor in Calibration Mode](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-g6-sensor-in-calibration-mode/10974)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-g6-sensor-in-calibration-mode/10974 "2021-03-09T14:54:07Z")
I inserted a new sensor yesterday and entered the code, no problem. The warm-up proceeded normally but the app opened up in calibration mode as if I had not entered a code. Weird! Then a message popped up that the app cl… --- ## [Sharing Data - xDrip help request](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sharing-data-xdrip-help-request/9181)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sharing-data-xdrip-help-request/9181 "2021-03-04T20:22:15Z")
How do I go about sharing my data from xDrip+ with my provider? And by how, I mean can anyone give me step by step instructions?? THANKS!!! #Iamold #nottechsavvy --- ## [Induction hobs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/induction-hobs/11002)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/induction-hobs/11002 "2021-03-03T16:46:44Z")
Does any of you know whether induction stoves can interfere with insulin pumps and CGMs? Apparently JDRF warns against using induction stoves and there are lots of mixed opinions all over the internet. I don’t know who’s… --- ## [Could a closed-loop system deal with my use case?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/could-a-closed-loop-system-deal-with-my-use-case/6597)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/could-a-closed-loop-system-deal-with-my-use-case/6597 "2021-03-03T13:44:47Z")
--- ## [G6- what if the Dexcom number disagrees with meter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-what-if-the-dexcom-number-disagrees-with-meter/10988)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-what-if-the-dexcom-number-disagrees-with-meter/10988 "2021-03-02T03:51:07Z")
The G 6 number usually agrees with my Contour Next One meter number. Occasionally, the numbers disagree. For example, this morning, G6 number was 70. Contour was 90. Do you calibrate the G6? It is my understanding … --- ## [General information about xdrip for Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/general-information-about-xdrip-for-dexcom-g6/10987)
**Author:** [@yhonatanb20](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/yhonatanb20)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/general-information-about-xdrip-for-dexcom-g6/10987 "2021-03-01T18:25:26Z")
Hello. Recently I’ve read many recommendations on the web about the xdrip app, and so I want to try it with my next sensor instead of the G6 app (which sometimes does what it wants instead of what it should). I have some… --- ## [Food Log app?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/food-log-app/10887)
**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SteveMann)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/food-log-app/10887 "2021-02-27T17:52:14Z")
Does anyone have a recommendation for a food log for my Android phone. I am using the Memo app but it sucks. --- ## [Loop vs. Omnipod Horizon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-vs-omnipod-horizon/10943)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-vs-omnipod-horizon/10943 "2021-02-27T16:29:56Z")
I’ve been procrastinating attempting Loop with Omnipod. I am not looking forward to the whole Apple developer thing and downloading the Loop code etc. I did this for Spike last year and decided it was too tech intensive … --- ## [What is Siri saying?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-siri-saying/10914)
**Author:** [@JayReeve](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JayReeve)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-siri-saying/10914 "2021-02-25T00:21:38Z")
When Siri reports my Dexcom reading, she first says something that sounds to me like “D-rain.” Does anyone know or have an educated guess what she is saying? --- ## [Avoiding Sensor Adhesive Irritation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/avoiding-sensor-adhesive-irritation/1085)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/avoiding-sensor-adhesive-irritation/1085 "2021-02-21T21:08:03Z")
In the last 5-10 years, I've noticed an increase in skin sensitivity (things like most adhesives, strong soaps, hot water--even hot tubs). I didn't think about it much - my motto was "it is what it is"! Then a few mon… --- ## [Omnipod frustrations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-frustrations/10931)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-frustrations/10931 "2021-02-20T13:29:56Z")
So, after we washed Samson’s old Medtronic pump, we switched to Omnipod and Loop. We’re having a lot of frustrations with it. First is that the plastic cannula insertion seems more painful for Samson. He insists on us d… --- ## [Xdrip+ complications aren't working? Watch face suggestions?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-complications-arent-working-watch-face-suggestions/10951)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-complications-arent-working-watch-face-suggestions/10951 "2021-02-20T01:18:47Z")
I have a Ticwatch pro 3, actually it’s my second one, because the first had battery issues, so I had it replaced under warranty. And while I use the xdrip watch face, I’d like it to be less boring so I looked for other … --- ## [Xdrip+ - Watchfaces/ BG-Values on your Tizen OS Smartwatch (all samsung smartwatches) and on your Android Wear OS watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-watchfaces-bg-values-on-your-tizen-os-smartwatch-all-samsung-smartwatches-and-on-your-android-wear-os-watch/8438)
**Author:** [@FrederikDiabetics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/FrederikDiabetics)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-watchfaces-bg-values-on-your-tizen-os-smartwatch-all-samsung-smartwatches-and-on-your-android-wear-os-watch/8438 "2021-02-19T05:35:47Z")
Hey Guys, 2 months ago I bought my Galaxy Watch 46mm :slight\_smile: Then I checked that xDrip isn´t compatible with my Galaxy Watch :frowning: that sucks all over. I searched and searched and have nothing found. Then I… --- ## [Dexcom Receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-receiver/10936)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-receiver/10936 "2021-02-17T17:35:25Z")
I use the Dexcom receiver and not my phone to follow my BG. Anyone know how long the receiver lasts or how to tell when you need a new one? --- ## [Integrate Freestyle Libre 2 and Medtronic 640G data?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/integrate-freestyle-libre-2-and-medtronic-640g-data/10885)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 6:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/integrate-freestyle-libre-2-and-medtronic-640g-data/10885 "2021-02-17T06:17:19Z")
I used to upload my FSL and Medtronic 640G data to Tidepool to have all my data in one place. Tidepool is the only platform I’m aware of that can handle data from both devices. I was really happy to have all these intera… --- ## [Multiple calibrations needed by G6 sensor on startup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-calibrations-needed-by-g6-sensor-on-startup/4997)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 8:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-calibrations-needed-by-g6-sensor-on-startup/4997 "2021-02-16T08:44:39Z")
--- ## [Rash under Dexcom G6 sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rash-under-dexcom-g6-sensor/10267)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rash-under-dexcom-g6-sensor/10267 "2021-02-14T15:26:01Z")
After 12 continuous years of using Dexcom sensors, my last two have caused a rash underneath. It is persisting more than ten days after taking off the first one. Never had that problem before with Dexcom. Anybody else e… --- ## [Insulin Resistance on Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-resistance-on-omnipod/10874)
**Author:** [@ckimball123](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckimball123)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-resistance-on-omnipod/10874 "2021-02-11T23:32:18Z")
I switched over to Omnipod about a week ago. Using Novolog in the pod, I seem to be more insulin resistant (using ~27% more insulin while still hanging up higher than I like). I find that I’ll bolus for food, wait 15-2… --- ## [Dexcom sensor life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-life/10897)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-life/10897 "2021-02-11T18:25:32Z")
So, I’ve been noticing an odd trend with my g6 sensors. The ones that I never have to calibrate, and are the closest to BGs constantly, seem to die on the 8th day. Like it takes more out of them to be accurate. I was rea… --- ## [Easy strip holder idea](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/easy-strip-holder-idea/543)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/easy-strip-holder-idea/543 "2021-02-09T17:49:32Z")
Here is another strip holder idea to share. This one is very easy and requires no work. I don't like to carry around the big vials with strips. They don't fit well in your pocket. Here is an easy way to do it. Buy a … --- ## [Omnipod PDM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pdm/10882)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pdm/10882 "2021-02-09T16:30:08Z")
Went to work and left my PDM at home…oops…I have two questions. All of the sudden I heard this beeping sound and started looking all over the restaurant for what it was…after five minutes my bar partner pointed out th… --- ## [T:slim - taking the plunge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-taking-the-plunge/10860)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-taking-the-plunge/10860 "2021-02-06T03:35:13Z")
I’m planning to ask my doctor to fill out the forms at my appointment in about a month. Anything you wish you had known before starting? No app in Canada, but we do have Control-IQ. And I have an iPhone and likely gett… --- ## [Medtronic 670G and CGM - Looking for pump pointers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-670g-and-cgm-looking-for-pump-pointers/10858)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-670g-and-cgm-looking-for-pump-pointers/10858 "2021-02-04T18:28:32Z")
Welcome @Shoshana, what type of pump are you currently using, and do you also use a CGM? Lots of pump users around here. --- ## [Issues with X Drip+ - Latest build, Sony XZ3](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/issues-with-x-drip-latest-build-sony-xz3/10847)
**Author:** [@flitdo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/flitdo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/issues-with-x-drip-latest-build-sony-xz3/10847 "2021-02-02T21:12:48Z")
Hi, new member. Little history, had a good experience with a trial G6 and X Drip+ so bought new started set- transmitter & 3 sensors. Used patched Dexcom app - and seems to be working though have had a number of Signal… --- ## [Is standalone cgm watch display possible](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-standalone-cgm-watch-display-possible/2618)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-standalone-cgm-watch-display-possible/2618 "2021-02-01T13:35:38Z")
This topic has been addressed in numberous other threads but I just want to ask it here in one solitary thread instead of as an offshoot of half a dozen others. Is it currently possible to have a smart watch directly sy… --- ## [Anyone know who this T1D singer is?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-know-who-this-t1d-singer-is/10821)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-know-who-this-t1d-singer-is/10821 "2021-01-30T18:13:45Z")
She’s got an itemized list of all her favorite diabetes products. Not so awesome: She has stage 3 kidney disease. --- ## [Sony Smart Watch 3 and iPhone in Tandem (simultaneous connection)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-smart-watch-3-and-iphone-in-tandem-simultaneous-connection/5706)
**Author:** [@Tim07NOV18](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tim07NOV18)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-smart-watch-3-and-iphone-in-tandem-simultaneous-connection/5706 "2021-01-29T00:38:33Z")
Hi all, first post on this forum. Firstly this site is incredible. I was only recently diagnosed last month and its amazing to see all the work everyone collectively puts in!!! As usual I’m asking a question that has be… --- ## [Dexcom G6 App and xDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-app-and-xdrip/10800)
**Author:** [@Prescripted](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Prescripted)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-app-and-xdrip/10800 "2021-01-25T21:55:19Z")
Is it possible to run the dexcom G6 App on one phone and xDrip on another? In my case I have dexcom app on an iphone 7+ and xDrip running on a moto g7 power. Haven’t been able to get any readings on xDrip. Any help appre… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=21) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=23)