# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=23 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 24 --- ## [First Impressions on Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-impressions-on-dexcom-g6/10562)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-impressions-on-dexcom-g6/10562 "2021-01-23T03:29:34Z")
I know I am among the last to switch. Many have already posted. Still, I suppose one more opinion may be useful to someone. Procedure: no much different. Easy to go from G5 to G6. I read the doc carefully. First in… --- ## [Has anyone had this pump problem before?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-had-this-pump-problem-before/10773)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-had-this-pump-problem-before/10773 "2021-01-19T00:22:48Z")
ITS ABSOLUTELY BEYOND ME! I just got my SECOND replacement pump and I am having the EXACT same problem with it that I had with the very first replacement pump (which was replaced because it was broken/disfunctional but … --- ## [Omnipod at 0?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-at-0/10753)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-at-0/10753 "2021-01-11T16:38:55Z")
How low can you go on insulin in the Omnipod before it stops delivering insulin? IT currently says Samson has 0.65 units left. We’re changing it out right now but I was’t sure if the 0.65 is actually usable or not? I kno… --- ## [Soon to be 1st time Pump/CGM User](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/soon-to-be-1st-time-pump-cgm-user/10725)
**Author:** [@Juniormints](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Juniormints)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/soon-to-be-1st-time-pump-cgm-user/10725 "2021-01-08T20:13:39Z")
I am having some serious fears about going on the 770g and Guardian cgm. I have been a multiple shot and finger poker for just shy of 20 years. I am also a mother to a 19 month old. I feel silly for all the fears and anx… --- ## [Forced to switch to G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/forced-to-switch-to-g6/10107)
**Author:** [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/forced-to-switch-to-g6/10107 "2021-01-02T00:55:45Z")
Finally was forced by Dexcom to switch to the G6, since I needed a new transmitter and they’ve stopped shipping G5s. Will be starting the new one tomorrow or Tues. I’m annoyed, since the G5 was plenty accurate for me and… --- ## [Just when you think you got this stuff down!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-when-you-think-you-got-this-stuff-down/10697)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-when-you-think-you-got-this-stuff-down/10697 "2020-12-30T13:17:12Z")
Two trying days with technology/BG…Off work Saturday night been rocking a straight line at 115…Feeling proud of having it all dialed in…got home and fixed a little dinner, decided to experiment with having a little rice.… --- ## [Changing Batteries in PDM caused POD error?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-batteries-in-pdm-caused-pod-error/4035)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-batteries-in-pdm-caused-pod-error/4035 "2020-12-29T16:54:28Z")
Anyone ever had that issue? It’s a first for me…the PDM said batteries need changed, but when I changed the batteries suddenly I received a POD error ringing and the PDM basically reset…asking me for date/time configura… --- ## [Newer sensors not lasting 20 days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newer-sensors-not-lasting-20-days/10299)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newer-sensors-not-lasting-20-days/10299 "2020-12-29T14:05:23Z")
Hello everyone!! Long time no post… My last visit to the Endocrinologist revealed an A1c of 5.9!! My best yet!! I give this group a lot of credit for this!! Something new…I noticed that my newest sensors have not been la… --- ## [Wow this POD is amazing!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wow-this-pod-is-amazing/10677)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wow-this-pod-is-amazing/10677 "2020-12-26T04:54:22Z")
Day one on the POD and holy cow what a life changer. I can not believe how nervous I was about it being difficult. One quick session with the trainer and i am off and running!! The combination of the G6 and pump are craz… --- ## [G6 from the VA?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-from-the-va/10630)
**Author:** [@Stubz42](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Stubz42)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-from-the-va/10630 "2020-12-18T21:30:21Z")
So I was diagnosed with T1 while on active duty, and the VA just approved the Dexcom G6 (https://diatribe.org/veterans-can-now-get-dexcoms-g6-cgm-va-pharmacies), I was wondering if anyone had had any success in getting t… --- ## [Aging G6 sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aging-g6-sensors/10574)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aging-g6-sensors/10574 "2020-12-17T23:22:37Z")
Question for experienced Dexcom G6 users: Have you tried any aging or expired G6 sensors and if so, did you notice any difference in sensor accuracy or longevity? Only reason I ask is because I had a great long run of u… --- ## [Recommendations for phones that do (or don't) work well with Xdrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommendations-for-phones-that-do-or-dont-work-well-with-xdrip/10510)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommendations-for-phones-that-do-or-dont-work-well-with-xdrip/10510 "2020-12-17T15:56:51Z")
I just got my son up and running with Xdrip+. He’s using a refurb 1st gen Pixel XL running Android 9 using the same transmitter that was working fine on my phone (LG G8) with the same settings, but he’s been having troub… --- ## [Galaxy S20 for dexcom G6 follow with xDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/galaxy-s20-for-dexcom-g6-follow-with-xdrip/10604)
**Author:** [@nayuval](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/nayuval)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/galaxy-s20-for-dexcom-g6-follow-with-xdrip/10604 "2020-12-16T02:53:48Z")
Hi, We are parents for 2 t1d daugters, just about to get the G6. I saw that the Galaxy S20 can be used as primary on G6 app but not as a follower. I understood that Xdrip can give the solution to it, I have few questi… --- ## [Non-US closed loop pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-us-closed-loop-pump/10641)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-us-closed-loop-pump/10641 "2020-12-16T00:34:53Z")
Found this interesting. “Everybody at Roche Diabetes Care is excited about the new partnership with Diabeloop. The technology of Diabeloop, based on a self-learning algorithm, is unique." --- ## [MiniMed 770G available in Canada in 2021](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/minimed-770g-available-in-canada-in-2021/10638)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/minimed-770g-available-in-canada-in-2021/10638 "2020-12-15T15:29:44Z")
--- ## [New Libre 2 questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-libre-2-questions/10284)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-libre-2-questions/10284 "2020-12-15T14:00:27Z")
So I noticed the Libre 2 is out now, maybe it’s been awhile but I’ve been aol so my wife sent it to me. It’s a bit confusing though, does it work just like the Dexcom now? Anyone using it? It says CGM then it says you ca… --- ## [Journal: my start on Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/journal-my-start-on-loop/10062)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/journal-my-start-on-loop/10062 "2020-12-14T07:11:05Z")
I just started Loop last week. I will keep track of everything that happens to me here, in case it can help others. I will start another thread for the setup that we did (mostly my mother). --- ## [Samsung s9 update 12/6/2020 - Bluetooth request issues with xDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-s9-update-12-6-2020-bluetooth-request-issues-with-xdrip/10602)
**Author:** [@Pastadude](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pastadude)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-s9-update-12-6-2020-bluetooth-request-issues-with-xdrip/10602 "2020-12-09T17:55:31Z")
Just updated my Galaxy s9, and wouldn’t you know it? - there’s an issue. For some reason now my Dexcom won’t stay paired with my phone, so every 5 minutes, the phone asks to confirm Bluetooth connection with my dexcom t… --- ## [New to omnipod, a couple questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-omnipod-a-couple-questions/10614)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-omnipod-a-couple-questions/10614 "2020-12-08T23:33:58Z")
Long time lurker, first time poster. My 630/670 is out of warranty, so I’m demoing the Dash through the 30day program. I’ve already been using the G6 with Medtronic, and by and large the Pods have been pretty much as I… --- ## [Timesulin cap wigging out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/timesulin-cap-wigging-out/4891)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/timesulin-cap-wigging-out/4891 "2020-12-06T21:17:24Z")
So several times over the past week I’ve picked up my tresiba pen for my 1x daily shot and noticed the timer on the timesulin pen made no sense… eg I knew I had last taken the shot 22-26 hours prior but the number on the… --- ## [G6 Transmitter Connection Issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-connection-issues/10600)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-connection-issues/10600 "2020-12-06T05:57:05Z")
Question: Does anyone know what the actual backfill rate (time period) is for the G6? I just assumed it was the same as the G5; 2 hours. I’m on Tandem X2 with C-IQ, my pump lost reception for 5 hours last night which I… --- ## [New Approach to Apple Watch and Dexcom?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-approach-to-apple-watch-and-dexcom/10589)
**Author:** [@j-l-02](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/j-l-02)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-approach-to-apple-watch-and-dexcom/10589 "2020-12-04T00:21:03Z")
Hey everyone, So I’ve been following the crap show that is Dexcom and Apple Watch comparability for years now. Unfortunately, it does not look like the end is in sight for a time when they will actually directly connect… --- ## [Loop and absorption issues: how to use a pen with Loop?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-and-absorption-issues-how-to-use-a-pen-with-loop/10035)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-and-absorption-issues-how-to-use-a-pen-with-loop/10035 "2020-12-02T18:56:28Z")
I inject large boluses to deal with peaks (puberty), often more than 10U at a time, but my TDD is less than 60. I have found that, for me, I respond much better to pen injections for large boluses than pump. I think it h… --- ## [What watch face/complication shows the graph?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-watch-face-complication-shows-the-graph/10572)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-watch-face-complication-shows-the-graph/10572 "2020-12-02T00:10:02Z")
So I got an iPhone 12 Pro Max and the Apple Watch 6 40mm. What faces are you using? Is there one that shows the trend graph? How do I set that up? Please post what you have. --- ## [What is xDrip?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-xdrip/10550)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-xdrip/10550 "2020-11-30T22:59:14Z")
I check occasionally when a topic comes up that interests me. Looks like we’ve got a lot of Tandem users here. Like @mm2, I sometimes get impatient with CIQ responding to blood glucose variations, and just do a quick 2… --- ## [Better alarming for signal loss?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/better-alarming-for-signal-loss/10541)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/better-alarming-for-signal-loss/10541 "2020-11-28T04:25:11Z")
We had several discussions a few years ago about better alarming. None of the options at the time really worked for me. I am wondering if there are newer technology options for producing obnoxious, super-long alarms at … --- ## [Probably all been said before inter manufacture insulin pen use](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/probably-all-been-said-before-inter-manufacture-insulin-pen-use/10529)
**Author:** [@incidentals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/incidentals)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/probably-all-been-said-before-inter-manufacture-insulin-pen-use/10529 "2020-11-25T15:32:39Z")
I use the novorapid pen to deliver Lantus both are u100 I hate the cheap reusable Lantus pen prone to alter dose when delivering ( dial slips under thumb ) I decided to try the lantus cartridge in the novo rapid pen… … --- ## [Best G6 Sensor location](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-g6-sensor-location/9772)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-g6-sensor-location/9772 "2020-11-24T01:05:00Z")
Anyone put the G6 sensor on the front of their arm, like on the bicep muscle? I want an arm location but sleep on my side, so the side doesn’t work. I’m trying the front this time, and I guess I’ll find out how it goes. --- ## [G6 transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter/10442)
**Author:** [@Sally9496](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sally9496)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter/10442 "2020-11-23T00:35:22Z")
I am in need of help please. I have a dexcom G6 and Its pretty new to me. So I accidentally threw my transmitter away. I have a new one now but my reciever has the SN/code from the last on in it. It does not prompt me to… --- ## [Old g5 tranmitters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-g5-tranmitters/10485)
**Author:** [@Osoblu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Osoblu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-g5-tranmitters/10485 "2020-11-22T23:27:59Z")
Is there any reason to hold on to my 6 old g5 tranmitters? Are they of any use? [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=22) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=24)