# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=25 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 26 --- ## [Switching from Dexcom to Libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-dexcom-to-libre/7866)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-dexcom-to-libre/7866 "2020-03-30T14:03:47Z")
After four years of self-funding the Dexcom, and being denied coverage for both Dexcom and Libre through my insurance, my insurance just revised their Libre coverage rules and at 3:30 AM this morning I woke up to find th… --- ## [In defense of a large number of basal rates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-defense-of-a-large-number-of-basal-rates/10221)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-defense-of-a-large-number-of-basal-rates/10221 "2020-09-21T16:51:34Z")
I have heard the argument that you should only have one single 24 hour basal rate on your pump. People like Stephen Ponder, the sugar surfing author, have said that. :roll\_eyes: Sorry Stephen, won’t even waste time with … --- ## [Dexcom Technical Support HELL](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-technical-support-hell/8265)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-technical-support-hell/8265 "2020-09-20T23:05:57Z")
I’ve had a horrible time the past week dealing with Dexcom customer support. We call pretty often because it’s a rare occurrence for Samson’s sensors to last the full 10 days. Anyways, last week we had a sensor fail pre… --- ## [Is there a Watch that can run XDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-a-watch-that-can-run-xdrip/9908)
**Author:** [@dmac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dmac)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-a-watch-that-can-run-xdrip/9908 "2020-09-16T02:35:49Z")
Eric; I have been asked by a very unlikely source to help a T1D. This diabetic wants to have a ‘standalone’ watch with the xDrip application. The source is a Dexcom employee. He knows I use the SWR50 with xDrip. This emp… --- ## [Miaomiao and watch help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-and-watch-help/10255)
**Author:** [@Chellenybelle\_x](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chellenybelle_x)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-and-watch-help/10255 "2020-09-15T18:58:48Z")
Okay. So I’ve stumbled across this forum (which is great by the way) as I am in desperate need of help! I use a libre sensor and miao miao - used glimp alongside this for almost two years! Apart from the odd glitch, it’… --- ## [Restarting G6 sensor failed? Help!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restarting-g6-sensor-failed-help/8928)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restarting-g6-sensor-failed-help/8928 "2020-09-15T18:58:02Z")
@Nickyghaleb Restarted a G6 sensor on day 10 and it told me “single start sensor”. It got as far as starting the 2 hour warm up. The transmitter is 8H and was activated on 12-9-19. Any options? I used the no code 15 min… --- ## [Question about Dexcom Share Login Credentials/ Authentication](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-about-dexcom-share-login-credentials-authentication/10250)
**Author:** [@Tama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tama)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-about-dexcom-share-login-credentials-authentication/10250 "2020-09-15T15:31:39Z")
My 9yo has just gone onto the Dexcom G6 - so far so good. I’m looking at ways of accessing his BG data through the Dexcom Share system. My first stop was Fitbit watch faces like Glance & Sentinel which require the user… --- ## [Xdrip, g6, and android 11](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-g6-and-android-11/10232)
**Author:** [@Mikeb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mikeb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-g6-and-android-11/10232 "2020-09-13T01:45:39Z")
So my Pixel 4XL is ready to update to android 11. But before I do I wanted to see if anyone is aware of any compatibility issues with xdrip? --- ## [Going from Libre Freestyle to Dexcom G6 - any tips?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-from-libre-freestyle-to-dexcom-g6-any-tips/10234)
**Author:** [@Tama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tama)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-from-libre-freestyle-to-dexcom-g6-any-tips/10234 "2020-09-10T14:45:22Z")
My 9yo has been using the Libre Freestyle for years, so we’re pretty comfortable with fitting it etc. The normal placement is the back of his arm - which does a great job surviving playground rough-and-tumble, sports et… --- ## [Xdrip+ with Dexcom G5 and Android 10](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-dexcom-g5-and-android-10/10128)
**Author:** [@Hellis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hellis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 4:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-dexcom-g5-and-android-10/10128 "2020-09-09T04:45:34Z")
Hi all, I use a Motorola Moto G7 Power, Xdrip+ and a dexcom G5, and have used this combination for a long time. However, following the Android 10 update to the phone a few days ago I have been having terrible connection … --- ## [Android phone compatibility & Dexcom G6 app (September 2020)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/android-phone-compatibility-dexcom-g6-app-september-2020/10204)
**Author:** [@Tama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tama)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/android-phone-compatibility-dexcom-g6-app-september-2020/10204 "2020-09-05T23:06:50Z")
My 9yo son is moving from the Libre Freestyle to the Dexcom G6 next weekend. So I’m trying to source a phone to act as a monitoring point. The phone is going to spend almost of it’s time in my son’s diabetes kit, or pl… --- ## [When Good CGMs Go Bad. :D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-good-cgms-go-bad-d/10217)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-good-cgms-go-bad-d/10217 "2020-09-05T17:12:21Z")
What I would really love (and I have asked the SugarMate developer this question and he said it would be available in future release(s)…but this is before he was bought out), are phone calls for these types of situatio… --- ## [Dexcom G4/G5 transmitter battery replacement](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g4-g5-transmitter-battery-replacement/910)
**Author:** [@walkingthedragon88](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/walkingthedragon88)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g4-g5-transmitter-battery-replacement/910 "2020-09-04T00:38:39Z")
When traveling I was forced to check a bag and neglected to take out my Dex (transmitter too). It froze (was over a year old), now the receiver does not pick up the transmitter, and I cannot currently allow myself (finan… --- ## [Eric special](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eric-special/10200)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eric-special/10200 "2020-09-02T16:28:34Z")
Had changed the POD about 1930 then he had dinner and went up but wasn’t coming back down… Flatlined in the low to mid 300s. So i pulled an @Eric special. :laughing: --- ## [Omnipod Dash system not covered by insurance?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-system-not-covered-by-insurance/7347)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-system-not-covered-by-insurance/7347 "2020-09-01T21:23:46Z")
I just received an email from Insulet, quoted verbatim (well, magic URL removed) at the end of this message. I’m not sure how to interpret this, apparently it means that Edgepark won’t ship the Omnipod Dash and, indeed,… --- ## [Dexcom refusing to replace transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-refusing-to-replace-transmitter/9531)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-refusing-to-replace-transmitter/9531 "2020-09-01T21:12:27Z")
I am about to lose my everloving mind with Dexcom. I have been a faithful user for over 6 years but over the past year or so I’ve had repeated issues with sensors and now a transmitter, and customer service is not super … --- ## [Poll - Dosing from CGM data alone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/poll-dosing-from-cgm-data-alone/6634)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/poll-dosing-from-cgm-data-alone/6634 "2020-09-01T21:07:20Z")
I’ve been wondering about this for some time and I’d love to see the results as a whole, within our community, for those that make dosing decisions based solely off of the CGM data versus those that do finger sticks to v… --- ## [New iOS with dexcom app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-ios-with-dexcom-app/10189)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-ios-with-dexcom-app/10189 "2020-08-31T02:35:59Z")
Is it my imagination (and it certainly could be) or is the dexcom app frequently closing unprompted on the new iOS iPhone update? I am constantly getting “signal lost” alarms then discovering that that app is closed… no… --- ## [A real survival bracelet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-real-survival-bracelet/10137)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-real-survival-bracelet/10137 "2020-08-27T20:14:42Z")
I have been working on this for a while, designing and coming up with the best parts to use, and the best way to make it. I am finally finished with it and I am very happy with how it has turned out. (Here is a post of … --- ## [Getting started with G6 & xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-started-with-g6-xdrip/4607)
**Author:** [@sahmcolorado](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sahmcolorado)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-started-with-g6-xdrip/4607 "2020-08-27T19:26:26Z")
I have read just a little bit here and there about using xdrip+ to collect Dexcom G6 data with a Sony watch (sorry, can’t remember the name right now). I would like to set this up for my daughter, but I’m not sure how to… --- ## [Reinserting Medtronic Sure-T?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reinserting-medtronic-sure-t/10169)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reinserting-medtronic-sure-t/10169 "2020-08-25T14:32:27Z")
We are out of town visiting my parents and we decided to stay a few days extra because there are wildfires on both routes back into the Bay Area. He pulled out one site early, and did it again. Now I realize we have no n… --- ## [Bad pod site or what?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-pod-site-or-what/10160)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-pod-site-or-what/10160 "2020-08-24T12:52:17Z")
Started a new pod yesterday in AM. Struggled with some lingering highs all afternoon that I attributed to sitting on my butt all day (got stuck working on my computer all day). Knocked the high BG down by dinner, went to… --- ## [xDrip -vs- SugarMate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-vs-sugarmate/6426)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-vs-sugarmate/6426 "2020-08-22T01:50:30Z")
I’m trying to figure out what substantive content/features that xDrip provides (not all the bells and whistles that don’t really matter)…that SugarMate doesn’t provide? I’m scratching my head trying to remember what xDr… --- ## [Xdrip+ with Dexcom G6 and Tandem Tslim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-dexcom-g6-and-tandem-tslim/8943)
**Author:** [@churcr](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/churcr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-dexcom-g6-and-tandem-tslim/8943 "2020-08-21T21:19:51Z")
I need some help from anybody using xdrip+ and the Tandem TSlim pump. The pump connects to the G6 instead of the Dexcom receiver. I removed the G6 app from my phone and installed xdrip+ several days ago and am learning… --- ## [Your experience with G6 sensor errors?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-experience-with-g6-sensor-errors/8913)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-experience-with-g6-sensor-errors/8913 "2020-08-19T03:18:46Z")
I’ve been using Dexcom G6 sensors for about 3 1/2 months and everything has been going really well. The last sensor I even restarted twice and it worked fine for 30 days. Today for the first time I got a sensor error aft… --- ## [G5 and Galaxy s10e - doesnt work together](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-and-galaxy-s10e-doesnt-work-together/10059)
**Author:** [@LuckaKa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LuckaKa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-and-galaxy-s10e-doesnt-work-together/10059 "2020-08-13T00:13:22Z")
Hello everyone! Is there some way how to make Galaxy s10e and Dexcom G5 app compatible? I see its not compatible on Dexcom homesite, but Ive heard that there is some way how to make it work. I dont want to use xdrip. … --- ## [Recommend how many times you restart Dexcom G6 sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommend-how-many-times-you-restart-dexcom-g6-sensor/8606)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 4:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommend-how-many-times-you-restart-dexcom-g6-sensor/8606 "2020-08-11T04:14:17Z")
@Eric @docslotnick I’m using Dexcom G6 with the Dexcom receiver (have Android phone) and have successfully restarted the sensors without any additional software. (I’ll put it below for those who are interested) My ques… --- ## [Freestyle Libre and Blucon as CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-and-blucon-as-cgm/1367)
**Author:** [@kenrick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kenrick)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-and-blucon-as-cgm/1367 "2020-08-10T14:02:13Z")
Earlier this year I pre-ordered a Blucon Nightrider from Ambrosia Systems (https://www.ambrosiasys.com/). This is the reusable device that sits on top of the freestyle libre. Well, a few months ago I started on a minime… --- ## [Can an 81xxxx Dexcom Transmitter with 1.6.5.27 firmware be reset?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-an-81xxxx-dexcom-transmitter-with-1-6-5-27-firmware-be-reset/8704)
**Author:** [@Toni](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Toni)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-an-81xxxx-dexcom-transmitter-with-1-6-5-27-firmware-be-reset/8704 "2020-07-30T17:24:23Z")
Just an FYI for anyone searching on how to reset the days since activation to zero on the Dexcom 81xxxx transmitter with 1.6.5.27 software. My experience is that it currently (Nov 18,2019) cannot be reset. I’ve been wo… --- ## [Dexcom G5 vs G6 - Poll](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-vs-g6-poll/8008)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-vs-g6-poll/8008 "2020-07-27T21:00:27Z")
I know there are many people here who have made the switch, and many others who have not yet switched, for various reasons. I am looking for feedback on the difference in accuracy between the G5 and G6. I know the inse… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=24) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=26)