# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=26 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 27 --- ## [Center Health Nano](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/center-health-nano/4737)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/center-health-nano/4737 "2020-07-26T00:51:21Z")
Does anyone use this meter and/or strips? I came across their app on Google Play and went to investigate their website. The meter connects to your phone via the headphone jack and the result is automatically entered int… --- ## [Predicting BG... Does anyone use BG forecasting?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/predicting-bg-does-anyone-use-bg-forecasting/1176)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/predicting-bg-does-anyone-use-bg-forecasting/1176 "2017-06-07T21:45:19Z")
I have been trying to figure out an easy way to use forecasting. An accurate (or semi-accurate) prediction would be a game changer for caregivers. I find myself in hard situations when my child is away (friend's house,… --- ## [G6 Sensors and Acetaminophen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensors-and-acetaminophen/10001)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensors-and-acetaminophen/10001 "2020-07-17T21:37:18Z")
Anyone have any experience with G6 sensors and Acetaminophen? The G6s aren’t supposed to be affected by acetaminophen, but I’m wondering if anyone has noticed any changes in their sensors or the BG values from the sensor… --- ## [New FreeStyle Libre transmitter: Bubble](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-freestyle-libre-transmitter-bubble/9992)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-freestyle-libre-transmitter-bubble/9992 "2020-07-17T13:16:02Z")
In addition to the Blucon and MiaoMiao, there’s a new FreeStyle Libre transmitter on the market. It’s called Bubble. Check it out: --- ## [Dexcom G6 xdrip+ -- "NO BG? COULDNT FIND SLOPE" error](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-xdrip-no-bg-couldnt-find-slope-error/9973)
**Author:** [@emp00](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/emp00)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-xdrip-no-bg-couldnt-find-slope-error/9973 "2020-07-11T15:31:55Z")
Just trying to start up a G6 rebatteried 80xx transmitter but getting BgReading “NO BG? COULDNT FIND SLOPE!” in event log every 5 minutes since 50 minutes (right after starting the sensor) — what does this mean? transmit… --- ## [Xdrip+ and samsung galaxy watch active](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-samsung-galaxy-watch-active/7163)
**Author:** [@Wijk\_diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Wijk_diabetes)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-samsung-galaxy-watch-active/7163 "2020-07-09T22:08:12Z")
Hi! I recently bought the samsung galaxy watch active and i also recently saw the miaomiao. Then i did some research and found out that tizen and dripx do not work together. But does anyone know if i can show/get noti… --- ## [xDrip stopped uploading to Nightscout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stopped-uploading-to-nightscout/9963)
**Author:** [@ddx23](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ddx23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stopped-uploading-to-nightscout/9963 "2020-07-09T00:44:46Z")
Hi, I had a Dexcom G6 --\> xDrip+ --\> Nightscout setup that worked perfectly. Here’s what’s happening now: I decided to change my collector to the Dexcom app I am still using xDrip so it is grabbing CGM data from Dexc… --- ## [Best pharmacy chain for Dexcom?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-pharmacy-chain-for-dexcom/6200)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-pharmacy-chain-for-dexcom/6200 "2020-07-07T07:58:41Z")
Seems like my 2019 plans got more complicated recently and would like to incrementally fix one complication by switching to one of the national chain pharmacies for my Dexcom G5 sensors and transmitters. Looking for feed… --- ## [Help! G6 calibration error](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-g6-calibration-error/9935)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-g6-calibration-error/9935 "2020-07-02T20:41:36Z")
I started a new G6 sensor and transmitter today, and of course have had to calibrate, or try to calibrate I should say. I got a calibration error “Calibrate after 7:46 pm.” Which I did, but the calibration error won’t go… --- ## [Tandem ControlIQ and Correction Boluses](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-controliq-and-correction-boluses/9929)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-controliq-and-correction-boluses/9929 "2020-06-30T23:06:45Z")
I’ve been on CIQ for about 1 month. The best thing about it is the overnight stable blood sugars. If that was the only benefit, well worth it for me. But there is one thing that really frustrates me and I don’t quite … --- ## [Tandem acquires Sugarmate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-acquires-sugarmate/9903)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-acquires-sugarmate/9903 "2020-06-30T22:49:01Z")
Anyone use Sugarmate? What advantage is there with Tslim integration? --- ## [Dexcom sensor applicator problem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-applicator-problem/9137)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-applicator-problem/9137 "2020-06-29T21:39:11Z")
I tried to put in my new Dexcom sensor today and the applicator wouldn’t come off. I had heard about this happening before, but of course I can’t find where it was now (I think it was Reddit). Apparently this is a known … --- ## [I'm an OmniPod Klutz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-an-omnipod-klutz/9905)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-an-omnipod-klutz/9905 "2020-06-29T04:37:51Z")
I’ve been happy since taking on the OmniPod in December 2019, after 13 years as a MedTronic tuber. But damnit, twice in the last 10 days I have managed to knock a pod off by not watching where my arm swang (once while l… --- ## [Another Omnipod PDM failure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-omnipod-pdm-failure/2756)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-omnipod-pdm-failure/2756 "2020-06-26T13:43:29Z")
It seems that I don’t get more than a year from these even though it is warranty is for 4 years. I’m betting this is by design so that there aren’t too many extra PDM’s floating around. This really sucks when you don’t… --- ## [Pod Pals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-pals/9897)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-pals/9897 "2020-06-24T01:01:09Z")
Just received this in the mail today (letter with 3 PodPal adhesive Overlays). We don’t have adhesion issues with Liam’s POD but this might be another option for those of you who do use PODs and who have issues with the… --- ## [iOS Dexcom App -\> Nightscout = no values \[solved\]](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-dexcom-app-nightscout-no-values-solved/9893)
**Author:** [@meinmalli](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/meinmalli)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-dexcom-app-nightscout-no-values-solved/9893 "2020-06-23T15:51:35Z")
Hi there, i’ve been trying for two weeks to read my BG values from dexcomshare, for example with Nightscout. Basis is an iPhone XR (iOS 13.5) with Dexcom G6. Readout via the Dexcom App, Follower Share works and data is… --- ## [New truly non-invasive CGM prototype that actually seems to work, and with no time lag!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-truly-non-invasive-cgm-prototype-that-actually-seems-to-work-and-with-no-time-lag/9859)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-truly-non-invasive-cgm-prototype-that-actually-seems-to-work-and-with-no-time-lag/9859 "2020-06-18T20:56:53Z")
It uses two electromagnetic sensors- a multiband slot antenna (worn in a glove on the hand) and a multiband-reject filter (worn on the forearm). They can work independently but using them together helps tailor it for d… --- ## [Freestyle Libre 2 with iCGM approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-with-icgm-approved/9870)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 6:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-with-icgm-approved/9870 "2020-06-17T06:01:52Z")
In theory, iCGM means interchangeable with other iCGM (Dexcom G6), hope to hear more. More details here. Has alarms, but still requires scan to see number/trend. --- ## [xDrip+ --- Unable to calibrate (Dexcom G6 1.6.5.25)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-unable-to-calibrate-dexcom-g6-1-6-5-25/9857)
**Author:** [@emp00](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/emp00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-unable-to-calibrate-dexcom-g6-1-6-5-25/9857 "2020-06-13T12:59:51Z")
Running xDrip+ 2020.06.11 (same with 2020.03.25; upgrading to latest nightly today did not fix the issue) with Dexcom G6 with 80 tx Firmware 1.6.5.25 (rebatteried); before with 8G Firefly calibrations still worked! After… --- ## [Electromyography test making omnipod fail?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/electromyography-test-making-omnipod-fail/9846)
**Author:** [@clo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/clo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/electromyography-test-making-omnipod-fail/9846 "2020-06-10T22:27:55Z")
This is kind of random and happened about 5 months ago but it just popped into my mind again and am curious if anyone else has experienced this. I had an electromyography test done to check my right hand/arm for carpel … --- ## [I will miss the G5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-will-miss-the-g5/9836)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-will-miss-the-g5/9836 "2020-06-09T00:42:01Z")
G5 receiver went through the washing machine back on 5/21, partially dried out for 2 weeks and still works despite all the condensation !! --- ## [New Omnipod User - Question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-omnipod-user-question/9829)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-omnipod-user-question/9829 "2020-06-04T21:34:57Z")
@egreen76 question: “However, I’m trying to figure stuff out on the PDM…like can you do a correction bolus without eating?? I’m having trouble figuring out how to do that. It won’t allow me to bolus more than 30u max” I… --- ## [OmniPod Dash](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash/5988)
**Author:** [@alva000](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/alva000)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash/5988 "2020-05-30T17:40:25Z")
Anyone in this forum lucky enough to be chosen to try out the new OmniPod Dash system? If so, what are your thoughts? --- ## [Cases for syringes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cases-for-syringes/1623)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cases-for-syringes/1623 "2020-05-29T13:23:58Z")
--- ## [Dexcom g5 vs g6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-vs-g6/9012)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 5:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-vs-g6/9012 "2020-05-29T05:20:23Z")
So I’ve been eligible for an upgrade to the dexcom g6 for some time now and frankly the only thing that’s stopped me is the hellacious dysfunction of my supplier and not wanting to do anything to upset the Apple cart wit… --- ## [Xdrip and glimp give readings readings from -7 to over 1000](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-glimp-give-readings-readings-from-7-to-over-1000/9791)
**Author:** [@samuelsam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/samuelsam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-glimp-give-readings-readings-from-7-to-over-1000/9791 "2020-05-24T14:55:14Z")
Both xdrip and glimp don’t work with my new blucon. Linkblucon and librelink work fine. The images are quite funny; glimp gave me a warning that i was 350, which I wasn’t, but then i looked back and saw that i was recent… --- ## [MDI: frequency and methods of injections](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdi-frequency-and-methods-of-injections/2822)
**Author:** [@Scotteric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Scotteric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdi-frequency-and-methods-of-injections/2822 "2020-05-23T18:36:54Z")
I’ve been trying MDI for a few months now after pumping for 11 years. I expect my A1C to be the same, but I have to take up to 10 shots a day sometimes to maintain good control. It’s all dependent on what you eat I supp… --- ## [LOOP: reinstall musings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-reinstall-musings/9757)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-reinstall-musings/9757 "2020-05-18T16:33:32Z")
I bit the bullet and ordered an iPhone SE 2020 which should arrive tomorrow. I’m going to do a complete from scratch install of Loop using the windows Virtual machine on my PC to set up the latest build of LOOP. Would … --- ## [Using xDrip+ AND a dexcom receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-xdrip-and-a-dexcom-receiver/9748)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-xdrip-and-a-dexcom-receiver/9748 "2020-05-17T11:16:05Z")
I have a separate Dexcom Receiver for by G6. When I got it originally my phone at that time was not compatible and I did not know about xDrip+ My Endocrinologist’s PA hates the reports with the xDrip app. Can I use both … --- ## [The last two G6 sensors have stopped working after 10 days exactly using xDrip+, but didn't used to](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-last-two-g6-sensors-have-stopped-working-after-10-days-exactly-using-xdrip-but-didnt-used-to/8763)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-last-two-g6-sensors-have-stopped-working-after-10-days-exactly-using-xdrip-but-didnt-used-to/8763 "2020-05-15T04:33:45Z")
In the past xDrip+ would always keep on going after 10 days, for up to 30 days until the sensor actually died, now it seems like Dexcom has made the sensor die after 10 days so that xDrip says “sensor stopped”. I tried t… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=25) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=27)