# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=27 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 28 --- ## [What to do with spare Dexcom G5 hardware after switching to G6?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-do-with-spare-dexcom-g5-hardware-after-switching-to-g6/9305)
**Author:** [@g5-curious](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/g5-curious)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-do-with-spare-dexcom-g5-hardware-after-switching-to-g6/9305 "2020-05-10T18:02:34Z")
I have two friends who were recently switched from G5 to G6 hardware, and both have some spare equipment they can’t return. I was going to give hardware from friend A to friend B this week, but they both switched around… --- ## [LOOP: I want an iPhone SE 2020 see inside](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-i-want-an-iphone-se-2020-see-inside/9734)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-i-want-an-iphone-se-2020-see-inside/9734 "2020-05-08T02:20:49Z")
So it’s been about a year since I started looping and thoroughly am enjoying it. I’m currently using an iPhone 6s and loop has been updated since then. I really want to get an iPhone SE 2020 and do the udate to the late… --- ## [LOOP release v2.2 and bolusing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-release-v2-2-and-bolusing/9724)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-release-v2-2-and-bolusing/9724 "2020-05-02T19:02:03Z")
One feature I liked in LOOP was the streamlined bolus entry. If I wanted 2u of insulin, I could just tap the bolus button, tap the number 2, and tap the deliver button. The FaceID check prevented butt-dialing an accide… --- ## [Dexcom direct to Apple Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-direct-to-apple-watch/2061)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-direct-to-apple-watch/2061 "2020-05-02T17:43:00Z")
For us the gist is Dexcom Transmitter direct to Apple Watch. Nothing needed in the middle. Benefit? During exercise cgm data on wrist without needing iPhone. I am planning to give it a whirl this afternoon. If the … --- ## [Sure-T backlog?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sure-t-backlog/9690)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2020, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sure-t-backlog/9690 "2020-05-01T01:01:13Z")
We’ve been trying to reorder Samson’s Sure-T infusion sets (for Medtronic) for a few months, and every time we submit the order CVS Caremark cancels it and says they’re on backorder. They don’t know when the backorder wi… --- ## [Some safety phone apps for outdoor activity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-safety-phone-apps-for-outdoor-activity/9705)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-safety-phone-apps-for-outdoor-activity/9705 "2020-04-28T17:31:56Z")
Hi everyone. With people possibly doing more outside activities like walking or hiking or running, but doing to it alone, I wanted to pass along a few apps that can be used for safety. These apps let you send a notifica… --- ## [Looking to Hear Some Personal Experiences of Those Who Have Used the Dexcom G5 & G6 CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-to-hear-some-personal-experiences-of-those-who-have-used-the-dexcom-g5-g6-cgm/6619)
**Author:** [@Diabeetus4Life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Diabeetus4Life)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-to-hear-some-personal-experiences-of-those-who-have-used-the-dexcom-g5-g6-cgm/6619 "2020-04-24T16:34:31Z")
I currently still have the Dexcom G5 CGM and supplies, and have not yet moved on to the G6. I personally had a few issues with the G5 that at times stopped me from using it. How much different would you say the G6 is? Is… --- ## [Transmitter question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/transmitter-question/9681)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/transmitter-question/9681 "2020-04-21T19:41:37Z")
Hi all! It has been a while as things have been great even with the current crazieness. Being a nurse, I am in awe of the support and appreciation we have felt over the past few weeks. ANYWAY. I have the G6 and use Xdri… --- ## [G6 and xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-and-xdrip/9657)
**Author:** [@BS500](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BS500)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-and-xdrip/9657 "2020-04-18T15:26:08Z")
Hey guys I am running extra panel Samsung Note 5. When I restart a sensor it is asking for two blood sugars for calibration but I have a G6 so I’m confused as to why he’s asking is it a setting I can change --- ## [Need older version of xDrip+, newest version isn't working](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-older-version-of-xdrip-newest-version-isnt-working/9650)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-older-version-of-xdrip-newest-version-isnt-working/9650 "2020-04-17T19:27:01Z")
The latest one doesn’t work, is causing the issue I had a while ago with the “G6 state isn’t currently known”. Where can I find previous versions so I can get it going ASAP? Thank you! --- ## [Ticwatch Pro 4G LTE Verizon and Dexcom G6 - Potential as Standalone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-pro-4g-lte-verizon-and-dexcom-g6-potential-as-standalone/9647)
**Author:** [@MLP63](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MLP63)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ticwatch-pro-4g-lte-verizon-and-dexcom-g6-potential-as-standalone/9647 "2020-04-16T16:27:35Z")
Hi, I am trying to plan how to set up my Dexcom G6 from my Tandem tSlim X2 with Control IQ onto an LG V20 phone and a Movobi TicWatch Pro 4G LTE on Verizon as a standalone phone. To collect and monitor Dexcom, if possib… --- ## [Tips on resetting transmittor on g6 via android phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tips-on-resetting-transmittor-on-g6-via-android-phone/8160)
**Author:** [@shaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/shaye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tips-on-resetting-transmittor-on-g6-via-android-phone/8160 "2020-04-11T05:14:25Z")
can u plz help me to reset my g6 transmittor as i only have an android LG V20 phone! thank you --- ## [Stockpiling Dexcom G5 transmitters: how long do they last?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stockpiling-dexcom-g5-transmitters-how-long-do-they-last/3361)
**Author:** [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stockpiling-dexcom-g5-transmitters-how-long-do-they-last/3361 "2020-04-10T23:27:58Z")
Sensors, yes, but I can’t get a stockpile of transmitters, so depending on where I am with those, I could be out of my Dexcom supplies fairly quickly. Personally, I could afford to buy a transmitter and would. But the s… --- ## [Dexcom - stuff to have nearby](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stuff-to-have-nearby/9582)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stuff-to-have-nearby/9582 "2020-04-10T17:25:31Z")
For those using Dexcom - do you carry : the transmitter, phone… And anything else? The last time that I tried the Dexcom,a few years ago, the transmitter needed to be within a certain distance of the sensor. Has it pro… --- ## [Refresh your "Go kit"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refresh-your-go-kit/9495)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refresh-your-go-kit/9495 "2020-04-06T11:59:37Z")
If you have not done this in a while, it might be a good time to refresh all the stuff in your emergency kit. I did that today. It’s nice to have a small pack of everything you might need in an emergency, rather than hav… --- ## [Attn: Dexcom G4 and G5 Users - Upcoming Obsolescence Notification](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/attn-dexcom-g4-and-g5-users-upcoming-obsolescence-notification/9586)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/attn-dexcom-g4-and-g5-users-upcoming-obsolescence-notification/9586 "2020-04-05T19:47:28Z")
Looks like no more transmitters will be sold for G4 or G5 starting in June, and they expect to run out of sensors by the end of the year. More info found here: https://www.dexcom.com/obsolescence Also Dexcom, if you a… --- ## [Bolusing with Novolin R](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-with-novolin-r/9593)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-with-novolin-r/9593 "2020-04-04T19:36:22Z")
How do you bolus? specifically, I would like to know how you time for the meal bolus. Novolin R is slow, compared to Novolog. I wonder about the timing. --- ## [xDrip plus: watch as a receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-plus-watch-as-a-receiver/6868)
**Author:** [@gee1030](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/gee1030)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-plus-watch-as-a-receiver/6868 "2020-04-04T11:42:55Z")
Gud after im new here was reading prior cono. Tried some your settings not working right…I have a dexcom g6 ,samsumg s9 + with a samsung s3 frontiner watch. Was trying to use the watch with out carrying the phone is that… --- ## [Xdrip+ prevent 2 hour delay on restart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-prevent-2-hour-delay-on-restart/9569)
**Author:** [@Hellis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hellis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-prevent-2-hour-delay-on-restart/9569 "2020-04-02T09:40:24Z")
Hi all, sorry if this has been asked and answered before but I couldn’t find anything to help with my specific issue. I am using a g5 with xdrip+ (recent nightly build) and whenever I restart the sensor I am forced to w… --- ## [Would you buy this meter on Amazon?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/would-you-buy-this-meter-on-amazon/8198)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/would-you-buy-this-meter-on-amazon/8198 "2020-04-01T17:42:53Z")
I’d like to pick up a couple more back up meters, and EH‘s meter of choice is the Freestyle Lite. I considered attempting to call our pharmacy/endocrinologists office, and I realize that it’s probably worth 20 bucks to … --- ## [Double bolus as a daily thing?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/double-bolus-as-a-daily-thing/2559)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/double-bolus-as-a-daily-thing/2559 "2020-03-31T23:35:10Z")
So I’ve been trying to figure out the dosages for a couple things I miss - oatmeal, sweet potatoes, etc. I already discovered I have to dose at a 1:20 ratio for my daily apple and nut butter (same for my occasional sweet… --- ## [Got lots of alcohol swabs if you are short](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-lots-of-alcohol-swabs-if-you-are-short/9558)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-lots-of-alcohol-swabs-if-you-are-short/9558 "2020-03-31T18:17:24Z")
Following @Eric’s recommendation early on, I purchased a large amount of reputable alcohol swab packs in 100 boxes, in individual sealed packaging. If you are already a member, if you are short and can’t get them, I am … --- ## [Is there any risk with regular IM injections?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-any-risk-with-regular-im-injections/5712)
**Author:** [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-any-risk-with-regular-im-injections/5712 "2020-03-29T23:17:27Z")
--- ## [IM insulin injections: what techniques work best for you?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-insulin-injections-what-techniques-work-best-for-you/5660)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-insulin-injections-what-techniques-work-best-for-you/5660 "2020-03-29T22:26:15Z")
Our IM injections work really well when they work—but they are hit-or-miss. When an IM injection works for us, it will give us a much faster action time (25-30 minutes vs 45 to turning the corner), and its effect will b… --- ## [IM Injections Over Sub Q Shots/ or Pump Boluses](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-injections-over-sub-q-shots-or-pump-boluses/2207)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-injections-over-sub-q-shots-or-pump-boluses/2207 "2020-03-29T22:06:21Z")
Eric got me into doing IM injections. first i must say that it requires a syringe long enough to hit the muscle and go deeper that the tiny length of a regular sub q shot. i have found that 8mm is perfect for this.there … --- ## [Dexcom lifespan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-lifespan/9487)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-lifespan/9487 "2020-03-29T00:37:03Z")
Am I the only one who has noticed a tremendous change in the dexcom g5 sensor lifespan? They used to last me 3-4 weeks… basically until I couldn’t keep taping them on any more they kept working… my last couple shipments… --- ## [FreeStyle Libre experiences](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-experiences/3121)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-experiences/3121 "2020-03-26T00:34:49Z")
Because I still haven’t been able to sort out the Dexcom/insurance situation, I asked my doctor to prescribe a FreeStyle Libre, thinking that if it wasn’t affordable enough, I could at least start learning how different … --- ## [Xdrip resets and restarts with G6 and tslim:x2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-resets-and-restarts-with-g6-and-tslim-x2/9522)
**Author:** [@kenfred](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kenfred)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-resets-and-restarts-with-g6-and-tslim-x2/9522 "2020-03-24T06:41:52Z")
A few questions regarding XDrip in combination with Dexcom G6 and Tslim:X2. Thanks! I have read conflicting information about xdrip and the latest crop of Dexcom transmitters. My daughter currently has one with serial … --- ## [Glycogen liver storage and how it affects BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glycogen-liver-storage-and-how-it-affects-bg/5737)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glycogen-liver-storage-and-how-it-affects-bg/5737 "2020-03-22T23:40:54Z")
This is most apparent after the big / higher carb dinners, right? --- ## [What do you binge on to correct low lows?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-binge-on-to-correct-low-lows/4146)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-binge-on-to-correct-low-lows/4146 "2020-03-22T14:50:40Z")
for my go-to for BGs of 40s or below, i like milk with Ovaltine. as much as i love chocolate, as most of you already know, it takes too long to help out and raise my BG quickly enough. my husband would prefer that i drin… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=26) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=28)