# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=28 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 29 --- ## [How to replace extended pump bolus for MDI?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-replace-extended-pump-bolus-for-mdi/9494)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-replace-extended-pump-bolus-for-mdi/9494 "2020-03-19T21:07:12Z")
what does 30 minutes extended mean for a pumper? is there insulin being injected for about 30 minutes? how can users of MDI attempt to extend? I do want to learn to bolus for “tricky foods”! If the BG number at 1.5 ho… --- ## [Dexcom G6 via Pharmacy/Drug Benefits](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-via-pharmacy-drug-benefits/6828)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-via-pharmacy-drug-benefits/6828 "2020-03-19T18:10:15Z")
We have been getting Dexcom supplies from Distributors and direct from Dexcom (sometimes one sometimes the other) for about seven years now. These supplies are run through the DME portion of our Health Insurance. For r… --- ## [LOOP cut insulin in HALF HOW?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-cut-insulin-in-half-how/9453)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-cut-insulin-in-half-how/9453 "2020-03-17T04:33:16Z")
I have an upcoming colonoscopy (although with Covid19 I’m going to reschedule for later this summer) and my endo said during prep and day of, just cut the insulin in HALF. How would I do that in LOOP? --- ## [LOOP and auto bolus fork?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-and-auto-bolus-fork/9452)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-and-auto-bolus-fork/9452 "2020-03-17T01:23:32Z")
At work I can read the boards here between calls but no facebook. I’ve seen a lot of chatter about a new fork on LOOP called Auto Bolus but can’t quite get my head around it. Why would you use it? How does it differ fro… --- ## [Waterproof RileyLink case announced](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waterproof-rileylink-case-announced/9441)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waterproof-rileylink-case-announced/9441 "2020-03-16T16:20:03Z")
I image everyone who has purchased a RileyLink in the past has already received this email, but I wanted to post it just in case you have not seen it yet. Looks pretty cool! Waterproof and with wireless charging! I am … --- ## [Pre-Bolusing vs Over-Bolusing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pre-bolusing-vs-over-bolusing/4489)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pre-bolusing-vs-over-bolusing/4489 "2020-03-13T01:08:04Z")
How important do flat-liners here value (a) Pre-bolusing vs (2) Over-bolusing? I am getting back into more aggressive pre-bolusing times (20 or 30 minutes compared to 5 or 10 minutes). I’m going to try to get more aggre… --- ## [CGM challenge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-challenge/5874)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-challenge/5874 "2020-03-11T04:39:03Z")
How many of us have or are a non-diabetic family member or significant other who would be willing to wear a cgm for a week or so and compare the results? I think it would be fascinating to see first hand what normal tra… --- ## [Glooko](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glooko/9086)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glooko/9086 "2020-03-09T23:51:53Z")
I am getting things lined up to start Omnipod next week. When I opened the shipment from Omnipod, I found an invitation to start using the Glooko app to log activity, usage of Omnipod, CGM, BG meter, etc. I have never us… --- ## [Omnipod Horizon study paused - Time to Market expected early 2021](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-horizon-study-paused-time-to-market-expected-early-2021/9400)
**Author:** [@EdD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EdD)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-horizon-study-paused-time-to-market-expected-early-2021/9400 "2020-03-09T05:27:53Z")
Insulet today announced that it plans to pause the pivotal study of the Omnipod Horizon™ Automated Glucose Control System to correct a software anomaly. --- ## [Remote monitoring boluses from child's tslimX2 + Dexcom G6?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-monitoring-boluses-from-childs-tslimx2-dexcom-g6/9415)
**Author:** [@JasminesDad](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JasminesDad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-monitoring-boluses-from-childs-tslimx2-dexcom-g6/9415 "2020-03-08T21:50:02Z")
Hi - my daughter (Jasmine, 5yo) just switched from the 670G + Guardian to the tslimX2 (basil IQ) + Dexcom G6. With the 670G we had nightscout and were able to see when she was bolused at her preschool and could see IOB a… --- ## [Libre + MiaoMiao + glimp app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-miaomiao-glimp-app/9402)
**Author:** [@Khand](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Khand)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-miaomiao-glimp-app/9402 "2020-03-08T18:36:01Z")
Hi all! New here and I have no idea where to start regarding setting up the glimp app with libre and MM1. I want to follow and have high/ low alarms. Not very technically advanced here to be honest. --- ## [Results! - The G5-G6 Challenge - An actual comparison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/results-the-g5-g6-challenge-an-actual-comparison/9258)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/results-the-g5-g6-challenge-an-actual-comparison/9258 "2020-03-08T17:00:44Z")
I know there has been a lot of discussion on comparing the G5 vs the G6. And depending on who you listen to, it’s either a lot better, the same, or worse. I even did a poll on it a while back. But I am not sure if anyon… --- ## [Kaleido Safety Notice](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kaleido-safety-notice/9405)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kaleido-safety-notice/9405 "2020-03-05T21:41:41Z")
Kaleido (an insulin pump manufacturer in Europe) has issued a safety notice about their insulin cartridges. That’s probably not relevant to anyone here, but I was quite shocked to read how serious their issue is. I mean,… --- ## [Numbing cream](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/numbing-cream/2569)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/numbing-cream/2569 "2020-03-04T14:11:55Z")
I use metal sets, and sometimes they hurt a lot when I insert them. Today I wasted one set and ended up trying to re-insert about four times before I got a spot that didn’t hurt. One spot ended up bleeding, so I know tha… --- ## [Dexcom Transmitter battery level and resetting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-transmitter-battery-level-and-resetting/9367)
**Author:** [@Kels\_eh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kels_eh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-transmitter-battery-level-and-resetting/9367 "2020-02-25T16:58:08Z")
I received the error message “ transmitter battery has dropped to 296 it may fail soon” What does this mean? How much longer do we have on my son’s transmitter (I didn’t write down when it was first used and I can not r… --- ## [How to get xDrip+ to work?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-get-xdrip-to-work/5302)
**Author:** [@pix645q](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/pix645q)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-get-xdrip-to-work/5302 "2020-02-22T01:39:52Z")
Greetings Everyone. I just started using the G5 about 3 months ago, and my first transmitter came to it’s end two days ago. In an attempt to find a way to make it last longer, I found this forum and have been reading f… --- ## [Broken RileyLink Switch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/broken-rileylink-switch/9358)
**Author:** [@flyerfansince79](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/flyerfansince79)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/broken-rileylink-switch/9358 "2020-02-20T23:52:12Z")
My on/off switch broke off. I was turning it on and off to reset it and I don’t know where it ended up. My link is not operational as it is off. Is there anyone I can contact? I purchased in October. I don’t know if it c… --- ## [Freestyle Libre will encrypt transmissions and kill 3rd party access](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-will-encrypt-transmissions-and-kill-3rd-party-access/6514)
**Author:** [@Scott](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Scott)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-will-encrypt-transmissions-and-kill-3rd-party-access/6514 "2020-02-19T15:49:14Z")
My sister and I started using the Libre last fall and we both absolutely loved it. We both also downloaded Glimp, the smartphone app. What an improvement over the Abbott pocket reader!!! The smartphone display and ot… --- ## [What do you put your RileyLink in?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-put-your-rileylink-in/7987)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-put-your-rileylink-in/7987 "2020-02-18T19:51:46Z")
I am omni looping and use the RileyLink. For the phone, I’m using an iPhone SE. I bought a credit card pouch that sticks on the back of the phone that was recommended, but it is separating and peeling off. I think it is … --- ## [Livongo?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/livongo/6367)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/livongo/6367 "2020-02-18T18:04:48Z")
I just received a letter from my insurance company that pwds in the plan can get a new meter, strips, and lancets without paying anything. The new meter is made by Livongo, and I won’t have any out-of-pocket costs for st… --- ## [The best BG glucose meter that your insurance will pay for](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-best-bg-glucose-meter-that-your-insurance-will-pay-for/3083)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-best-bg-glucose-meter-that-your-insurance-will-pay-for/3083 "2020-02-18T07:27:16Z")
What is the best glucose (BG) meter whose strips your insurance company will pay for? We have frequently had threads about the best BG meter, or the best BG meter for running, or travel. For instance, I think @Eric and @… --- ## ["Clock not synchronized"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/clock-not-synchronized/9340)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/clock-not-synchronized/9340 "2020-02-17T22:33:26Z")
Hi all, things were working great for a while, then on the latest new sensor (two in a row) I’m getting the “Clock not synchronized” problem, with a sensor start failure. I tried a hard transmitter reset (my transmitter … --- ## [Sensor restarts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-restarts/9337)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-restarts/9337 "2020-02-17T20:56:02Z")
Why would the xDrip+ app try to re-start my sensor when that option is NOT checked? I am confused. I still have a day left with this sensor but now because the stupid re-start failed, I popped my transmitter out so I can… --- ## [Xdrip + Smartwatch collectors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-smartwatch-collectors/5372)
**Author:** [@Osoblu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Osoblu)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-smartwatch-collectors/5372 "2020-02-17T02:02:35Z")
I’ve been using X trip with my Samsung S7 phone for quite a while and I love it. I’ve seen the new Samsung gear s3 Frontier on sale recently and I’d love to use it as a collector instead of my phone. From what I’ve gathe… --- ## [Dexcom Server Issues - Feb 15, 2020](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-server-issues-feb-15-2020/9322)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-server-issues-feb-15-2020/9322 "2020-02-16T17:25:17Z")
Looks like multiple Dexcom Server issues Dexcom Server Status --- ## [Pairing a Samsung Galaxy S10 phone with Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pairing-a-samsung-galaxy-s10-phone-with-dexcom-g6/7770)
**Author:** [@lauriehess](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lauriehess)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pairing-a-samsung-galaxy-s10-phone-with-dexcom-g6/7770 "2020-02-10T14:46:36Z")
Hi all. I am new to this site but have had TID for 15 years and am using an Omnipod pump with the Dexcom G6. I have a Samsung Galaxy S10 phone which as you know is not compatible with the Dexcom G6 as earlier models of t… --- ## [Which pump is best?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-pump-is-best/9278)
**Author:** [@Mbee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mbee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-pump-is-best/9278 "2020-02-09T04:41:11Z")
Do you use a pump? Which one? Why do you like it and not the others? I’m looking to get a pump again. I used to have minimed in 2004, but stopped using it & switched to pens. I use Dexcom & love it. Thinking of going w… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Woes by](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-woes-by/6370)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-woes-by/6370 "2020-02-09T03:11:04Z")
I have been totally unsuccessful with the G6. First one, the transmitter failed after 4 days. Of course, it took the sensor with it. Dexcom Support was very understanding and overnighted a new transmitter and sensor. T… --- ## [xdrip + correct the problem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-correct-the-problem/9265)
**Author:** [@line](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/line)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-correct-the-problem/9265 "2020-02-08T13:09:45Z")
After xdrip + correction, lines and correction points cannot be corrected --- ## [Shotout to docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shotout-to-docslotnick/9254)
**Author:** [@Pastadude](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pastadude)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shotout-to-docslotnick/9254 "2020-02-07T07:18:22Z")
Just a shoutout to Docslotnick. He’s literally on just about every single topic, he’s always incredibly knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to all things tech and 'betes - just a stellar guy. So here’s to you @docslo… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=27) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=29)