# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=29 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 30 --- ## [Best new smartwatch as collector with strongest vibrations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-new-smartwatch-as-collector-with-strongest-vibrations/9275)
**Author:** [@ast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ast)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-new-smartwatch-as-collector-with-strongest-vibrations/9275 "2020-02-07T03:07:26Z")
I have miaomiao2 with libre and find that vibration works much better to wake up for lows and highs . I tried a kospet prime se standalone android and found that the vibration was weak ,the alarms were inconsistent and … --- ## [Expiration date on G6 sensors: real?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expiration-date-on-g6-sensors-real/8330)
**Author:** [@audie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/audie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expiration-date-on-g6-sensors-real/8330 "2020-02-05T02:00:08Z")
Hi- I’m curious, for insurance reasons, how long G6 sensors actually last past their “expiration” date. I’ve been hesitant to use them past that date. However, I’m having a hard time imagining that they actually need to … --- ## [Xdrip adventure to date](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-adventure-to-date/8968)
**Author:** [@churcr](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/churcr)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-adventure-to-date/8968 "2020-02-04T03:41:25Z")
I’ve been testing the xdrip app for about a week now with a Tandem tslim pump and a Dexcom G6. The pump is acting as the receiver and I had the G6 app installed on an Android Galaxy s8+. I just wanted to share my recen… --- ## [Samsung watch dexcom g6?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-watch-dexcom-g6/8377)
**Author:** [@Russellxx10](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Russellxx10)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-watch-dexcom-g6/8377 "2020-02-03T18:40:13Z")
Hello! I am trying to connect my dexcom g6 to my samsung galaxy 46mm watch. I would love to figure out how to have my dexcom g6 connected to my watch and not my phone. If you have any advice please help! --- ## [Waterproof and crushproof case for PDM and other stuff](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waterproof-and-crushproof-case-for-pdm-and-other-stuff/9246)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waterproof-and-crushproof-case-for-pdm-and-other-stuff/9246 "2020-02-02T21:26:42Z")
I found this waterproof and crushproof case on Amazon. It is waterproof rated to 100 feet and crushproof rated for 1,000 pounds. It can hold a PDM, at least 15 of the 0.3ml size syringes, it can hold at least 4 vials… --- ## [A thought for Basal-IQ, Control-IQ, and Loop users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-thought-for-basal-iq-control-iq-and-loop-users/9218)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-thought-for-basal-iq-control-iq-and-loop-users/9218 "2020-02-01T02:29:52Z")
I wanted to share something that came to mind recently. If you are using any of the closed loop setups, imagine that for months and months your pump and CGM are churning along and making automatic adjustments. It takes… --- ## [Dexcom G6, new sensor, how many calibrations should I try before I give up?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-new-sensor-how-many-calibrations-should-i-try-before-i-give-up/9197)
**Author:** [@AZdadoh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/AZdadoh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-new-sensor-how-many-calibrations-should-i-try-before-i-give-up/9197 "2020-01-31T21:36:06Z")
I installed my first G6 sensor 2 days ago, I was fasting and xDrip in native mode showed a reading 30 mg/dl higher than my fingersticks. I waited a couple of hours after warmup and tried again, it was still high so I cal… --- ## [Crazy Cool New Artificial Pancreas - early stages](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-cool-new-artificial-pancreas-early-stages/9234)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-cool-new-artificial-pancreas-early-stages/9234 "2020-01-30T23:20:35Z")
Now, I am not saying that running around with an oxygen reservoir is an ideal state, but it could be worth the trade-off for some. Nice to see some out of the box thinking. --- ## [Sensors Errors, go to xDrip Algorithm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensors-errors-go-to-xdrip-algorithm/9217)
**Author:** [@tiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/tiver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensors-errors-go-to-xdrip-algorithm/9217 "2020-01-28T23:17:04Z")
Hi there, I’m suffering a lot the error “sensors error” with sensors only 6-7 days old. I’m using G6, huawei mate 20, android 10, and the latest xdrip version, 26th January. I have read that I should try to use the xd… --- ## [Corrections: what is the least you correct for?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/corrections-what-is-the-least-you-correct-for/5489)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/corrections-what-is-the-least-you-correct-for/5489 "2020-01-28T20:09:21Z")
I don’t think so. It can be the difference between taking insulin or not taking it. --- ## [Newbie general DIY loop ?’s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newbie-general-diy-loop-s/9177)
**Author:** [@borg511](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/borg511)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newbie-general-diy-loop-s/9177 "2020-01-24T00:06:02Z")
Thanks in advance for any info. I’ve ordered an MM2 for libre sensor. I’m confused regarding app (xdrip/spike) and Nightscout webpage. Can I use just my phone/app to see BGs and look at trends without Nightscout webp… --- ## [xDrip+ anybody ever see this error before?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-anybody-ever-see-this-error-before/9184)
**Author:** [@AZdadoh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/AZdadoh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-anybody-ever-see-this-error-before/9184 "2020-01-23T16:05:14Z")
Hello all, I successfully used xDrip for 9 months with my Libre, I just implanted my first Dexcom G6 and it won’t connect. The error is: “Invalid dex transmitter in getDexTime” I have googled that and get no useful re… --- ## [Data leak on nightscout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/data-leak-on-nightscout/9031)
**Author:** [@NickR](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/NickR)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/data-leak-on-nightscout/9031 "2020-01-23T08:22:29Z")
I set up nightscout yesterday in readiness for my miaomaio to arrive. I got a web address myuser.herokuapp.com. All very good. I went back to my browser later and accidentally mistyped that address and got a page full o… --- ## [How long does a G6 Transmitter REALLY last?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g6-transmitter-really-last/7764)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g6-transmitter-really-last/7764 "2020-01-22T11:31:58Z")
Well I guess I won’t really be able to say, since I pulled the plug today while it was still running. But I will say it lasted pretty darned long. I started using G6 on December 23, and finally switched to a new transmit… --- ## [Open/closed loop newbie help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/open-closed-loop-newbie-help/9132)
**Author:** [@Hobbzz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hobbzz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 9:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/open-closed-loop-newbie-help/9132 "2020-01-21T09:47:54Z")
New member here, type 1 for 37 years. I recently started using the ominpod last week (my first pump) and I’m looking into open/closed loop systems but I’m finding it very hard to find a good basic wiki/faq. The fact that… --- ## [Busted my Tandem pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/busted-my-tandem-pump/9172)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/busted-my-tandem-pump/9172 "2020-01-20T23:39:29Z")
My Tandem Tslim fell out of its belt pouch onto a ceramic tile floor, and froze with an error message that turned out to be a software error. It has one corner bashed in a little where it hit. Called Tandem and we tried … --- ## [Dexcom G6 and Xdrip+ / Samsung Galaxy S10+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-xdrip-samsung-galaxy-s10/6890)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-xdrip-samsung-galaxy-s10/6890 "2019-04-06T03:20:20Z")
I’m currently on the Dexcom G6 running a Samsung galaxy S8+ with the latest Xdrip+ and a Huwawei watch not as a collector, which I’m fine with. I also upload to Nightscout via Heroku and display my BG as a tab in Chrome … --- ## [Expiring Dexcom G4/G5 sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expiring-dexcom-g4-g5-sensors/3999)
**Author:** [@John\_T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John_T1D)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expiring-dexcom-g4-g5-sensors/3999 "2020-01-17T10:24:57Z")
Hi everyone and Happy Sunday!! I recently found out that Blue Cross of MA will not be covering Dexcom sensors or transmitters via prescription drug benefit after July 1st and it will be DME of course with deductible in … --- ## [Food photography and carb estimation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/food-photography-and-carb-estimation/9130)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/food-photography-and-carb-estimation/9130 "2020-01-17T00:31:07Z")
Prompted by @RogerType1’s comment about Bitesnap from MDI - sorry for complaining/venting I started looking at “food photography” apps which could estimate carb (and other nutrition) content. I found Bitesnap, Suggestic … --- ## [CGM and Scar Tissue: What could one expect?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-and-scar-tissue-what-could-one-expect/6303)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-and-scar-tissue-what-could-one-expect/6303 "2020-01-16T16:05:24Z")
Got a lady in my group who uses the G6. I posted something to them last night about extending my sensor (day 17, by the way, and spot-frickin-on), and she came back with a question that belongs here. I mentioned having u… --- ## [Travel considerations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-considerations/3985)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-considerations/3985 "2020-01-14T20:51:50Z")
Sorry if this has been asked before - I did a search but only found tidbits here and there on other posts. I’m flying for the first time since diagnosis in a couple weeks, and I’m curious how you all go about packing sup… --- ## [xDrip+ adjust "range limits" in statistics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-adjust-range-limits-in-statistics/9120)
**Author:** [@emp00](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/emp00)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-adjust-range-limits-in-statistics/9120 "2020-01-14T20:16:52Z")
In my case xDrip displays “\>95% in range” under “statistics” almost all the time - but I have no idea if this is for 70-180 mg/dl or probably even a much broader range. How can I make the range more narrow so that I see… --- ## [New Dexcom G6 user -- can someone define exactly what xDrip+ does?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-g6-user-can-someone-define-exactly-what-xdrip-does/6136)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-g6-user-can-someone-define-exactly-what-xdrip-does/6136 "2020-01-14T15:49:17Z")
I see a lot of talk about xDrip+ here (I’m on Android) but can’t seem to find a very clear, exact description of precisely what it is and why I would want it. It looks like it does some cool things but I’m not really cle… --- ## [Can't get G6 to work with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-get-g6-to-work-with-xdrip/8597)
**Author:** [@Tigs1962](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tigs1962)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-get-g6-to-work-with-xdrip/8597 "2020-01-14T12:00:50Z")
Yesterday i started using a Dexcom G6 CGM on my right arm. I still have my Libre/MiaoMiao on my left arm! The reason i bought the Dexcom G6 Starter Kit is because just over a week ago i was given a Tandem t:slim X2 pum… --- ## [Xdrip+ and G6. Strange system status](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-g6-strange-system-status/9136)
**Author:** [@churcr](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/churcr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-g6-strange-system-status/9136 "2020-01-14T01:48:47Z")
Last night I inserted a new Dexcom G6 sensor and started it with my Tandem pump, using the correct sensor code. It went into the 2 hour warm up period and xdrip showed sensor still in warm up. After 2 hours the pump st… --- ## [Omnipod DIY Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-diy-loop/7104)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-diy-loop/7104 "2020-01-13T22:14:30Z")
Just heard in a lecture at TCOYD from a Stanford researcher that works with Bruce Buckingham that older versions of Omnipod running 400mhz pods will be able to use Tidepool Loop imminently. It was intimated that an anno… --- ## [Help with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-xdrip/9127)
**Author:** [@sggmom62](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sggmom62)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-xdrip/9127 "2020-01-13T22:05:27Z")
I have been trying to get the xDrip+ app to work on my Samsung S9+ phone and after I figured out how to download it, I started with a new transmitter AND sensor. I clicked on the G6 in the options and clicked on Use the… --- ## [Dexcom App For All Android Phones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-for-all-android-phones/1772)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-for-all-android-phones/1772 "2020-01-13T00:12:00Z")
For anyone wanting to run the official Dexcom App on your Android phone, but don’t have one of the phones that Dexcom supports, a group recompiled the official Dexcom app and tweaked it so it will run on virtually any An… --- ## [Xdrip g6 state isn't currently known](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-g6-state-isnt-currently-known/9092)
**Author:** [@Nikoniko2809](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nikoniko2809)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-g6-state-isnt-currently-known/9092 "2020-01-12T23:41:32Z")
Can anyone help me? --- ## [Accu-Chek 360 Configuration Software needed!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-360-configuration-software-needed/9118)
**Author:** [@Daryn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Daryn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-360-configuration-software-needed/9118 "2020-01-12T17:11:29Z")
Hey! I’ve spent all weekend looking into looping with my Accu-Chek Spirit Combo. (Found in the AndroidAPS documentation under “Accu-Chek Combo tips for basic usage”) Currently stuck as I am missing the “Accu-Chek 360 C… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=28) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=30)