# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=30 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 31 --- ## [Ketone breathe meter - no ongoing costs (it seems)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ketone-breathe-meter-no-ongoing-costs-it-seems/9113)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ketone-breathe-meter-no-ongoing-costs-it-seems/9113 "2020-01-12T03:05:44Z")
I saw this in diaTribe and thought it sounded interesting! It seems this may have no ongoing costs once it’s purchased. I do wonder if it has downsides like the urine strips do, such as delayed results compared to blood. … --- ## [Developing better infusion sets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/developing-better-infusion-sets/9094)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/developing-better-infusion-sets/9094 "2020-01-09T22:25:30Z")
--- ## [Multiple G6 sensor errors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-g6-sensor-errors/9095)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-g6-sensor-errors/9095 "2020-01-09T20:10:32Z")
Yesterday I was in the process of starting a new G6 sensor, and was about 1/2 hour into the warm up when I got a Sensor Error. Anyone else had this? The application went smoothly. The error went away after about 15 min… --- ## [Any luck with 12/31/19 build of xDrip+ w/G6 and Android 10 software?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-luck-with-12-31-19-build-of-xdrip-w-g6-and-android-10-software/9081)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-luck-with-12-31-19-build-of-xdrip-w-g6-and-android-10-software/9081 "2020-01-08T16:17:03Z")
I want so badly to get off of the G6 app and back to xDrip+. Has anyone had any luck specifically with the 12/31/19 build and Android 10 software, with or without Samsung phones? I can’t test it out because the G6 app is… --- ## [Pros and Cons of intramuscular insulin injections?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pros-and-cons-of-intramuscular-insulin-injections/6372)
**Author:** [@Israel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Israel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 4:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pros-and-cons-of-intramuscular-insulin-injections/6372 "2020-01-08T04:56:21Z")
Hello everybody how are you today? My question is, is there any benefits or let’s say ‘different’ characteristics of intramuscular insulin injections vs subcutaneous? I read somewhere that the absorption is quicker… bu… --- ## [Latest Android update causes major xDrip+ issues here with G6 and I sadly can't use it...any suggestions?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/latest-android-update-causes-major-xdrip-issues-here-with-g6-and-i-sadly-cant-use-it-any-suggestions/8946)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/latest-android-update-causes-major-xdrip-issues-here-with-g6-and-i-sadly-cant-use-it-any-suggestions/8946 "2020-01-08T02:25:30Z")
For some reason my Samsung S10e decided to update on its own without asking me like it usually does – I usually never update until I know it works with xDrip+ first. I’m using it with a Dexcom G6, and xDrip+ has been wor… --- ## [Humalog U-200 and Omnilooping?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/humalog-u-200-and-omnilooping/9015)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/humalog-u-200-and-omnilooping/9015 "2020-01-07T02:04:34Z")
I’m getting abut 1 to 1.5 days out of my omnipod using Omnilooping. I have some U200 pens and was wondering what I would change if I wanted to use them to get to the 3 days use and use less pods? --- ## [xDrip+ Stuck on Collecting Initial Readings - "No data received in last 21 minutes"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stuck-on-collecting-initial-readings-no-data-received-in-last-21-minutes/9073)
**Author:** [@ScottC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ScottC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stuck-on-collecting-initial-readings-no-data-received-in-last-21-minutes/9073 "2020-01-06T23:36:03Z")
I have been using my Samsung S10+ with a Dexcom G5 transmitter but recently it stopped working. The xDrip screen reads “Collecting Initital Readings” and the hour glass is stuck on the “Received Some Recent Data”… it al… --- ## [Test Volunteers - Relion Premier Classic Meter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/test-volunteers-relion-premier-classic-meter/9040)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/test-volunteers-relion-premier-classic-meter/9040 "2020-01-06T17:19:24Z")
Similar to last year’s meter test, the Relion marketing team has agreed to provide up to 5 of the Relion Premier Classic Meters to our readers. If you are interested, please reply to this thread or PM me. If we get mor… --- ## [Interesting developer interview - new testing technology](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-developer-interview-new-testing-technology/9043)
**Author:** [@NickR](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/NickR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-developer-interview-new-testing-technology/9043 "2020-01-04T04:02:48Z")
I hope this is the right section to post this. Feel free to move it! I heard this interview on RNZ National this morning. RNZ is New Zealand’s public service broadcaster. From the website: Coming up with a new manage… --- ## [Bad box of Omnipod Pods?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-box-of-omnipod-pods/8990)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-box-of-omnipod-pods/8990 "2020-01-02T21:20:24Z")
Has anyone ever had a string of pod failures from the same lot/box of pods? We are on the third or fourth pod failing in a row a day or two early from the same lot number. None have alarmed. All have seemed to either le… --- ## ["Dumb" CGM questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dumb-cgm-questions/8991)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dumb-cgm-questions/8991 "2019-12-31T18:58:09Z")
Ok, I’m sure there will be more. :hugs: Do you cover your sensor with clothing when you sleep? I’m somewhat nervous about pulling it off while sleeping, so I always wear a 3/4 or long sleeve T because I wear my sensor … --- ## [Unable to calibrate with Dexcom 8G Transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unable-to-calibrate-with-dexcom-8g-transmitter/8989)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unable-to-calibrate-with-dexcom-8g-transmitter/8989 "2019-12-30T17:31:09Z")
I’ve had good results with xDrip+ & the 80 or 81 transmitters but have just switched to an 8G transmitter. If I enter an initial calibrtaion, it is rejected “Calibration rejected: Rejected Could not reply to auth chal… --- ## [Samsung One UI 2 errors XDrip (Android 10)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-one-ui-2-errors-xdrip-android-10/8624)
**Author:** [@khaled](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/khaled)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-one-ui-2-errors-xdrip-android-10/8624 "2019-12-27T01:09:27Z")
I recently updated to Android 10 (One UI 2 for samsung users) accidentally joining there beta program. I have been experimenting with Xdrip and everything works for a while when following the steps in this article: How… --- ## ["Got invalid impossible slope calibration!" with G6 and xDrip+, can't calibrate...what to do?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-invalid-impossible-slope-calibration-with-g6-and-xdrip-cant-calibrate-what-to-do/8622)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-invalid-impossible-slope-calibration-with-g6-and-xdrip-cant-calibrate-what-to-do/8622 "2019-12-26T04:59:49Z")
Hi all, Just put in a new sensor and transmitter and this is the message when I try to calibrate it (it’s off by around 30 so it needs to be calibrated). I have OB1 and Native selected in settings, tried un-checking one… --- ## [Prolonging the life of a Dexcom G6 sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prolonging-the-life-of-a-dexcom-g6-sensor/8967)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prolonging-the-life-of-a-dexcom-g6-sensor/8967 "2019-12-25T18:55:57Z")
Just got off the phone with a Dexcom rep. When I told him my sensors used to last a long time but are not lasting beyond 8 days now he said they have identified four things that can shorten the life of Dexcom G6 sensors: … --- ## [Apple Siri and Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-siri-and-dexcom/8952)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-siri-and-dexcom/8952 "2019-12-23T04:29:54Z")
Q: “Hey Siri. What’s my glucose.” A: “You’re 77 and steady.” That’s pretty cool. --- ## [CVS/Caremark and Omnipods?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cvs-caremark-and-omnipods/8940)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cvs-caremark-and-omnipods/8940 "2019-12-23T04:06:14Z")
I’m on the Omnipod original pods and they claim they DO NOT cover them at all and gave me the info for medical necessity. Does anyone have the clinical NDC# or whatever it is called for the original non dash pods? Any g… --- ## [iPhone or Android for Nightscout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iphone-or-android-for-nightscout/8950)
**Author:** [@Christina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Christina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iphone-or-android-for-nightscout/8950 "2019-12-22T18:08:07Z")
Hello! I’m new to the group. We currently use an android based phone with Nightscout/xdrip+ for our son. We were looking at changing his phone to the iPhone 11. Does anyone use an iPhone with Nightscout? We want to conti… --- ## [Anyone ever fill omnipod using HumaPen Luxura HD?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-ever-fill-omnipod-using-humapen-luxura-hd/8896)
**Author:** [@EdD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EdD)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-ever-fill-omnipod-using-humapen-luxura-hd/8896 "2019-12-20T16:22:13Z")
Anyone fill omnipod using HumaPen Luxura HD? Or something similar? Just wondering if it works or not Ed --- ## [Sayer Again Teases Apple Watch Integration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sayer-again-teases-apple-watch-integration/7699)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sayer-again-teases-apple-watch-integration/7699 "2019-12-18T00:08:22Z")
Kevin Sayer, CEO of Dexcom, apparently is committed to making Dexcom to Apple Watch a reality. I’m not holding my breath… https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/06/13/dexcom-ceo-teases-apple-watch-diabetes-collaboration.html --- ## [ReliOn Premier Blu Will Not Pair](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-premier-blu-will-not-pair/5170)
**Author:** [@jdrad](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jdrad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-premier-blu-will-not-pair/5170 "2019-12-16T19:17:09Z")
I have tried repeatedly to get my Premier Blu meter to pair with the ReliOn app on my iPhone. Nothing… All my other Bluetooth devices work just fine, speaker, remote camera shutter. When I get to the Pl n “pair”, noth… --- ## [CGM alarms and time-in-range study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-alarms-and-time-in-range-study/8893)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-alarms-and-time-in-range-study/8893 "2019-12-16T13:52:35Z")
Here’s an abstract of a recent analysis of CGM use among T1Ds: --- ## [Xdrip version corrupted?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-version-corrupted/8892)
**Author:** [@Osoblu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Osoblu)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-version-corrupted/8892 "2019-12-16T02:45:00Z")
I recently downloaded an update a few days ago. Yesterday I started a new sensor. I now notice error on the status page. Connection Status:FW: null Version : Information corrupted --- ## [On Omnipodding](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/on-omnipodding/8663)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/on-omnipodding/8663 "2019-12-12T01:14:09Z")
I’m 49 years Type 1 and have been on a pump since 2006- I’m on my third Medtronic Minimed and am giving serious thought to getting an OmniPod after a demo from a diabetes educator. I tire of the number of times I have c… --- ## [What's your bedtime target BG range?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whats-your-bedtime-target-bg-range/8646)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whats-your-bedtime-target-bg-range/8646 "2019-12-10T20:31:52Z")
Interested in what you consider an appropriate bedtime target BG. And if you snack at bedtime for BG reasons. My CDE says “No snacks!” (obviously if I have a low that’s different) and that “I need to reassess my idea of … --- ## [New to all of this. Looking for some guidance on xDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-all-of-this-looking-for-some-guidance-on-xdrip/8844)
**Author:** [@DalyDiabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DalyDiabetes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-all-of-this-looking-for-some-guidance-on-xdrip/8844 "2019-12-10T16:36:26Z")
Hi there, I am reaching out to get a few questions answered and hopefully get an instruction link to a step by step xdrip set up thread. Question 1) We are currently set up with Dexcom G6 through the cell phone but wa… --- ## [FastClix broke :(](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180 "2019-12-07T19:34:22Z")
My FastClix lancing device broke this morning. Thankfully I did have a backup one. When I removed the lancet drum, the lancet counter didn’t spin back to 6, but got stuck at 1 and the lever now moves freely without movin… --- ## [Missing Insulin - Possibly leak I can't see?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/missing-insulin-possibly-leak-i-cant-see/8830)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/missing-insulin-possibly-leak-i-cant-see/8830 "2019-12-06T23:25:59Z")
Been pumping for a few months now (maybe longer…time stands still in the D-World to some extent) and, before today, we hadn’t seen the POD reservoir image change from 50+ (the default that the system shows until you hit … --- ## [Xdrip with G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-g6/4739)
**Author:** [@Ahenrietta](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ahenrietta)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-g6/4739 "2019-12-04T02:50:52Z")
I just switched back from iPhone to android, and apparently my phone is not compatible with the official dexcom app. From my searches on this site, it looks like xdrip should work with the G6. I’ve never used xdrip, so I… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=29) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=31)