# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=32 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 33 --- ## [Looping - First Endo Appointment After 3 Months](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-first-endo-appointment-after-3-months/8539)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-first-endo-appointment-after-3-months/8539 "2019-10-26T00:08:29Z")
I started Looping on July 3rd. It’s a new technology and mindset that’s different than what I’m used to (X Code, Github, Zulip were foreign to me 3 months ago). But I’ve always liked a good challenge. So far, I like it.… --- ## [Getting around "confused calibration 1" error (Dexcom G6/Xdrip+)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-around-confused-calibration-1-error-dexcom-g6-xdrip/8571)
**Author:** [@Falco](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Falco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-around-confused-calibration-1-error-dexcom-g6-xdrip/8571 "2019-10-28T14:41:46Z")
Hi All, because I had a lot of help from this forum when installing Xdrip + and Sony Smart watch 3, I would now like to share the solution of the “confused calibration 1” with you. This morning I received the message “c… --- ## [Comparison between CGM and finger sticks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/comparison-between-cgm-and-finger-sticks/8516)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/comparison-between-cgm-and-finger-sticks/8516 "2019-10-26T01:29:44Z")
Is your CGM generally higher or lower than your finger sticks? I have Dexcom G6 and I can’t seem to distinguish a consistent pattern, sometimes the G6 is higher (seems like when BG is higher) and sometimes lower. Althoug… --- ## [Xdrip+ with G6 on Android 10 connection problems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-g6-on-android-10-connection-problems/8489)
**Author:** [@rathman720](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rathman720)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-g6-on-android-10-connection-problems/8489 "2019-10-26T01:28:56Z")
Hi, I have a pixel 3 phone with Android 10 OS and keep encountering a problem with xdrip+. It seems like any time it misses a signal, it can’t get the signal back ever again and I end up having to uninstall and reinstall… --- ## [Loopers: Phone data or not? iWatch? JoJo beeps to Dev? HELP!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loopers-phone-data-or-not-iwatch-jojo-beeps-to-dev-help/8497)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loopers-phone-data-or-not-iwatch-jojo-beeps-to-dev-help/8497 "2019-10-25T22:17:52Z")
Trying to save some money and frustrations. Need some advice. Right now I’m using Mint Mobile for my iphone SE and tmobile only towers are HORRIBLE here. Any other cheap providers around $10/month to investigate? Some h… --- ## [xDrip and Nightly build](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-nightly-build/8563)
**Author:** [@tiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/tiver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-nightly-build/8563 "2019-10-25T18:03:34Z")
Hi there: I have a silly question, is there any different between the app xDrip+ and the one called Nightly Build XX “date” releases. --- ## [Restart sensor and just wait?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restart-sensor-and-just-wait/8553)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restart-sensor-and-just-wait/8553 "2019-10-24T17:44:50Z")
I have been using Dexcom G6 for about 2 months, and have restarted 1 sensor which was successful and lasted total of 20 days. Yay! I’m restarting another one today. The numbers can be kinda funky at the beginning of the … --- ## [Loop question for our loop experts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-question-for-our-loop-experts/8536)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-question-for-our-loop-experts/8536 "2019-10-23T21:04:13Z")
Attention omniloopers. I have a question. I currently run an iPhone SE as my loop phone and also cary a Samsung S10+ on AT&T as my primary phone. My plan includes tethering. Right now I have a MINT SIM in, but Tmobile… --- ## [Upload data from xDrip doesn't seem to be in the Dexcom database](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upload-data-from-xdrip-doesnt-seem-to-be-in-the-dexcom-database/6364)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upload-data-from-xdrip-doesnt-seem-to-be-in-the-dexcom-database/6364 "2019-10-21T23:38:12Z")
It looks like the data from my G6 stopped going to Dexcom the day I switched to xDrip+. I had uploads enabled from the start and have my exact username and password for Dexcom set (I made sure a few times when I first se… --- ## [xDrip+ with Sony Smartwatch3 (self made CGM)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-sony-smartwatch3-self-made-cgm/1954)
**Author:** [@jroth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jroth)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-sony-smartwatch3-self-made-cgm/1954 "2019-10-20T00:23:18Z")
In the last few weeks I have discovered something new. Currently I’m following all the News and evolvement of #WeAreNotWaiting. My current setup is: Android Smartphone Freestyle Libre FGM (I don’t have a CGM) Sony S… --- ## [Freestyle libre 2 approved in UK](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-approved-in-uk/5185)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-approved-in-uk/5185 "2019-10-19T15:00:27Z")
Hey, Check this out: Abbott. I suspect they incorporated a miaomiao or blucon type device in order to provide alarms? --- ## [What does a dying sensor look like for you?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-a-dying-sensor-look-like-for-you/8499)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-a-dying-sensor-look-like-for-you/8499 "2019-10-15T16:43:20Z")
Seems like no two go the same… sometimes it’s the ??? Sometimes the patterns get erratic… my current sensor after 2 weeks seems to just constantly drift downward even when I’m actually steady… which is especially annoy… --- ## [US 14 day Libra update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/us-14-day-libra-update/8484)
**Author:** [@Kailee56](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kailee56)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/us-14-day-libra-update/8484 "2019-10-14T21:46:48Z")
I have been frustrated, angry, and slacking in monitoring myself ever since Abbot changed what ever they changed about Libra, making it impossible for their US customers to use a secondary reader and app to use it as a t… --- ## [How to pair medtronic pumps with xDrip?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-pair-medtronic-pumps-with-xdrip/8451)
**Author:** [@drgymnast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drgymnast)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-pair-medtronic-pumps-with-xdrip/8451 "2019-10-11T03:16:05Z")
Hi I have a read a thread about pairing the medtronic 640G with xDrip, can it be done with all medtronic pumps? --- ## ["New" metric for CGM users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-metric-for-cgm-users/8478)
**Author:** [@rkw](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rkw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 6:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-metric-for-cgm-users/8478 "2019-10-09T06:27:05Z")
read an article about Dexcom which led to article about the G6 which bled into the idea the medical profession is finally embracing. It’s actually not new for those who have CGM software as we see the percentage breakdo… --- ## [With Medtronic pump and CGM, be \_sure\_ to finish the fill reservoir procedure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/with-medtronic-pump-and-cgm-be-sure-to-finish-the-fill-reservoir-procedure/8466)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 6:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/with-medtronic-pump-and-cgm-be-sure-to-finish-the-fill-reservoir-procedure/8466 "2019-10-07T06:08:53Z")
There’s a rather disturbing article at https://insulinnation.com/treatment/319050/ that tells of someone who was changing the reservoir in their Medtronic pump (looks like a 630 or 670). They inadvertently didn’t finish… --- ## [iPad iPadOS & Sugarmate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ipad-ipados-sugarmate/8461)
**Author:** [@EdD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EdD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ipad-ipados-sugarmate/8461 "2019-10-05T23:57:27Z")
Anyone using sugarmate on new iPad Operating System - iPadOS (PadOS) I’m a little reluctant to upgrade --- ## [DexCom Clarity Uploader not detecting CGM when connecting to computer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-clarity-uploader-not-detecting-cgm-when-connecting-to-computer/1875)
**Author:** [@EricH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EricH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 6:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-clarity-uploader-not-detecting-cgm-when-connecting-to-computer/1875 "2017-09-07T06:26:52Z")
Pro Tip: If you are having trouble connecting your DexCom continuous glucose monitor to a computer so that you can use the DexCom Clarity Uploader, you must use the USB cable that comes with it. If you use another, sta… --- ## [Why Use a Pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-use-a-pump/4354)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-use-a-pump/4354 "2019-09-28T16:18:36Z")
Serious question as I consider using a Pump for the first time. I read story after story of pump occlusions, infusion set problems, skin infections, tube kinks, etc., etc. with pumps. I’ve never had any such problems on… --- ## [What to print out from loop for MD tomorrow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-print-out-from-loop-for-md-tomorrow/8373)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-print-out-from-loop-for-md-tomorrow/8373 "2019-09-25T03:40:19Z")
I’m meeting with my endo tomorrow and he is not aware that I’m running loop! I’m kinda nervous. I’ve had this endo for about a year and he’s great but he’s kind a by the book so might not like me doing loop. I’m current… --- ## [(Dexcom G6) Inconsistent data between paired phone and follow app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-inconsistent-data-between-paired-phone-and-follow-app/4391)
**Author:** [@bloc8888](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bloc8888)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-inconsistent-data-between-paired-phone-and-follow-app/4391 "2019-09-25T01:35:55Z")
We recently upgraded from the G5 to the G6. Things have been going okay so far (loving the no calibration), but I’ve noticed something odd about how the data is sent from the mobile phone (paired with the transmitter) a… --- ## [Ping Supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ping-supplies/8387)
**Author:** [@ErikKnowles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ErikKnowles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ping-supplies/8387 "2019-09-24T18:13:33Z")
Anyone sticking with the Ping for a while? We have some supplies – maybe a dozen insertion sets, many cartridges, that I’d be happy to not throw in the trash. --- ## [Updating from G4 with Xdrip to G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/updating-from-g4-with-xdrip-to-g6/5326)
**Author:** [@Elijah](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Elijah)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/updating-from-g4-with-xdrip-to-g6/5326 "2019-09-23T23:24:11Z")
My son has been using G4 with xdrip on an android phone. We just started G6. Do we need to download any new xdrip version or can we keep using what he has and just change the serial #? --- ## [Anyone have any spare Omnipods?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-any-spare-omnipods/8357)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-any-spare-omnipods/8357 "2019-09-21T22:15:06Z")
I’m currently using Loop and it has caused my insulin requirements to be more than my script for pods. I’m working with my endo to get more early, but if anyone has any extras they could spare, please let me know. --- ## [Thoughts on the ReliOn PremierBlu Meter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thoughts-on-the-relion-premierblu-meter/4426)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thoughts-on-the-relion-premierblu-meter/4426 "2019-09-21T14:07:20Z")
I used the ReliOn Premier Blu meter along with and in place of my ReliOn Prime meter (which I love), for my daily testing, which covered a variety of situations (like pizza experiments!). The Blu was spot on with my Prim… --- ## [Tandem Basal-IQ Article - Real World Retrospective Analysis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-basal-iq-article-real-world-retrospective-analysis/8350)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-basal-iq-article-real-world-retrospective-analysis/8350 "2019-09-21T05:34:23Z")
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/dia.2019.0190 FYI: Original name of Basal-IQ was Predictive Low Glucose Suspend or PLGS for short. Methods: Retrospective analysis of Tandem Basal-IQ users who uploaded at leas… --- ## [Xdrip learning curve](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-learning-curve/8341)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-learning-curve/8341 "2019-09-18T10:23:39Z")
I’ve been using Spike with Dex G5 for a few months on Iphone and think its great. Next week I am starting an Eversense sensor and tempted to go out and get an Android phone so I can use xdrip with the Eversense. Plus I a… --- ## [Strange CGM behavior](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-cgm-behavior/6332)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-cgm-behavior/6332 "2019-09-18T03:32:36Z")
Just changed it out 6 days ago and it was working great up until 2250. It cut out and it hasn’t turned back on yet…question marks since 2250. Haven’t ever had one cut out so early before…do you guys think I should just… --- ## [The ReliOn Premier Blu: a new Walmart Bluetooth meter with cheap strips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428 "2019-09-17T23:11:59Z")
I just found out from @Tony about this new meter in this post. I find it quite interesting, because: it is Bluetooth enabled, working with a Walmart online App the Walmart listing info describes as a highly accurat… --- ## [xDrip+ Android Location Services Error](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-android-location-services-error/8308)
**Author:** [@jredel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jredel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-android-location-services-error/8308 "2019-09-16T03:25:04Z")
Dexcom G6. My sensor is only 3.8 days old, my transmitter 64. I have both Dexcom G6 app and xDrip+ app, I switch between them sometimes by force stopping one or the other. I’m trying to use my xDrip+ app now, and it seem… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=31) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=33)