# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=33 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 34 --- ## [Xdrip+ Stopped during restart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stopped-during-restart/8309)
**Author:** [@daphne](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daphne)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stopped-during-restart/8309 "2019-09-14T22:31:59Z")
I’ve been using xDrip+ on Samsung GS9+ for about a month. Today, it tried to restart my sensor (day 9), but failed. The sensor is only 9 days old. The first time it restarted a sensor, I remember having some sort of sta… --- ## [Freestyle Libre + MiaoMiao + Spike](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-miaomiao-spike/4968)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-miaomiao-spike/4968 "2019-09-14T16:34:57Z")
Hello everyone! Now that I’ve gotten the MiaoMiao and Spike up and running I thought I’d let you all know my thoughts so far, to be updated as things change. For anyone not familiar with the MiaoMiao, it is a third-part… --- ## [Looking to organize my diabetes kit](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-to-organize-my-diabetes-kit/8215)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-to-organize-my-diabetes-kit/8215 "2019-09-12T13:17:09Z")
So I have largely given up plastic in my life. I do still use it for a few things (in particular medical), but I try not to buy it if I don’t have to. I carry a diabetes kit with backup pump supplies and the like. I kee… --- ## [What is the best setup for pump and CGM combo?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184)
**Author:** [@Trever](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trever)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184 "2019-09-11T03:52:20Z")
My Medtronic Minimed warranty just expired. I’ve also been using the Medtronic CGM which also just expired. I like that I have one device for both my pumping and my CGM, but have increasing concerns with the CGM accuracy… --- ## [Recommendations on phone power-pack?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommendations-on-phone-power-pack/8039)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommendations-on-phone-power-pack/8039 "2019-09-06T06:07:11Z")
So the phone becomes even more important when Looping… Any recommendations on a good power-pack or power-bank to recharge it? Looking for something small and easy to carry around, and one that can supply a good charge … --- ## [Loop support](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-support/8241)
**Author:** [@Cbanda](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Cbanda)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-support/8241 "2019-09-05T19:40:52Z")
Just starting to use loop with omnipod and getting failed bolus at first try. Why? --- ## [Beating a dead horse (smart watches)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beating-a-dead-horse-smart-watches/6382)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beating-a-dead-horse-smart-watches/6382 "2019-09-04T22:31:32Z")
Okay, so it’s my understanding that right now there is no way to have a smartwatch that both acts as a collector AND has the ability to “share” that data with external devices due to no Bluetooth capabilities (which is i… --- ## [Tandem to luer lock adapter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-to-luer-lock-adapter/7590)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-to-luer-lock-adapter/7590 "2019-09-02T15:00:40Z")
I am switching to the Tandem T:slim X2. I have a stock of luer lock infusion sets. There was talk here long ago of possible adapters to use the luer locks with Tandem’s proprietary connector reservoirs. Does anybody know… --- ## [G5 Sensor Change-outs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-sensor-change-outs/7871)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-sensor-change-outs/7871 "2019-09-02T01:39:11Z")
Erin and I finally made the decision to no longer even try to go beyond 7 days on each sensor. Inevitably, what happens for us is that we do the 2-hour warm-up period (keep in mind, that with loop, I need to check BG’s … --- ## [Dexcom Sensor Restart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-restart/7751)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-restart/7751 "2019-09-01T20:59:05Z")
I’m currently using the G5 (I’m on Medicare). I run xDrip+ on my phone and the Dexcom receiver (I’m retired with plenty of time on my hands). XDrip+ does not recognize that the sensor is expired, it just keeps going. Th… --- ## [Nightscout may be down for some...(me)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightscout-may-be-down-for-some-me/8227)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightscout-may-be-down-for-some-me/8227 "2019-08-31T21:22:30Z")
mlab is not working due to an outage in some AWS servers. No ETA on a fix at this time. https://status.heroku.com/ --- ## [Xdrip watch spoken treatment?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-watch-spoken-treatment/8224)
**Author:** [@cdawg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cdawg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-watch-spoken-treatment/8224 "2019-08-30T23:30:21Z")
Does anyone successfully use their smart watch and xdrip to record spoke carb/bolus treatments? I’m following these steps from github documentation: 1. Associate the Spoken Treatment app with "Take a note" Action in you… --- ## [Pump IOB curves/equations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-iob-curves-equations/8193)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 6:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-iob-curves-equations/8193 "2019-08-27T06:32:19Z")
Is it known what kind of formulas pump manufacturers use to determine IOB? I was looking for curves or other info concerning Medtronic pumps, but I couldn’t find much. I hope it’s not just a linear equation. --- ## [Little help? Had no idea Samsung S10 is not compatible with Dexcom G5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/little-help-had-no-idea-samsung-s10-is-not-compatible-with-dexcom-g5/8178)
**Author:** [@ScottC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ScottC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/little-help-had-no-idea-samsung-s10-is-not-compatible-with-dexcom-g5/8178 "2019-08-26T00:59:12Z")
Hi there. I’ve been T1 for 45 years and am new to this forum. Hoping to get some technical help getting my S10 paired with my Dexcom G5. I downloaded xDrip and for the last 4 hours the wizard is stuck on “Receiving Da… --- ## [Going back to the previous transmitter in xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-back-to-the-previous-transmitter-in-xdrip/7909)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-back-to-the-previous-transmitter-in-xdrip/7909 "2019-08-25T21:56:51Z")
I have a failed new transmitter and want to go back to the former one (I didn’t realize that you can keep using them longer than the 3-month mark with xDrip+). Is there anything special I need to specifically do on xDrip… --- ## [G6 transmitter on apple watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-on-apple-watch/8167)
**Author:** [@gioppi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/gioppi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-on-apple-watch/8167 "2019-08-23T22:02:04Z")
Hi everyone, soon I should be switching from the freestyle libre to the g6 Dexcom transmitter. I’ve read that it’s compatible with the Apple Watch, US only however. Being in Italy I was wondering what this implies. It ha… --- ## [How Long Does a G5 Transmitter REALLY Last? \*\*UPDATE-Transmitter Died\*\* UPDATE-New Transmitter \*\*\*UPDATE-2nd Transmitter 😭](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307 "2019-08-23T17:42:02Z")
The Dexcom G5 transmitter will shut off after 105 days via a software command from the receiver. But that doesn’t mean the battery is dead or that the transmitter ceases functioning. It just means that the G5 receiver wi… --- ## [EMERGENCY nighscout help needed!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-nighscout-help-needed/8155)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-nighscout-help-needed/8155 "2019-08-23T03:12:26Z")
I’m at work and no facebook access. My Loop and Xdrip+ on android are updating just fine but I can’t get any data all of a sudden in my Nightscout which I keep open in a separate browser window! http://bradsxdrip.herok… --- ## [MiaoMiao arrived](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-arrived/8109)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-arrived/8109 "2019-08-20T13:50:27Z")
Anyone else using the. MiaoMiao with their Libre? Mine just arrived. Any tips? I badly need alarms overnight, so I’m looking forward to getting this set up! (First, off for training on my new YpsoPump! Today is a good… --- ## [Omnipod: three bad sites on a row](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-three-bad-sites-on-a-row/3768)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-three-bad-sites-on-a-row/3768 "2019-08-20T13:01:20Z")
We ran into a weird problem yesterday involving a sequence of bad sites. It puzzled me so much that I thought the story might be helpful to others. We had an occlusion very early morning, and changed to a new pod. The p… --- ## [CVS Limiting Test Strips?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cvs-limiting-test-strips/7949)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cvs-limiting-test-strips/7949 "2019-08-14T14:38:10Z")
Has anyone heard about this? --- ## [New Dexcom G6-unreliable](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-g6-unreliable/8076)
**Author:** [@Perulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Perulz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-g6-unreliable/8076 "2019-08-10T21:44:26Z")
Just recieved my G6 last Tue 8/6. So far I have already gone through 2 sensors that were over 100 pts off, wouldn’t connect, gave false lows etc…now #3 is pretty much doing the same thing. Keeps asking to recalibrate, ca… --- ## [New pump (YpsoPump)!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-pump-ypsopump/8068)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 5:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-pump-ypsopump/8068 "2019-08-10T05:17:05Z")
I got my new YpsoPump today, free through their SWITCH program! Training is on Wednesday. But of course I’ll probably have everything set up by then. The pump is TINY! Barely larger than a Contour Next ONE meter. I’m e… --- ## [Dexcom: when it works, it's great, but when it doesn't it stinks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-when-it-works-its-great-but-when-it-doesnt-it-stinks/4884)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-when-it-works-its-great-but-when-it-doesnt-it-stinks/4884 "2019-08-02T12:24:49Z")
well its my second month on my new dexcom G5. it has not been 100% out of the starting gate. i’ve had it where it is spot-on with my meter readings, and then times where i have had to calibrate it myself. then i’ve had s… --- ## [Pen seems leaky?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pen-seems-leaky/1945)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pen-seems-leaky/1945 "2019-07-31T23:18:27Z")
I know there was a discussion somewhere recently about that extra drop of insulin on the needle after injecting with a pen (which was helpful to know about). What I’m experiencing is a bit more than that, though - starte… --- ## [Omni Loop: import/export settings?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omni-loop-import-export-settings/7989)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omni-loop-import-export-settings/7989 "2019-07-27T00:54:02Z")
I’ve been using the free side of developer for omni looping and finally have the paid developer. Is there a way to back up / export the settings like you can in Xdrip+ so that when I build the real paid development vers… --- ## [New Glucagon advancements](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-glucagon-advancements/7936)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-glucagon-advancements/7936 "2019-07-25T18:33:07Z")
The “mini-dose” glucagon pen sounds nice. The Forgotten Stepchild of Diabetes Hormones - Glucagon --- ## [Fitbit Versa vs Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fitbit-versa-vs-samsung-galaxy-smartwatch/6944)
**Author:** [@Suitesis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Suitesis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fitbit-versa-vs-samsung-galaxy-smartwatch/6944 "2019-07-21T20:09:11Z")
Hey Everyone! I am curious if anyone has any experience with both the Fitbit Versa and Galaxy Smartwatch, and how they work with Dexcom. Just trying to figure out which direction I want to go. Though there are probabl… --- ## [Dexcom to Apple Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-to-apple-watch/7888)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-to-apple-watch/7888 "2019-07-15T17:53:29Z")
Just in–Dexcom to Apple Watch is NOT vaporware. Found this post moments ago on Gitter: Elye Mittelman @ElyeM 07:37 About the new G6 transmitters: There’s a new Dexcom transmitter being shipped in US (and South Afric… --- ## [When Dexcom and fingerstick are off](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-dexcom-and-fingerstick-are-off/902)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-dexcom-and-fingerstick-are-off/902 "2019-07-20T15:12:12Z")
What do you do when Dexcom and fingerstick are off? Right now Dexcom is showing 45, meter 70. Son is asleep. I'd really like to be too. We really try not to overcalibrate but I'm wondering if it's better to calibrate wit… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=32) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=34)