# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=34 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 35 --- ## [Possibly stupid question: How to see original transmitter start date on xDrip+?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/possibly-stupid-question-how-to-see-original-transmitter-start-date-on-xdrip/7902)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/possibly-stupid-question-how-to-see-original-transmitter-start-date-on-xdrip/7902 "2019-07-18T21:54:36Z")
I forget when I started my transmitter and am wondering how I can see its original start date on xDrip+? Or is there a way to see that it’s close to it’s 3-month mark? It’s super easy to see the sensor start date but I c… --- ## [Ummm....wow?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ummm-wow/7890)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ummm-wow/7890 "2019-07-18T19:40:28Z")
Our Endo appointment is coming up in a couple of weeks so I didn’t have to do this, but we have been working so hard and transitioning to so many “new” things (loop being the biggest) and I was just nervous so decided to… --- ## [Omnipod: reuse insulin from old pod?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-reuse-insulin-from-old-pod/3218)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-reuse-insulin-from-old-pod/3218 "2019-07-18T13:03:17Z")
I can understand about the sleep and not wanting to do it in the middle of the night. If the insulin has been in there for 2 or 3 days, maybe it’s better to discard it. But if it’s only been in there for 1 day, it doe… --- ## [Who's on First? What's on Second? I don't know is on Third (confusing CGM numbers)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whos-on-first-whats-on-second-i-dont-know-is-on-third-confusing-cgm-numbers/7101)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whos-on-first-whats-on-second-i-dont-know-is-on-third-confusing-cgm-numbers/7101 "2019-07-16T13:57:50Z")
Liam’s CGM read 84 45 degrees downward, but Liam came to me and said, “Papa, my legs are shaking.” I say to myself (and to him)…maybe you’re feeling a low BG! Let’s go see? When I check him, here are the numbers I get… --- ## [Abbott FreeStyle Libre with Medicare Coverage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-with-medicare-coverage/3090)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-with-medicare-coverage/3090 "2019-07-15T20:51:20Z")
Chicago Tribune: Medicare patients with diabetes gain coverage for prick-free glucose monitor Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre System, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in September and launched in U.… --- ## [Miaomiao](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao/7907)
**Author:** [@Bradyboy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradyboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao/7907 "2019-07-13T19:49:22Z")
How do you get the ticwatch pro to be used as standalone with glimp any help would be great --- ## [Looping and extremely frustrated with settings; maybe someone here has suggestions?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-and-extremely-frustrated-with-settings-maybe-someone-here-has-suggestions/7711)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-and-extremely-frustrated-with-settings-maybe-someone-here-has-suggestions/7711 "2019-07-10T19:08:20Z")
For the last several months now, Samson’s blood sugar has been much more erratic. He’s been having lots of highs and lots of lows – often the highs are at very consistent times of day, so that makes me think they’re fixa… --- ## [Nightwatch help: watch upload problem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightwatch-help-watch-upload-problem/7849)
**Author:** [@Sroach5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sroach5)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightwatch-help-watch-upload-problem/7849 "2019-07-08T22:15:15Z")
Hey I am having trouble getting nightwatch to upload to my watch from my phone. I followed my t1d on it for a month -6 weeks then it just stopped working. I have uninstalled , reinstalled, made sure the data is able to r… --- ## [Revised view on Dexcom G6 - yeah its a piece of junk and i don't trust it](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/revised-view-on-dexcom-g6-yeah-its-a-piece-of-junk-and-i-dont-trust-it/7714)
**Author:** [@SFBob](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SFBob)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/revised-view-on-dexcom-g6-yeah-its-a-piece-of-junk-and-i-dont-trust-it/7714 "2019-07-08T20:36:24Z")
I can’t believe i once thought so highly of the dexcom G6. I used the G5 for years and maybe ran into 3-4 issues in all that time. Now after using the Dexcom G6 for some time, i have run into multi times where whole bo… --- ## [Accu-Chek Guide (with flat strip container): First Impressions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-guide-with-flat-strip-container-first-impressions/4236)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-guide-with-flat-strip-container-first-impressions/4236 "2019-07-08T14:36:41Z")
I received my free Accu-Chek Guide today (available to any Canadians through the Roche website), and first impressions are that I quite like it! Enough that, if it’s accurate, I’d seriously consider switching. The strip… --- ## [Omniloopers...how do you reset your sensor (or do you?)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omniloopers-how-do-you-reset-your-sensor-or-do-you/7856)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omniloopers-how-do-you-reset-your-sensor-or-do-you/7856 "2019-07-08T13:34:44Z")
Relatively new omnilooper here and approaching the end of the first sensor. I’m used to Xdrip on Android with auto-reset. Since Loop uses the Dexcom app and no Dexcom receiver box, how do we reset it? I’m also new to iPh… --- ## [My Omnipod Loop Progress so far](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-omnipod-loop-progress-so-far/7843)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-omnipod-loop-progress-so-far/7843 "2019-07-08T00:37:21Z")
I’ve made a lot of progress with my Omnipod Loop. If you want to check it out, see herehttps://www.diabetesdaily.com/forum/threads/i-bit-the-bullet-im-doing-loop.130120/#post-1195715 Few questions for you techies: W… --- ## [Freestyle Libre: allergies and skin reactions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-allergies-and-skin-reactions/5553)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-allergies-and-skin-reactions/5553 "2019-07-07T03:02:44Z")
This happened to my daughter. She has been using the Libre for one year and then out of nowhere she started having a bad reaction to the adhesive. We have tried putting on cortisone cream before inserting the sensor, bu… --- ## [So my father in law found an oldish insulin pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-my-father-in-law-found-an-oldish-insulin-pump/7794)
**Author:** [@Sensorium139](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sensorium139)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-my-father-in-law-found-an-oldish-insulin-pump/7794 "2019-07-06T16:37:54Z")
I’m debating what to do with it. It’s a Medtronic 723. Put a battery in it, it seems to work and rewind, has an old reservoir on it. I hate the pump, know how to use it though. I do have a reservoir at home to possibly t… --- ## [Omniloop setup questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omniloop-setup-questions/7708)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omniloop-setup-questions/7708 "2019-07-04T00:25:31Z")
Finally biting the bullet and ordered my RileyLink, iPhone SE and will do the virtual mac on my laptop. Here’s my current setup: Dexcom G6 / Omnipod (original). Dex is read on my Galaxy S10+ by Xdrip+ which pushes to m… --- ## [FDA recalls Minimed 508 and Paradigm Pumps due to "cybersecurity concerns"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-recalls-minimed-508-and-paradigm-pumps-due-to-cybersecurity-concerns/7788)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-recalls-minimed-508-and-paradigm-pumps-due-to-cybersecurity-concerns/7788 "2019-07-02T14:52:37Z")
Hello friends, I’ve been away for a bit! I saw this little piece of news and thought it may be of interest to some folks here. Personally, I feel as though this move might be aimed at reducing the number of people usi… --- ## [Create paid Apple developer account](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/create-paid-apple-developer-account/7799)
**Author:** [@audie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/audie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/create-paid-apple-developer-account/7799 "2019-06-30T17:29:57Z")
Hi- I’m trying to create a paid Apple developer account or convert my free developer account to a paid one (so i don’t have to re-sign into Spike every week). I can easily create a free account but cannot see how to crea… --- ## [What do I buy?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-i-buy/7780)
**Author:** [@Tapestry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tapestry)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-i-buy/7780 "2019-06-28T02:43:44Z")
I’m looking for some suggestions and I’m cross-posting, hoping to get as many as possible. My FitBit Charge 2 watch recently went kaput. My iPhone 5 S - with the most current update (I always kept it current) - recentl… --- ## [Refilling the Lilly KwikPen disposable pen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refilling-the-lilly-kwikpen-disposable-pen/1725)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refilling-the-lilly-kwikpen-disposable-pen/1725 "2019-06-27T16:46:51Z")
The Lilly KwikPen is a disposable insulin pen. But a lot of people may not know, you can actually refill it and re-use it! It’s very easy to do. Just two simple steps Notice in this picture how the plunger is all the w… --- ## [Adhesive remover goop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhesive-remover-goop/7709)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhesive-remover-goop/7709 "2019-06-25T06:00:12Z")
I have Remove/Uni-Solve wipes to take off infusion sets and sensors and extra tape. It works great, and prevents my skin from basically ripping and then drying out for weeks after taking tape off (I have really sensitive… --- ## [Before Omniloop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/before-omniloop/7740)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/before-omniloop/7740 "2019-06-21T22:12:27Z")
Before beginning with Omniloop, we never experienced such long periods of “relative” flatlines…never perfect, but before loop we never came close to this kind of line. Lows are too high in this image…trying to figure ou… --- ## [I have a 512 and 522 just sitting there](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-have-a-512-and-522-just-sitting-there/7721)
**Author:** [@mindawhen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mindawhen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-have-a-512-and-522-just-sitting-there/7721 "2019-06-20T18:15:35Z")
I have old medtronic pumps that were my backups for a long time. Now I have a new tandem x2 and my old tandem for my backup. Any advice of how to sell them? --- ## [Dexcom Follow and Clarity down for me for last few hours - anyone else?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-follow-and-clarity-down-for-me-for-last-few-hours-anyone-else/7727)
**Author:** [@EdD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EdD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-follow-and-clarity-down-for-me-for-last-few-hours-anyone-else/7727 "2019-06-19T00:16:27Z")
Hopefully will be back soon - following with Android Apps If anyone gets service back with a restart or re-installing app etc it would be great if you could let me know. Thanks Ed --- ## [Your Apple Watch may soon get a better accessory to monitor your glucose levels](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-apple-watch-may-soon-get-a-better-accessory-to-monitor-your-glucose-levels/7722)
**Author:** [@Jim\_YYC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jim_YYC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-apple-watch-may-soon-get-a-better-accessory-to-monitor-your-glucose-levels/7722 "2019-06-18T17:17:48Z")
https://www.techradar.com/news/your-apple-watch-may-soon-get-an-accessory-to-monitor-your-glucose-levels --- ## [Changing data/time and future data](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-data-time-and-future-data/7694)
**Author:** [@bewell](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bewell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-data-time-and-future-data/7694 "2019-06-15T18:47:15Z")
Came back from a trip to Europe during which I have been changing the date/time manually over the last two weeks. The whole time my phone was either in airplane mode or using a SIM that I bought in Europe (which only wo… --- ## [A1c blood meters: recommendations? Accuracy?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-blood-meters-recommendations-accuracy/6722)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-blood-meters-recommendations-accuracy/6722 "2019-06-14T16:39:00Z")
Was the lab test higher or lower than the CVS test? I was thinking of buying some, since the home tests I used to buy at Walmart aren’t available any more. Maybe not worth the trouble. --- ## [Omnipod Dash app for android?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-app-for-android/7693)
**Author:** [@CD3077](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CD3077)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-app-for-android/7693 "2019-06-14T01:40:13Z")
Anyone know of any app yet for android that will link to the pdm and have the data from it such as onboard insulin or atleast connect my Dexcom G5 to the Omnipod Dash PDM? --- ## [Tandem control I-Q news relase](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-i-q-news-relase/7682)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-i-q-news-relase/7682 "2019-06-11T18:59:36Z")
Has anyone read this article and how do you feel about it. I by no means am a 670g expert (or user) but this report sounds Daimler with 160+bg to be acceptable. Or mabey I just took wrong. --- ## [Beta Bionics new pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beta-bionics-new-pump/7681)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beta-bionics-new-pump/7681 "2019-06-11T18:47:10Z")
Found this article I wanted to share. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/06/06/1865081/0/en/Beta-Bionics-and-Zealand-Pharma-announce-superior-glycemic-control-in-Phase-2-home-use-clinical-trial-testing-the-… --- ## [Insulin pump for older, non-tech savvy diabetic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-for-older-non-tech-savvy-diabetic/7521)
**Author:** [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-for-older-non-tech-savvy-diabetic/7521 "2019-06-11T15:48:01Z")
Hi all. My partner’s mother is 79, T2D currently on lantus, humalog, and metformin, also with Addison’s disease and an essential tremor (she can currently manage her own injections, but it doesn’t look super easy). She’s… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=33) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=35)