# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=35 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 36 --- ## [Dexcom in hot tub](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-in-hot-tub/7640)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-in-hot-tub/7640 "2019-06-10T13:08:57Z")
I’m sure this has been covered before but how does the Dexcom sensor hold up in hot tubs? --- ## [Miaomiao & best follower app for a Parent who needs sleeep!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-best-follower-app-for-a-parent-who-needs-sleeep/7251)
**Author:** [@HeatherR](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/HeatherR)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-best-follower-app-for-a-parent-who-needs-sleeep/7251 "2019-06-06T20:01:15Z")
Hi can anyone help. Recently purchased the MiaoMiao but what is the best App to use? I read about xdrip but can not seem to find where to download it. What we would like to do is download an app that as parents we can b… --- ## [Dexcom direct to Android Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-direct-to-android-watch/2080)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-direct-to-android-watch/2080 "2019-06-06T12:02:42Z")
@Sam - Would an Android watch allow the direct CGM data to your wrist? --- ## [New Here - OmniPod Training Experiences](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-here-omnipod-training-experiences/7583)
**Author:** [@dr1980](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dr1980)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-here-omnipod-training-experiences/7583 "2019-06-05T23:01:43Z")
Hi everyone, first a little about me as I’m new here. I’m a 38 year old type 1 living in Canada, diagnosed at age 3 and taking daily injections ever since. My drug plan at work recently started covering insulin pumps a… --- ## [Problem with xDrip and Android 9 upgrade](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problem-with-xdrip-and-android-9-upgrade/7627)
**Author:** [@Artem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Artem)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problem-with-xdrip-and-android-9-upgrade/7627 "2019-06-05T21:12:19Z")
Hi! Due to the upgrade of phones to Android 9 (Huawei Honor 10 or Huawei Honor 9 (EMUI 9.0 + Android 9)) my xDrip does\`t connect Bluetooth to Blucon. The main error – incorrectly entered password, while using LinkDluCon… --- ## [Dexcom in Android: do NOT upgrade to Android 9 Pie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-in-android-do-not-upgrade-to-android-9-pie/5886)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-in-android-do-not-upgrade-to-android-9-pie/5886 "2018-12-22T08:19:56Z")
I upgraded inadvertently 2 days ago to Android Pie with a pure Android phone (Moto G4 with Google Fi), and lost all Dexcom Follow alarms for good. No solution in sight until Dexcom qualifies a new version of the app. Sin… --- ## [G6 with xDrip+ on Android](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-with-xdrip-on-android/5402)
**Author:** [@ponjovi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ponjovi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-with-xdrip-on-android/5402 "2019-05-30T20:23:29Z")
I’m running a G6 straight to a Pixel and then to a Garmin Forerunner (no receiver or Dexcom app). This has been running great for months, but then today when I tried to start a new sensor I’m having connection issues; a… --- ## [Sugarmate failed to call at night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-failed-to-call-at-night/7553)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-failed-to-call-at-night/7553 "2019-05-29T15:54:19Z")
Ok, not a good night for diabetes in my house :cold\_sweat::sleeping: I really would just like to vent as well as ask for some help problem solving with sugarmate, tagging @ClaudnDaye because I think of you as our residen… --- ## [Pod Placement Successes and Failures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-placement-successes-and-failures/7579)
**Author:** [@Narshina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Narshina)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-placement-successes-and-failures/7579 "2019-05-28T18:00:53Z")
--- ## [Omnipod PDM issue with basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pdm-issue-with-basal/7578)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pdm-issue-with-basal/7578 "2019-05-28T16:17:23Z")
I am looking to see if anyone has had this problem with their Omnipod PDM. I was running a temp basal overnight and it ended at 6am with a beep as usual. I was using my PDM to give my bolus for breakfast and I noticed t… --- ## [When using bad testing technique, do baby wipes change my bg reading?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-using-bad-testing-technique-do-baby-wipes-change-my-bg-reading/7573)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-using-bad-testing-technique-do-baby-wipes-change-my-bg-reading/7573 "2019-05-28T00:55:49Z")
Don’t listen to me bc I may be wrong…but when traveling and I have baby wipes at hand everywhere (Pampers Complete Clean Baby Fresh Scent), I’ve always wondered if my bg reading would be impacted by having wiped my hands… --- ## [Kevin Sayer Podcasts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kevin-sayer-podcasts/7526)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kevin-sayer-podcasts/7526 "2019-05-20T22:56:46Z")
Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer has sat for a series of podcasts that you may find interesting. He discusses many of the hot topics Dexcom is facing. We discuss: How they met, and Kevin’s path to becoming CEO of Dexcom \[7:00\]; H… --- ## [Need help with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-with-xdrip/7511)
**Author:** [@phil121879](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/phil121879)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-with-xdrip/7511 "2019-05-20T22:04:04Z")
Hey Everyone! I am having trouble with my xDrip+ app. I have been using xDrip+ app for about 8 months and I had no problem with my glucose readings or linking my Dexcom G5 to my phone, which is a Galaxy Note 5. After do… --- ## [Xdrip stopped working](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stopped-working/7485)
**Author:** [@CarrieM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarrieM)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stopped-working/7485 "2019-05-20T02:14:57Z")
I just downloaded xdrip today and for the last 4 hours this is all it’s doing. I have read all there is to know about troubleshooting and I did EVERYTHING but it still frozen. Can someone please help Thank you --- ## [Just when i thought i saw everything - build your own insulin pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-when-i-thought-i-saw-everything-build-your-own-insulin-pump/7505)
**Author:** [@SFBob](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SFBob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-when-i-thought-i-saw-everything-build-your-own-insulin-pump/7505 "2019-05-19T19:33:12Z")
If i had a death wish i would go for it otherwise i would think twice. I liked this guys site though, interesting stuff. https://theotherpancreas.org/build.html --- ## [Withdraw insulin from a Pod/pump reservoir?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/withdraw-insulin-from-a-pod-pump-reservoir/5362)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/withdraw-insulin-from-a-pod-pump-reservoir/5362 "2019-05-19T12:05:22Z")
Just curious… if you pulled off pod, and have a syringe, can you get insulin out from pod? --- ## [DIY Dexcom G6 link Sony Xperia phones?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diy-dexcom-g6-link-sony-xperia-phones/7496)
**Author:** [@travalightly](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/travalightly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diy-dexcom-g6-link-sony-xperia-phones/7496 "2019-05-17T17:10:05Z")
Hi, I’ve had no luck with Medtronic 640G and Enlite sensor, and going back to my Omnipod. I was hoping to try the Dexcom G6 but just found out it doesn’t currently support the app through Sony Xperia phones. Has anyone… --- ## [Starting Omnipod (!)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-omnipod/4347)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-omnipod/4347 "2019-05-17T16:32:39Z")
Hi folks, happy weekend! :clap: So, per the title of the post, I’m starting on Omnipod in about a week after doing MDI for the past several months. I’m feeling a combination of excited and petrified. I was a little hesi… --- ## [Dexcom G6 at Costco](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-at-costco/5509)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-at-costco/5509 "2019-05-17T14:01:36Z")
For costco members, there is a discount for G6. I checked my local Costco today, and got prices, which are the CMPP price, for members only. Low for now because of rebates from Dexcom, that Costco passes on to member… --- ## [Samsung gear 3 and xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-gear-3-and-xdrip/7492)
**Author:** [@CarrieM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarrieM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-gear-3-and-xdrip/7492 "2019-05-17T01:10:28Z")
I am using the xdrip app in place of the dexcom app as the dexcom app is not compatible with the Samsung s10+ but I am wondering if anyone knows of a way to get it to work with the Samsung gear 3 frontier. I am seeing pi… --- ## [Medtronic trial CGMS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-trial-cgms/7464)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-trial-cgms/7464 "2019-05-16T17:25:14Z")
Has anyone tried this ? 30 day free trial. https://info.medtronicdiabetes.com/guardian-connect-trial?medium=tsa&utm\_source=google\_ppc&utm\_medium=text&utm\_campaign=Guardian%20Connect%202.0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg5ax7oyX4gIV… --- ## [xDrip for iOS?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-for-ios/5323)
**Author:** [@Muffy04](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Muffy04)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-for-ios/5323 "2019-05-13T16:55:19Z")
--- ## [Jelly Mini Android Phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jelly-mini-android-phone/2294)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jelly-mini-android-phone/2294 "2019-05-10T15:53:37Z")
I know there have been some people asking about the smallest phone that could be hooked up with a Dexcom transmitter. Well, here it is: http://www.unihertz.com/jelly.html And their Kickstarter page It’s a fully func… --- ## [Is there a way to test transmitter battery life w/o starting a session?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-test-transmitter-battery-life-w-o-starting-a-session/2204)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-test-transmitter-battery-life-w-o-starting-a-session/2204 "2019-05-10T13:07:16Z")
So I have quite the collection of expired (low battery) transmitters that I’ve acquired in the past 1.5 years, but until the past 3 months I wasn’t RECORDING the transmitter numbers in my logs…so now I’m in the situation… --- ## [Do You TAG? If so, how?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-tag-if-so-how/474)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-tag-if-so-how/474 "2019-05-06T02:40:03Z")
TAG (Total Available Glucose) is a counting system that also counts protein and fat (in addition to carbs) in order to calculate bolus insulin. Do you TAG? Do you TAG every meal, or some meals? What is your formula? Ho… --- ## [Xdrip with G6 frustrations.. change transmitter, sensor, both or what?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-g6-frustrations-change-transmitter-sensor-both-or-what/7378)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-g6-frustrations-change-transmitter-sensor-both-or-what/7378 "2019-05-05T20:01:01Z")
My sugars today have consistently been running 30-40+ points LOWER on Xdrip+ vs finger stick. I tried calibrating but it isn’t helping. Unsure if I should change the sensor, transmitter or both. Transmitter days: 96 Vo… --- ## [Dexcom G6 - How much of an improvement over G5?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-how-much-of-an-improvement-over-g5/7325)
**Author:** [@Entropy512](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Entropy512)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-how-much-of-an-improvement-over-g5/7325 "2019-05-04T18:57:05Z")
A bit of history here: When the G5 first came out, I took advantage of Dexcom’s “we’ll give you a free upgrade kit” offer. Fortunately I did NOT update my receiver and chose to evaluate the system with just an iPod Tou… --- ## [Tandem and g-5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-and-g-5/7384)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-and-g-5/7384 "2019-05-04T17:30:26Z")
I know some here are using the g-5, are any using with the t-silm X-2. I am wondering if the t-slim will do threshold suspends. Regular t-slim not with basal iq, i have medicade and it is my understanding I can’t get g-… --- ## [Dexcom G6 bug: you must swap a new sensor in MORE than 7 minutes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-bug-you-must-swap-a-new-sensor-in-more-than-7-minutes/5429)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-bug-you-must-swap-a-new-sensor-in-more-than-7-minutes/5429 "2019-05-03T16:38:52Z")
--- ## [New Dexcom location suggestion -- Help!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-location-suggestion-help/7309)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-location-suggestion-help/7309 "2019-05-01T21:38:14Z")
When Samson switched to the G6, he was having trouble with the sensor when it was on his arm. The data was cutting out for a few hours, it was giving sensor errors pretty much the moment his head hit the pillow for signi… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=34) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=36)