# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=38 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 39 --- ## [Time zone and data integrity problem with Dexcom and Omnipod data](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-zone-and-data-integrity-problem-with-dexcom-and-omnipod-data/6606)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-zone-and-data-integrity-problem-with-dexcom-and-omnipod-data/6606 "2019-02-25T03:33:59Z")
xDrip+ should be doing the convertion internally since Linux uses that timezone (well, it uses UTC). I have to admit I haven’t tested xDrip+ across a timezone yet, but I don’t see how an Android app could mess it up. T… --- ## [670g problems: why microbolus when low BG going down?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-problems-why-microbolus-when-low-bg-going-down/6780)
**Author:** [@Dragonspirt35](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dragonspirt35)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-problems-why-microbolus-when-low-bg-going-down/6780 "2019-02-24T20:11:22Z")
I’m new to pumps period and started with the 670g, not sure it was the greatest idea. In manual mode I’ve done very well, the trainer that’s working with me said it was the best she’s ever seen. That being said the switc… --- ## [Why are my G5 sensors not lasting as long?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-are-my-g5-sensors-not-lasting-as-long/5420)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-are-my-g5-sensors-not-lasting-as-long/5420 "2019-02-24T18:36:42Z")
I have \[…\] been having sensor problems with the G5 for about 6 months: before, I could make them last 10-14 days, but in the past 6 months I have been having a hard time getting them to last just 7 days: we have to ask f… --- ## [Can't download xDrip. What am I doing wrong?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-download-xdrip-what-am-i-doing-wrong/6774)
**Author:** [@motibhatia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/motibhatia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-download-xdrip-what-am-i-doing-wrong/6774 "2019-02-24T03:23:44Z")
I am trying to download xdrip on Samsung S9+, Android 9.0. I’ve tried downloading NighscoutFoundation/Xdrip apk and nothing happens. I’ve turned on developer mode as well as tried looking for it “Install Unknown Apps” … --- ## [First sensor failure since Dexcom announced massive layoffs of its support staff](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-sensor-failure-since-dexcom-announced-massive-layoffs-of-its-support-staff/6757)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-sensor-failure-since-dexcom-announced-massive-layoffs-of-its-support-staff/6757 "2019-02-24T01:40:54Z")
Samson had a sensor failure that occurred right on startup today, so we had to call Dexcom to get it replaced. The support staff was clearly new, struggled through all the menus, were slightly rude about things like gett… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Approval in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-approval-in-canada/6749)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2019, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-approval-in-canada/6749 "2019-02-23T04:57:28Z")
From Dexcom “The G6 commercial launch in Canada is planned for late 2019 as the company continues to build capacity to support global launch plans.” --- ## [Has Dexcom intentionally broken Sensors?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-dexcom-intentionally-broken-sensors/6748)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-dexcom-intentionally-broken-sensors/6748 "2019-02-22T19:26:47Z")
I ask this because, prior to beginning our second sensor session (1st 7 days just ended), we had ZERO interruptions in data…I mean not a single dot missing. But no sooner than we re-calibrated and input the 2 blood drop… --- ## [FDA authorizes first interoperable insulin pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-authorizes-first-interoperable-insulin-pump/6609)
**Author:** [@dm61](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dm61)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-authorizes-first-interoperable-insulin-pump/6609 "2019-02-22T16:46:14Z")
Good news, another important step in the right direction, kudos to Tandem: FDA authorizes first interoperable insulin pump intended to allow patients to customize treatment through their individual diabetes management de… --- ## [CGM users: how much checking is too much?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-users-how-much-checking-is-too-much/6698)
**Author:** [@Mel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-users-how-much-checking-is-too-much/6698 "2019-02-20T22:59:05Z")
Hi Guys, I came across this post as I recently got the MiaoMiao + Spike to use with my Libre (which I have been using on it’s own for 2yrs). But the question I wanted to ask is how much is too much to check your levels w… --- ## [Nightwatch on Android 9.0: BG Alarm problems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightwatch-on-android-9-0-bg-alarm-problems/6697)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightwatch-on-android-9-0-bg-alarm-problems/6697 "2019-02-20T15:46:55Z")
For the past many weeks I have tried to debug alarm problems on Nightwatch (and Dexcom Follow btw). @TiaG pointed me at Nightwatch in two different threads. The one that stuck was This one. I am somehow unable to set th… --- ## [How Long do Dexcom G5 Transmitters Last Past the "SB", or Ship By Date?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-do-dexcom-g5-transmitters-last-past-the-sb-or-ship-by-date/6618)
**Author:** [@Diabeetus4Life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Diabeetus4Life)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-do-dexcom-g5-transmitters-last-past-the-sb-or-ship-by-date/6618 "2019-02-20T01:17:03Z")
I am simply curious to find out how long a Dexcom G5 Transmitter will last past the SB, or Sell By date. I called in to Dexcom and asked this question, but the tech support didn’t seem to have an answer. Anyone have any … --- ## [Help: what are your symptoms when low \[prep for wiki\]?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-what-are-your-symptoms-when-low-prep-for-wiki/6516)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-what-are-your-symptoms-when-low-prep-for-wiki/6516 "2019-02-20T00:06:10Z")
What do you feel in a shallow or deep low: What alerts you first? What does it devolve itself into when it deepens? We have had several threads discussing lows in the past. Recently, @mike\_g suggested putting to… --- ## [One of these things is not like the other - A discussion of CGM and Meter accuracy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-of-these-things-is-not-like-the-other-a-discussion-of-cgm-and-meter-accuracy/6577)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-of-these-things-is-not-like-the-other-a-discussion-of-cgm-and-meter-accuracy/6577 "2019-02-19T18:27:28Z")
Yes CGM is a useful tool at times. But the way I hear so many people rave about it, it just makes me feel like it is incredibly overrated. Why would I ever want to allow a pump to make decisions for me based on this ki… --- ## [Medtronic certified pump trainer killed by own malfunctioning pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-certified-pump-trainer-killed-by-own-malfunctioning-pump/5640)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-certified-pump-trainer-killed-by-own-malfunctioning-pump/5640 "2019-02-19T15:22:45Z")
RN / Medtronic certified pump trainer killed by their own malfunctioning insulin pump: --- ## [When all goes wrong and you want to laugh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-all-goes-wrong-and-you-want-to-laugh/6685)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-all-goes-wrong-and-you-want-to-laugh/6685 "2019-02-19T00:55:19Z")
One of these evenings where all seemed to go wrong in a funny way! We were running late this evening. My son ran low (after dosing for dinner) right before dinner, in the middle of a class, probably due to exercise. He … --- ## [Glooko: does it pick up all Apple Health data?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glooko-does-it-pick-up-all-apple-health-data/5485)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glooko-does-it-pick-up-all-apple-health-data/5485 "2018-11-13T00:38:31Z")
MyNetDiary has some frustrating limitations, and, of course, does not integrate Dexcom and pump info. We are experimenting with Glooko right now (on an Android phone so far). We are able to integrate Dexcom info. But th… --- ## [Started the G6? Delete the G5 app!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/started-the-g6-delete-the-g5-app/6654)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/started-the-g6-delete-the-g5-app/6654 "2019-02-17T21:39:44Z")
I started using the G6 almost a week ago and love it (started dosing from G6 data on the 2nd day). I kept my last G5 sensor on for the first 3-4 days using the G6 so I could compare their performance. With the G5 on the… --- ## [Adhesive between Dexcom sensor layers: Sugru?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhesive-between-dexcom-sensor-layers-sugru/6612)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhesive-between-dexcom-sensor-layers-sugru/6612 "2019-02-17T02:42:33Z")
Posting here to see if I’m crazy. I of course like to extend my CGM sensors as long as possible. One thing I feel makes them die sooner is when the adhesvive in the middle (under the transmitter) loosens, and this cause… --- ## [Third Pod Scream of Death in Four Weeks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/third-pod-scream-of-death-in-four-weeks/6648)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/third-pod-scream-of-death-in-four-weeks/6648 "2019-02-17T02:22:42Z")
I’ve just had the third Omnipod Pod Scream of Death in four weeks. Admittedly, I’m using my oldest stock of pods which are marked as expiring March 8, 2019. Every failure alarm has been noted as “interruption of insulin… --- ## [Back to manual mode --or, bye bye openAPS and looping (for now)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/back-to-manual-mode-or-bye-bye-openaps-and-looping-for-now/3437)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/back-to-manual-mode-or-bye-bye-openaps-and-looping-for-now/3437 "2019-02-16T00:27:03Z")
For reasons not under our control (PM me to ask what happened in more detail), we have stopped using openAPS for the past week and are back to manually pumping and giving corrections (essentially, using sugar surfing) in… --- ## [Dexcom G4 / G5 Sensors and Transmitters Box Symbols - Diagrams](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g4-g5-sensors-and-transmitters-box-symbols-diagrams/6632)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g4-g5-sensors-and-transmitters-box-symbols-diagrams/6632 "2019-02-15T22:38:43Z")
There was a conversation on this a bit earlier and I thought it might be nice to create a couple ‘quick reference’ guides to help folks who may be trying to decipher what the symbols mean on their Dexcom G5 Sensor and Tr… --- ## [ReliOn Life starts new day during evening before?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-life-starts-new-day-during-evening-before/6549)
**Author:** [@JustMe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JustMe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-life-starts-new-day-during-evening-before/6549 "2019-02-15T17:24:41Z")
@ReliOnAM Just wondering why my ReliOn Life app shows the next day before the 12am it’s supposed to? So my 9pm reading and all the activity, diet, mood stuff goes toward the next day rather than the current one? For inst… --- ## [Never had a Strategy Before with Lows: Today I closed my Eyes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/never-had-a-strategy-before-with-lows-today-i-closed-my-eyes/6331)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/never-had-a-strategy-before-with-lows-today-i-closed-my-eyes/6331 "2019-02-13T20:37:13Z")
I had an epiphany on the treadmill last week, and I’ve been thinking about it since. It’s possible all of you knowledgeable diabetics have known this forever, but I honestly didn’t. It was only a week ago that I learned … --- ## [Higher average eAG, lower A1C?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-average-eag-lower-a1c/6555)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-average-eag-lower-a1c/6555 "2019-02-13T19:14:54Z")
So, Samson had his 3-month endo appt yesterday – the first since he was admitted to the hospital in November for his seizures. I was dreading his A1C – he’s been running about 10 points higher on his estimated average g… --- ## [Freestyle libre: what do you think?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-what-do-you-think/6086)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-what-do-you-think/6086 "2019-02-13T12:48:07Z")
How do people feel about this system, read that it can be used for insulin dosing so must be pretty accurate. --- ## [Tslim X2 with Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-x2-with-dexcom-g6/6546)
**Author:** [@KOLDY](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KOLDY)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-x2-with-dexcom-g6/6546 "2019-02-12T12:27:14Z")
Hello, My wife currently is a T1 and has had it since she was 10 years old. She just went to a Tslim X2 with the built in Dexcom. We had dexcom before and it had it’s own receiver and we weren’t allowed to use the cel… --- ## [Dexcom G6 "Sensor Errors" on xDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-errors-on-xdrip/6513)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 5:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-errors-on-xdrip/6513 "2019-02-12T05:50:35Z")
I’ve only seen this once (in six weeks of G6 use) so it’s not really fair to complain, but I got “Sensor Errors” and no BG readings while running G6 with xDrip. Naturally this happened when I was dropping fast about 15 m… --- ## [Tanking (low) while shopping](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tanking-low-while-shopping/6541)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tanking-low-while-shopping/6541 "2019-02-11T22:17:42Z")
Early on in reading FUD there were a number of people who discussed how every time they entered a Target or a grocery store their BG went low. And I started paying attention and it happens to EH too! So when you say you… --- ## [Night highs: temp basal with bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/night-highs-temp-basal-with-bolus/6521)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/night-highs-temp-basal-with-bolus/6521 "2019-02-10T19:41:37Z")
It is our experience that the best way to have a good BG day is if the day starts comfortably in range. So the ability to treat small night highs with good odds of success is important to us. Many here have mentioned tha… --- ## [Last night as I slept: CGM follow monitoring at night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/last-night-as-i-slept-cgm-follow-monitoring-at-night/6511)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/last-night-as-i-slept-cgm-follow-monitoring-at-night/6511 "2019-02-09T11:31:26Z")
I had a dream. The dream led me to a cool realization. In my dream, I had a computer set up in my bedroom (much like I have in the basement)…where I could just wake up and glance over to see the sugars instead of reach… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=37) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=39)