# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=4 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Complete Instructions for Replacing G7 sensors for Omnipod 5 Users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/complete-instructions-for-replacing-g7-sensors-for-omnipod-5-users/15500)
**Author:** [@JMe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JMe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/complete-instructions-for-replacing-g7-sensors-for-omnipod-5-users/15500 "2025-10-24T22:09:40Z")
With the G7, Dexcom reduced the sensor warmup time from 2 hours to 30 minutes. This is a significant improvement, especially for Omnipod 5 users since it reduces the outage window for readings in Automated Mode. But with… --- ## [Ask Your CDE for Free Patch Samples!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431)
**Author:** [@ErinRods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ErinRods)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431 "2025-10-23T12:51:11Z")
Hey friends! Just wanted to share a little win I had recently. I’ve been struggling with severe allergic reactions to medical adhesives, so I really didn’t want to spend money on a full pack of patches without knowing if… --- ## [DexCom Stelo - what's up with that?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stelo-whats-up-with-that/15485)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stelo-whats-up-with-that/15485 "2025-10-20T18:39:05Z")
I was just poking around the internet when I came across the Dexcom Stelo. It looks like a G7 geared toward non diabetics. Interesting. Does anyone know anything about this or have any perspectives? --- ## [A little Dexcom G6 "hack" I have found](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-dexcom-g6-hack-i-have-found/15486)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-dexcom-g6-hack-i-have-found/15486 "2025-10-20T07:10:17Z")
The annoying thing about the Dexcom G6 iPhone app is that you can’t silence alarms. (I think the G7 allows this). I have found a hack that lets my Loop app still get the G6 readings from my phone and display them, but t… --- ## [Gaming the system on Dexcom transmitter warranty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gaming-the-system-on-dexcom-transmitter-warranty/15274)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gaming-the-system-on-dexcom-transmitter-warranty/15274 "2025-10-15T23:54:20Z")
I have to start a new transmitter today. The one I was using only lasted 45 days, so Dexcom has to replace it. (Yay! I got 45 free days of transmitter use!) I use my transmitters in order of start-by date. The next tran… --- ## [Medtronic and Abbott launch new Instinct sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-and-abbott-launch-new-instinct-sensor/15466)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-and-abbott-launch-new-instinct-sensor/15466 "2025-10-14T00:58:52Z")
Medtronic and Abbott just introduced their new Libre 3-based Instinct sensor which will integrate with Medtronic’s 780G pumps. I’m very curious to see whether this sensor will be priced similarly to Libre 3 sensors and w… --- ## [Bad Cartridge with Tandem?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-cartridge-with-tandem/15471)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-cartridge-with-tandem/15471 "2025-10-03T19:57:37Z")
First time happening with my Tandem pump. It was time for the change, and when I did the fill, it pushed out like 18 units and no signs of drops at the end. I dis-assembled the parts of the Tru-Steel infusion and saw no … --- ## [Remote monitor G6 without phone (with tslim x2)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-monitor-g6-without-phone-with-tslim-x2/9521)
**Author:** [@kenfred](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kenfred)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-monitor-g6-without-phone-with-tslim-x2/9521 "2025-09-23T01:10:25Z")
Hello! Many thanks for reading and helping me. My young daughter has T1 and I’m trying to level up on our CGM monitoring. We are currently using the tslim:X2 pump with the Dexom G6. My wife’s android phone is a seconda… --- ## [Omnipod Mango?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-mango/15460)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-mango/15460 "2025-09-22T15:14:39Z")
I received an email about this and I’m confused…the ads appear to show Omnipods worn by people that still look plain white… The difference is supposed to be just a change in color only? Why? People would prefer to wea… --- ## [Tips and Tricks needed for the OmniPod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tips-and-tricks-needed-for-the-omnipod/10904)
**Author:** [@samihunter95](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/samihunter95)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tips-and-tricks-needed-for-the-omnipod/10904 "2025-09-21T14:46:44Z")
Sorry if this has been talked about already, but I’m currently fighting a 400+ blood sugar and don’t have the brain energy to search further. I was set up with the OmniPod Dash last Thursday and I’m not impressed so far… --- ## [Mystery CGM Squiggles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mystery-cgm-squiggles/15439)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mystery-cgm-squiggles/15439 "2025-09-06T14:46:35Z")
The ongoing unexplained patterns of T1D. Or just me. I wake at 6:45am for coffee with my wife. My tandem indicates a 3.7 red earning with flat trend. Rather than rushing for dextrose, I’m up at 7 and turn off the pump w… --- ## [HACK TO FSL2 ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hack-to-fsl2/15420)
**Author:** [@Ar3m2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ar3m2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hack-to-fsl2/15420 "2025-09-04T01:18:47Z")
Hello guys, As you know, FSL2 prices are constantly getting price hikes, at least in my country. I was able to extend the sensor usage after 14 days with helper apps for FSL1. However, this has been fixed for FSL2. I ha… --- ## [Questions about looping, dash](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/questions-about-looping-dash/15320)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/questions-about-looping-dash/15320 "2025-09-03T00:16:21Z")
I have terminal curiosity. I am interested in the technology of looping using Dash pumps. Dash is designed to connect to a PDM. 1st question, how is Dash connected to a smart phone? 2nd - Android or iPhone or only Andro… --- ## [Dexcom G7 sensor adhesive](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-sensor-adhesive/13249)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-sensor-adhesive/13249 "2025-08-19T18:30:16Z")
Does anybody know what adhesive Dexcom is using on the G7 sensors? I am allergic to the current G6 adhesive and have to put a barrier bandage on before applying one. Thanks. --- ## [T-Slim app / x2 losing connection after pump update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-app-x2-losing-connection-after-pump-update/15414)
**Author:** [@Jay1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jay1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-app-x2-losing-connection-after-pump-update/15414 "2025-08-19T17:15:49Z")
Recently did the X2 pump update and since then the app constantly shows “lost connection" Unpaired Re-paired multiple times but no improvement, stays connected for a short time and then gone. Anyone else getting this ? … --- ## [Omnipod 5 iPhone App](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-iphone-app/15411)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-iphone-app/15411 "2025-08-18T15:41:22Z")
Noticed something today about the iPhone app that I’m not loving. My pod lost connection with the G7. It was doing the try to reconnect thing that says it might take 25 minutes. I attempted to bolus and the app would … --- ## [RxFood App](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rxfood-app/15301)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rxfood-app/15301 "2025-08-13T14:42:58Z")
Food is my nemesis and my joy, I love food. For maybe 2/3 of my 55 years T1D I got away with almost no management of diet. Alas in the last few years the ups and downs have been problematic. Yes I know the how’s of carb … --- ## [Diabetes tricks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-tricks/15074)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-tricks/15074 "2025-08-11T04:37:43Z")
How about a thread of diabetes tricks? I’ll start: you can fit two rolls of smarties (unrolled) in a small Altoids tin for 12g of carbs in a container that doesn’t raise any questions. --- ## [Tandem Field Safety Alert](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-field-safety-alert/15404)
**Author:** [@Aronld](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aronld)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-field-safety-alert/15404 "2025-08-07T04:10:26Z")
Unexpected Automatic Correction Bolus Delivery with G7 Sensor During Warm-up Period in t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi Pump Software 7.9.0.1 or later --- ## [Oura ring vs Fitbit?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/oura-ring-vs-fitbit/15370)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/oura-ring-vs-fitbit/15370 "2025-07-31T20:51:46Z")
Does anyone here have any personal experience with any trackers? I don’t really care about steps, I get plenty of those. And I don’t care too much about sleep. Don’t need time or BG or any of the other things. I just wa… --- ## [POD started screaming then began working again](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-started-screaming-then-began-working-again/15388)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-started-screaming-then-began-working-again/15388 "2025-07-29T15:51:51Z")
My current POD (Dash) just started screaming & then the noise just stopped and it began working again. This was at the 72 hour mark & I planned to get go the additional 8 hrs (since I have 25 units left). Anyone have t… --- ## [Tandem pump alert July 2025](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-alert-july-2025/15381)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-alert-july-2025/15381 "2025-07-26T21:03:57Z")
Tandem sent me an email saying they have found a serious problem with the speakers on some Tandem TSlim pumps. If the speaker fails the pump shuts down with “Malfunction 16” and will not operate ever again. They are not … --- ## [Dexcom Receiver Recall](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-receiver-recall/15361)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-receiver-recall/15361 "2025-07-25T22:44:31Z")
FDA and Dexcom have apparently announced a recall of CGM receivers. This is NOT the CGM device you attach to yourself (sensor, transmitter, combo), just the small handheld phone like receiver. The recall affects the G6, … --- ## [How to share looping data with doctors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-share-looping-data-with-doctors/9408)
**Author:** [@Hobbzz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hobbzz)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-share-looping-data-with-doctors/9408 "2025-07-21T02:10:00Z")
I use and omnipod and dexcom g6 and will start looping soon. How do I share all of the relevant info with my doctor? Glooko (my doctor does use this currently) for the G6 data and something else for the omnipod data? To … --- ## [I'm not using Dash pods right now](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-using-dash-pods-right-now/15210)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-using-dash-pods-right-now/15210 "2025-07-18T01:23:59Z")
…I am using the old style pods. These: I have really crappy “insurance” this year. UnitedHealthcare. :roll\_eyes: They said that pods are covered…at zero percent! (Not sure they really understand what “covered” mea… --- ## [Sure, that's a "steady" trendline](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sure-thats-a-steady-trendline/15339)
**Author:** [@RachelMaraii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RachelMaraii)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sure-thats-a-steady-trendline/15339 "2025-07-15T22:29:16Z")
I’m unreasonably annoyed by this trendline today. The t:slim showed this as a “steady arrow.” Control IQ even turned off my basal, but somehow it’s still “steady”? :sweat\_smile: The Dexcom G7 app was better, at least… --- ## [Anyone having a problem getting G7 sensors?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-having-a-problem-getting-g7-sensors/15268)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-having-a-problem-getting-g7-sensors/15268 "2025-07-01T23:58:02Z")
Is there a shortage? --- ## [BD syringes seem to have gone downhill](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bd-syringes-seem-to-have-gone-downhill/15033)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bd-syringes-seem-to-have-gone-downhill/15033 "2025-06-23T00:46:55Z")
BD syringes used to be top-shelf. But I’ve noticed a decline in the past few years. Not coincidentally, it seems to have happened after they spun-off their production of diabetes products to a different company. This i… --- ## [Omnipod 5 and smart phones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-and-smart-phones/15333)
**Author:** [@DavidAZ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DavidAZ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-and-smart-phones/15333 "2025-06-21T23:28:03Z")
Omnipod 5 now has Samsung S25 and Android 15 as compatable. --- ## [After 5 Months, First Fail of G7 Sensor and it happened TWICE](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/after-5-months-first-fail-of-g7-sensor-and-it-happened-twice/15313)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/after-5-months-first-fail-of-g7-sensor-and-it-happened-twice/15313 "2025-06-18T00:04:21Z")
I’ve had smooth use and changes on my Dexcom G7 since starting in January… until yesterday. Around mid-day on a sensor at about 50% of the way through use, I got the alert that it was not reading data. I waited 3 hours … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=5)