# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=43 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 44 --- ## [Broken wrist = +20% basal insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/broken-wrist-20-basal-insulin/5130)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/broken-wrist-20-basal-insulin/5130 "2018-10-05T21:11:28Z")
My son broke his wrist at school playing soccer earlier this week. His BG has been a bit everywhere since. But it looks like the direct impact to his basal after 48 hours is +20%. --- ## [Trying Automode on my Medtronic 670G again](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-automode-on-my-medtronic-670g-again/5029)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-automode-on-my-medtronic-670g-again/5029 "2018-10-05T03:53:02Z")
Dearest @Eric, I’ve gone back to my pump. :pensive: I had to. My mom actually asked me, as a favor, to do it. She’s got another big surgery coming up, and it just terrifies her that I’m not attached. It’s a little ironi… --- ## [Some peaks go down on their own](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-peaks-go-down-on-their-own/5122)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-peaks-go-down-on-their-own/5122 "2018-10-03T22:28:07Z")
From time to time, we see a brief peak that appears to go down on its own. I have always assumed it was a CGM artifact. This time we captured one that we measured as real: We tested it manually at 140. We later verifi… --- ## [Apple Watch OS4 and Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-os4-and-dexcom/1160)
**Author:** [@mikep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mikep)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-os4-and-dexcom/1160 "2018-09-29T14:33:34Z")
So for all of the Dexcom/Apple Watch users out there, we actually got an interesting nugget of information from yesterday's WWDC. Yes, in watchOS 4 the Dexcom sensor will be able to communicate DIRECTLY with the Apple W… --- ## [Sony SW3 Suddenly not connecting to G6 transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-sw3-suddenly-not-connecting-to-g6-transmitter/4772)
**Author:** [@sahmcolorado](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sahmcolorado)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-sw3-suddenly-not-connecting-to-g6-transmitter/4772 "2018-09-28T19:12:39Z")
My daughter’s Sony SW3 has been running with xdrip+ with no problems, but today it stopped connecting. I verified that Bluetooth is on and looked over all the settings on the watch and the phone. I don’t see any obviou… --- ## [Traveling with Dexcom: Using a US/Canadian G5 in other countries](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-with-dexcom-using-a-us-canadian-g5-in-other-countries/3164)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-with-dexcom-using-a-us-canadian-g5-in-other-countries/3164 "2018-09-26T21:48:12Z")
A few months ago, I published a thread about the difficulties in using a Dexcom in other countries. Almost all the information I had obtained from Dexcom over multiple phone calls ended up being wrong. I have edited the … --- ## [670G survey](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-survey/5078)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-survey/5078 "2018-09-26T17:56:22Z")
I have met one diabetic I know that absolutely loves his 670 in auto mode. It helped him get his A1c’s down to around 7.0 from the 8’s and 9’s. He adores it and it works well for him. Have you met anyone that the auto m… --- ## [Calibrating a new Dexcom sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibrating-a-new-dexcom-sensor/5071)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibrating-a-new-dexcom-sensor/5071 "2018-09-26T17:21:21Z")
Good morning! Wondering what kind of approach others take to Dexcom calibrations for new sensors. It sounds like some of you have great luck with accuracy off the bat, and others have a bit of a breaking in period. For … --- ## [Do basal needs depend upon how much food you eat?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-basal-needs-depend-upon-how-much-food-you-eat/5054)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-basal-needs-depend-upon-how-much-food-you-eat/5054 "2018-09-22T23:50:15Z")
--- ## [Experiment: basal vs bolus corrections](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experiment-basal-vs-bolus-corrections/4976)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experiment-basal-vs-bolus-corrections/4976 "2018-09-17T13:53:21Z")
Do you have to use more insulin when using bolus vs. basal? The question is not really proper, since each serves its own purpose. But, ever since we have been involved with diabetes, we have heard the thought, never pro… --- ## [Abbott Freestyle Libre now approved in the US](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-now-approved-in-the-us/2181)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-now-approved-in-the-us/2181 "2018-09-17T22:15:09Z")
September 27, 2017 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System \[clip…\] https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm577890.htm Note. This… --- ## [Travel surprise: dosing for sandwiches in hot weather](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-surprise-dosing-for-sandwiches-in-hot-weather/5002)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-surprise-dosing-for-sandwiches-in-hot-weather/5002 "2018-09-17T20:38:13Z")
While traveling this summer, we encountered surprising problems in dosing for homemade sandwiches, leading to underdoses of 25-30%. When you move from place to place often (say, after 2-3 days), it is often convenient t… --- ## [Alternative BG testing sites?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternative-bg-testing-sites/5007)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternative-bg-testing-sites/5007 "2018-09-17T20:00:32Z")
Is there a thread on alternate bg testing sites? I’ve been wondering whether it’s acceptable to test fasting BG on the palm of the hand. It’s my understanding that finger tips are the best especially for rapidly changi… --- ## [Omnipod: how to set up temp basal as units rather than percentages](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-how-to-set-up-temp-basal-as-units-rather-than-percentages/5000)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-how-to-set-up-temp-basal-as-units-rather-than-percentages/5000 "2018-09-15T23:34:50Z")
If you change your temp basal adjustment to units, you can adjust your temp increments at 0.05 units per hour. Would this still not be a fine enough adjustment? First created the pre-set temp basals you want to have at… --- ## [Real Time Dexcom Data in Browser Tab](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-time-dexcom-data-in-browser-tab/5005)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-time-dexcom-data-in-browser-tab/5005 "2018-09-16T15:49:03Z")
Not sure if anyone is interested, but a user at TUD ( \[apmeyer27\] )(https://forum.tudiabetes.org/u/apmeyer27) has created a way to see Dexcom readings as a browser tab, with your current BG showing as the Favicon. For a… --- ## [How to Use xDrip+ With G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-use-xdrip-with-g6/4992)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-use-xdrip-with-g6/4992 "2018-09-15T17:08:31Z")
As I have said in my last few xDrip+ posts, the best way to use the G6 with xDrip+ is to use the connection wizard. This is what the xDrip+ developer has said on Gitter Hi, does anyone know if I can use g6 transmitter/… --- ## [Can You Change a G6 Battery?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-change-a-g6-battery/4989)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-change-a-g6-battery/4989 "2018-09-15T11:51:07Z")
Just in case anybody was wondering… Yes you can change the battery in a G6 transmitter. Realize that you need to be as skilled to replace a G6 as you are to replace the G5. Details: --- ## [Freestyle libre without prescription](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-without-prescription/4904)
**Author:** [@paascal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/paascal)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-without-prescription/4904 "2018-09-12T23:12:59Z")
Hello I’m in the USA for few months and forgot my libre at home… Can someone explain why a prescription is required if I pay cash (no insurance)… This is rediculous, it’s a device not médecine! Does someone have libre… --- ## [The "right" way to talk about diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-right-way-to-talk-about-diabetes/4268)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-right-way-to-talk-about-diabetes/4268 "2018-09-12T00:47:39Z")
I had a Twitter exchange recently with another T1D. When someone asks her why her blood sugar is the way it is, she might say it’s because the moon was full – or because it wasn’t. I heard this a lot when Samson was fir… --- ## [Dropped G6 connections and L'Shana Tova](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dropped-g6-connections-and-lshana-tova/4955)
**Author:** [@Reneecaryn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Reneecaryn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dropped-g6-connections-and-lshana-tova/4955 "2018-09-11T17:47:19Z")
I am new here and wanted to say L’Shana Tova to everyone! I am a T1D and I just upgraded to the Dexcom6, I am using it with the xDrip+ but it keeps dropping the connections…any words of advice?? --- ## [Xdrip+ with Sony SW3 vs. Dexcom with Apple Watch Series 1 go!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-sony-sw3-vs-dexcom-with-apple-watch-series-1-go/4689)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-sony-sw3-vs-dexcom-with-apple-watch-series-1-go/4689 "2018-09-08T18:24:38Z")
I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S8+ running 8.0 Android. Toying (not sure) of getting an iPhone SE. I currently have Xdrip+ and am thinking of getting a Sony SW3 watch. I’m also thinking of going back to Dexcom and … --- ## [Libre Reader Error Codes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-reader-error-codes/4906)
**Author:** [@Scotteric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Scotteric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-reader-error-codes/4906 "2018-09-07T11:06:10Z")
Does anyone know what error codes E-2 or E-9 mean? My Dexcom transmitter died and took my Libre Reader out of a drawer it had been sitting in for months. It works intermittently but then a message appears with either of … --- ## [Problem with Jelly Pro, Dexcom G5 and xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problem-with-jelly-pro-dexcom-g5-and-xdrip/2642)
**Author:** [@Laura](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Laura)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problem-with-jelly-pro-dexcom-g5-and-xdrip/2642 "2018-09-05T01:23:57Z")
JELLY PRO with Dexcom G5 CGM issue: I am wondering if someone could please suggest reasons why my daughter’s Jelly Pro stopped collecting data about 3 times today after collecting so consistently for up for her first ev… --- ## [What should i name my insulin pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-should-i-name-my-insulin-pump/4389)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-should-i-name-my-insulin-pump/4389 "2018-09-03T20:15:17Z")
i like naming my insulin pumps because it gives it some character and some fun with it. i had a few friends give me a few suggestions. so i figured i bring it over here to see what you guys think would be nice. so far on… --- ## [Drinking (full sugar) soda](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drinking-full-sugar-soda/4819)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drinking-full-sugar-soda/4819 "2018-09-03T20:09:33Z")
Here’s an unlimited question for you all… I can’t tolerate any alternative sweeteners (even stevia); monk fruit is the only one, but it’s never in something on its own - always combined with stevia or erythritol, etc. W… --- ## [Endo supplied Libre Pro tomorrow - Can I use Glimp?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-supplied-libre-pro-tomorrow-can-i-use-glimp/4872)
**Author:** [@DaveJ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DaveJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 8:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-supplied-libre-pro-tomorrow-can-i-use-glimp/4872 "2018-08-31T08:08:18Z")
I finally wrangled my first endo appointment, with the express purpose of getting a prescription for the Freestyle Libre. Rather than provide a script, the endo wants to use the Libre Pro for 2 weeks, and then download … --- ## [iPhone 8 battery needs frequent charging with Dexcom app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iphone-8-battery-needs-frequent-charging-with-dexcom-app/4878)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iphone-8-battery-needs-frequent-charging-with-dexcom-app/4878 "2018-08-31T02:05:30Z")
I had to replace my trusty iPhone 5 when the battery finally died and upgrade to an iPhone 8. I use the Dexcom app (with G5 sendors)and end up charging my phone almost every day. Battery usage shows 85 percent for the De… --- ## [Question about Medtronic low suspend](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-about-medtronic-low-suspend/4856)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-about-medtronic-low-suspend/4856 "2018-08-29T02:44:14Z")
I have read all about the issues people have with the Medtronic 670G. In deciding on my next pump, I have basically narrowed the decision to Tandem or Medtronic. We don’t have the 670G yet, so I would be going for a 630G… --- ## [The view on another planet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-view-on-another-planet/1239)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-view-on-another-planet/1239 "2018-08-28T00:42:37Z")
This is not a post on which is better technology. That is something that can be discussed and debated with no end. This is just a thought-piece on what our perception is on new technology. Does "new" automatically make u… --- ## [Xdrip - predictive alert](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-predictive-alert/4839)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-predictive-alert/4839 "2018-08-27T18:27:36Z")
In Xdrip can I create an alert if I’m predicted to go low in the next x number of minutes? I can see the prediction on the main screen, but maybe I want to be alerted to that fact. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=42) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=44)