# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=46 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 47 --- ## [Strange happenings -stay away from plasma balls of you wear a CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-happenings-stay-away-from-plasma-balls-of-you-wear-a-cgm/4280)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-happenings-stay-away-from-plasma-balls-of-you-wear-a-cgm/4280 "2018-06-24T03:45:51Z")
Ok… Am I just connecting things that aren’t really there or is it possible that those plasma balls can interfere with the cgm data somehow? Brand new sensor session (2nd day). Liam starts playing around with one of his… --- ## [The Auto Mode experience: 670G two weeks in](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-auto-mode-experience-670g-two-weeks-in/2005)
**Author:** [@drbbennett](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drbbennett)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-auto-mode-experience-670g-two-weeks-in/2005 "2018-06-23T17:14:55Z")
Checking back in, here at the end of my second week on auto. Thought it might be interesting to give a more experiential version of what it’s like. First off, It looks the like a regular pump, but it ain’t. I’m just sta… --- ## [How to calibrate a Dexcom G4/G5 CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-calibrate-a-dexcom-g4-g5-cgm/2049)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-calibrate-a-dexcom-g4-g5-cgm/2049 "2018-06-22T15:46:02Z")
The accuracy of your Dexcom G4/G5 CGM readings depends upon the quality of your calibration. If your calibration is off by 20 points, your next 12 hours of readings will be off by, likely, more than 20 points. So, if you… --- ## [Having 2 active pods with only 1 PDM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/having-2-active-pods-with-only-1-pdm/4225)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/having-2-active-pods-with-only-1-pdm/4225 "2018-06-15T00:27:05Z")
I wanted to post how to do this, but first I wanted to describe some possible scenarios why someone might actually want to do this. I would not consider this a standard daily treatment idea. If you do this all the time,… --- ## [Huh? Incompatible device suddenly?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/huh-incompatible-device-suddenly/4220)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/huh-incompatible-device-suddenly/4220 "2018-06-14T21:58:00Z")
Haha… And it looks like my trade was accepted! Yes!! --- ## [Help starting out on Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-starting-out-on-loop/2801)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-starting-out-on-loop/2801 "2018-06-13T21:56:13Z")
I had been impatiently waiting for the Omnipod comm protocol to be cracked to set my son up with Loop. Well, now is the time! Not wanting to waste any time, I just purchased a MacBook for the specific purpose of program… --- ## [Omnipod: auto-calc by PDM or manual bolus calculations?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-auto-calc-by-pdm-or-manual-bolus-calculations/3088)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-auto-calc-by-pdm-or-manual-bolus-calculations/3088 "2018-06-13T12:38:17Z")
Do you mean you don’t enter a BG value, you only enter carbs? Or you don’t use the calcs at all? I don’t have calcs turned on normally. I just did it to answer Beacher’s question. --- ## [Medicare Dexcom restrictions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-dexcom-restrictions/2121)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-dexcom-restrictions/2121 "2018-06-12T14:24:40Z")
I was very surprised by the coverage issue pertaining to the use of a smartphone app!! :grimacing: --- ## [Need Volunteers to Trial some of the new Relion Meters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-volunteers-to-trial-some-of-the-new-relion-meters/4172)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-volunteers-to-trial-some-of-the-new-relion-meters/4172 "2018-06-08T03:41:46Z")
FUD Community, One of the Relion product managers has offered 8 of their new meters and strips to us for trial. These are the Premier Voice and the Premier BLU. In return they ask that you comment about the favorable … --- ## [Dexcom G6 Launch Approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-launch-approved/3811)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-launch-approved/3811 "2018-06-08T02:14:47Z")
--- ## [How Accurately Can You Dose? An experiment for Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-accurately-can-you-dose-an-experiment-for-eric/4149)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-accurately-can-you-dose-an-experiment-for-eric/4149 "2018-06-07T20:49:20Z")
Well after some discussion I created my latest science experiment and I submit it for your review. At various points in time, as well as during some discussions here at FUD, I was wondering about the accuracy and reprod… --- ## [Pump fill amount when traveling](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-fill-amount-when-traveling/4163)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-fill-amount-when-traveling/4163 "2018-06-07T16:01:00Z")
I wanted to post this as a bit of a thought-piece for people. On my pump, it lasts for 3 days. Usually I fill it with just enough for a 3 day average supply, plus a little extra because my TDD’s vary a good bit from day… --- ## [Interesting Article re: Patient Adjustments with Closed-Loop Systems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-article-re-patient-adjustments-with-closed-loop-systems/4142)
**Author:** [@DeeM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DeeM)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-article-re-patient-adjustments-with-closed-loop-systems/4142 "2018-06-07T02:49:33Z")
Don’t know if this has already been posted but found it to be an interesting article regarding user attitudes and expectations of closed-loop systems. I liked that an interviewee for the article recognized ‘we need to b… --- ## [Dexcom G5 -\> XDrip+ on Sony Smartwatch3 -\> XDrip on Android](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-xdrip-on-sony-smartwatch3-xdrip-on-android/4151)
**Author:** [@martingay1975](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/martingay1975)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-xdrip-on-sony-smartwatch3-xdrip-on-android/4151 "2018-06-05T20:45:53Z")
I am seeking a guide how to get the following working: Dexcom G5 transmitter Using a Sony Smartwatch 3 as the collector (which has XDrip+) Android phone with OS Wear and XDrip+ installed, I have tried setting this up,… --- ## [Accu-Chek Guide](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-guide/3895)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-guide/3895 "2018-06-03T19:05:56Z")
Has anyone used this meter yet? The strip vial looks quite interesting. It looks like it may be a flat design. I wonder if it would fit strips from other meters. --- ## [Auto Mode - Worse than Manual Mode](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/auto-mode-worse-than-manual-mode/4130)
**Author:** [@mikev1963](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mikev1963)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/auto-mode-worse-than-manual-mode/4130 "2018-06-02T03:02:26Z")
I been on auto mode for the last week. My Blood Sugars before auto mode averaged between 80 - 140. Once I switch to auto mode my blood sugars are now averaging between 130 - 220. It appears auto mode is broken and doe… --- ## [G6 and openAPS?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-and-openaps/4100)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-and-openaps/4100 "2018-05-28T00:59:04Z")
We just went to Samson’s endo appointment (which lasted 4! hours!!! aaah). Anyways our CDE told us that we should order new G5 transmitters now or else we’ll be automatically routed to the G6… and that no one has “cracke… --- ## [Just ordered all versions of the Countour Next: your questions?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-ordered-all-versions-of-the-countour-next-your-questions/3174)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-ordered-all-versions-of-the-countour-next-your-questions/3174 "2018-05-25T20:20:59Z")
After all the discussions we have had on BG meters lately (in particular this thread: The best BG glucose meter that your insurance will pay for) I ordered all three versions of the Contour Next meter, to compare them ag… --- ## [InPen - Smart Insulin Delivery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inpen-smart-insulin-delivery/4082)
**Author:** [@CompanionMedical](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CompanionMedical)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inpen-smart-insulin-delivery/4082 "2018-05-25T17:44:21Z")
Hi! My name is Megan and I work for Companion Medical, which sells InPen®, the only FDA-approved Bluetooth connected smart pen. InPen combines a health management app with a Bluetooth® enabled pen injector to simplify t… --- ## [Do you use a diabetes logbook?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-use-a-diabetes-logbook/3232)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-use-a-diabetes-logbook/3232 "2018-05-23T02:47:25Z")
I create logs for multiple reasons. Especially with site rotations, for us…having 6 locations + 6 site rotations (equaling 12 sites), for us…we can just manage rotations better with accurate logs. Liam being so young,… --- ## [Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6/4077)
**Author:** [@dughuze](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dughuze)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6/4077 "2018-05-22T22:16:07Z")
Diabetic Danica on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1lvLSjfQ28 went to Dexcom for a tour and a talk about G6, they told her that you will get 10 days and 10 days only out of the sensor because the algorithm chang… --- ## [2017 pump choices: why did you pick yours?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2017-pump-choices-why-did-you-pick-yours/1614)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2017-pump-choices-why-did-you-pick-yours/1614 "2018-05-21T00:39:59Z")
@SLEE’s post on switching from Medtronic to Tandem reminded me what a hard choice it was for us to pick a pump, and how difficult it was to (a) understand the pros and cons and (b) figure out what was most important to u… --- ## [Emergency Question - Sensor related](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-question-sensor-related/4054)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-question-sensor-related/4054 "2018-05-19T20:21:32Z")
We just changed out the transmitter/sensor and we got a “Sensor Failed, Replace Sensor”. It’s a brand new sensor, and transmitter. It was 1/2 way through calibrating when it got an hour glass, then question marks, then… --- ## [Bailed out by a syringe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bailed-out-by-a-syringe/4014)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bailed-out-by-a-syringe/4014 "2018-05-17T20:27:45Z")
I have mentioned this before, but last night it worked out for me and solved a problem for me and saved me a bunch of trouble. I was out for a dinner event, about 45 minutes away from my house. I had a pod failure (occl… --- ## [Insulin amount in tubing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-amount-in-tubing/4021)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-amount-in-tubing/4021 "2018-05-14T13:19:48Z")
Does anyone know how much insulin is in the tubing between the set connector (the little clip?) and the insertion piece on the Medtronic Sure-T infusion sets? We had a pump malfunction (I think) and we want to know if th… --- ## [XDrip+ Now Displays GVI and PGS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-now-displays-gvi-and-pgs/3561)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-now-displays-gvi-and-pgs/3561 "2018-05-12T18:36:42Z")
With the latest nightly release of xDrip+, the app now calculates GVI (Glycemic Variability Index) and PGS (Patient Glycemic Status). Basically, the GVI measures the length of your CGM track over a specific period of ti… --- ## [Expired glucagon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-glucagon/1417)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-glucagon/1417 "2018-05-12T18:09:48Z")
I have a "Lilly 1mg Glucagon Emergency kit" that expired April 2017. Visually it appears OK, the powder in the bottle is still dry, the fluid in the plunger is still clear. Is this kit 100% useless or, in a pinch, would … --- ## [5 PODs from the same box receive errors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/5-pods-from-the-same-box-receive-errors/4001)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/5-pods-from-the-same-box-receive-errors/4001 "2018-05-07T13:44:48Z")
Has anyone ever found an entire box to malfunction? 7 days now, we’ve gone through 5 PODS…today is the 6th. They are receiving errors 1 to 2 days early forcing us to change them out. We’ve decided we’re not going ot u… --- ## [Dexcom - Putting in a New Sensor Without a Restart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-putting-in-a-new-sensor-without-a-restart/3998)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-putting-in-a-new-sensor-without-a-restart/3998 "2018-05-07T13:36:02Z")
By now everyone has read the trick on restarting a sensor without losing your readings for 2 hours. (microwave trick) This is a slightly different trick. Maybe everyone already knows this, it was posted once before on F… --- ## [Lying to the Dexcom for better calibration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lying-to-the-dexcom-for-better-calibration/3536)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lying-to-the-dexcom-for-better-calibration/3536 "2018-05-07T00:28:11Z")
Most of our sensors follow one of two models at one time or another: they are right on and stay right on, or they are 15-25 off, and see to be off again exactly that much at every calibration. When our calibrations are … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=45) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=47)