# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=49 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 50 --- ## [The rise and fall of Pebble, Dexcom display watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-rise-and-fall-of-pebble-dexcom-display-watch/3442)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-rise-and-fall-of-pebble-dexcom-display-watch/3442 "2018-02-06T17:37:05Z")
Many of us used a Pebble watch to display Dexcom info. Since the disappearance of Pebble, It has become more difficult to find a good Android ecosystem watch to collect CGM data. I was sorry to see them go. But I had ne… --- ## [Which meter is more accurate?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-meter-is-more-accurate/3438)
**Author:** [@EricH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EricH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-meter-is-more-accurate/3438 "2018-02-06T16:10:25Z")
Does anyone have any real data about which BG meters are most accurate? During a recent high, I measured my blood sugar with two meters and got pretty different results (same finger, back to back measurements). OmniPod… --- ## [G5 transmitter day 94?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-transmitter-day-94/3434)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-transmitter-day-94/3434 "2018-02-05T07:29:05Z")
I started a new G5 sensor this evening on day 94 of my transmitter. Got the circular timer screen for about the first half hour, foliowed by the ??? screen. I’ve successfully run the transmitters out to close to the max… --- ## [Daily basal reminder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daily-basal-reminder/1722)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daily-basal-reminder/1722 "2018-02-04T21:59:18Z")
If you are using a pen with a needle for your basal shots, something like this can be used to make sure you don’t forget. Instead of pills, put your pen needles in the pill compartment. Then each day you will see if you… --- ## [Sooil Dana RS in the US](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sooil-dana-rs-in-the-us/3385)
**Author:** [@sanfran](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sanfran)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sooil-dana-rs-in-the-us/3385 "2018-02-03T22:54:35Z")
I’m new to this forum but I have enjoyed reading peoples experiences with their Closed/Open Loop systems. I live in San Francisco, CA and have been using an open loop system on my Android phone, connected to my Dexcom G5… --- ## [Activation curves for different types of Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/activation-curves-for-different-types-of-insulin/3379)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/activation-curves-for-different-types-of-insulin/3379 "2018-02-02T16:57:58Z")
This handy chart shows compared activation curves for Novolog, Humalog, (Novolin) R, NPH (Humulin/ Novolin N), Lantus, Levemir, human and analog mixtures, Tresiba, R500, Toujeo and Afrezza. courtesy GroupHealth, hea… --- ## [Nice perks of having an actual site for BG tracking](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nice-perks-of-having-an-actual-site-for-bg-tracking/3401)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nice-perks-of-having-an-actual-site-for-bg-tracking/3401 "2018-02-02T14:03:39Z")
\[Heroku\] --- ## [With Pebble losing support, what are the options?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/with-pebble-losing-support-what-are-the-options/3390)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/with-pebble-losing-support-what-are-the-options/3390 "2018-01-31T17:03:18Z")
I know this has been discussed in numerous threads at some level, but now that we know Fitbit is no longer going to support Pebble (as of June), I’m wondering what the “next best option” is for those wanting to transitio… --- ## [New JDRF partnership for closed-loop pump in Korea](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-jdrf-partnership-for-closed-loop-pump-in-korea/3356)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-jdrf-partnership-for-closed-loop-pump-in-korea/3356 "2018-01-30T22:27:02Z")
--- ## [Looping: a possible strategy for sleep deprivation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-a-possible-strategy-for-sleep-deprivation/3383)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-a-possible-strategy-for-sleep-deprivation/3383 "2018-01-30T17:26:48Z")
Not a tip, just a plan: I intend to start looping within a month. I’m particularly inspired by Renza Scibilia’s experience as reported on her blog https://diabetogenic.wordpress.com/2018/01/16/my-new-diabetes/ --- ## [First pod failure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-pod-failure/3303)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-pod-failure/3303 "2018-01-23T23:00:04Z")
Well, today I experienced my first pod failure. I was vacuuming and when I stopped the vacuum all I heard was that lovely noise coming from the pod. When I called Omnipod they said that it failed because of static (and o… --- ## [Treatment instructions in an emergency](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/treatment-instructions-in-an-emergency/3308)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/treatment-instructions-in-an-emergency/3308 "2018-01-23T00:12:17Z")
For T1D adults - Has anyone ever written up instructions for their family in the event that you end up in the hospital and are not able to communicate instructions to the medical staff about your T1D treatment? My family… --- ## [On the animas pump, endo thinks metronic 670G would be best](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/on-the-animas-pump-endo-thinks-metronic-670g-would-be-best/3283)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/on-the-animas-pump-endo-thinks-metronic-670g-would-be-best/3283 "2018-01-19T23:27:06Z")
I wrote this on the tu site as well but thought i post it over here as well i saw my endo today (1/18) and we were talking about how i am on the animas. I told him the options. He said to go with the metronics but use t… --- ## [Meters... pictures worth 1000 words](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meters-pictures-worth-1000-words/3266)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meters-pictures-worth-1000-words/3266 "2018-01-19T17:52:50Z")
So last night I got the first spread between 2 meters with my own blood… this is pretty typical for these 2 meters and I’ve always just attributed it to the vagueries of my own blood chemistry and the specific enzyme rea… --- ## [From Animas to Omnipod - feedback after one month](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-animas-to-omnipod-feedback-after-one-month/3223)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-animas-to-omnipod-feedback-after-one-month/3223 "2018-01-19T16:00:05Z")
After having been on the Animas Vibe for 3 years I had to start thinking about what would be next; the Omnipod, the Medtronic 630g (or maybe the t:slim X2 if it gets approved in Canada in 2018). I had the opportunity to … --- ## [Medtronic 670G: my endo clinic's feedback after 7 months](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-670g-my-endo-clinics-feedback-after-7-months/2786)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-670g-my-endo-clinics-feedback-after-7-months/2786 "2018-01-19T15:55:25Z")
We had our endo visit today (or, more exactly, our Nurse Practitioner visit, since we see each one every 6 months). The visit was actually really useful for us. We had some significant challenges, and we got some excell… --- ## [Meter Case](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meter-case/3279)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meter-case/3279 "2018-01-19T15:41:16Z")
Do you all use the case that came with your meter? Every 6-12 months I buy a new long leather wallet with a zip-up pocket in the back. You know, the ones that were once built to hold a checkbook? I stick my meter, lanci… --- ## [How do you obtain your Freestyle Libre sensors in the US?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-obtain-your-freestyle-libre-sensors-in-the-us/3233)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-obtain-your-freestyle-libre-sensors-in-the-us/3233 "2018-01-19T15:35:50Z")
Are all of the USA users getting them at a retail pharmacy? As far as I can tell on the freestyle website this seems to be the only option in the USA? They don’t appear to have an in-house ordering system like Dexcom do… --- ## [For MDIers, What Is Your Prefered Basal Insulin And Why?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-mdiers-what-is-your-prefered-basal-insulin-and-why/3269)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-mdiers-what-is-your-prefered-basal-insulin-and-why/3269 "2018-01-18T19:48:21Z")
i’ve become very curious about basal insulins for those of you that do not use a pump (for whatever reasons). i am asking b/c i want to figure out a saftey/back-up plan should my pump go on the fritz. i only use Novolog … --- ## [Tandem T Flex cartridges - anyone want FREE cartridges](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-flex-cartridges-anyone-want-free-cartridges/3273)
**Author:** [@LisaS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LisaS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-flex-cartridges-anyone-want-free-cartridges/3273 "2018-01-18T06:29:56Z")
I am a type 2 and use several hundred units of insulin daily because I am very insulin resistant. I first started on the Animas pump, switched to the Tandem T flex because of its large reservoir – and had to switch back… --- ## [New Version of PredictBGL released](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-version-of-predictbgl-released/3204)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-version-of-predictbgl-released/3204 "2018-01-18T02:23:14Z")
\[image\] They claim that it works with closed/looped systems too. I personally haven’t tried this to the full extent but looks to have potential. --- ## [How to access and fill the Android emergency screen information](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-access-and-fill-the-android-emergency-screen-information/3256)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-access-and-fill-the-android-emergency-screen-information/3256 "2018-01-17T23:31:10Z")
Accessing the emergency screen of an Android phone If you are involved with someone undergoing a medical emergency who has an Android phone, here is how to access his/her emergency screen information: on the locked sc… --- ## [Omnipod Leaks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-leaks/3113)
**Author:** [@finny1981](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/finny1981)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-leaks/3113 "2018-01-17T22:07:46Z")
Ok so I am new here, but a quick intro. My daughter was diagnosed at 12 years old last Valentine’s Day in DKA with a BG of 993. She spent a week in the hospital between PICU and regular Peds. She has been on Dexcom G5 si… --- ## [Medic Alert Info on Phone?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medic-alert-info-on-phone/3220)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medic-alert-info-on-phone/3220 "2018-01-16T21:27:24Z")
Does anyone use a D-related medic alert image wallpaper on their phone just in case? I realize that I-phone and Android phones have emergency info screens that First Responders can access, but what about the general publ… --- ## [Can the Dexcom G6 transmitter work with the new touchscreen receiver?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-the-dexcom-g6-transmitter-work-with-the-new-touchscreen-receiver/3236)
**Author:** [@mwashburn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mwashburn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-the-dexcom-g6-transmitter-work-with-the-new-touchscreen-receiver/3236 "2018-01-15T23:31:36Z")
Has Dexcom indicated that the G6 will only involve a change in transmitter? It would be great if they would take into account some of the many issues/suggestions that people have had with the G5 touchscreen receiver. --- ## [Omnipod: do Pods need special adhesive or precautions to last 3 days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-do-pods-need-special-adhesive-or-precautions-to-last-3-days/3234)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-do-pods-need-special-adhesive-or-precautions-to-last-3-days/3234 "2018-01-15T23:17:14Z")
Does a pod not last 3 days without the extra adhesive? I don’t use anything like that, since it’s only 3 days. --- ## [Dexcom G5: can we have two phones serving as receivers at same time?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-can-we-have-two-phones-serving-as-receivers-at-same-time/3222)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-can-we-have-two-phones-serving-as-receivers-at-same-time/3222 "2018-01-15T03:09:36Z")
We discussed this recently. I want to make sure that I understand fully well the issues there: can we have 2 iPhones receiving simultaneously? I think the answer is NO—confirm? can we have one iPhone and one Androi… --- ## [Does the smell of insulin always imply a pump leak?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-the-smell-of-insulin-always-imply-a-pump-leak/3200)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-the-smell-of-insulin-always-imply-a-pump-leak/3200 "2018-01-15T01:30:06Z")
My son has been sick at home for a couple of days. He is injecting large quantities of insulin all day to try to stay in range, and not succeeding. I can distinctly smell insulin from his Pod. Is this a certain sign of … --- ## [The latest tandem news](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-latest-tandem-news/3213)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-latest-tandem-news/3213 "2018-01-14T00:57:31Z")
on facebook the tandem pump has posted the latest update on the pumps. it is an interesting read. --- ## [Tandem's plans for hybrid closed loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandems-plans-for-hybrid-closed-loop/2340)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandems-plans-for-hybrid-closed-loop/2340 "2018-01-13T00:58:05Z")
Tandem has today updated its “Pipeline”. October 12, 2017 Tandem has reiterated the pivotal study for its first generation Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) called the Predictive Low Glucose Suspend (PLGS) is anticipat… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=48) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=50)