# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=5 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Omnipod 5 G7 iPhone App](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-g7-iphone-app/15317)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-g7-iphone-app/15317 "2025-06-17T20:41:08Z")
So this happened today. I know it was today because before I changed my pod yesterday I checked the website hoping to finally ditch my controller. There were rumors about three weeks ago it was coming out soon. It says … --- ## [If you had to pay OOP for your CGM…](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-had-to-pay-oop-for-your-cgm/15300)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-had-to-pay-oop-for-your-cgm/15300 "2025-06-14T00:56:07Z")
…what would you choose (cost being #1 factor)? Going on 6 years of my pharmacy and medical coverage both having specific exclusions to get out of covering CGMs, and the OOP costs just keep going up. :roll\_eyes: I paid … --- ## [Omnipod dash Looping recent lots with Iphone 16 pro, etc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-looping-recent-lots-with-iphone-16-pro-etc/15319)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-looping-recent-lots-with-iphone-16-pro-etc/15319 "2025-06-13T00:07:09Z")
I can’t find a public post, but recently the Loop FB groups warned of bad functionality with Dash ‘InPlay’ pods manufactured after February 2025 using an Iphone 16 pro. Apparently they changed something in bluetooth tha… --- ## [NS lost projected line on phone app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ns-lost-projected-line-on-phone-app/15318)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ns-lost-projected-line-on-phone-app/15318 "2025-06-12T13:18:53Z")
Anyone else experiencing this? It just started happening last night and only impacts my phone NS X app. On the browser the pink dots (projected BG) shows just fine. iPhone NS X App Browser: --- ## [Update G7 iphone app?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-g7-iphone-app/15224)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-g7-iphone-app/15224 "2025-06-06T18:38:35Z")
My Dexcom G7 app is hectoring me to update, just started doing this today. I am using iPhone SE, ios 18.3.2. Has anybody installed this update yet and if so, how is it working out so far? --- ## [Dexcom G7 no adhesive](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-no-adhesive/15295)
**Author:** [@Rebmo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rebmo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-no-adhesive/15295 "2025-05-26T13:16:23Z")
FYI a few weeks back I attempted to insert a new sensor and after pushing the insert button noticed nothing there when I lifted the inserter. My first thought was that it was missing. Then I noticed it on the floor with … --- ## [Dexcom G7 overpatch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-overpatch/15288)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-overpatch/15288 "2025-05-25T21:51:27Z")
I forget how long I have been using G7, say 9 months. About a couple of months ago the green top film is too strongly adhered to the patch. I have to continuously circular press to bet the patch to adhere to my skin mor… --- ## [Medtronic separating diabetes division into New Diabetes Company](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-separating-diabetes-division-into-new-diabetes-company/15290)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-separating-diabetes-division-into-new-diabetes-company/15290 "2025-05-23T00:42:29Z")
Some shake-ups happening in diabetes tech land. Medtronic is going to separate its diabetes division into a separate business. And just recently Ypsomed sold their diabetes division to TecMed: --- ## [Asking for help with a little project](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/asking-for-help-with-a-little-project/15140)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/asking-for-help-with-a-little-project/15140 "2025-05-21T01:58:49Z")
Hello everyone. I wanted to ask for some help with a little project. My endo, who is really phenomenal, asked for me to help her with this. And of course, I thought involving the FUD Brain Trust would make it even bett… --- ## [Trio 0.5.0 Public Beta](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trio-0-5-0-public-beta/15286)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trio-0-5-0-public-beta/15286 "2025-05-17T14:38:32Z")
As I’ve reported elsewhere, I’ve been one of the Trio closed beta testers. The developers believe it’s far enough along to allow a more broad set of DIY AID users to build, use, and test the app. It’s intended for experi… --- ## [Looking for a Bluejay GTS to buy ... Can't use new U2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-a-bluejay-gts-to-buy-cant-use-new-u2/15278)
**Author:** [@Icewiz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Icewiz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-a-bluejay-gts-to-buy-cant-use-new-u2/15278 "2025-05-14T23:02:09Z")
Hi Title says it all. Would love to buy your GTS. Missing on watch calibration and can’t use an X2 because of the cellular. Thx! --- ## [New Dexcom 15-Day and Closed Loop Recommendations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-15-day-and-closed-loop-recommendations/15231)
**Author:** [@Jran1984T1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jran1984T1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-15-day-and-closed-loop-recommendations/15231 "2025-05-11T15:11:57Z")
Dexcom just announced that the new Dexcom G7 15 Day has been cleared in the US for people over 18 years. https://investors.dexcom.com/news/news-details/2025/Dexcom-G7-15-Day-Receives-FDA-Clearance-the-Longest-Lasting-We… --- ## [Trying the Eversense implanted CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-the-eversense-implanted-cgm/7127)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-the-eversense-implanted-cgm/7127 "2025-05-11T14:26:44Z")
I am starting on an Eversense CGM today and will post occasional observations about this exciting new experience. The 90 day sensor was “implanted” yesterday. The first thing I learned is there is an initial 24 hour warm… --- ## [Tandem T:slim app won't connect](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-app-wont-connect/15249)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-app-wont-connect/15249 "2025-05-10T14:23:49Z")
I used the app to do a correction bolus ok. 30 minutes later the app lost connection with the pump. It asks for paring code I put it in, but no good. The pump and Dexcom app are working just the Tandem app that’s not. I… --- ## [Never trust "science reporters"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/never-trust-science-reporters/15243)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/never-trust-science-reporters/15243 "2025-05-09T17:40:53Z")
There was an article touting Japanese research that has to do with CGMs giving improved outcomes for those with DM. The reported wrote, “Researchers at the University of Tokyo have identified a simple, noninvasive method … --- ## [Sensor trouble on Holy Thursday](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-trouble-on-holy-thursday/15242)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-trouble-on-holy-thursday/15242 "2025-05-03T20:43:24Z")
I am a deacon in the Catholic Church. There is a lot to do during the Triduum, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil. I changed G7 sensor about an hour before showering and dressing. It’s about 22 miles to the… --- ## [FDA clears 15-Day Dexcom G7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-clears-15-day-dexcom-g7/15248)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-clears-15-day-dexcom-g7/15248 "2025-05-01T18:19:57Z")
Not sure if it’s old news but I’m just seeing it. --- ## [Dr. Bernstein](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dr-bernstein/15241)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dr-bernstein/15241 "2025-04-29T14:31:18Z")
I’m sure most have seen this, but thought I would post. Once I started getting a handle on my diabetes, his book was one of the first I read and it actually gave me some hope. I don’t follow his plan, but there is a lo… --- ## [Recommendations on ketone meter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommendations-on-ketone-meter/15247)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommendations-on-ketone-meter/15247 "2025-04-29T04:37:39Z")
I have used many BG meters over the years. Enough to know that some of them are worthless! They are just random-number generators. I have never owned a ketone meter! I want to get one to test running stuff. Just curiou… --- ## [Can I reuse insulin from a used pod?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-i-reuse-insulin-from-a-used-pod/5641)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-i-reuse-insulin-from-a-used-pod/5641 "2025-04-28T04:54:16Z")
--- ## [Newest Version Of Medtronic CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newest-version-of-medtronic-cgm/15227)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newest-version-of-medtronic-cgm/15227 "2025-04-23T17:28:01Z")
My endo continues to encourage me to leave my Dexcom G7 behind and try out the newest version of the Medtronic cgm closed loop system. I had heard that the Medtronic cgm was awful. Has anyone tried this yet? I really nee… --- ## [3 inch spacing Om5 pod to G7 sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-inch-spacing-om5-pod-to-g7-sensor/15236)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-inch-spacing-om5-pod-to-g7-sensor/15236 "2025-04-18T21:09:26Z")
I recently learned that G7 sensor and Omnipod 5 pod should be separated 3 inches minimum edge to edge in order to communicate adequately. Not sure how many times I’ve violated this rule but I’m about 70 days into using G… --- ## [You know how we sometimes blame everything on diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/you-know-how-we-sometimes-blame-everything-on-diabetes/15237)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/you-know-how-we-sometimes-blame-everything-on-diabetes/15237 "2025-04-15T17:14:25Z")
Well I was blaming prednisone. I’m in the last week of tapering off prednisone. I’m in the last week of tapering off prednisone. I changed cartridge and set the same day I started 5 mg ;prednisone. I was having a terri… --- ## [Dexcom G7 Serial Number location](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-serial-number-location/15228)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-serial-number-location/15228 "2025-04-12T14:37:31Z")
Dexcom is obviously under pressure to reduce the number of replacement G7 sensors they send out. I put in for a replacement and it asked for the Serial Number SN of the failed sensor. Trouble is, they don’t label it as S… --- ## [Benefits of insulin through Medicare part b vs part d](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/benefits-of-insulin-through-medicare-part-b-vs-part-d/15079)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/benefits-of-insulin-through-medicare-part-b-vs-part-d/15079 "2025-04-09T21:54:55Z")
Our retirement benefit has remained mostly the same but changed the Pharmacy Benefits Manger for part D to Silver Scripts (CVS) One of the changes is that they don’t handle Humalog, but Novolog, fine by me as Humalog ten… --- ## [Overtape for Trusteel Infusion Set](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overtape-for-trusteel-infusion-set/15040)
**Author:** [@Sally](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sally)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overtape-for-trusteel-infusion-set/15040 "2025-04-07T05:13:39Z")
What do you use for overtape when the adhesive fails, or you yank out your just installed site? --- ## [Tandem Control IQ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq/9219)
**Author:** [@mike1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike1)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq/9219 "2025-04-05T16:22:45Z")
Has anyone received the Control IQ software update from Tandem? I contacted Tandem the week before last and started the process. They indicated that they need a script from the endo. His office indicated that they sent … --- ## [Old pod!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-pod/15220)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-pod/15220 "2025-04-05T15:01:48Z")
I should let all my pods expire! :upside\_down\_face: 2 years past expiration. I think it’s still working! For reference, the horizontal purple line is at 100. --- ## [My (not great) experience with Omnipod so far, and a request for suggestions!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-not-great-experience-with-omnipod-so-far-and-a-request-for-suggestions/15159)
**Author:** [@quinek](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/quinek)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-not-great-experience-with-omnipod-so-far-and-a-request-for-suggestions/15159 "2025-04-03T16:54:46Z")
Hello everyone, I have had a rough go starting with the Omnipod 5 (and I haven’t even placed a pod yet). My first issue already is that I requested more info from the Omnipod website about starting on their pump (I’ve b… --- ## [Anyone else getting a Clarity error?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-getting-a-clarity-error/15211)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-getting-a-clarity-error/15211 "2025-03-31T14:20:32Z")
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