# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=50 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 51 --- ## [If Only My Pump Could Do This](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-only-my-pump-could-do-this/3157)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-only-my-pump-could-do-this/3157 "2018-01-11T16:04:42Z")
i am just posting this b/c i havent found anyone asking about it on the forum. i hope i am not repeating someone else’s post. i wish that my Medtronic MiniMed had this feature; i am a lover of temp basals. i find them i… --- ## [New Feature from Glooko](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-feature-from-glooko/3175)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-feature-from-glooko/3175 "2018-01-11T15:24:52Z")
You can now directly link glooko with your Dexcom account. In the Glooko Mobile App, go to “Sync” -\> “New Device” -\> “Add Devices” -\> “Continuous Glucose Monitor” -\> “Dexcom Account”. https://support.glooko.com/hc/en-u… --- ## [Dex data gone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dex-data-gone/1434)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dex-data-gone/1434 "2018-01-11T02:58:26Z")
@ClaudnDaye Harold, I though you had this a while age. I looked at my Dex receiver this morning and everything before 2am is gone. Is that a receiver problem they will swap out for you? --- ## [Spare Dexcom phone: good deals on AT&T and Verizon right now](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spare-dexcom-phone-good-deals-on-at-t-and-verizon-right-now/1446)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spare-dexcom-phone-good-deals-on-at-t-and-verizon-right-now/1446 "2018-01-10T23:05:19Z")
I just found out you can buy a prepaid iPhone SE 32GB for $200 from AT&T and from Verizon. Prepaid = no plan. If you are going to use it on Wifi only (since it is a spare for us), with AT&T, there is a “plan” where you … --- ## [Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug) Plans May Now Cover Omnipod®](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-plans-may-now-cover-omnipod/3150)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-plans-may-now-cover-omnipod/3150 "2018-01-09T21:25:36Z")
So - was looking for an update on the DASH PDM. I went to the Insulet website and noticed that the stock price was up 13%. Turns out the news of the day is… “today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid … --- ## [Tresiba side effects](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-side-effects/3138)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-side-effects/3138 "2018-01-09T15:47:21Z")
I’m curious if anyone here has had any side effects from Tresiba? Or, heck, any other insulin? I certainly haven’t in the past, though I have had side effects to other medications. For several weeks now I’ve had a heada… --- ## [VerioIQ glucose meter up for grabs!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/verioiq-glucose-meter-up-for-grabs/3147)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/verioiq-glucose-meter-up-for-grabs/3147 "2018-01-08T06:09:09Z")
As I was reading this BG meter thread I realized that we will never use our VerioIQ glucose meter. Would anyone want it? I will gladly ship it to anyone who wants to try it. Its three primary features: rechargeable … --- ## [Pump Users and Introducer Needles and Site Rotations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-users-and-introducer-needles-and-site-rotations/3126)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-users-and-introducer-needles-and-site-rotations/3126 "2018-01-06T22:10:15Z")
DOES THIS HAPPEN TO ANYONE OUT THERE? i always rotate my site when doing pump changes. but one of the weird things that happens to me is that i might find a nice virgin site where the introducer needle slides right in w… --- ## [Cold Weather Travel & CGM and Pump Questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cold-weather-travel-cgm-and-pump-questions/2334)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cold-weather-travel-cgm-and-pump-questions/2334 "2018-01-06T20:34:41Z")
I know that there are a number of people on the forum who live in places that are much colder then California, and who seem to spend time outside when it’s cold. Late December and early January @EricH and I are traveling… --- ## [Quick Dex G5 question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-dex-g5-question/3054)
**Author:** [@Jritchie70](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jritchie70)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-dex-g5-question/3054 "2018-01-05T17:09:25Z")
Hi there, I’m new to using the Dex G5 and Tandem X2 Slim pump combo. I have read the Forum Dexcom best practices. Whenever I enter a calibration number into the pump and the smart phone/iPhone, the Dexcom app and Tandem … --- ## [Honey as sugar replacement: decrystallizing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/honey-as-sugar-replacement-decrystallizing/3091)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/honey-as-sugar-replacement-decrystallizing/3091 "2018-01-05T03:07:31Z")
While we often use non-carb sugar substitutes (sweeteners such as Splenda, or erythritol for baking), there are times when a real sugar is necessary. We have come to use honey a lot more than we used to prior to diagnosi… --- ## [Dexcom sensors experiment: X-ray machine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensors-experiment-x-ray-machine/528)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensors-experiment-x-ray-machine/528 "2018-01-05T00:09:57Z")
We took a few spare sensors to our last trip to DC. As an experiment, we put two through the TSA X-ray inspection once. Dexcom requests it be kept out of X-ray machines. My expectation was that it would make no differenc… --- ## [Do you use preset bolus numbers in your Omnipod PDM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-use-preset-bolus-numbers-in-your-omnipod-pdm/3085)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-use-preset-bolus-numbers-in-your-omnipod-pdm/3085 "2018-01-04T14:44:43Z")
Do you have pre-set bolus numbers programmed into the PDM? It’s a lot easier to do that, and less button pushing than scrolling every single bolus up from 0.00 every time. --- ## [PDM fails at math?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pdm-fails-at-math/3051)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pdm-fails-at-math/3051 "2018-01-04T14:24:33Z")
Hmm. I can do better than this in my head (and I failed math in high school). \[IMG\_1255\] --- ## [New Dexcom receiver: Love it or hate it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-receiver-love-it-or-hate-it/2825)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-receiver-love-it-or-hate-it/2825 "2018-01-03T22:14:05Z")
Okay folks, what’s the verdict on the new receiver? We’ve just received ours and maybe we’re not using it right, but so far we kind of hate it. Reasons why: Touch screen is not as responsive as old-school button press… --- ## [How Do You Think Having a Pet Has Enhanced Your Life, especially as a D?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-think-having-a-pet-has-enhanced-your-life-especially-as-a-d/3010)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-think-having-a-pet-has-enhanced-your-life-especially-as-a-d/3010 "2018-01-03T18:01:47Z")
I have a cat. his name is Oscar Wilde. he just turned 3. he is a Champagne Burmese and has a moderate to loud talking voice which he uses throughout the day. he lets his needs be known; different tone of voice for his di… --- ## [Spooky occlusion: when do you switch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spooky-occlusion-when-do-you-switch/2960)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spooky-occlusion-when-do-you-switch/2960 "2018-01-02T18:54:57Z")
Last night we had a difficult pump event. His pump site was about 36 hours old. Around 1am, my son’s BG started going up. After a major correction, he went down, but not much, then started on an unstoppable climb until 4… --- ## [Low alert repeat increment on touchscreen G5?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-alert-repeat-increment-on-touchscreen-g5/3048)
**Author:** [@mwashburn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mwashburn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-alert-repeat-increment-on-touchscreen-g5/3048 "2018-01-02T02:47:41Z")
Hi All- I received a G5 touchscreen last week but decided not to use it since I couldn’t see any advantages over the push button G5. I’m about to give Dexcom feedback on it and the G5 mobile app. I have a question for s… --- ## [Eggnog... to treat lows](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eggnog-to-treat-lows/3041)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2018, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eggnog-to-treat-lows/3041 "2018-01-01T20:22:39Z")
Still working through the eggnog before it is no longer available in the stores! --- ## [How Many Carbs Do You Take to Correct Lows?/ how long do you wait for result?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-many-carbs-do-you-take-to-correct-lows-how-long-do-you-wait-for-result/2909)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-many-carbs-do-you-take-to-correct-lows-how-long-do-you-wait-for-result/2909 "2018-01-01T20:11:02Z")
AS many of you know, i like to use Glucose tablets to treat my lows. even though they are considered “fast acting” i have never found this to be very true. sometimes i will notice that my Bgs may come up within a half ho… --- ## [Diabetes and dental care: why Philips Sonicare vs Braun OralB?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-dental-care-why-philips-sonicare-vs-braun-oralb/251)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2017, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-dental-care-why-philips-sonicare-vs-braun-oralb/251 "2017-12-29T21:58:06Z")
@docslotnick, why do you (and other diabetic dentists) recommend Philips Sonicare vs Braun OralB, which appears to an outsider to be quite similar? --- ## [Combined strip and lancing DEVICE](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/combined-strip-and-lancing-device/440)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/combined-strip-and-lancing-device/440 "2017-12-29T18:31:45Z")
Combined strip and lancing DEVICE Similar to the last one I showed, except this one has an automatic lancing device instead of the manual lancet holder I posted before (to me it doesn't really matter, any poke in the f… --- ## [Carrying insulin in freezing weather](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/carrying-insulin-in-freezing-weather/3001)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2017, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/carrying-insulin-in-freezing-weather/3001 "2017-12-29T18:07:05Z")
We have been in Canada for almost 10 days, walking outdoors many hours a day, always in freezing weather, typically in the low single digits (Fahrenheit), sometimes subzero (Fahrenheit). We normally use a very small gl… --- ## [FYI for xdrip+ users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fyi-for-xdrip-users/3013)
**Author:** [@Osoblu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Osoblu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2017, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fyi-for-xdrip-users/3013 "2017-12-29T16:35:33Z")
The last few days I got a couple of warnings that my 75 day old transmitter was about to fail. Well yesterday it failed. I got a ??0! on my main screen. I fired up my dexcom receiver and was promptly given the transmitt… --- ## [Where to get Dexcom transmitter in California?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-to-get-dexcom-transmitter-in-california/1438)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-to-get-dexcom-transmitter-in-california/1438 "2017-12-28T16:17:12Z")
Forgot my new transmitter back in TX so I got a new script but CVS can’t even get it out here they say. They said they’ve never even had anyone use it before so we’re clueless! So my opinion of California just sank even… --- ## [Combined strip and lancet holder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/combined-strip-and-lancet-holder/414)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/combined-strip-and-lancet-holder/414 "2017-12-27T21:40:45Z")
The DIY Gear Cat was empty, so I figured I would get it started… When I look at the things they make for diabetics to carry stuff around, I always think, “What about for the guys?”. Much of that stuff is so huge and ca… --- ## [OpenAPS in the popular press](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/openaps-in-the-popular-press/2986)
**Author:** [@EricH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EricH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/openaps-in-the-popular-press/2986 "2017-12-27T21:12:47Z")
Here’s a kind of high-level public interest piece about OpenAPS and the two principal co-inventors of the system: Alabamian with diabetes built her own artificial pancreas, gives away plan for free --- ## [Flying and variation in pump output](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flying-and-variation-in-pump-output/1941)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flying-and-variation-in-pump-output/1941 "2017-12-27T18:46:11Z")
The subject came up in a discussion with @TravelingOn recently. It turns out that there is some evidence of slight variations in insulin delivery from a pump when flying, due to variations in atmospheric pressure. This … --- ## [Technique for using an opened penfill in an insulin pen?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/technique-for-using-an-opened-penfill-in-an-insulin-pen/2978)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/technique-for-using-an-opened-penfill-in-an-insulin-pen/2978 "2017-12-27T03:21:27Z")
I wonder if anyone has evolved a solid technique for installing and reliably using an already partially used penfill into an insulin pen? The only way we have found so far is to install the penfill as usual, then keep o… --- ## [New Dexcom receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-receiver/2941)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-receiver/2941 "2017-12-26T22:20:59Z")
I received a call from Dexcom yesterday saying they’ve already pre authorized insurance coverage for the new updated touchscreen receiver (I hadnt even really realized there was one) and all I need to do is say GO and th… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=49) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=51)