# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=54 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 55 --- ## [Prolonging the life of a CGM session](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prolonging-the-life-of-a-cgm-session/2122)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prolonging-the-life-of-a-cgm-session/2122 "2017-09-22T20:43:03Z")
@Thomas, do you use the plastic tool to dislodge this from your daughters skin? Does she indicate it’s painful in any way? This sounds like something I may want to try on Liam to extend the life of each sensor because… --- ## [Dexcom Developer API now live!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-developer-api-now-live/2059)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-developer-api-now-live/2059 "2017-09-21T16:51:35Z")
https://developer.dexcom.com/ --- ## [Apple Watch Series 3 (for CGM) has connectivity issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-series-3-for-cgm-has-connectivity-issues/2090)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-series-3-for-cgm-has-connectivity-issues/2090 "2017-09-21T14:00:56Z")
From The Verge: AP: “The company says it is investigating a fix for the problem.” --- ## [My son started on Omnipod a few days ago :-)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-son-started-on-omnipod-a-few-days-ago/1845)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-son-started-on-omnipod-a-few-days-ago/1845 "2017-09-20T16:02:54Z")
I have periodically updated the forum on our progress towards a pump: declined insurance request and final appeal win. So, for the next step in the saga, my son started on Omnipod a few days ago. On his first day, he pr… --- ## [OmniPod manufacturing in the U.S](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-manufacturing-in-the-u-s/2065)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-manufacturing-in-the-u-s/2065 "2017-09-20T03:29:28Z")
I have been thinking about this a little bit. Pure speculation on my part. Currently OmniPods are manufactured in China. There are restrictions on the encryption strength that can be used when products are made in China… --- ## [Advice for a CGM newbie(!)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-for-a-cgm-newbie/2045)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-for-a-cgm-newbie/2045 "2017-09-19T21:51:31Z")
I finally got the call! With insurance coverage straightened out, I should be getting a Dexcom G5 in the mail within the next two weeks. :grin: I’d appreciate any advice (and I’m going to be trying to read up on all of t… --- ## [How do you keep track of your Omnipod PDM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-omnipod-pdm/1756)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-omnipod-pdm/1756 "2017-09-19T19:59:22Z")
I just lost mine then found it again a couple of days later. I tend to lose things a lot. How do you keep your PDM at hand without losing track of it? --- ## [Dexcom phone: why I prefer iOS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-phone-why-i-prefer-ios/2048)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-phone-why-i-prefer-ios/2048 "2017-09-19T17:14:53Z")
Dexcom now offers apps on both iOS and Android. Which alternative is preferable? As for me, although I am a lifelong Android user, I prefer iOS for the purpose. I have several reasons for my preference, each of which wo… --- ## [Dexcom travel: US G5 transmitter won't pair to phone in another country](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-travel-us-g5-transmitter-wont-pair-to-phone-in-another-country/2047)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-travel-us-g5-transmitter-wont-pair-to-phone-in-another-country/2047 "2017-09-19T02:55:37Z")
\[EDIT\] IMPORTANT: uch of the information in this post and thread is incorrect, or has been superseded. The correct information is available on this thread: Traveling with Dexcom: G5 use in other countries If you travel … --- ## [Using CGM for Insulin Dosing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-cgm-for-insulin-dosing/2032)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-cgm-for-insulin-dosing/2032 "2017-09-18T19:15:36Z")
My husband brought this editorial to my attention since I do generally dose off my CGM readings. --- ## [Blueborne malware: impact on Omnipod Dash?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blueborne-malware-impact-on-omnipod-dash/2000)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blueborne-malware-impact-on-omnipod-dash/2000 "2017-09-15T05:06:00Z")
What do you think will be the impact of this finding \[BlueBorne Android malware\] on the OmniPod Dash system? They are using the Android platform. They have done clinical trials already, but if they were doing their clin… --- ## [Tandem T-flex](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-flex/1960)
**Author:** [@Gary](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gary)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-flex/1960 "2017-09-14T22:39:53Z")
@Eric ask me a while back to post my impressions of my new Tandem T-Flex I am really enjoying the touchscreen interface of my Tandem pump, I dreaded losing the linked meter I had with my Medtronic but with the touch scr… --- ## [A far-out idea about tracking infusion/ dexcom sites?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-far-out-idea-about-tracking-infusion-dexcom-sites/1983)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-far-out-idea-about-tracking-infusion-dexcom-sites/1983 "2017-09-14T20:36:40Z")
Before I discuss it with my wife, I thought I would ask you all to bang on this idea and see if it can be debunked :slight\_smile: We have a difficult time keeping track of Dexcom sites (and now Pod sites) over the long … --- ## [Insulin pre-bolus: a necessary technique for flatlining](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pre-bolus-a-necessary-technique-for-flatlining/1969)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pre-bolus-a-necessary-technique-for-flatlining/1969 "2017-09-14T18:21:05Z")
A well-timed pre-bolus can do a great job with many meals! We find that there is no way we can stop meal spikes unless we do a good job pre-bolusing. First, we established how long it takes us for our insulin to become … --- ## [EK Tools Tag Punch Classic for Dexcom G4/G5 sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ek-tools-tag-punch-classic-for-dexcom-g4-g5-sensor/1799)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ek-tools-tag-punch-classic-for-dexcom-g4-g5-sensor/1799 "2017-09-14T03:43:54Z")
This punch has surfaced several times in threads at FUD, most recently on the Dextape thread. It has the perfect shape for a Dexcom G4/G5 sensor, and allows you to punch adhesives (such as Tegaderm or Opsite Flexifix) so… --- ## [Apple Event yesterday](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-event-yesterday/1965)
**Author:** [@mikep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mikep)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-event-yesterday/1965 "2017-09-13T20:02:38Z")
Anyone else watch it??? They made mention of the Apple Watch paired with a glucose sensor and how it helps parents keep track of their young daughters numbers. Very cool!!! --- ## [A rookie's questions for pen users - am I doing this right?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-rookies-questions-for-pen-users-am-i-doing-this-right/1871)
**Author:** [@Annette13](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Annette13)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-rookies-questions-for-pen-users-am-i-doing-this-right/1871 "2017-09-12T17:00:19Z")
I use a Levimir pen for my basal with the shortest needles (4mm, I think). I am still new at this and figuring things out. My D-nurse told me if I bruise at the injection site it indicates that I am pressing too hard… --- ## [Got myself a shiny new](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-myself-a-shiny-new/1923)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-myself-a-shiny-new/1923 "2017-09-11T17:59:52Z")
…Echo Pen! I’m ridiculously excited about this pen and have to share, lol! Funny story…so I got a notification that something wasn’t covered by insurance - oh, boy. I get to the pharmacy (cough days later…about to run ou… --- ## [Nyquil replacement for CGM/ Dexcom users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nyquil-replacement-for-cgm-dexcom-users/1932)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nyquil-replacement-for-cgm-dexcom-users/1932 "2017-09-11T15:17:38Z")
CGM/ Dexcom users can experience the exact effects of Nyquil without using acetaminophen. It is @Irish’s thread on the subject that awakened a home pressure-point for me: my wife uses Nyquil like Irish, and we have that… --- ## [Glucose tabs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-tabs/1895)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-tabs/1895 "2017-09-09T14:49:58Z")
nothing to do with the current conversation, but i just wanted to make a plug for Gtabs: i should deffinately buy stock in their company. :blush: anyone else? or are you all skittles, and jellybeans people? --- ## [Strips on amazon? Best choices?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strips-on-amazon-best-choices/1460)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strips-on-amazon-best-choices/1460 "2017-09-08T12:00:03Z")
I know we’ve talked about this recently, but my search turned up older conversations. Can you guys weigh in on best Amazon strips to try? --- ## [Strange things happening](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-things-happening/1843)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-things-happening/1843 "2017-09-05T18:31:19Z")
Freaky situation this morning… I had attempted to pair my wife’s Android phone with Liam’s transmitter after I found out G5 Mobile is now offered for that device. It didn’t pair correctly and I found out it was because… --- ## [Best candies for lows?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-candies-for-lows/1761)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-candies-for-lows/1761 "2017-09-05T15:22:07Z")
Speaking of glucose tabs and glucose necklaces, what type of “sugar” do folks consume to recover from low BG? I noticed on another thread, @Michel was using skim milk for his son at night. And @Eric seems to like chocola… --- ## [The actual current amount of a temp basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-actual-current-amount-of-a-temp-basal/1672)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-actual-current-amount-of-a-temp-basal/1672 "2017-08-31T19:35:26Z")
Does anyone do anything to calculate their actual temp basal amounts to figure out what they are really getting at the present time? I don’t think any pumps do this. If you lower your basal, it takes a while for that a… --- ## [Glucose necklace: potential new product](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-necklace-potential-new-product/665)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-necklace-potential-new-product/665 "2017-08-31T12:45:57Z")
I found this idea interesting: --- ## [Small container for strips when running?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-container-for-strips-when-running/1499)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-container-for-strips-when-running/1499 "2017-08-31T02:57:41Z")
My son uses an armband for his phone and sugar when running. I would like to give him a small glucose meter and some strips too. I have been looking for small water-resistant containers to take 8-10 strips (Wisconsin has… --- ## [Sugru moldable glue: have you done anything exciting with it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugru-moldable-glue-have-you-done-anything-exciting-with-it/1776)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugru-moldable-glue-have-you-done-anything-exciting-with-it/1776 "2017-08-31T00:33:50Z")
I have been fascinated with this item recently: It seems like such an amazing ability to have! I have been toying with several diabetes DIY projects with it but nothing has really come out to tell me “make me!.” Have… --- ## [Figuring out the consumed volume of an oddly-shaped container](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/figuring-out-the-consumed-volume-of-an-oddly-shaped-container/1754)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/figuring-out-the-consumed-volume-of-an-oddly-shaped-container/1754 "2017-08-29T18:32:18Z")
This is a little trick to figure out half volume on an oddly-shaped drink bottle or container. This may be useful if you are not at home and can’t measure the volume of a drink! Suppose your need some sugar and the bot… --- ## [Diabetes carry bag: interesting new insulated sling bag](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-carry-bag-interesting-new-insulated-sling-bag/1759)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-carry-bag-interesting-new-insulated-sling-bag/1759 "2017-08-29T05:34:58Z")
In the process of looking for an Omnipod PDM case, I ran across this new insulated diabetes carry sling bag at sugarmedical: https://sugarmedical.com/styles-cat/purses/peak-insulated-sling-backpack.html The main compar… --- ## [Best Omnipod PDM case?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-omnipod-pdm-case/1718)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-omnipod-pdm-case/1718 "2017-08-29T05:24:58Z")
Recently, @Engel was showing cool pod cases. How about PDM cases - any recommendations? The only one I know that seems functional is this one: to be completed with this battery compartment door (the case does not hav… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=53) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=55)