# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=56 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 57 --- ## [Strange jumps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-jumps/1510)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-jumps/1510 "2017-08-01T18:37:10Z")
Check out these three images and see if anything looks wrong… This happens infrequently, but lately it’s been happening more than usual. What it causes is a) confusion on mine and Erin’s part b) total panic c) extra “c… --- ## [Help: shock cord DIY](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505 "2017-08-01T01:52:14Z")
My son has a nylon glucose bag that is really light and comfortable, and which he really likes: But it does not have a shock cord assembly outside – it would be useful to have one so as to be able to use a Frio bag on… --- ## [Travel & TSA: express check line for CGM & supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-tsa-express-check-line-for-cgm-supplies/1507)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-tsa-express-check-line-for-cgm-supplies/1507 "2017-07-31T13:25:34Z")
When flying a couple of years ago I alerted TSA that I had a CGM and syringes and an insulin pen. The agent made a phone call and then invited me to go through the express check where they just scan your pocket contents … --- ## [Omnipod and backup meter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-and-backup-meter/1495)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-and-backup-meter/1495 "2017-07-31T00:23:49Z")
I am curious – what is your strategy with backup meters when you wear an Omnipod? Is it even possible to buy a meter that uses the same strip as the Omnipod PDM? I notice that some people on the web have been experiment… --- ## [FreeStyle Libre Pro; is it Really Waterproof?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-pro-is-it-really-waterproof/1484)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-pro-is-it-really-waterproof/1484 "2017-07-30T16:53:23Z")
last month my endo put me on a 2 week trial of the FreeStyle Libre Pro sensor to see how my BGs were doing. usually he just down-loads my pump and my meter on his computer; but this was, for me, a very exciting experienc… --- ## [Picking a glucose meter for children: blood drop size](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/picking-a-glucose-meter-for-children-blood-drop-size/1494)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/picking-a-glucose-meter-for-children-blood-drop-size/1494 "2017-07-30T00:10:32Z")
There have been many times on the forum where we discuss and compare glucose meters. The discussions typically focus on (a) cost, (b) accuracy, and © meter size. For my son, I also look at another criterion: blood drop … --- ## [The complete (?maybe?) Amazon dry-pak collection](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-complete-maybe-amazon-dry-pak-collection/1475)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-complete-maybe-amazon-dry-pak-collection/1475 "2017-07-25T20:21:12Z")
I guess Amazon knows I like the water-proof containers. They keep sending me ads for them. Anyway, lots of different sizes and types for whatever you want to keep waterproof. I like some of these for various events. I … --- ## [Opportunity to share your views on D-tech](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/opportunity-to-share-your-views-on-d-tech/1467)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2017, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/opportunity-to-share-your-views-on-d-tech/1467 "2017-07-23T18:10:09Z")
Diabetes Mine and Beyond Type 1 are co-sponsoring a survey on how PWDs use D-tech: https://uscannenberg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV\_ekZ1jvVHa22YYvz --- ## [Apple wipe, brain wipe!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-wipe-brain-wipe/1457)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-wipe-brain-wipe/1457 "2017-07-21T21:12:57Z")
Okay, so obviously the risk with carrying a phone these days is how dependent we are on them. My phone is spazzing out—the canoe incident didn’t help, I’m sure, but it’s about to have to be replaced. As in, tomorrow. I’m… --- ## [iPod Touch: cost-effective alternative to Dexcom receiver that shares](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ipod-touch-cost-effective-alternative-to-dexcom-receiver-that-shares/1445)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ipod-touch-cost-effective-alternative-to-dexcom-receiver-that-shares/1445 "2017-07-21T14:24:56Z")
I am retooling our Dexcom tool chain. I just figured out a really cost-effective fallback on the Dexcom receiver ($600) or a regular iPhone: an iPod Touch can be the primary Dexcom receiver, and share Dexcom data to foll… --- ## [Kayak camping: how we ruined a Dexcom receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kayak-camping-how-we-ruined-a-dexcom-receiver/1451)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kayak-camping-how-we-ruined-a-dexcom-receiver/1451 "2017-07-20T21:17:22Z")
I was going to mention that at another time, but @Sam raised the topic… Because the receiver is small and compact, and because we did not need any sharing where we were (a total of 10 days without wifi or broadband in t… --- ## [Kayak camping: how we ruined an iPHone SE used as Dexcom receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kayak-camping-how-we-ruined-an-iphone-se-used-as-dexcom-receiver/1448)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kayak-camping-how-we-ruined-an-iphone-se-used-as-dexcom-receiver/1448 "2017-07-19T21:55:49Z")
We destroyed my son’s iPhone SE (that we use as a Dexcom receiver) in our kayak camping trip. Since it never got in contact with liquid water, I thought it was interesting to share what unexpected circumstances can ruin … --- ## [Bloody cgm insertions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bloody-cgm-insertions/1415)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bloody-cgm-insertions/1415 "2017-07-19T21:20:45Z")
I've finally found the one place that I can stand to wear a Dexcom cgm... on the front of my thigh (thanks @mikep) . The problem, for me, is there are a lot of veins near the surface there and I often see blood oozing o… --- ## [What my Dexcom often looks like when running](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-my-dexcom-often-looks-like-when-running/1326)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2017, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-my-dexcom-often-looks-like-when-running/1326 "2017-07-09T23:10:49Z")
I see this all the time. Several hours of nothing. It blanked out while I was running and stayed with the "???" question marks for several hours today. It came back for a very short time and back to the "???" question ma… --- ## [Control solutions?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-solutions/1355)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-solutions/1355 "2017-07-04T21:42:32Z")
So I have to take a week of blood sugar readings in lieu of doing a glucose tolerance test this week for my gestational diabetes screen...and I've had a few numbers that have freaked me out. I got a 154 reading today an … --- ## [Interesting discussion about Dexcom new developments](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-discussion-about-dexcom-new-developments/1321)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2017, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-discussion-about-dexcom-new-developments/1321 "2017-06-29T20:34:11Z")
Some interesting points in this latest podcast with Kevin Sayer from Dexcom: Dexcom G5 one-button applicator is already in FDA review 15-20 new Android phones will soon become compatible with the Dexcom mobile app W… --- ## [Battery powered insulin cooler for under $15](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/battery-powered-insulin-cooler-for-under-15/1319)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/battery-powered-insulin-cooler-for-under-15/1319 "2017-06-25T00:20:12Z")
As promised here's my quick and dirty trial run of the battery powered electric insulin cooler system. This is a 12v peltier semiconductor cooling unit that I bought on eBay for $13. Set into a hole cut into a styrofoa… --- ## [XDrip+ Momentum Curve](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-momentum-curve/1298)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-momentum-curve/1298 "2017-06-21T17:11:09Z")
Just found an opportunity to show the xDrip+ momentum curve in action. I had mentioned it a couple of weeks ago and have been waiting for a good example. \[image\] I ate a low carb breakfast that I have not been bolusing… --- ## [New Dexcom Transmitter Firmware Update--filling data in gaps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-transmitter-firmware-update-filling-data-in-gaps/715)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-transmitter-firmware-update-filling-data-in-gaps/715 "2017-06-21T16:50:48Z")
I've heard a few people saying that new transmitters have firmware that allows 3 hrs of data to be synced once reconnected via Bluetooth. Can anyone confirm this personally? I believe this is just for the official Dexc… --- ## [Dexcom Share Android App?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-share-android-app/1284)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2017, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-share-android-app/1284 "2017-06-20T02:00:37Z")
I heard a rumor on another social media site that someone was actually using the Android Dexcom Share app -- but the details were fuzzy. Can anyone with an Android phone confirm that this is available for purchase now? … --- ## [New D Tech from ADA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-d-tech-from-ada/1268)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-d-tech-from-ada/1268 "2017-06-16T17:17:26Z")
--- ## [Dexcom: 138 Fingerstick: 305](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-138-fingerstick-305/954)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-138-fingerstick-305/954 "2017-06-15T01:14:39Z")
And this is with clean, dry hands. At this point the Dex is just a random number generator. We're going to swap out tonight while he sleeps. What's the most Dex has been off for you? --- ## [Anyone tried this diabetes case?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-tried-this-diabetes-case/1221)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-tried-this-diabetes-case/1221 "2017-06-13T19:35:54Z")
So, we've been struggling to find a better case for Samson's diabetes gear -- something he can carry, that has all his stuff organized, and is not humongous. Has anyone tried these Gridit! productS? They seem like they c… --- ## [K'Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kwatch/1214)
**Author:** [@kenrick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kenrick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kwatch/1214 "2017-06-13T03:58:08Z")
It looks like crowdfunding has started for this non-invasive blood glucose watch (although the FAQ says it uses interstitial fluid apparently when you put your finger on the watch sensor): http://www.pkvitality.com/faq/ --- ## [Insulet presents new data from Omnipod Horizon System](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulet-presents-new-data-from-omnipod-horizon-system/1215)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulet-presents-new-data-from-omnipod-horizon-system/1215 "2017-06-13T00:30:28Z")
Good news so far with the development of the new hybrid closed-loop study. --- ## [Travel!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel/909)
**Author:** [@walkingthedragon88](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/walkingthedragon88)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel/909 "2017-06-12T22:27:55Z")
Hi all! I was away last week (aside: I climbed Machu Picchu while using a breast pump every 3 hrs to maintain supply for my 6 month old, but that's another story; and yes, diabetes too..) what do you do to prepare for tr… --- ## [Omnipod Dash + Contour Next One = Awesome....I hope](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-contour-next-one-awesome-i-hope/1194)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-contour-next-one-awesome-i-hope/1194 "2017-06-09T16:12:55Z")
Looks like Insulet has entered an agreement with Ascensia (of Contour Next One) to connect the Pods to a meter. As stated in the article, 95% of blood readings were within 8.4% of the reference results...which seems pre… --- ## [FDA approves Android Devices for Dexcom G5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-approves-android-devices-for-dexcom-g5/1179)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-approves-android-devices-for-dexcom-g5/1179 "2017-06-07T20:37:01Z")
Finally! http://www.healio.com/endocrinology/diabetes/news/online/%7B120ca5d1-b867-49a1-a826-30afc68dce7a%7D/fda-approves-first-android-app-for-cgm --- ## [Infusion sites: how long do yours last?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infusion-sites-how-long-do-yours-last/1162)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infusion-sites-how-long-do-yours-last/1162 "2017-06-06T23:05:30Z")
Someone in another place was asking about making infusion sites last. I am curious: do you ever keep yours more than 3 days? If so, how do you make it last? Or, on the other hand, do you have a hard time making yours las… --- ## [WiFi Alarm for Night Monitoring](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wifi-alarm-for-night-monitoring/1153)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wifi-alarm-for-night-monitoring/1153 "2017-06-06T15:28:47Z")
Just wanted to give folks an update on how we are monitoring Samson at night. We've finally hooked up this D-Link WiFi Siren to our network. We then used IFTTT to take data from NightScout and send commands to the alar… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=55) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=57)