# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=57 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 58 --- ## [Pen holder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pen-holder/1151)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pen-holder/1151 "2017-06-06T05:11:31Z")
Last week I wrote about filling your own pens. https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filling-your-own-pens/ I really like doing it that way instead of having a bunch of different plastic disposable pens. It's kind of like ha… --- ## [Sometimes acting on Dexcom data really needs a fingerprick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sometimes-acting-on-dexcom-data-really-needs-a-fingerprick/1147)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2017, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sometimes-acting-on-dexcom-data-really-needs-a-fingerprick/1147 "2017-06-05T23:19:29Z")
We have acted upon Dexcom data many times directly without a fingerprick. My son did it again yesterday, but this time it was a mistake: he should have tested manually first. Here is why. \[image\] He injected insulin … --- ## [Dexcom integration with future Apple Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-integration-with-future-apple-watch/1152)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2017, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-integration-with-future-apple-watch/1152 "2017-06-05T20:36:42Z")
Interesting article. I am assuming this won't be backwards compatible, but there is always hope. --- ## [Ambulatory Glucose Profile in Clarity?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ambulatory-glucose-profile-in-clarity/1144)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2017, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ambulatory-glucose-profile-in-clarity/1144 "2017-06-04T07:49:13Z")
Clarity just released a new data tool, called Ambulatory Glucose Profile. Does anyone know anything about it? What is the clinical basis for this metric and does it have any predictive value above and beyond HbA1C? --- ## [BD Needles: Ultra-Fine, Micro-Fine, Pentapoint differences?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bd-needles-ultra-fine-micro-fine-pentapoint-differences/1141)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2017, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bd-needles-ultra-fine-micro-fine-pentapoint-differences/1141 "2017-06-04T01:05:50Z")
I was going to order some 8mm needles to test @Eric's assertion about faster action, which was contradicting the research that @Michel had posted. But I find that there are many different needle options, really. I want… --- ## [My Share just isn't working...and I can't figure out why](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-share-just-isnt-working-and-i-cant-figure-out-why/1123)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2017, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-share-just-isnt-working-and-i-cant-figure-out-why/1123 "2017-06-02T17:24:09Z")
Okay, so for now at least, I'm using only my iPhone which is paired to Liam's G5 transmitter. I can track his BG's OK, but sharing within the G5 Mobile App just isn't working. I've looked at, and verified all the troub… --- ## [Super-micro bolus and OpenAPS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/super-micro-bolus-and-openaps/1113)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/super-micro-bolus-and-openaps/1113 "2017-06-01T19:17:55Z")
So, I know folks on here do not use openAPS or Loop for the most part, but I just wanted to give a shout-out to a new feature we've been using. It's called super-microbolus and in the two weeks we've been using it, it h… --- ## [Perfect refrigerator for insulin storage?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/perfect-refrigerator-for-insulin-storage/264)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/perfect-refrigerator-for-insulin-storage/264 "2017-06-01T16:46:05Z")
I have been looking for months for a good refrigerator to store insulin at home, in a way where I have some reasonable certainty that it won't freeze. I finally decided that the best type was probably a wine chiller, sin… --- ## [Can you treat lows with a sweet cocktail?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-treat-lows-with-a-sweet-cocktail/1072)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-treat-lows-with-a-sweet-cocktail/1072 "2017-05-31T04:07:38Z")
I am surprised this works. What proportions do you use? --- ## [Dexcom receiver help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-receiver-help/1091)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2017, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-receiver-help/1091 "2017-05-30T16:26:44Z")
I just put on a new Dexcom G5 sensor and then tried to turn on my receiver. The receiver shows the startup screen that says "Dexcom" and the status bar moves across the screen then pauses for about a minute at about 95%… --- ## [New Low Cost Glucose Meter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-low-cost-glucose-meter/1061)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2017, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-low-cost-glucose-meter/1061 "2017-05-27T19:46:37Z")
AccuChek has just come out with a new Bluetooth connected blood glucose meter that they are offering for no cost, and test strips that are very low cost. They are admittedly reacting to the current high cost of diabetes … --- ## [Glucose tabs containers?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-tabs-containers/939)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-tabs-containers/939 "2017-05-25T13:54:31Z")
My son hates these glucose tabs - but we find the 10-tab containers of this Dex4 to be the best we have found so far to carry hard candy in the pocket or slingpack: Of course, my son loses them all the time, and the… --- ## [Pancreum--An Artificial Pancreas System of the Future](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pancreum-an-artificial-pancreas-system-of-the-future/1030)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pancreum-an-artificial-pancreas-system-of-the-future/1030 "2017-05-24T19:06:43Z")
For the last couple of years I’ve been following a group of pioneers in the development of what they call the " Bionic Pancreas". Guilherme de Paula & Jerry Joseph (ex- Medtronic CGMS & Insulet OmniPod pump engineers) ha… --- ## [Tiny Lancets for Tiny Fingers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tiny-lancets-for-tiny-fingers/1031)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tiny-lancets-for-tiny-fingers/1031 "2017-05-24T19:02:21Z")
TiniBoy lancets for tiny, tender fingers… \[image\] TiniBoy Lancets - 36 gauge http://www.tiniboy.com/lancet.php --- ## [Excellent long-term review of the T-Slim X2 by Laddie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/excellent-long-term-review-of-the-t-slim-x2-by-laddie/1035)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/excellent-long-term-review-of-the-t-slim-x2-by-laddie/1035 "2017-05-24T18:56:00Z")
It is a 5-month review, overall very positive. The main issue was occlusion alerts, which she was able to solve after a long amount of experimentation: “I have not done a scientific test to determine whether it is th… --- ## [How do you organize & keep track of your diabetes research?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-organize-keep-track-of-your-diabetes-research/1034)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-organize-keep-track-of-your-diabetes-research/1034 "2017-05-24T18:25:52Z")
I never seem to be able to find an article that I have read when I need to find its reference. How do you keep track of your diabetes research? I'd love to read about your methods! I am particularly interested in findi… --- ## [Sourcing a pump for OpenAPS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sourcing-a-pump-for-openaps/998)
**Author:** [@mentat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mentat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sourcing-a-pump-for-openaps/998 "2017-05-24T02:53:13Z")
I'm planning to build myself an artificial pancreas! Does anyone have an old medtronic pump they are willing to donate or sell? The supported models are here but if you are unsure just ask me. If anyone has thoughts on… --- ## [Mini-glucagon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mini-glucagon/1023)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mini-glucagon/1023 "2017-05-23T23:15:17Z")
A recent trial shows that dasiglucagon, a glucagon analogue developed by Zealand Pharmaceuticals, is effective and stable when used as mini-gluc https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/23/994953/0/en/Positive-Pha… --- ## [Reservoirs: How low can you go?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reservoirs-how-low-can-you-go/677)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reservoirs-how-low-can-you-go/677 "2017-05-23T19:05:40Z")
We decided with the last pump site change to leave the insulin in the reservoir, even though there were only 29 units left. He now has 7 units left in his reservoir and he's running high and we're wondering if the boluse… --- ## [Your best diabetes carry bag?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-best-diabetes-carry-bag/1011)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-best-diabetes-carry-bag/1011 "2017-05-22T20:30:32Z")
I recently posted about a carry bag we use in summer when we travel, when we need to use a Frio bag for insulin. But that bag is not our favorite bag for everyday diabetes carry: it is a bit too heavy. This is the one … --- ## [AdvFunctionalMedicine clinics: what do you think?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advfunctionalmedicine-clinics-what-do-you-think/1002)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advfunctionalmedicine-clinics-what-do-you-think/1002 "2017-05-22T20:08:42Z")
I just ran into this website: http://www.advfunctionalmedicine.com/diabetes-info. They decided to follow us on twitter. The first line of their twitter profile is: The #DiabetesReversal experts! This makes me somewhat… --- ## [Diabetes slingbag with shock cord for Frio bag](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-slingbag-with-shock-cord-for-frio-bag/1007)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-slingbag-with-shock-cord-for-frio-bag/1007 "2017-05-22T09:40:28Z")
Not so long ago, I was asked on a thread about using a Frio bag for insulin. I said I would post what kind of a sling bag I use. The one I use is this one: You can see the shock cord on the top front, which can hold… --- ## [Are longer insulin needles faster to act?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-longer-insulin-needles-faster-to-act/993)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-longer-insulin-needles-faster-to-act/993 "2017-05-21T20:19:19Z")
We have discussed this several times in the past. I was convinced the longer needles were faster to act with insulin. To my surprise, I found out that, from this recent (Aug. 2016) super-large injection survey research p… --- ## [How often do you see this?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-do-you-see-this/978)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2017, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-do-you-see-this/978 "2017-05-20T00:38:09Z")
\[image\] Pretty sure the -70 is an artifact of the fact that Dexcom is having trouble keeping up with trends. But do others think it's really possible to drop 70 points in 5 minutes? --- ## [Disappearing data?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/disappearing-data/967)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/disappearing-data/967 "2017-05-18T19:30:42Z")
Has anyone ever seen a message on their Dex receiver indicating "system check successful" with a check mark? Also with the message, all previous data points disappeared? Only the most recent data point remained. --- ## [Nighttime lows, teeth?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nighttime-lows-teeth/961)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nighttime-lows-teeth/961 "2017-05-17T23:33:54Z")
Not infrequently, I'll experience a nighttime low and chug some juice that I keep on the bedside table. True confessions, I almost never get up and brush my teeth after that. Invariably I wished that I had some sort of d… --- ## [Dexcom and adhesives](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-adhesives/941)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-adhesives/941 "2017-05-15T22:15:49Z")
--- ## [Three Dexcom sensor failures in four days](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/three-dexcom-sensor-failures-in-four-days/917)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/three-dexcom-sensor-failures-in-four-days/917 "2017-05-13T17:50:13Z")
We have had a bad series. We get the 3 ??? within 12 to 24 hours of insertion. Dexcom tells me that this has nothing to do with lot numbers because each sensor is manufactured as a lot of one. I am guessing that my son… --- ## [Nightwatch and Android Wear 2.0](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightwatch-and-android-wear-2-0/878)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightwatch-and-android-wear-2-0/878 "2017-05-12T11:59:14Z")
With the recent release of Android 2.0, I was a bit nervous to update. Nightwatch has been working great so far and was a little hesitant to try it out. Depending on the watch, OTA updates are being rolled out at differ… --- ## [Dexcom fail!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-fail/668)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-fail/668 "2017-04-30T14:58:36Z")
Sensor was only one day old. I had it on my upper thigh. I noticed this bloody mess. I guess that's not a good place..... \[image\] [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=56) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=58)