# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=6 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [FDA Warning Letter to Dexcom posted March 4](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-warning-letter-to-dexcom-posted-march-4/15197)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-warning-letter-to-dexcom-posted-march-4/15197 "2025-03-28T22:36:09Z")
The FDA has posted their warning letter to Dexcom of March 4 on quality control issues with G6 and G7 sensors. It reveals some of the technical issues with verifying the accuracy of the sensors. There are no issues conce… --- ## [Dexcom stock falls after recent FDA letters concerning manufacturing facilities](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stock-falls-after-recent-fda-letters-concerning-manufacturing-facilities/15170)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stock-falls-after-recent-fda-letters-concerning-manufacturing-facilities/15170 "2025-03-28T21:47:04Z")
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/dexcom-receives-fda-warning-letter-two-us-manufacturing-facilities-2025-03-07/ --- ## [Tandem pump IOB in sleep mode](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-iob-in-sleep-mode/15187)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-iob-in-sleep-mode/15187 "2025-03-28T14:43:31Z")
I have noted in the mornings that sometimes my Tandem pump shows Insulin on Board even after 8 hours in sleep mode. Tandem says sleep mode only varies the basal, without boluses. So I asked our Regional Rep and got this … --- ## [What does your bluetooth show?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-your-bluetooth-show/14652)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-your-bluetooth-show/14652 "2025-03-25T03:32:04Z")
I currently have Dexcom G7 running, and numbers are showing in the Dexcom G7 app. That is the DXCMxM shown below. (The G7 always starts with “DXCM” and then has 2 more characters after that.) Yes, my phone is near my se… --- ## [Dexcom G7 applicator issue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-applicator-issue/15149)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-applicator-issue/15149 "2025-03-24T00:23:11Z")
Is anyone else having trouble opening the applicator? The one I’m about to use this morning was OK but about 5 of the last ones took some real grit to twist the lid off. I know I am older and getting older, but this cou… --- ## [Tidepool and Sequel Twiist](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-and-sequel-twiist/14516)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-and-sequel-twiist/14516 "2025-03-20T01:45:45Z")
FYI, Tidepool (the FDA approved version of the Loop algorithm) announced FDA approval of Sequel twiist powered by Tidepool today at: The twiist™ AID system powered by Tidepool receives 510(k) clearance The Sequel announ… --- ## [G7 Availability](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-availability/15137)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-availability/15137 "2025-03-19T03:28:29Z")
Anyone know why G7 availability is an issue of late? I had trouble this week getting refilled, local DOD military pharmacy was out, their supplier was out, and I got the last nine available (reportedly) at WR pharmacy (t… --- ## [Dexcom false "signal loss" alerts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-false-signal-loss-alerts/2194)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-false-signal-loss-alerts/2194 "2025-03-18T23:22:29Z")
Yesterday I kept getting signal loss alerts–even when my phone was with me–but there weren’t any actual drop-outs. After Tai Chi class (happened 3 times!), I changed out my sensor and problem solved after only 1 more fal… --- ## [Dexcom G7 overpatch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-overpatch/13626)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-overpatch/13626 "2025-03-11T18:23:21Z")
Silly question: does the dexcom g7 have different overpatches? I’m assuming yes. I’m thinking of switching soonish, and since the overpatches take a few weeks to get to me, I’d thought I’d check… Thanks! Edit: each sen… --- ## [Beware the Omnipod 5/Dexcom G6 to G7 upgrade](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beware-the-omnipod-5-dexcom-g6-to-g7-upgrade/15104)
**Author:** [@rcw](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rcw)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beware-the-omnipod-5-dexcom-g6-to-g7-upgrade/15104 "2025-03-09T05:19:36Z")
This morning I used up my last Dexcom G6 and shifted to G7. The change did not go well, and the reason was that the Omnipod 5 iPhone app does not support the Dexcom G7. Which means I have had to shift back to the ol… --- ## [Backup Iphone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/backup-iphone/15164)
**Author:** [@Cattell](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Cattell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/backup-iphone/15164 "2025-03-04T13:54:09Z")
Am in my mid eighties and have been Type 1 since I was twenty. I run Dexcom 6 and Omnipod 5 on an Iphone 13 mini. Everything works fine except the other night when my iphone went bananas! It just needed a reboot but allo… --- ## [Tandem infusion set hacks - for when supply runs out?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-infusion-set-hacks-for-when-supply-runs-out/15153)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-infusion-set-hacks-for-when-supply-runs-out/15153 "2025-03-01T19:19:49Z")
Everyone has a (horror) story about interacting with all of our service providers, so I’ll spare you the description of this particular one. As a result, however, I am now left with a very low level of inventory for the… --- ## [Maybe I was just a big dummy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-i-was-just-a-big-dummy/15116)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-i-was-just-a-big-dummy/15116 "2025-02-23T17:14:42Z")
I posted this a while back. suggestions-for-itchy-pods I tried all of the different suggestions. I could never really get anything to stop them from itching. Some of the suggestions seemed to help a little bit, or they… --- ## [SugarMate losing Dexcom G6 data access](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-losing-dexcom-g6-data-access/11962)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-losing-dexcom-g6-data-access/11962 "2025-02-23T00:47:12Z")
Just in from SugarMate: Important Sugarmate Information Hello, We are reaching out to share information on an anticipated disruption of CGM data in your Sugarmate account. Regrettably, our Sugarmate app is no longer… --- ## [Contour nextgen vs accuchek guide strips accuracy?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-nextgen-vs-accuchek-guide-strips-accuracy/15138)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-nextgen-vs-accuchek-guide-strips-accuracy/15138 "2025-02-19T17:38:51Z")
My insurance only pays for the Accu Chek series of strips, but I keep hearing the contour. Next test strips are far superior, but they’re not covered. I pay zero co-pay for mine but the contour ones have a co-pay card o… --- ## [Dexcom Recall of Certain G6 Receivers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-recall-of-certain-g6-receivers/15144)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-recall-of-certain-g6-receivers/15144 "2025-02-19T01:04:28Z")
See attached link --- ## [LOOOPing and stuff....suggestions?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loooping-and-stuff-suggestions/15141)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loooping-and-stuff-suggestions/15141 "2025-02-18T15:01:35Z")
I’m currently running Trio, a variant of LOOP, with Dexcom G7 and Omnipod Dash.Its been pretty good, and I’m very fortunate that anything diabetes related is covered 100% no copay through my employer group health plan. T… --- ## [Luer-lock infusion sets still available?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/luer-lock-infusion-sets-still-available/15142)
**Author:** [@Mary55](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mary55)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 2:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/luer-lock-infusion-sets-still-available/15142 "2025-02-18T02:50:05Z")
Does anyone know if a variety of Luer-lock infusion sets are still available in the US? I think these used to be available from Unomedical, now called Convatec. It looks like they are now advertising only Medtronic/Tan… --- ## [Pump options?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-options/15115)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-options/15115 "2025-02-11T16:13:29Z")
Hello. I’ve been on MDI for my entire diabetic life, 21 years. It has worked fairly well for me over that time, using Levemir and novolog. I also use the freestyle libre 3 CGM sensors with xdrip and juggluco to help mana… --- ## [Glucotrack true blood glucose constant monitoring](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucotrack-true-blood-glucose-constant-monitoring/15112)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucotrack-true-blood-glucose-constant-monitoring/15112 "2025-02-08T17:39:30Z")
In development. The device is inserted into a vein under the collar bone. Suppose to last 3 years. No info if has Bluetooth connectivity, which I doubt because I think it’s too small to have a battery that last that long… --- ## [Looping: Is there a way to tell the algorithm you injected?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-is-there-a-way-to-tell-the-algorithm-you-injected/15091)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-is-there-a-way-to-tell-the-algorithm-you-injected/15091 "2025-02-07T02:54:00Z")
I thought I’d asked this before but I can’t find my question for some reason. Is there a way to tell Loop (any system that works with an iPhone) that you injected via syringe? I think when I asked before, someone said y… --- ## [Tandem t:slim X2 with Control-IQ+ (7.9)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-x2-with-control-iq-7-9/15111)
**Author:** [@bsmorgan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bsmorgan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-x2-with-control-iq-7-9/15111 "2025-02-06T20:46:29Z")
I went to https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/support/resources/documents to look up something in the user manual and discovered a document for CIQ 7.9. Anyone know what Control-IQ+ is and how it differs from Control-IQ? --- ## [AID vs Fully Closed Loop Systems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aid-vs-fully-closed-loop-systems/15097)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aid-vs-fully-closed-loop-systems/15097 "2025-02-06T01:18:03Z")
I recently read the attached article in Diatribe. I found it very interesting and wondered how many of you are using a fully closed loop system such as the Beta Bionics iLet System or other similar systems. I am also cu… --- ## [Consistency of Apple Watch 10 Dexcom display over Apple Watch 6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/consistency-of-apple-watch-10-dexcom-display-over-apple-watch-6/15090)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/consistency-of-apple-watch-10-dexcom-display-over-apple-watch-6/15090 "2025-01-26T20:42:00Z")
I have an Apple Watch 6 that, battery is getting weak. The Dexcom complications often show— requiring to tap to get a display. It also has trouble pairing direct to sensor. Is the Apple Watch 10 better at displaying Dexc… --- ## [Dexcom stock drops 40% today - any perspectives?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stock-drops-40-today-any-perspectives/14805)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stock-drops-40-today-any-perspectives/14805 "2025-01-23T02:48:04Z")
Dexcom missed their targets for revenues and for profits and lowered guidance. This is quite a stock drop in one day. Here’s what Motley Fool says: Why DexCom Stock Is Crashing Today ▶ Summary --- ## [Filled Omnipod Dash pump but it didn’t beep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filled-omnipod-dash-pump-but-it-didn-t-beep/15019)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filled-omnipod-dash-pump-but-it-didn-t-beep/15019 "2025-01-22T21:53:14Z")
My question is…is it okay to use the pump? It did prime okay but wow! did I have a bit of a rough time with my post-meal/pre-bedtime blood sugar last ngiht. (This morning is somewhat better.) I am low on pumps (awaiting … --- ## [Squirrelling away the spare supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/squirrelling-away-the-spare-supplies/15071)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/squirrelling-away-the-spare-supplies/15071 "2025-01-19T02:54:47Z")
Packing for a 2 1/2 week trip in variable conditions: First and last 3 days camping in my van, cold weather in high desert, enroute to warm Sonoran desert for 10 days recreation and sun. I decided to squirrel away the D … --- ## [My G6 Dexcom is asking to be calibrated daily. Why? Will this go on for 10 days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-g6-dexcom-is-asking-to-be-calibrated-daily-why-will-this-go-on-for-10-days/15075)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-g6-dexcom-is-asking-to-be-calibrated-daily-why-will-this-go-on-for-10-days/15075 "2025-01-14T14:07:11Z")
For some unknown (to me) reason, my current Dexcom G6 is asking for daily calibration. What a pain. Did I do something wrong in the insertion? What was different for me this time was that I inserted later in the eveni… --- ## [Tandem Tslim X2 infusion set issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-x2-infusion-set-issues/15020)
**Author:** [@Ahawkins84](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ahawkins84)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-x2-infusion-set-issues/15020 "2025-01-13T00:35:15Z")
Hello all!!! I am a newer T:slim X2 user and I am having some issues with the infusion sets! I am using the Autosoft 90 and it seems like I can’t even go a full 3 days without it seeming to have issues with not deliveri… --- ## [Apple Developer - Loop question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-developer-loop-question/15047)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-developer-loop-question/15047 "2024-12-18T21:42:22Z")
Hi everyone, My developer account expires in 2 weeks. I will at some point renew it. But supposing I just do a Loop build on my phone right now. Would that last for a full year? Or does it only last until my developer … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=7)