# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=7 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [iOS 18.2, Tandem and Dexcom apps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-18-2-tandem-and-dexcom-apps/15034)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-18-2-tandem-and-dexcom-apps/15034 "2024-12-17T19:52:13Z")
I saw where Tandem was ok, but not Dexcom. I took one for the team and did the upgrade. T:Connect Mobile, Decom and Clarity work fine. When I opened the Decom app there was a message how they were working on 18, but the … --- ## [Dexcom G7 Now FDA Approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-now-fda-approved/13394)
**Author:** [@bggale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bggale)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-now-fda-approved/13394 "2024-12-16T18:42:53Z")
I just read online that the FDA has approved Dexcom’s G7 (finally!). It will roll out next year (2023). https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/12/08/fda-approves-iphone-connectible-dexcom-g7-glucose-monitor --- ## [What supplies do you carry and how to you keep them organized?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-supplies-do-you-carry-and-how-to-you-keep-them-organized/4986)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-supplies-do-you-carry-and-how-to-you-keep-them-organized/4986 "2024-12-16T13:03:52Z")
So, on this Friday while i should be working, I’m sitting here thinking about purses and wallets and diabetes cases. I’m wondering how much diabetes stuff you all carry with you, and how you carry it. Specifically, do t… --- ## [I think I'm finally moving away from SugarMate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-think-im-finally-moving-away-from-sugarmate/15008)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-think-im-finally-moving-away-from-sugarmate/15008 "2024-12-05T17:00:06Z")
I have been using SugarMate now for many years. The true value of it, for me, was the phonecall that I was able to receive for the LOW BGs or impending LOW BGs. Since I received and started using the Sugar Pixel, I hea… --- ## [Tandem - invalid pairing code](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-invalid-pairing-code/15017)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-invalid-pairing-code/15017 "2024-12-02T14:33:31Z")
I received an “invalid pairing code” error with the Tandem X2 pump after pairing my Dexcom Sensor even though the sensor code is correct. All you have to do is “stop your G7 senor” on the pump and then add the same sens… --- ## [Are Omnipod5 users EVER going to get an iPhone app?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-omnipod5-users-ever-going-to-get-an-iphone-app/14710)
**Author:** [@KaseyAlen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KaseyAlen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-omnipod5-users-ever-going-to-get-an-iphone-app/14710 "2024-11-28T15:52:29Z")
Are we EVER going to get an iPhone app for the Omnipod5? This has been promised for over a year, and I’m really getting tired of waiting for it. Carrying around the PDM as well as my work and personal phones is getting… --- ## [Expired Dexcom sensors work fine!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-dexcom-sensors-work-fine/1688)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-dexcom-sensors-work-fine/1688 "2024-11-27T03:04:59Z")
Because so many people run their Dexcom sensors longer than 7 days, at some point people may wonder about using old sensors that have passed their expiration date. (See: expired-dexcom-sensors) No worries, I like trying… --- ## [Share your experiences with new Omnipod 5 iPhone app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/share-your-experiences-with-new-omnipod-5-iphone-app/14966)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/share-your-experiences-with-new-omnipod-5-iphone-app/14966 "2024-11-25T22:58:56Z")
I wanted to start a thread for this, so we can hopefully have a somewhat centralized place for people to share their experiences with the O5 iPhone app. Having it all in one place can be helpful if someone is looking fo… --- ## [Travel Bag Recommendations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-bag-recommendations/567)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-bag-recommendations/567 "2024-11-23T00:31:10Z")
So, I'd love to get recommendations from you all as to what bags you use to carry all your D-Equipment in. We are still using the small "cammo" bag that was given to us from the hospital when Liam was diagnosed, but it … --- ## [CGM Ring?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-ring/15000)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-ring/15000 "2024-11-21T23:58:59Z")
Could be interesting! --- ## [Very quick way to remove pump & sensor easily](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-quick-way-to-remove-pump-sensor-easily/14986)
**Author:** [@Liam-M](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Liam-M)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-quick-way-to-remove-pump-sensor-easily/14986 "2024-11-18T13:55:25Z")
If you are like me from a couple months ago using Unisolve to remove your pump and sensor, there is no need for all that, If you wanted to, you could just peel the tape slightly on one side, then rip it off as fast as yo… --- ## [Mobi questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobi-questions/14975)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobi-questions/14975 "2024-11-11T05:59:55Z")
Hey, not sure who the Mobi users are here. I have a few questions. These are very important considerations for my special friend, who is wondering about these things. She is a surgeon! How are the alarms? Are there ma… --- ## [Any Tandem Mobi experiences yet?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-tandem-mobi-experiences-yet/14881)
**Author:** [@chris113113](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/chris113113)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-tandem-mobi-experiences-yet/14881 "2024-11-08T01:07:35Z")
My endo appointment is in two weeks and I’ll be upgrading to a G7, but also have the option of getting off of the Omnipod 5. I’ve had an uptick in faulty pods (high leakage) over the past few months and it’s frustrating… --- ## [Can't say I'm a fan of the new SugarMate UI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-say-im-a-fan-of-the-new-sugarmate-ui/14982)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-say-im-a-fan-of-the-new-sugarmate-ui/14982 "2024-11-07T23:25:45Z")
The tab icon is white which is hard to see, the page looks just strangely laid out and the “Feed” area on the right side of the page is just in the way and can’t be collapsed. The BG number, trajectory and last update t… --- ## [Maybe this non invasive watch will work](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-this-non-invasive-watch-will-work/14969)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-this-non-invasive-watch-will-work/14969 "2024-11-05T19:25:43Z")
Reading the article is vague in my opinion --- ## [Pump site painful](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-site-painful/14972)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-site-painful/14972 "2024-11-03T19:24:49Z")
I put a new Dash pod on yesterday (side of left thigh) and when I move the wrong way the insertion site is rather painful, a burning/stinging sensation. Nothing obviously wrong in the pump window. Maybe I hit a nerve?? W… --- ## [CVS App](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cvs-app/14967)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cvs-app/14967 "2024-10-30T01:16:14Z")
Over the last year I’ve become annoyed with the CVS app. I wish they would stop overhauling the look and feel of the app every few months. CVS needs to understand all I do on their app is request prescription refills. … --- ## [Calibration using xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibration-using-xdrip/14964)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibration-using-xdrip/14964 "2024-10-28T15:24:58Z")
Greetings all, I hope all is well. I have been using xDrip+ on my Samsung for some time, with Libre2 sensors, but find the ‘calibration’ process quite odd. A few Qs if i may: i) aside the initial 2 calibration inputs, … --- ## [Watch sending data to the cloud?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/watch-sending-data-to-the-cloud/14956)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/watch-sending-data-to-the-cloud/14956 "2024-10-23T02:02:13Z")
Our son is at soccer practices 3 or 4x a week and gets a ride there most days, meaning I can’t be with him. However, he’s not yet 100% when it comes to treating lows at practice. And the fields are now big enough that he… --- ## [Tandem let me update my old pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-let-me-update-my-old-pump/14929)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-let-me-update-my-old-pump/14929 "2024-10-19T18:26:47Z")
I was pleasantly surprised when I updated the software in my Tandem Tslim X2 pump that my older out-of-warranty pump also appeared on the list of possible pumps to be updated. Woke it up and plugged it in, and the update… --- ## [Bluejay GTS died, anyone have one or more for sale?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts-died-anyone-have-one-or-more-for-sale/14954)
**Author:** [@Icewiz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Icewiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts-died-anyone-have-one-or-more-for-sale/14954 "2024-10-19T02:34:39Z")
Title says it all. My GTS died and work won’t let me have WiFi devices like the U1 or U2. Anyone have a BlueJay GTS that the are no longer using and willing to sell and ship? Dying without my watch! thanks. --- ## [Medtronic recall](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-recall/14950)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-recall/14950 "2024-10-17T16:32:32Z")
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/insulin-pump-recall-medtronic-notifies-users-minimed-600-and-700-series-pumps-risk-shorter-expected?utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=govdelivery --- ## [Does anyone use the tandem pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-use-the-tandem-pump/14925)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-use-the-tandem-pump/14925 "2024-10-17T16:31:54Z")
PLEASE HELP: I have been using Medtronic pumps since I started on a pump. (about 24 years with Medtronic) Recently a few people and my new endo have recommendid to me that I try out the Tandem Pump, that it will work wel… --- ## [Bluejay GTS battery running down](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts-battery-running-down/14712)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts-battery-running-down/14712 "2024-10-10T04:37:48Z")
Has anyone replaced the battery in their Bluejay GTS watch? Mine is no longer holding a charge very long and I’d rather replace the battery than the watch! Thanks! --- ## [iOS lack of compatibility for Tandem and Dexcom apps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-lack-of-compatibility-for-tandem-and-dexcom-apps/14903)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-lack-of-compatibility-for-tandem-and-dexcom-apps/14903 "2024-09-21T19:21:12Z")
If you use Tandem mobile app and Dexcom apps on your iPhone the 2 companies are not in sync on iOS compatibility. Tandem has approved 18, but Dexcom is stuck at 17.5.0. --- ## [Tandem X2 false altitude alarm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-x2-false-altitude-alarm/14897)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-x2-false-altitude-alarm/14897 "2024-09-16T17:03:53Z")
I live in low lands, altitude about 330’.This morning after I did my breakfast bolus, I got an All insulin delivery stopped. When I asked the pump to resume. I got “Altitude alarm, all deliveries stopped. Remove cartridg… --- ## [Loop: Questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-questions/14896)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-questions/14896 "2024-09-15T21:23:52Z")
Can anybody compare the overall BG management experience using Loop/Dash pods vs. standard Omnipod 5? The reason I ask is I’ve been using Omnipod 5 since it came out and overall have been happy with it or when necessary … --- ## [Loop: Getting Started](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-getting-started/2216)
**Author:** [@dm61](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dm61)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-getting-started/2216 "2024-09-13T17:18:25Z")
Loop is a do-it-yourself closed-loop insulin delivery system, which consists of 4 components: Open-source Loop app running on an iPhone CGM (Dexcom G6, G5, or G4+share, or Medronic Enlite) A compatible insulin pump, in… --- ## [MM 780g/G4 question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mm-780g-g4-question/14894)
**Author:** [@Mikey417](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mikey417)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mm-780g-g4-question/14894 "2024-09-12T17:06:18Z")
I just started using the G4 sensor and the Smart Guard program. I had been using Dexcom for a number of years, and loved viewing the data summary presented in Clarity. But, I cannot find the equivalent for the 780g G4. D… --- ## [G7 direct to Apple Watch fail to connect possible fix](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-direct-to-apple-watch-fail-to-connect-possible-fix/14877)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-direct-to-apple-watch-fail-to-connect-possible-fix/14877 "2024-09-06T02:51:38Z")
I’ve had 2 fail to connect since using G7. I got a brilliant idea with this last sensor. I shutdown the watch waited a count of 10, restarted and voila connect and pair. Maybe this will work every time.:star\_struck: [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=8)