# Tips, Tech & Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=9 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [Buying a Samsung Galaxy for Omnipod 5 app use](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-a-samsung-galaxy-for-omnipod-5-app-use/14671)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-a-samsung-galaxy-for-omnipod-5-app-use/14671 "2024-05-29T01:04:30Z")
I managed to break Omnipod 5 PDM and have decided to replace it with a Samsung Galaxy phone from the Omnipod 5 app “compatible list”. This time it was in my back pocket and I fell back on my keister into a hard landing s… --- ## [G6 to be discontinued](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-to-be-discontinued/14277)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-to-be-discontinued/14277 "2024-05-28T04:34:19Z")
I just got informed the G6 is going to be discontinued by my supplier. They wanted to know if I wanted to upgrade to the G7 and I told them no. Then they said I will be getting an e-mail from Dexcom that the G6 will be d… --- ## [Interesting Sugarmate anomoly](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-sugarmate-anomoly/14688)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-sugarmate-anomoly/14688 "2024-05-28T02:58:41Z")
For some reason, my Sugarmate is reporting two different numbers depending on the platform. So, first here is the last 24 hours as seen directly from Dexcom: Notice less that 1% low/severe low Now check the data wi… --- ## [Fun with G7, Tandem and Apple Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fun-with-g7-tandem-and-apple-watch/14673)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fun-with-g7-tandem-and-apple-watch/14673 "2024-05-26T19:39:22Z")
A few weeks ago I did the software update on my pump for G7. I received the G7 sensors the day I started a G6. That one failed today so I thought I’d use the first G7. Ho Ho! When I chose G7 on the pump it said I needed… --- ## [Altitude alarm?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/altitude-alarm/14682)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/altitude-alarm/14682 "2024-05-25T04:35:30Z")
My son’s on the Tslim Control IQ. Lately, maybe every few weeks, it gives us an “altitude alarm” and says the pump can’t be restarted. We live at sea level. We’ve restarted it a few times and that seems to fix it but it … --- ## [Anyone have any extra g6 stuff they don’t need?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-any-extra-g6-stuff-they-don-t-need/14677)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-any-extra-g6-stuff-they-don-t-need/14677 "2024-05-24T20:15:57Z")
My wife is a type 2 and trying to get on Dexcom but is an uphill battle with insurance. She tried my last 2 G6 and loves it but I’m out. Might anyone have any extra they could part with? I can pay shipping. Thanks and … --- ## [Dexcom Sensor Replacement Policy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-replacement-policy/14665)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-replacement-policy/14665 "2024-05-23T16:04:43Z")
Just saw this reference regarding Dexcom policy on replacement sensors: Sensor Replacement Policy | Dexcom I don’t know if this is a change in policy as the page appears undated, but I know the subject is often raised a… --- ## [Loop 3.2.3](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-3-2-3/14663)
**Author:** [@SobeiT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SobeiT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-3-2-3/14663 "2024-05-21T19:58:51Z")
:smile: \<------------------------------------------------------------------------\> :smile: Loop is on my phone. I go live tomorrow am. Thanks to everyone for the help. Strange how Inpen is now getting readings from my … --- ## [Apple Developer, Inpen, Endo Rants & Questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-developer-inpen-endo-rants-questions/14654)
**Author:** [@SobeiT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SobeiT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-developer-inpen-endo-rants-questions/14654 "2024-05-20T19:54:59Z")
Inpen first: When I had to quit Looping I decided to go with Inpen because it did ½ units. I spoke with two different Reps from Medtronic asking about getting the pen. Both times I told them I was using the Dexcom G7 bo… --- ## [How do you access Loop error logs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-access-loop-error-logs/14651)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-access-loop-error-logs/14651 "2024-05-15T01:40:36Z")
This is a dumb question, but can someone tell me how to get to the error logs in Loop? I see a lot of places in the code where errors are logged, but I don’t know how to get to them. Things like this. How do I see it? … --- ## [The well-timed pod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-well-timed-pod/14635)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-well-timed-pod/14635 "2024-05-13T15:21:00Z")
It doesn’t always work like this. Many times I have 40+ units left in the pod. I don’t like to waste insulin! But this one went right down to the wire! Only 4 units left! And when filling the new one, I cleaned o… --- ## [Trash or treasure? old t:slim X2 cartridges and AutoSoft sites](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trash-or-treasure-old-t-slim-x2-cartridges-and-autosoft-sites/14647)
**Author:** [@LazyNerd](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LazyNerd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trash-or-treasure-old-t-slim-x2-cartridges-and-autosoft-sites/14647 "2024-05-13T13:34:24Z")
I have a dozen sets of t:slim X2 cartridges and AutoSoft 90 infusion sites left over from 2021 when I changed pumps (and countries, and insurance systems, and…). Looks like it’s the last of my Luer connector supplies. I… --- ## [Sugarpexil & other alert devices](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarpexil-other-alert-devices/14641)
**Author:** [@SobeiT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SobeiT)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarpexil-other-alert-devices/14641 "2024-05-11T22:13:50Z")
Sugarpexil Has been a great help to me. T1john & I have been discussing it & other alert devise on his Pump thread, I felt it was time for the alerts to have their own thread. Are you using an external alert devise? If … --- ## [Sugar Pro Smart Watch as a CGM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-pro-smart-watch-as-a-cgm/14634)
**Author:** [@arnolfo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/arnolfo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-pro-smart-watch-as-a-cgm/14634 "2024-05-10T20:09:03Z")
I was asked by my Doc to get an A1C so instead of making an appt (which will cost $300) I went online to buy a kit for $60. Easy enough. But then I came across something that I do need and once had but because of crappy … --- ## [Omnipod 5 new controller](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-new-controller/14460)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-new-controller/14460 "2024-05-10T13:37:33Z")
Good evening all, my question is, if I remember correctly if I start a new omnipod 5 controller I will start from scratch. My eating habits and activity have changed for the better and my insulin needs have dropped a lot… --- ## [Tandem app recall](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-app-recall/14631)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-app-recall/14631 "2024-05-08T22:01:10Z")
Hopefully those affected have already been notified, but just in case you haven’t: --- ## [xDrip+ Integration with Tidepool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-integration-with-tidepool/5653)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-integration-with-tidepool/5653 "2024-05-09T02:15:46Z")
Great News! Jamorham has just added Tidepool integration to xDrip+! He just announced that the code commit has been approved and added to the master program. We should be seeing it in a day or two when the latest night… --- ## [How to deal with a Dexcom allergy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-a-dexcom-allergy/2138)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-a-dexcom-allergy/2138 "2024-05-07T15:07:39Z")
How do you deal with an allergic reaction to a Dexcom sensor when you want to wear a CGM? Many Dexcom users suffer from allergic reactions, which make it difficult for them to withstand a sensor for 7 days or more. Thes… --- ## [Overnight camping--what to do with backup insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overnight-camping-what-to-do-with-backup-insulin/1124)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overnight-camping-what-to-do-with-backup-insulin/1124 "2024-05-02T21:48:11Z")
Drumroll, please! It's my first ever camping experience. I have to admit that I'm a little pleased to be taking it on so late in life post-diagnosis. I can already feel the eyerolls of you experienced campers, but it's a… --- ## [Omnipods and hot tubs?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipods-and-hot-tubs/14619)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipods-and-hot-tubs/14619 "2024-05-02T16:06:32Z")
Does anyone on Omnipods routinely use a hot tub or take hot baths (\>105F)? I know its an official no-no but I’ve been playing around with hot water immersion. The goal is to soak from the neck down for 15 minutes or mor… --- ## [Insulin pump recommendation?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-recommendation/14608)
**Author:** [@frostydankbud](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/frostydankbud)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-recommendation/14608 "2024-05-01T16:23:35Z")
Hello to whoever is reading. I just joined the community for support and answers that I can’t seem to find anywhere else. I was diagnosed about two years ago with a A1C of 14.2 on 3/13/22. With the help of Toujeo and Hum… --- ## [Important info for g7 users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/important-info-for-g7-users/14593)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/important-info-for-g7-users/14593 "2024-04-29T05:15:10Z")
The g7 app no longer offers the option to override silent/do not disturb modes. It must be done on your phone. Not all phones, mine (s9) included, allow app exceptions. I used to be able to do it in g6/g7 alert settings,… --- ## [Dexcom g7 newness frustration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-newness-frustration/13794)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-newness-frustration/13794 "2024-04-21T22:33:02Z")
On my 2nd g7 session. I think it will eventually be better than the g6, but hopefully some aspects will be improved upon. It has some weird glitches, but the most annoying is that you cannot see numbers in history, even … --- ## [Dexcom G6 and G7 not lasting full 10 days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-g7-not-lasting-full-10-days/14322)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-g7-not-lasting-full-10-days/14322 "2024-04-01T16:23:57Z")
​For over a year now I’ve had problems with both G6 and G7 not lasting the full 10 days. Typically I get weird numbers or they just give the 3 hour error and never come back starting around day 7 or 8. I’m not sure, but… --- ## [3/31/2024 - NS Down?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-31-2024-ns-down/14543)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-31-2024-ns-down/14543 "2024-04-01T03:04:53Z")
Anyone else’s Nightscout not working at the moment before i even start troubleshooting anything that may be on my end? --- ## [How to "take a break" from Omnipod 5 pods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-take-a-break-from-omnipod-5-pods/14528)
**Author:** [@gitano](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/gitano)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-take-a-break-from-omnipod-5-pods/14528 "2024-03-27T18:58:35Z")
Hello. I’m on the Omnipod 5 with the Android app and would like to know if there’s a way not to have the app alarm me if I have no pod activated. For example, if I run out of pods and have to wait a few days… or if I w… --- ## [New closed-loop pump system using Tidepool Loop just cleared by FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-closed-loop-pump-system-using-tidepool-loop-just-cleared-by-fda/14522)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-closed-loop-pump-system-using-tidepool-loop-just-cleared-by-fda/14522 "2024-03-25T13:23:20Z")
Twiist automated insulin delivery (AID) system made by Sequel Med Tech using Tidepool Loop algorithm with pump technology from Deka to precisely measure both the volume (amount) and flow (speed) of each micro-dose of ins… --- ## [Unisolve liquid alternative?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unisolve-liquid-alternative/14270)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unisolve-liquid-alternative/14270 "2024-03-14T14:22:42Z")
We normally use the liquid unisolve adhesive remover to take off old sites, but we’re running low and all the places I normally would get it show a picture of the liquid bottle but are actually selling the wipes, which d… --- ## [Infusion set problems scaring new pumper back on MDI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infusion-set-problems-scaring-new-pumper-back-on-mdi/13295)
**Author:** [@Aronld](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aronld)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infusion-set-problems-scaring-new-pumper-back-on-mdi/13295 "2024-03-10T18:47:39Z")
Hi all, I’m a 63 year old T1 diagnosed 32 years ago who decided to try pumping. After five weeks I am forced to stop and reconsider. I’ve done well on MDI for years so I have been waiting for a commercially available lo… --- ## [Recovering a flooded Dexcom receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recovering-a-flooded-dexcom-receiver/1212)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recovering-a-flooded-dexcom-receiver/1212 "2024-03-08T17:44:59Z")
It is always difficult to recover electronics that were immersed in water. The Dexcom G4 or G5 receivers are not waterproof, while the transmitters are. There are many stories of wet Dexcom receivers, some of which have … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=8) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/18.md?page=10)