# Apps **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/apps/70.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Apps category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-apps-category/231)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-apps-category/231 "2017-03-28T04:03:24Z")
Everything there is to know or ask about diabetes-related apps. --- ## [I built a free open-source desktop companion for Dexcom users — looking for feedback](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-built-a-free-open-source-desktop-companion-for-dexcom-users-looking-for-feedback/16371)
**Author:** [@filippo.garavaglia95](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/filippo.garavaglia95)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-built-a-free-open-source-desktop-companion-for-dexcom-users-looking-for-feedback/16371 "2026-09-24T01:43:42Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Filippo, a software engineer from Italy living with type 1 diabetes. I spend a large part of my working day in front of a computer, and I got tired of constantly reaching for my phone just to check my … --- ## [What's your favorite Diabetes Phone App, and why?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whats-your-favorite-diabetes-phone-app-and-why/3239)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whats-your-favorite-diabetes-phone-app-and-why/3239 "2026-09-13T16:05:02Z")
The Diabetes logbook thread got me to wondering about this. I know of quite a few apps, but don’t personally use any except the G5 Mobile app, Follow and Share. I’m referring to apps that track your Diabetes journey, c… --- ## [What app do you use to track meals, insulin used, etc.?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-app-do-you-use-to-track-meals-insulin-used-etc/2511)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-app-do-you-use-to-track-meals-insulin-used-etc/2511 "2026-08-21T19:22:31Z")
I’m curious what apps people are using to keep track of their total daily dose, meals, and the insulin that they take. Also curious about apps for carb counting. I came across this thread, but it wasn’t exactly what I w… --- ## [Minimed Mobile app Pixel 10a?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/minimed-mobile-app-pixel-10a/16252)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/minimed-mobile-app-pixel-10a/16252 "2026-07-20T19:17:08Z")
Does anybody know whether the Minimed Mobile app runs on Google Pixel 10a devices? It’s not on Minimed’s compatibility list, but Pixel 10 is on the list. On my current Android device, Minimed does not block installing th… --- ## [Setting multiple CGM alarms on iOS and Android?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/setting-multiple-cgm-alarms-on-ios-and-android/16039)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/setting-multiple-cgm-alarms-on-ios-and-android/16039 "2026-05-14T00:24:44Z")
I am on Android and I use Nightwatch to follow my son’s Dexcom, and set up multiple levels of alarming. For instance, I can have a low alarm at 55, another at 45, and another at 40. I can also customize how low these ala… --- ## [New to xdrip, how do I install it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242)
**Author:** [@Zr8000](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Zr8000)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242 "2026-04-04T01:55:46Z")
I recently read about the xdrip app for the dexcom 6 cgm. Everything I read is for using ann apple or android watch with it to view results. Can I somehow use it just on my Samsung galaxy 8+? Can someone please help m… --- ## [Loved Sugarmate? Try LUKA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loved-sugarmate-try-luka/15897)
**Author:** [@drbbennett](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drbbennett)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loved-sugarmate-try-luka/15897 "2026-03-02T21:41:00Z")
I guess it was about a year ago Sugarmate discontinued their app that let you display your Dexcom feed in the Mac menu bar. I’d been using it for years and really missed being able to just glance up and check on things w… --- ## [Juggluco back on Play store](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/juggluco-back-on-play-store/15038)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/juggluco-back-on-play-store/15038 "2026-01-23T17:17:08Z")
Hey y’all, Just a brief note that Juggluco is back on the Google Play store, after a hiatus. It’s an awesome app for those using the libre 2 thru libre 3+, an alternative to the terrible factory app. I actually use 4 … --- ## [Fixing a new G7 that can’t be started](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fixing-a-new-g7-that-can-t-be-started/15741)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fixing-a-new-g7-that-can-t-be-started/15741 "2026-01-14T17:19:24Z")
I had a new sensor that could not be started or recognized by the app a few days ago. I remembered a podcaster saying that this had happened to quite a lot of people multiple times in a row and sometimes it could be fixe… --- ## [Sugarmate not letting me log in](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-not-letting-me-log-in/15727)
**Author:** [@TTnyc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TTnyc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-not-letting-me-log-in/15727 "2026-01-05T09:17:24Z")
For a couple of weeks, I haven’t been able to log into the Sugarmate app on my iPhone. Each time it says, Something went wrong. Please try again. I still get info on my sugarpixel which I believe gets them from Sugarmat… --- ## [RxFood App](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rxfood-app/15301)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rxfood-app/15301 "2025-08-13T14:42:58Z")
Food is my nemesis and my joy, I love food. For maybe 2/3 of my 55 years T1D I got away with almost no management of diet. Alas in the last few years the ups and downs have been problematic. Yes I know the how’s of carb … --- ## [NS lost projected line on phone app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ns-lost-projected-line-on-phone-app/15318)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ns-lost-projected-line-on-phone-app/15318 "2025-06-12T13:18:53Z")
Anyone else experiencing this? It just started happening last night and only impacts my phone NS X app. On the browser the pink dots (projected BG) shows just fine. iPhone NS X App Browser: --- ## [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… --- ## [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, … --- ## [Dexcom App is crashing after update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-is-crashing-after-update/14760)
**Author:** [@CeDe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CeDe)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-is-crashing-after-update/14760 "2024-07-15T21:09:26Z")
Is it just me, or is the Dexcom app crashing on other people’s iPhones as well? The app, or IOS, displays a screen declaring: App Stopped Alert The Dexcom CGM app is no longer working correctly… I thought the first t… --- ## [A caution for anyone who uses iPhone Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-caution-for-anyone-who-uses-iphone-loop/14739)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-caution-for-anyone-who-uses-iphone-loop/14739 "2024-06-25T23:12:47Z")
I have never seen this before. I use my phone frequently but I am not married to it. Maybe this is common and you have experienced this, but this is the first time I have ever seen it! It happened today when I was out i… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [API \_Secret Failed Authentication](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/api-secret-failed-authentication/14409)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/api-secret-failed-authentication/14409 "2024-02-08T15:04:58Z")
Has anyone experienced receiving messages in NS of unsuccessful API\_Secret authentication requests, when it was NOT you that caused the error? I received the message a few minutes ago. Wasn’t me. I have set the school… --- ## [Dexcom app not compatible with iOS version 16.6 or above](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-not-compatible-with-ios-version-16-6-or-above/14088)
**Author:** [@keshazel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/keshazel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-not-compatible-with-ios-version-16-6-or-above/14088 "2023-09-01T15:05:22Z")
I talked to Dexcom yesterday. The Dexcom App is not compatible with ios v.16.6 and above. The CSA said they have no roll-out schedule date for 16.6 or above. As far as she was concerned everyone can use the Dexcom PDM. … --- ## [New sensor with xDrip+ is off with its readings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-sensor-with-xdrip-is-off-with-its-readings/6358)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-sensor-with-xdrip-is-off-with-its-readings/6358 "2019-04-05T14:47:26Z")
Hi all, I had my first sensor last 18 days on xDrip+ after switching it from the Dexcom app (was on that for 6 days before I switched), and it needed calibrations now and then. With the Dexcom app and the exact same sens… --- ## [Standalone smartwatch + Tandem t:slim x2 + G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standalone-smartwatch-tandem-t-slim-x2-g6/13191)
**Author:** [@keuspastis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/keuspastis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standalone-smartwatch-tandem-t-slim-x2-g6/13191 "2022-10-02T18:33:37Z")
Hi there, I am trying to help my GF. We moved to France where she got a new pump with Control IQ, the problem is that here they use mg/dL and not what she’s used mmol/dL. I would like to find a standalone watch if poss… --- ## [NS Client App Problem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ns-client-app-problem/13170)
**Author:** [@macjoel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/macjoel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ns-client-app-problem/13170 "2022-09-25T16:11:50Z")
I’m having issues with the NS client app. I keep getting a notification that no profile is set. I’m not trying to use APS, I just want to use it as an android app version of the nightscout webpage. Attaching screenshots … --- ## [App that syncs nutrition info into nightscout automatically](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/app-that-syncs-nutrition-info-into-nightscout-automatically/13172)
**Author:** [@macjoel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/macjoel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/app-that-syncs-nutrition-info-into-nightscout-automatically/13172 "2022-09-22T06:48:53Z")
I’m looking for an android app that can sync nutrition info into nightscout. Bonus points if it can sync with other fitness apps and has a barcode scanner! --- ## [Xdrip Error](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-error/13167)
**Author:** [@macjoel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/macjoel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-error/13167 "2022-09-21T18:21:07Z")
I am getting an error that says “Sensor data fails sanity test - Cannot Calibrate! raw:-0.1279” when calibrating in xdrip. It also gives an error about backfill out of order. I’m attaching a screenshot. If anyone can … --- ## [Xdrip+ has long delays](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-has-long-delays/12323)
**Author:** [@jmodonnell](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jmodonnell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-has-long-delays/12323 "2022-06-21T02:49:37Z")
Hi there, I have my Xdrip+ app set up as a follower (of Dexcom share) as I’m sort of railroaded into using the Dexcom app where I live. I managed to get Xdrip+ working and connected to my Garmin watch outside of the US … --- ## [Freestyle Libre 10-day sensors - does the Librelink app work with those?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-10-day-sensors-does-the-librelink-app-work-with-those/9109)
**Author:** [@MNTexan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MNTexan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-10-day-sensors-does-the-librelink-app-work-with-those/9109 "2022-01-31T17:35:49Z")
I am just about ready to make the leap to cgm-land and doing my research. I am attempting to keep my options as open and affordable as I can whether I run it through insurance, buy with cash price, or buy internationall… --- ## [Dexcom app on Apple Watch Series 7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-on-apple-watch-series-7/11967)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-on-apple-watch-series-7/11967 "2021-12-19T00:35:59Z")
I got an Apple Watch Series 7 yesterday and the Dexcom app crashes quite a lot. Has anyone else tried it on a Series 7? Dexcom’s website does not list it as a compatible model so I guess there’s no need to tell them tha… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/apps/70.md?page=1)