# DIY **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/do-it-yourself-diy/66.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the DIY category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-diy-category/227)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-diy-category/227 "2025-03-17T23:42:02Z")
Everything there is to know or ask about diabetes DIY, Loop, OpenAPS, xDrip and more. #WeAreNotWaiting! --- ## [3D-printed snap on/off syringe label](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488 "2026-08-19T14:25:32Z")
I finally got around to a little project I’ve been meaning to do for a while- 3D printing snap-on labels for the insulin syringes I use to empty the ~16 units left in the pens when they stop working. No more forgetting w… --- ## [Choosing a Dexcom G6 / xDrip+ compatible watch in September 2020](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/choosing-a-dexcom-g6-xdrip-compatible-watch-in-september-2020/10191)
**Author:** [@Tama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tama)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/choosing-a-dexcom-g6-xdrip-compatible-watch-in-september-2020/10191 "2026-08-08T02:59:24Z")
First post - my apologies if this has been covered elsewhere. My T1D son (9yo) is about to go onto the Dexcom G6, with a Tandem x:slim2 pump coming later this year. He’s currently running a Freestyle Libre with pen inj… --- ## [Tracy Fire in California impacts Medline](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tracy-fire-in-california-impacts-medline/16111)
**Author:** [@Rphil2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rphil2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tracy-fire-in-california-impacts-medline/16111 "2026-06-13T02:18:19Z")
The large Warehouse in Tracy California caught on Fire on Thursday June 11, 2026. The more than 1 million Sq Ft Warehouse houses supplies distributed by Medline one of the nations largest providers of DME supplies for H… --- ## [Sony Smartwatch Alerts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-smartwatch-alerts/15937)
**Author:** [@RG12](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RG12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-smartwatch-alerts/15937 "2026-04-16T19:27:40Z")
Hi I wonder if someone can help me - I’ve been using a Sony Smartwatch 3 as a standalone collector for some years now, initially with G5 and now G6, but unfortunately that watch failed. I have since purchased a couple m… --- ## [Remote monitor G6 without phone (with tslim x2)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-monitor-g6-without-phone-with-tslim-x2/9521)
**Author:** [@kenfred](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kenfred)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-monitor-g6-without-phone-with-tslim-x2/9521 "2025-09-23T01:10:25Z")
Hello! Many thanks for reading and helping me. My young daughter has T1 and I’m trying to level up on our CGM monitoring. We are currently using the tslim:X2 pump with the Dexom G6. My wife’s android phone is a seconda… --- ## [How to share looping data with doctors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-share-looping-data-with-doctors/9408)
**Author:** [@Hobbzz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hobbzz)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-share-looping-data-with-doctors/9408 "2025-07-21T02:10:00Z")
I use and omnipod and dexcom g6 and will start looping soon. How do I share all of the relevant info with my doctor? Glooko (my doctor does use this currently) for the G6 data and something else for the omnipod data? To … --- ## [Trio 0.5.0 Public Beta](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trio-0-5-0-public-beta/15286)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trio-0-5-0-public-beta/15286 "2025-05-17T14:38:32Z")
As I’ve reported elsewhere, I’ve been one of the Trio closed beta testers. The developers believe it’s far enough along to allow a more broad set of DIY AID users to build, use, and test the app. It’s intended for experi… --- ## [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… --- ## [Looper Question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looper-question/14692)
**Author:** [@SobeiT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SobeiT)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looper-question/14692 "2024-06-01T18:12:45Z")
I was wondering if there is any way to do what @Eric has suggested to verify your insulin delivery is flowing correctly but when dispersing 5 units it would not show up in your daily usage? I tried a test of .5 units wh… --- ## [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? … --- ## [Inexpensive watch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inexpensive-watch/14461)
**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SteveMann)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inexpensive-watch/14461 "2024-03-03T23:53:39Z")
My TicWatch bricked again, this time it looks like for good. Does anyone know of an inexpensive watch that I can get my Dexcom G6 reading on? I don’t want to spend another $400 on another smartwatch. WAY too many cate… --- ## [Yay! I got G7 added to my Loop build!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/yay-i-got-g7-added-to-my-loop-build/14373)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/yay-i-got-g7-added-to-my-loop-build/14373 "2024-01-27T03:39:59Z")
One of the things I have learned is that you have to always be thinking ahead. I know at some point, Dexcom will stop making the G6 and I will be forced to use the G7. And yes, the G7 has already been added to the avail… --- ## [Omnipod+libre2 loop kit ? Help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-libre2-loop-kit-help/10029)
**Author:** [@Ausy1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ausy1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-libre2-loop-kit-help/10029 "2023-01-19T22:34:00Z")
Hello everyone! Congrats to anyone who has built their own loop…so incredible!! Hoping someone can help steer me in the right direction here. Looking for a loop diy for omnipod which I have the pdm and have been using fo… --- ## [Looking for help with GUI on FreeAPS Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-help-with-gui-on-freeaps-loop/12999)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-help-with-gui-on-freeaps-loop/12999 "2023-01-18T23:52:25Z")
Hi Everyone! I am using a version of the FreeAPS Loop on iPhone. I am wondering if any of the Loop gurus here can help me with something… This is a screenshot of my iPhone when I bolus. I am trying to figure out a way … --- ## [Looping help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-help/8313)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-help/8313 "2022-12-27T22:18:24Z")
I am trying to build my loop app for Omnipod. At the recent TCOYD conference, Katie DiSimone said to go ahead and use the Loop-dev branch. However, the build won’t accept the Omnipod. Here is the error message I am gett… --- ## [Talk me out of going back from Om5 to loop dash….or not](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/talk-me-out-of-going-back-from-om5-to-loop-dash-or-not/13046)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/talk-me-out-of-going-back-from-om5-to-loop-dash-or-not/13046 "2022-09-10T14:55:30Z")
Having all kinds of problems with Omnipod 5 and seriously thinking of going back to Loop Dash dev branch. Let’s discuss here. --- ## [Trying to write a small Android app for personal use](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-write-a-small-android-app-for-personal-use/12846)
**Author:** [@KJH1964](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KJH1964)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-write-a-small-android-app-for-personal-use/12846 "2022-08-28T17:20:30Z")
Hi, I’ve got a small app I wrote some time ago that I use to help me remember what I ate and how much Fiasp worked. Historically I’ve downloaded the data from my FreeStyle meter to my PC and then emailed it to my phone … --- ## [Quick Loop question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-loop-question/13038)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-loop-question/13038 "2022-08-16T14:14:03Z")
Is there any issue running Loop on your iPhone when it is set to low battery mode? Would that cause any problems? Thanks! --- ## [AndroidAPS and Open Looping on an Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/androidaps-and-open-looping-on-an-omnipod/1851)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/androidaps-and-open-looping-on-an-omnipod/1851 "2022-05-16T18:25:27Z")
So anyways… There had been a bit of chatter on FU about how a few of us want a pump that calculates IOB based on both bolus and basal insulin. I use xdrip+ to capture my CGM data and I use Nightscout for reporting (I u… --- ## [Filling your own pens](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filling-your-own-pens/1111)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filling-your-own-pens/1111 "2022-05-13T00:03:58Z")
I’ve been filling my own pens for a while. Why? Not all the disposable pens are refillable Re-filling from a vial is cheaper than buying disposable pens. You can fill them with any amount you want. Rather than having … --- ## [Recommend don't try to rebuild LOOP with new MacOS Monterey 12.3 just yet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommend-dont-try-to-rebuild-loop-with-new-macos-monterey-12-3-just-yet/12510)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommend-dont-try-to-rebuild-loop-with-new-macos-monterey-12-3-just-yet/12510 "2022-03-18T01:47:55Z")
I made a mistake. I updated the Mac to Monterey 12.3, updated xcode, and tried building LOOP master. It looked like the build succeeded and the software installed on the iPhone, but LOOP crashes immediately. Updating … --- ## [Bidirectional symbol replaced arrow on Nightscout \<=\>](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bidirectional-symbol-replaced-arrow-on-nightscout/12159)
**Author:** [@JasminesDad](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JasminesDad)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bidirectional-symbol-replaced-arrow-on-nightscout/12159 "2021-12-10T02:48:07Z")
Hi - within the past day or two the nightscout arrow has been replaced by a weird bidirectional symbol that doesn’t change as the numbers go up/down. I tried to insert a picture below but it looks like this \<=\>. My daugh… --- ## [Failing Medtronic loopable pump and a LOOP gotcha and an Omnipod gotcha](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/failing-medtronic-loopable-pump-and-a-loop-gotcha-and-an-omnipod-gotcha/11821)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2021, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/failing-medtronic-loopable-pump-and-a-loop-gotcha-and-an-omnipod-gotcha/11821 "2021-09-09T00:38:35Z")
So a month ago my Medtronic 722 got a motor error. I got it going again. A couple weeks later, motor error. Restarted. Immediate motor error. Restarted. After 12 hours, a couple more motor errors. Oh, well, time t… --- ## [Insulin needs way down for awhile---more than Loop tackles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-needs-way-down-for-awhile-more-than-loop-tackles/11812)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-needs-way-down-for-awhile-more-than-loop-tackles/11812 "2021-09-07T02:44:31Z")
My insulin needs went down like crazy for a few days. I know it happens when you get some beta cells back for a while—but that time was a bit freaky. My basal needs went down from 1.25 to lower than 0.75 in one day. I … --- ## [Is anyone using CURL or REST to get your sensor data from Dexcom?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-using-curl-or-rest-to-get-your-sensor-data-from-dexcom/11274)
**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SteveMann)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-using-curl-or-rest-to-get-your-sensor-data-from-dexcom/11274 "2021-04-22T01:35:14Z")
I looked at going through the developers account to get my blood glucose for a program where my lights in the bedroom come on when my BG goes below 50 overnight. But, developing an app should not be necessary. Does any… --- ## [Dexcom API](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-api/11273)
**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SteveMann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-api/11273 "2021-04-21T19:19:06Z")
I got a developer account to look further into this. The delay is there because it’s only available for app development. Once your app is approved by Dexcom, you get near-real time data. --- ## [Who here is still using Loop?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-here-is-still-using-loop/11212)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-here-is-still-using-loop/11212 "2021-04-09T02:00:53Z")
I have been using loop for over a year now and absolutely love it and don’t have any plans to switch. Just wondering who here is still looping? What version / branch do you like and why? I just re-did mine and chose au… --- ## [Dexcom G6 App and xDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-app-and-xdrip/10800)
**Author:** [@Prescripted](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Prescripted)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-app-and-xdrip/10800 "2021-01-25T21:55:19Z")
Is it possible to run the dexcom G6 App on one phone and xDrip on another? In my case I have dexcom app on an iphone 7+ and xDrip running on a moto g7 power. Haven’t been able to get any readings on xDrip. Any help appre… --- ## [Journal: my start on Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/journal-my-start-on-loop/10062)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/journal-my-start-on-loop/10062 "2020-12-14T07:11:05Z")
I just started Loop last week. I will keep track of everything that happens to me here, in case it can help others. I will start another thread for the setup that we did (mostly my mother). [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/do-it-yourself-diy/66.md?page=1)