# Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/gear/67.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [Pinned: how to dispose of sharps in your US jurisdiction](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pinned-how-to-dispose-of-sharps-in-your-us-jurisdiction/15612)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pinned-how-to-dispose-of-sharps-in-your-us-jurisdiction/15612 "2025-11-22T14:19:31Z")
@Michel this is something that could be pinned --- ## [About the Gear category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-gear-category/228)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-gear-category/228 "2017-03-28T03:41:34Z")
Everything there is to know or ask about diabetes-related gear. --- ## [Can I refill Novo Nordisk cartridges (Novorapid, Tresiba, Ryzodeg...)?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-i-refill-novo-nordisk-cartridges-novorapid-tresiba-ryzodeg/16399)
**Author:** [@atom9549](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/atom9549)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-i-refill-novo-nordisk-cartridges-novorapid-tresiba-ryzodeg/16399 "2026-10-06T01:01:52Z")
I have 2x Novopen 4 pens. I was on Tresiba and Novorapid. For financial reasons. I moved onto Mixtard HM 30/70 10ml vials with syringes, and boy they hurt. So I’m trying to find middle ground. I’d like to get a cartridg… --- ## [BD syringes seem to have gone downhill](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bd-syringes-seem-to-have-gone-downhill/15033)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bd-syringes-seem-to-have-gone-downhill/15033 "2025-06-23T00:46:55Z")
BD syringes used to be top-shelf. But I’ve noticed a decline in the past few years. Not coincidentally, it seems to have happened after they spun-off their production of diabetes products to a different company. This i… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Samsung watch 6 as standalone for dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-watch-6-as-standalone-for-dexcom/14376)
**Author:** [@Kiversen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kiversen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-watch-6-as-standalone-for-dexcom/14376 "2024-01-25T07:58:26Z")
Hi, I’m New to this forum and can’t find a solution for samsung watch 6 as a standalone for dexcom 6. Is it possible of I have esim in the watch? Which app should I use to get it work. I have tried xdrip+, but can only … --- ## [Free Omnipods Eros Pods, G5 sensors, used G5/G6 Dexcom transmitters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-omnipods-eros-pods-g5-sensors-used-g5-g6-dexcom-transmitters/14213)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-omnipods-eros-pods-g5-sensors-used-g5-g6-dexcom-transmitters/14213 "2023-12-28T03:52:27Z")
Hi, We have about 35 Omnipod Eros pods with expiration date 12/9/23 that we don’t plan to use. Our son transitioned to the Dash pods when he went to college in order to eliminate the need for Riley Link with Loop. We a… --- ## [I'm not able to sign in T:Connect on laptop and iPAD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-able-to-sign-in-t-connect-on-laptop-and-ipad/14257)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-able-to-sign-in-t-connect-on-laptop-and-ipad/14257 "2023-11-30T19:08:10Z")
Any body getting this when logging into to T:Connect not mobile? I tried 2 browsers and cleared cache on my iPAd, 3 browsers on my Mac book pro. The tech at support said this is happening to a few people, I wonder i… --- ## [SugarMate down for anyone else?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-down-for-anyone-else/14221)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-down-for-anyone-else/14221 "2023-11-02T21:13:34Z")
Anyone else’s SugarMate stop working a bit ago? For me, it was at 12:25 (just over an hour ago, EST). Update: I just found this on Google: --- ## [Emergency mini-syringe saves the night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-mini-syringe-saves-the-night/12914)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-mini-syringe-saves-the-night/12914 "2023-10-09T00:21:29Z")
I’ve shared this before, but since it saved our dinner last night, I think this gadget deserves another shout-out. My wife and I went out for dinner last night, and my pod bonked. We had just finished appetizers, and we… --- ## [Non invasive bg smartwatch, I have serious doubts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-bg-smartwatch-i-have-serious-doubts/13748)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-bg-smartwatch-i-have-serious-doubts/13748 "2023-04-09T15:20:31Z")
Good Afternoon, Got an e-mail on this watch, I’ll say I am interested but I am also dubious to its implied functions. Have been trying to research this product but can’t find manufacturer or model #. Am leaning to just g… --- ## [Refurbishing g6 v1 transmitters for personal use](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refurbishing-g6-v1-transmitters-for-personal-use/13199)
**Author:** [@eerstenk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/eerstenk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refurbishing-g6-v1-transmitters-for-personal-use/13199 "2023-04-01T03:56:42Z")
i have a neighbor, mother of 4 with type 1 diabetes and she just ran out of ability to purchase through her insurance for the year, i have ability to grind, battery swap, and restart g6 transmitters SN starting with 80xx… --- ## [Came too late for me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/came-too-late-for-me/13492)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/came-too-late-for-me/13492 "2023-01-22T00:43:59Z")
I was looking at a device from Spain iirc that clipped on dumb pends to make them smart. The FDA just approved this one Mallya. I transitioned from pens to pump a year ago. --- ## [New skin inspection device that's better than a mirror on a stick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-skin-inspection-device-thats-better-than-a-mirror-on-a-stick/13500)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-skin-inspection-device-thats-better-than-a-mirror-on-a-stick/13500 "2023-01-19T19:09:27Z")
Full disclosure- I work with research and had a small role in getting this thing developed and translated to market, but I’m glad to see it finally available to order and shipping and think it might be able to help som… --- ## [HbA1c home test kit: recommendations?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hba1c-home-test-kit-recommendations/5230)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 9:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hba1c-home-test-kit-recommendations/5230 "2022-12-13T09:35:16Z")
We are having a bit of a hard time navigating the health systems of different countries to get regular blood tests and exams. We have some friends coming and I’d like to purchase a few A1c home test kits online to have o… --- ## [Electrosurgery wearing Omnipod/Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/electrosurgery-wearing-omnipod-dexcom/13219)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/electrosurgery-wearing-omnipod-dexcom/13219 "2022-10-06T17:39:56Z")
Hi All. It’s been a long while since I have posted on this site. I figured that you guys would be a group with a lot of experience and might know the answer to my question. I am having electrosurgery next month to remov… --- ## [Tandem 2021 virtual R&D day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-2021-virtual-r-d-day/12140)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-2021-virtual-r-d-day/12140 "2021-12-08T20:34:13Z")
Yesterday Tandem had a virtual meeting to talk about their plans for the future. I did not attend, but the slides are available via https://investor.tandemdiabetes.com/static-files/3a50186e-0afd-4d84-8ff0-17a53183af11 T… --- ## [G6- what if the Dexcom number disagrees with meter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-what-if-the-dexcom-number-disagrees-with-meter/10988)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-what-if-the-dexcom-number-disagrees-with-meter/10988 "2021-03-02T03:51:07Z")
The G 6 number usually agrees with my Contour Next One meter number. Occasionally, the numbers disagree. For example, this morning, G6 number was 70. Contour was 90. Do you calibrate the G6? It is my understanding … --- ## [Xdrip+ - Watchfaces/ BG-Values on your Tizen OS Smartwatch (all samsung smartwatches) and on your Android Wear OS watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-watchfaces-bg-values-on-your-tizen-os-smartwatch-all-samsung-smartwatches-and-on-your-android-wear-os-watch/8438)
**Author:** [@FrederikDiabetics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/FrederikDiabetics)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-watchfaces-bg-values-on-your-tizen-os-smartwatch-all-samsung-smartwatches-and-on-your-android-wear-os-watch/8438 "2021-02-19T05:35:47Z")
Hey Guys, 2 months ago I bought my Galaxy Watch 46mm :slight\_smile: Then I checked that xDrip isn´t compatible with my Galaxy Watch :frowning: that sucks all over. I searched and searched and have nothing found. Then I… --- ## [G6 from the VA?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-from-the-va/10630)
**Author:** [@Stubz42](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Stubz42)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-from-the-va/10630 "2020-12-18T21:30:21Z")
So I was diagnosed with T1 while on active duty, and the VA just approved the Dexcom G6 (https://diatribe.org/veterans-can-now-get-dexcoms-g6-cgm-va-pharmacies), I was wondering if anyone had had any success in getting t… --- ## [Huwawei Watch 2 for sale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/huwawei-watch-2-for-sale/10413)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 5:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/huwawei-watch-2-for-sale/10413 "2020-10-30T05:07:40Z")
Have an orgiginal Huwawei Watch 2 (not GT2) for sale with charger and wall wart if you need it. Price negotiable. Definitely some wear and tear but still works great and works WONDERFULLY for looping. Just upgraded to an… --- ## [Xdrip+ and samsung galaxy watch active](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-samsung-galaxy-watch-active/7163)
**Author:** [@Wijk\_diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Wijk_diabetes)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-samsung-galaxy-watch-active/7163 "2020-07-09T22:08:12Z")
Hi! I recently bought the samsung galaxy watch active and i also recently saw the miaomiao. Then i did some research and found out that tizen and dripx do not work together. But does anyone know if i can show/get noti… --- ## [Cases for syringes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cases-for-syringes/1623)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cases-for-syringes/1623 "2020-05-29T13:23:58Z")
--- ## [Refresh your "Go kit"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refresh-your-go-kit/9495)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refresh-your-go-kit/9495 "2020-04-06T11:59:37Z")
If you have not done this in a while, it might be a good time to refresh all the stuff in your emergency kit. I did that today. It’s nice to have a small pack of everything you might need in an emergency, rather than hav… --- ## [Would you buy this meter on Amazon?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/would-you-buy-this-meter-on-amazon/8198)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/would-you-buy-this-meter-on-amazon/8198 "2020-04-01T17:42:53Z")
I’d like to pick up a couple more back up meters, and EH‘s meter of choice is the Freestyle Lite. I considered attempting to call our pharmacy/endocrinologists office, and I realize that it’s probably worth 20 bucks to … --- ## [Got lots of alcohol swabs if you are short](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-lots-of-alcohol-swabs-if-you-are-short/9558)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-lots-of-alcohol-swabs-if-you-are-short/9558 "2020-03-31T18:17:24Z")
Following @Eric’s recommendation early on, I purchased a large amount of reputable alcohol swab packs in 100 boxes, in individual sealed packaging. If you are already a member, if you are short and can’t get them, I am … --- ## [LOOP cut insulin in HALF HOW?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-cut-insulin-in-half-how/9453)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-cut-insulin-in-half-how/9453 "2020-03-17T04:33:16Z")
I have an upcoming colonoscopy (although with Covid19 I’m going to reschedule for later this summer) and my endo said during prep and day of, just cut the insulin in HALF. How would I do that in LOOP? --- ## [LOOP and auto bolus fork?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-and-auto-bolus-fork/9452)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-and-auto-bolus-fork/9452 "2020-03-17T01:23:32Z")
At work I can read the boards here between calls but no facebook. I’ve seen a lot of chatter about a new fork on LOOP called Auto Bolus but can’t quite get my head around it. Why would you use it? How does it differ fro… --- ## [Which pump is best?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-pump-is-best/9278)
**Author:** [@Mbee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mbee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-pump-is-best/9278 "2020-02-09T04:41:11Z")
Do you use a pump? Which one? Why do you like it and not the others? I’m looking to get a pump again. I used to have minimed in 2004, but stopped using it & switched to pens. I use Dexcom & love it. Thinking of going w… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/gear/67.md?page=1)