# Gear **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/gear/67.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Best new smartwatch as collector with strongest vibrations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-new-smartwatch-as-collector-with-strongest-vibrations/9275)
**Author:** [@ast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ast)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-new-smartwatch-as-collector-with-strongest-vibrations/9275 "2020-02-07T03:07:26Z")
I have miaomiao2 with libre and find that vibration works much better to wake up for lows and highs . I tried a kospet prime se standalone android and found that the vibration was weak ,the alarms were inconsistent and … --- ## [FastClix broke :(](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180 "2019-12-07T19:34:22Z")
My FastClix lancing device broke this morning. Thankfully I did have a backup one. When I removed the lancet drum, the lancet counter didn’t spin back to 6, but got stuck at 1 and the lever now moves freely without movin… --- ## [Thinking of getting an Apple iWatch 3 during black friday](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thinking-of-getting-an-apple-iwatch-3-during-black-friday/8749)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thinking-of-getting-an-apple-iwatch-3-during-black-friday/8749 "2019-11-25T02:40:15Z")
I’m currently Omnilooping, carrying an iPhone SE as well as a Samsung Galasxy S10+. I’m currently uploading data to tidepool, xdrip/heroku, and Dexcom. I currently have a Huwawei android wear watch but thinking of switc… --- ## [Data on my Hyundai Sonata 2019?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/data-on-my-hyundai-sonata-2019/8734)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/data-on-my-hyundai-sonata-2019/8734 "2019-11-23T00:58:33Z")
Currently OmniLooping and recently got a 2019 Hyundai Sonata and I thought I remember reading somewhere where someone was able to get something to appear on their touch screen display in the car? Anyone have any idea? I… --- ## [Best meter on the planet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-meter-on-the-planet/8673)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-meter-on-the-planet/8673 "2019-11-22T15:48:41Z")
I don’t know what other meter is going to give you such tight grouping. You can use standard deviation or any other measure of dispersion you want. Nothing touches this meter. For anyone looking for a meter, or asking … --- ## [Ping Supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ping-supplies/8387)
**Author:** [@ErikKnowles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ErikKnowles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ping-supplies/8387 "2019-09-24T18:13:33Z")
Anyone sticking with the Ping for a while? We have some supplies – maybe a dozen insertion sets, many cartridges, that I’d be happy to not throw in the trash. --- ## [New Dexcom G6-unreliable](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-g6-unreliable/8076)
**Author:** [@Perulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Perulz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-g6-unreliable/8076 "2019-08-10T21:44:26Z")
Just recieved my G6 last Tue 8/6. So far I have already gone through 2 sensors that were over 100 pts off, wouldn’t connect, gave false lows etc…now #3 is pretty much doing the same thing. Keeps asking to recalibrate, ca… --- ## [Pen seems leaky?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pen-seems-leaky/1945)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pen-seems-leaky/1945 "2019-07-31T23:18:27Z")
I know there was a discussion somewhere recently about that extra drop of insulin on the needle after injecting with a pen (which was helpful to know about). What I’m experiencing is a bit more than that, though - starte… --- ## [My Omnipod Loop Progress so far](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-omnipod-loop-progress-so-far/7843)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-omnipod-loop-progress-so-far/7843 "2019-07-08T00:37:21Z")
I’ve made a lot of progress with my Omnipod Loop. If you want to check it out, see herehttps://www.diabetesdaily.com/forum/threads/i-bit-the-bullet-im-doing-loop.130120/#post-1195715 Few questions for you techies: W… --- ## [Samsung gear 3 and xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-gear-3-and-xdrip/7492)
**Author:** [@CarrieM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarrieM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-gear-3-and-xdrip/7492 "2019-05-17T01:10:28Z")
I am using the xdrip app in place of the dexcom app as the dexcom app is not compatible with the Samsung s10+ but I am wondering if anyone knows of a way to get it to work with the Samsung gear 3 frontier. I am seeing pi… --- ## [Help me find a certain brand please](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-me-find-a-certain-brand-please/6987)
**Author:** [@Beshears420](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beshears420)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 7:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-me-find-a-certain-brand-please/6987 "2019-03-16T07:07:12Z")
We had a box of 100 disposable syringes once, they were amazing… Best ones I’ve come across yet. But I cannot for the life of me find them, or remember the brand. I remember it was “Comfort” something, or Something “Com… --- ## [Accu-Chek Mobile wireless adapter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-mobile-wireless-adapter/6344)
**Author:** [@MisterMints](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MisterMints)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-mobile-wireless-adapter/6344 "2019-01-31T20:09:00Z")
Hi all, I got one of those new Accu-Chek Mobile wireless adaptors the other day, and it all worked fine for about 48 hours, and now just won’t connect to my phone at all. Nor will it pick it up when trying to search for… --- ## [True2go](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/true2go/6205)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/true2go/6205 "2019-01-20T18:43:44Z")
Does anyone have an old true2go meter that they don’t use? Mine no longer works and they no longer make them or the strips for it… but I have a ton of strips that I should try to use up as they’re expiring. --- ## [What is a pump band?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-a-pump-band/5750)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-a-pump-band/5750 "2018-12-07T12:38:33Z")
Do you have a picture? I am sure it will become clearer, but why do you need less disconnects with a pump band? Sorry for the naive questions, we are podders… --- ## [Pen -vs- Syringe precision dosing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pen-vs-syringe-precision-dosing/1649)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pen-vs-syringe-precision-dosing/1649 "2018-08-13T13:10:47Z")
--- ## [Review: Scottevest men’s cargo pants](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/review-scottevest-men-s-cargo-pants/4036)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/review-scottevest-men-s-cargo-pants/4036 "2018-05-16T15:12:26Z")
My goal is to be able to carry all my diabetes stuff and also everything else I need to carry in my pants pockets, so that I didn’t have to carry an extra bag or put stuff in a jacket. I saw these Scottevest “stealth” c… --- ## [Dry needling - a new use for pen needles?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dry-needling-a-new-use-for-pen-needles/4237)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dry-needling-a-new-use-for-pen-needles/4237 "2018-06-25T15:08:27Z")
Dry needling - intramuscular stimulation - is often done to promote healing, reduce soreness, and loosen tight muscles. You can’t really massage tissue that is very deep, because you can’t reach it. So needling is simpl… --- ## [Need Diabetes Case ideas, help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-diabetes-case-ideas-help/3675)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-diabetes-case-ideas-help/3675 "2018-04-02T22:33:34Z")
Well, Samson’s Camo insulated lunch bag that he got from the hospital at diagnosis finally broke a few days ago, so we need a case that is decently small, fairly robust and easy to carry. It needs to hold: glucagon a… --- ## [Emergency go kit](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-go-kit/3229)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-go-kit/3229 "2018-03-20T16:43:49Z")
I wanted to share my “go kit”. This is what I have packed for an emergency unplanned departure of possibly extended length. This is not a daily carry pack. When I leave the house for a few hours, the only thing I carry i… --- ## [Best brands of pen needles and syringes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-brands-of-pen-needles-and-syringes/3472)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-brands-of-pen-needles-and-syringes/3472 "2018-02-23T00:56:45Z")
I had a hard time finding 12.7mm BD needles that were reasonably priced. I always buy BD so I have no experience with other brands. What are other brands of pen needles and syringes that people like? --- ## [Ideas: how to protect and store insulin vials](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ideas-how-to-protect-and-store-insulin-vials/3519)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2018, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ideas-how-to-protect-and-store-insulin-vials/3519 "2018-02-18T04:41:25Z")
--- ## [Meters are ridiculous](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meters-are-ridiculous/3296)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2018, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meters-are-ridiculous/3296 "2018-02-14T03:30:17Z")
\[image\] This is absolutely typical for me… --- ## [Which meter is more accurate?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-meter-is-more-accurate/3438)
**Author:** [@EricH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EricH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-meter-is-more-accurate/3438 "2018-02-06T16:10:25Z")
Does anyone have any real data about which BG meters are most accurate? During a recent high, I measured my blood sugar with two meters and got pretty different results (same finger, back to back measurements). OmniPod… --- ## [Daily basal reminder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daily-basal-reminder/1722)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daily-basal-reminder/1722 "2018-02-04T21:59:18Z")
If you are using a pen with a needle for your basal shots, something like this can be used to make sure you don’t forget. Instead of pills, put your pen needles in the pill compartment. Then each day you will see if you… --- ## [Meter Case](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meter-case/3279)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meter-case/3279 "2018-01-19T15:41:16Z")
Do you all use the case that came with your meter? Every 6-12 months I buy a new long leather wallet with a zip-up pocket in the back. You know, the ones that were once built to hold a checkbook? I stick my meter, lanci… --- ## [Carrying insulin in freezing weather](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/carrying-insulin-in-freezing-weather/3001)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2017, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/carrying-insulin-in-freezing-weather/3001 "2017-12-29T18:07:05Z")
We have been in Canada for almost 10 days, walking outdoors many hours a day, always in freezing weather, typically in the low single digits (Fahrenheit), sometimes subzero (Fahrenheit). We normally use a very small gl… --- ## [Camping solar charger?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/camping-solar-charger/1633)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/camping-solar-charger/1633 "2017-12-06T16:13:52Z")
This popped us on my Facebook feed today and I thought “this would be great for charging D gear while camping”, traveling or doing anything where you have access to electricity. I’m going to get one for our trip to the … --- ## [Needlephobia? Check out the Autoject by Owen Mumford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/needlephobia-check-out-the-autoject-by-owen-mumford/2275)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2017, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/needlephobia-check-out-the-autoject-by-owen-mumford/2275 "2017-10-08T20:26:14Z")
Several members recently mentioned needlephobia, and described how much more time they end up spending on injections. I coincidentally ran into this interesting device, which got good reviews and mentions in the UK from … --- ## [Strong plastic boxes for D gear under-bed storage?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strong-plastic-boxes-for-d-gear-under-bed-storage/2144)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strong-plastic-boxes-for-d-gear-under-bed-storage/2144 "2017-09-26T02:57:19Z")
I am looking for some strong clear plastic boxes with sealing lids, about as wide as a regular tote box, but flatter, more or less 16-20 quarts, that we can use to stow D gear under beds. It would be nice if it is strong… --- ## [Night light for late BG work](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/night-light-for-late-bg-work/2062)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/night-light-for-late-bg-work/2062 "2017-09-23T20:29:32Z")
I’m sure this is something that you’ve considered, but have you thought of a headlamp with a red light? The human eye deals with red light at night better than white. And it’s handsfree, which is a bonus. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/gear/67.md) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/gear/67.md?page=2)