# C/GM **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=10 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## ["Dumb" CGM questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dumb-cgm-questions/8991)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dumb-cgm-questions/8991 "2019-12-31T18:58:09Z")
Ok, I’m sure there will be more. :hugs: Do you cover your sensor with clothing when you sleep? I’m somewhat nervous about pulling it off while sleeping, so I always wear a 3/4 or long sleeve T because I wear my sensor … --- ## [Unable to calibrate with Dexcom 8G Transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unable-to-calibrate-with-dexcom-8g-transmitter/8989)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unable-to-calibrate-with-dexcom-8g-transmitter/8989 "2019-12-30T17:31:09Z")
I’ve had good results with xDrip+ & the 80 or 81 transmitters but have just switched to an 8G transmitter. If I enter an initial calibrtaion, it is rejected “Calibration rejected: Rejected Could not reply to auth chal… --- ## [Apple Siri and Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-siri-and-dexcom/8952)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-siri-and-dexcom/8952 "2019-12-23T04:29:54Z")
Q: “Hey Siri. What’s my glucose.” A: “You’re 77 and steady.” That’s pretty cool. --- ## [Sayer Again Teases Apple Watch Integration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sayer-again-teases-apple-watch-integration/7699)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sayer-again-teases-apple-watch-integration/7699 "2019-12-18T00:08:22Z")
Kevin Sayer, CEO of Dexcom, apparently is committed to making Dexcom to Apple Watch a reality. I’m not holding my breath… https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/06/13/dexcom-ceo-teases-apple-watch-diabetes-collaboration.html --- ## [CGM alarms and time-in-range study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-alarms-and-time-in-range-study/8893)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-alarms-and-time-in-range-study/8893 "2019-12-16T13:52:35Z")
Here’s an abstract of a recent analysis of CGM use among T1Ds: --- ## [Dexcom Share / Follow - Issue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-share-follow-issue/5964)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-share-follow-issue/5964 "2019-12-04T00:11:10Z")
FYI - Dexcom Share/Follow stopped working about 1-1/2 ~ 2 hrs ago. I just confirmed with Dexcom Technical Support that the problem is with the Dexcom servers and is not any sort of end-user issue. No current eta on res… --- ## [Dexcom app crashed and took out all settings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-crashed-and-took-out-all-settings/8775)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-crashed-and-took-out-all-settings/8775 "2019-11-30T06:03:34Z")
The Dexcom app on my phone crashed and when I started it back up, it acted as if I had never used it before and went through the whole setup process. The setup process requires knowing your sensor code and your transmit… --- ## [Future of Diabetic Engineering](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/future-of-diabetic-engineering/8747)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/future-of-diabetic-engineering/8747 "2019-11-26T02:31:22Z")
Dexcom and Xdrip+ are great tools for managing Diabetes. In the interview given by Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer: “You’ve got to understand, medical device companies and hacking, those two concepts don’t go together well. So … --- ## [Dexcom G6 prices for anyone interested](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-prices-for-anyone-interested/8725)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-prices-for-anyone-interested/8725 "2019-11-21T23:38:27Z")
Just picked up my first refill on 1 G6 transmitter and 9 G6 sensors (90 day supply). Transmitter cash $277.62, insurance copay $100 9 sensors cash $1,124.35, insurance copay $100 --- ## [Time for new G6 transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-for-new-g6-transmitter/8706)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-for-new-g6-transmitter/8706 "2019-11-20T00:36:01Z")
@docslotnick @Nickyghaleb Here’s a dumb question from a newbie to CGM. I started my first transmitter 8/22. My transmitter is supposed to “be up” 11/22. That’s the 90 days it’s supposed to last. Will it stop working on… --- ## [How long for your new G6 sensor to settle down?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-for-your-new-g6-sensor-to-settle-down/8645)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-for-your-new-g6-sensor-to-settle-down/8645 "2019-11-16T03:39:48Z")
Just started a new Dexcom G6 sensor yesterday and had crazy low numbers on it. It woke me with a 44 with a straight down arrow. I tested and was actually 100, but it scared the crap out of me. How long do your new sensor… --- ## [Resetting G5 transmitter with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/resetting-g5-transmitter-with-xdrip/6209)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/resetting-g5-transmitter-with-xdrip/6209 "2019-11-15T04:41:11Z")
--- ## [Xdrip went stop calibrating](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-went-stop-calibrating/8649)
**Author:** [@jredel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jredel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-went-stop-calibrating/8649 "2019-11-14T13:32:08Z")
Hello again excellent community! My xdrip app keeps don’t a weird thing: I have a g6 sensor, and even though I put it in weeks ago, since yesterday xdrip has told me I need to calibrate my g5 (even though it’s a 6) every… --- ## [New to Freestyle Libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-freestyle-libre/6156)
**Author:** [@Israel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Israel)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-freestyle-libre/6156 "2019-11-13T22:26:54Z")
Hello, I’m new to the forum and I mostly lurk (learn a lot from just reading) around… I was at the hospital last December because of my first DKA episode and stayed there for 5 days in the ICU… But today is different…!… --- ## [Abbott FreeStyle Libre Direct to Apple Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-direct-to-apple-watch/7939)
**Author:** [@Charlie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Charlie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-direct-to-apple-watch/7939 "2019-11-11T14:46:15Z")
Just noticed on Apple App store Ambrosia released LinkBluCon update, new NightRider displays FreeStyle Libre and Libre Pro readings on Apple watch without the iPhone. Users just need to install LinkBluCon app and switch … --- ## [How the Dexcom G6 works?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-the-dexcom-g6-works/8647)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-the-dexcom-g6-works/8647 "2019-11-10T19:08:55Z")
I started a new sensor last night (got data at 5:30 pm) and got a 44 down arrow alarm at 11 pm. When I went to look at the numbers from last night today, the 44 didn’t show up on the Dexcom clarity program. Instead it ha… --- ## [Making your Dexcom G5/G6 transmitters last longer without using xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-your-dexcom-g5-g6-transmitters-last-longer-without-using-xdrip/5467)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-your-dexcom-g5-g6-transmitters-last-longer-without-using-xdrip/5467 "2019-11-10T13:48:09Z")
This link and method have already been described by @docslotnick (Restarting G6 sensors and transmitter - #15 by docslotnick), but I thought it was worth dedicating a thread to it. As we all know, Dexcom G5 and G6 trans… --- ## [Started the libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/started-the-libre/8467)
**Author:** [@Sensorium139](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sensorium139)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/started-the-libre/8467 "2019-11-06T09:52:55Z")
So I started the libre today, it costs quite a bit so IDK if I’ll stick to it if it isn’t amazing, but I mostly wanna try it for the sake of easiness on my job to keep frequent testing without having to get everything ou… --- ## [How do very specifically see how much charge is left on my G6 transmitter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-very-specifically-see-how-much-charge-is-left-on-my-g6-transmitter/8591)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-very-specifically-see-how-much-charge-is-left-on-my-g6-transmitter/8591 "2019-11-02T05:02:01Z")
I don’t see it anywhere on the System Status page like I see on some posts here. Where is it? Is there a secret setting somewhere so I can see the charge level/amount of the transmitter? Also, at what transmitter batter… --- ## [Getting around "confused calibration 1" error (Dexcom G6/Xdrip+)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-around-confused-calibration-1-error-dexcom-g6-xdrip/8571)
**Author:** [@Falco](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Falco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-around-confused-calibration-1-error-dexcom-g6-xdrip/8571 "2019-10-28T14:41:46Z")
Hi All, because I had a lot of help from this forum when installing Xdrip + and Sony Smart watch 3, I would now like to share the solution of the “confused calibration 1” with you. This morning I received the message “c… --- ## [Comparison between CGM and finger sticks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/comparison-between-cgm-and-finger-sticks/8516)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/comparison-between-cgm-and-finger-sticks/8516 "2019-10-26T01:29:44Z")
Is your CGM generally higher or lower than your finger sticks? I have Dexcom G6 and I can’t seem to distinguish a consistent pattern, sometimes the G6 is higher (seems like when BG is higher) and sometimes lower. Althoug… --- ## [Restart sensor and just wait?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restart-sensor-and-just-wait/8553)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restart-sensor-and-just-wait/8553 "2019-10-24T17:44:50Z")
I have been using Dexcom G6 for about 2 months, and have restarted 1 sensor which was successful and lasted total of 20 days. Yay! I’m restarting another one today. The numbers can be kinda funky at the beginning of the … --- ## [What does a dying sensor look like for you?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-a-dying-sensor-look-like-for-you/8499)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-a-dying-sensor-look-like-for-you/8499 "2019-10-15T16:43:20Z")
Seems like no two go the same… sometimes it’s the ??? Sometimes the patterns get erratic… my current sensor after 2 weeks seems to just constantly drift downward even when I’m actually steady… which is especially annoy… --- ## [How to pair medtronic pumps with xDrip?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-pair-medtronic-pumps-with-xdrip/8451)
**Author:** [@drgymnast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drgymnast)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-pair-medtronic-pumps-with-xdrip/8451 "2019-10-11T03:16:05Z")
Hi I have a read a thread about pairing the medtronic 640G with xDrip, can it be done with all medtronic pumps? --- ## ["New" metric for CGM users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-metric-for-cgm-users/8478)
**Author:** [@rkw](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rkw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 6:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-metric-for-cgm-users/8478 "2019-10-09T06:27:05Z")
read an article about Dexcom which led to article about the G6 which bled into the idea the medical profession is finally embracing. It’s actually not new for those who have CGM software as we see the percentage breakdo… --- ## [DexCom Clarity Uploader not detecting CGM when connecting to computer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-clarity-uploader-not-detecting-cgm-when-connecting-to-computer/1875)
**Author:** [@EricH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EricH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 6:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-clarity-uploader-not-detecting-cgm-when-connecting-to-computer/1875 "2017-09-07T06:26:52Z")
Pro Tip: If you are having trouble connecting your DexCom continuous glucose monitor to a computer so that you can use the DexCom Clarity Uploader, you must use the USB cable that comes with it. If you use another, sta… --- ## [(Dexcom G6) Inconsistent data between paired phone and follow app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-inconsistent-data-between-paired-phone-and-follow-app/4391)
**Author:** [@bloc8888](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bloc8888)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-inconsistent-data-between-paired-phone-and-follow-app/4391 "2019-09-25T01:35:55Z")
We recently upgraded from the G5 to the G6. Things have been going okay so far (loving the no calibration), but I’ve noticed something odd about how the data is sent from the mobile phone (paired with the transmitter) a… --- ## [Xdrip learning curve](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-learning-curve/8341)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-learning-curve/8341 "2019-09-18T10:23:39Z")
I’ve been using Spike with Dex G5 for a few months on Iphone and think its great. Next week I am starting an Eversense sensor and tempted to go out and get an Android phone so I can use xdrip with the Eversense. Plus I a… --- ## [Strange CGM behavior](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-cgm-behavior/6332)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-cgm-behavior/6332 "2019-09-18T03:32:36Z")
Just changed it out 6 days ago and it was working great up until 2250. It cut out and it hasn’t turned back on yet…question marks since 2250. Haven’t ever had one cut out so early before…do you guys think I should just… --- ## [The ReliOn Premier Blu: a new Walmart Bluetooth meter with cheap strips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428 "2019-09-17T23:11:59Z")
I just found out from @Tony about this new meter in this post. I find it quite interesting, because: it is Bluetooth enabled, working with a Walmart online App the Walmart listing info describes as a highly accurat… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=9) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=11)