# C/GM **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=11 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [xDrip+ Android Location Services Error](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-android-location-services-error/8308)
**Author:** [@jredel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jredel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-android-location-services-error/8308 "2019-09-16T03:25:04Z")
Dexcom G6. My sensor is only 3.8 days old, my transmitter 64. I have both Dexcom G6 app and xDrip+ app, I switch between them sometimes by force stopping one or the other. I’m trying to use my xDrip+ app now, and it seem… --- ## [Freestyle Libre + MiaoMiao + Spike](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-miaomiao-spike/4968)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-miaomiao-spike/4968 "2019-09-14T16:34:57Z")
Hello everyone! Now that I’ve gotten the MiaoMiao and Spike up and running I thought I’d let you all know my thoughts so far, to be updated as things change. For anyone not familiar with the MiaoMiao, it is a third-part… --- ## [What is the best setup for pump and CGM combo?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184)
**Author:** [@Trever](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trever)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184 "2019-09-11T03:52:20Z")
My Medtronic Minimed warranty just expired. I’ve also been using the Medtronic CGM which also just expired. I like that I have one device for both my pumping and my CGM, but have increasing concerns with the CGM accuracy… --- ## [Beating a dead horse (smart watches)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beating-a-dead-horse-smart-watches/6382)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beating-a-dead-horse-smart-watches/6382 "2019-09-04T22:31:32Z")
Okay, so it’s my understanding that right now there is no way to have a smartwatch that both acts as a collector AND has the ability to “share” that data with external devices due to no Bluetooth capabilities (which is i… --- ## [G5 Sensor Change-outs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-sensor-change-outs/7871)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-sensor-change-outs/7871 "2019-09-02T01:39:11Z")
Erin and I finally made the decision to no longer even try to go beyond 7 days on each sensor. Inevitably, what happens for us is that we do the 2-hour warm-up period (keep in mind, that with loop, I need to check BG’s … --- ## [Dexcom Sensor Restart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-restart/7751)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-restart/7751 "2019-09-01T20:59:05Z")
I’m currently using the G5 (I’m on Medicare). I run xDrip+ on my phone and the Dexcom receiver (I’m retired with plenty of time on my hands). XDrip+ does not recognize that the sensor is expired, it just keeps going. Th… --- ## [Little help? Had no idea Samsung S10 is not compatible with Dexcom G5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/little-help-had-no-idea-samsung-s10-is-not-compatible-with-dexcom-g5/8178)
**Author:** [@ScottC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ScottC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/little-help-had-no-idea-samsung-s10-is-not-compatible-with-dexcom-g5/8178 "2019-08-26T00:59:12Z")
Hi there. I’ve been T1 for 45 years and am new to this forum. Hoping to get some technical help getting my S10 paired with my Dexcom G5. I downloaded xDrip and for the last 4 hours the wizard is stuck on “Receiving Da… --- ## [G6 transmitter on apple watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-on-apple-watch/8167)
**Author:** [@gioppi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/gioppi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-on-apple-watch/8167 "2019-08-23T22:02:04Z")
Hi everyone, soon I should be switching from the freestyle libre to the g6 Dexcom transmitter. I’ve read that it’s compatible with the Apple Watch, US only however. Being in Italy I was wondering what this implies. It ha… --- ## [How Long Does a G5 Transmitter REALLY Last? \*\*UPDATE-Transmitter Died\*\* UPDATE-New Transmitter \*\*\*UPDATE-2nd Transmitter 😭](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307 "2019-08-23T17:42:02Z")
The Dexcom G5 transmitter will shut off after 105 days via a software command from the receiver. But that doesn’t mean the battery is dead or that the transmitter ceases functioning. It just means that the G5 receiver wi… --- ## [EMERGENCY nighscout help needed!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-nighscout-help-needed/8155)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-nighscout-help-needed/8155 "2019-08-23T03:12:26Z")
I’m at work and no facebook access. My Loop and Xdrip+ on android are updating just fine but I can’t get any data all of a sudden in my Nightscout which I keep open in a separate browser window! http://bradsxdrip.herok… --- ## [CVS Limiting Test Strips?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cvs-limiting-test-strips/7949)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cvs-limiting-test-strips/7949 "2019-08-14T14:38:10Z")
Has anyone heard about this? --- ## [Dexcom: when it works, it's great, but when it doesn't it stinks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-when-it-works-its-great-but-when-it-doesnt-it-stinks/4884)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-when-it-works-its-great-but-when-it-doesnt-it-stinks/4884 "2019-08-02T12:24:49Z")
well its my second month on my new dexcom G5. it has not been 100% out of the starting gate. i’ve had it where it is spot-on with my meter readings, and then times where i have had to calibrate it myself. then i’ve had s… --- ## [When Dexcom and fingerstick are off](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-dexcom-and-fingerstick-are-off/902)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-dexcom-and-fingerstick-are-off/902 "2019-07-20T15:12:12Z")
What do you do when Dexcom and fingerstick are off? Right now Dexcom is showing 45, meter 70. Son is asleep. I'd really like to be too. We really try not to overcalibrate but I'm wondering if it's better to calibrate wit… --- ## [Ummm....wow?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ummm-wow/7890)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ummm-wow/7890 "2019-07-18T19:40:28Z")
Our Endo appointment is coming up in a couple of weeks so I didn’t have to do this, but we have been working so hard and transitioning to so many “new” things (loop being the biggest) and I was just nervous so decided to… --- ## [Who's on First? What's on Second? I don't know is on Third (confusing CGM numbers)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whos-on-first-whats-on-second-i-dont-know-is-on-third-confusing-cgm-numbers/7101)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whos-on-first-whats-on-second-i-dont-know-is-on-third-confusing-cgm-numbers/7101 "2019-07-16T13:57:50Z")
Liam’s CGM read 84 45 degrees downward, but Liam came to me and said, “Papa, my legs are shaking.” I say to myself (and to him)…maybe you’re feeling a low BG! Let’s go see? When I check him, here are the numbers I get… --- ## [Abbott FreeStyle Libre with Medicare Coverage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-with-medicare-coverage/3090)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-with-medicare-coverage/3090 "2019-07-15T20:51:20Z")
Chicago Tribune: Medicare patients with diabetes gain coverage for prick-free glucose monitor Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre System, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in September and launched in U.… --- ## [Accu-Chek Guide (with flat strip container): First Impressions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-guide-with-flat-strip-container-first-impressions/4236)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-guide-with-flat-strip-container-first-impressions/4236 "2019-07-08T14:36:41Z")
I received my free Accu-Chek Guide today (available to any Canadians through the Roche website), and first impressions are that I quite like it! Enough that, if it’s accurate, I’d seriously consider switching. The strip… --- ## [Freestyle Libre: allergies and skin reactions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-allergies-and-skin-reactions/5553)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-allergies-and-skin-reactions/5553 "2019-07-07T03:02:44Z")
This happened to my daughter. She has been using the Libre for one year and then out of nowhere she started having a bad reaction to the adhesive. We have tried putting on cortisone cream before inserting the sensor, bu… --- ## [Your Apple Watch may soon get a better accessory to monitor your glucose levels](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-apple-watch-may-soon-get-a-better-accessory-to-monitor-your-glucose-levels/7722)
**Author:** [@Jim\_YYC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jim_YYC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-apple-watch-may-soon-get-a-better-accessory-to-monitor-your-glucose-levels/7722 "2019-06-18T17:17:48Z")
https://www.techradar.com/news/your-apple-watch-may-soon-get-an-accessory-to-monitor-your-glucose-levels --- ## [A1c blood meters: recommendations? Accuracy?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-blood-meters-recommendations-accuracy/6722)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-blood-meters-recommendations-accuracy/6722 "2019-06-14T16:39:00Z")
Was the lab test higher or lower than the CVS test? I was thinking of buying some, since the home tests I used to buy at Walmart aren’t available any more. Maybe not worth the trouble. --- ## [Dexcom direct to Android Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-direct-to-android-watch/2080)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-direct-to-android-watch/2080 "2019-06-06T12:02:42Z")
@Sam - Would an Android watch allow the direct CGM data to your wrist? --- ## [Dexcom in Android: do NOT upgrade to Android 9 Pie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-in-android-do-not-upgrade-to-android-9-pie/5886)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-in-android-do-not-upgrade-to-android-9-pie/5886 "2018-12-22T08:19:56Z")
I upgraded inadvertently 2 days ago to Android Pie with a pure Android phone (Moto G4 with Google Fi), and lost all Dexcom Follow alarms for good. No solution in sight until Dexcom qualifies a new version of the app. Sin… --- ## [G6 with xDrip+ on Android](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-with-xdrip-on-android/5402)
**Author:** [@ponjovi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ponjovi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-with-xdrip-on-android/5402 "2019-05-30T20:23:29Z")
I’m running a G6 straight to a Pixel and then to a Garmin Forerunner (no receiver or Dexcom app). This has been running great for months, but then today when I tried to start a new sensor I’m having connection issues; a… --- ## [Need help with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-with-xdrip/7511)
**Author:** [@phil121879](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/phil121879)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-with-xdrip/7511 "2019-05-20T22:04:04Z")
Hey Everyone! I am having trouble with my xDrip+ app. I have been using xDrip+ app for about 8 months and I had no problem with my glucose readings or linking my Dexcom G5 to my phone, which is a Galaxy Note 5. After do… --- ## [Dexcom G6 at Costco](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-at-costco/5509)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-at-costco/5509 "2019-05-17T14:01:36Z")
For costco members, there is a discount for G6. I checked my local Costco today, and got prices, which are the CMPP price, for members only. Low for now because of rebates from Dexcom, that Costco passes on to member… --- ## [Medtronic trial CGMS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-trial-cgms/7464)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-trial-cgms/7464 "2019-05-16T17:25:14Z")
Has anyone tried this ? 30 day free trial. https://info.medtronicdiabetes.com/guardian-connect-trial?medium=tsa&utm\_source=google\_ppc&utm\_medium=text&utm\_campaign=Guardian%20Connect%202.0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg5ax7oyX4gIV… --- ## [Is there a way to test transmitter battery life w/o starting a session?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-test-transmitter-battery-life-w-o-starting-a-session/2204)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-test-transmitter-battery-life-w-o-starting-a-session/2204 "2019-05-10T13:07:16Z")
So I have quite the collection of expired (low battery) transmitters that I’ve acquired in the past 1.5 years, but until the past 3 months I wasn’t RECORDING the transmitter numbers in my logs…so now I’m in the situation… --- ## [Dexcom G6 - How much of an improvement over G5?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-how-much-of-an-improvement-over-g5/7325)
**Author:** [@Entropy512](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Entropy512)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-how-much-of-an-improvement-over-g5/7325 "2019-05-04T18:57:05Z")
A bit of history here: When the G5 first came out, I took advantage of Dexcom’s “we’ll give you a free upgrade kit” offer. Fortunately I did NOT update my receiver and chose to evaluate the system with just an iPod Tou… --- ## [Dexcom G6 bug: you must swap a new sensor in MORE than 7 minutes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-bug-you-must-swap-a-new-sensor-in-more-than-7-minutes/5429)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-bug-you-must-swap-a-new-sensor-in-more-than-7-minutes/5429 "2019-05-03T16:38:52Z")
--- ## [New Dexcom location suggestion -- Help!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-location-suggestion-help/7309)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-location-suggestion-help/7309 "2019-05-01T21:38:14Z")
When Samson switched to the G6, he was having trouble with the sensor when it was on his arm. The data was cutting out for a few hours, it was giving sensor errors pretty much the moment his head hit the pillow for signi… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=10) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=12)