# C/GM **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=13 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 14 --- ## [One of these things is not like the other - A discussion of CGM and Meter accuracy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-of-these-things-is-not-like-the-other-a-discussion-of-cgm-and-meter-accuracy/6577)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-of-these-things-is-not-like-the-other-a-discussion-of-cgm-and-meter-accuracy/6577 "2019-02-19T18:27:28Z")
Yes CGM is a useful tool at times. But the way I hear so many people rave about it, it just makes me feel like it is incredibly overrated. Why would I ever want to allow a pump to make decisions for me based on this ki… --- ## [Started the G6? Delete the G5 app!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/started-the-g6-delete-the-g5-app/6654)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/started-the-g6-delete-the-g5-app/6654 "2019-02-17T21:39:44Z")
I started using the G6 almost a week ago and love it (started dosing from G6 data on the 2nd day). I kept my last G5 sensor on for the first 3-4 days using the G6 so I could compare their performance. With the G5 on the… --- ## [Adhesive between Dexcom sensor layers: Sugru?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhesive-between-dexcom-sensor-layers-sugru/6612)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhesive-between-dexcom-sensor-layers-sugru/6612 "2019-02-17T02:42:33Z")
Posting here to see if I’m crazy. I of course like to extend my CGM sensors as long as possible. One thing I feel makes them die sooner is when the adhesvive in the middle (under the transmitter) loosens, and this cause… --- ## [Dexcom G4 / G5 Sensors and Transmitters Box Symbols - Diagrams](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g4-g5-sensors-and-transmitters-box-symbols-diagrams/6632)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g4-g5-sensors-and-transmitters-box-symbols-diagrams/6632 "2019-02-15T22:38:43Z")
There was a conversation on this a bit earlier and I thought it might be nice to create a couple ‘quick reference’ guides to help folks who may be trying to decipher what the symbols mean on their Dexcom G5 Sensor and Tr… --- ## [Higher average eAG, lower A1C?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-average-eag-lower-a1c/6555)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-average-eag-lower-a1c/6555 "2019-02-13T19:14:54Z")
So, Samson had his 3-month endo appt yesterday – the first since he was admitted to the hospital in November for his seizures. I was dreading his A1C – he’s been running about 10 points higher on his estimated average g… --- ## [Freestyle libre: what do you think?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-what-do-you-think/6086)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-what-do-you-think/6086 "2019-02-13T12:48:07Z")
How do people feel about this system, read that it can be used for insulin dosing so must be pretty accurate. --- ## [Tslim X2 with Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-x2-with-dexcom-g6/6546)
**Author:** [@KOLDY](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KOLDY)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-x2-with-dexcom-g6/6546 "2019-02-12T12:27:14Z")
Hello, My wife currently is a T1 and has had it since she was 10 years old. She just went to a Tslim X2 with the built in Dexcom. We had dexcom before and it had it’s own receiver and we weren’t allowed to use the cel… --- ## [Dexcom G6 "Sensor Errors" on xDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-errors-on-xdrip/6513)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 5:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-errors-on-xdrip/6513 "2019-02-12T05:50:35Z")
I’ve only seen this once (in six weeks of G6 use) so it’s not really fair to complain, but I got “Sensor Errors” and no BG readings while running G6 with xDrip. Naturally this happened when I was dropping fast about 15 m… --- ## [Last night as I slept: CGM follow monitoring at night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/last-night-as-i-slept-cgm-follow-monitoring-at-night/6511)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/last-night-as-i-slept-cgm-follow-monitoring-at-night/6511 "2019-02-09T11:31:26Z")
I had a dream. The dream led me to a cool realization. In my dream, I had a computer set up in my bedroom (much like I have in the basement)…where I could just wake up and glance over to see the sugars instead of reach… --- ## [When to record Finger Sticks -vs- CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-to-record-finger-sticks-vs-cgm/6496)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-to-record-finger-sticks-vs-cgm/6496 "2019-02-08T19:18:51Z")
Our Endo ONLY looks at the Clarity data when having discussions with us. And she’s always telling us that we need to work on our severe low percentage. And as much as I would love to have a severe low percentage of 0.0… --- ## [Dexcom G6 and Xdrip+ and replacement issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-xdrip-and-replacement-issues/5328)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-xdrip-and-replacement-issues/5328 "2019-02-06T23:04:29Z")
I’m currently on the Dexcom G6 and use Xdrip+ exclusively on my Galaxy S8+ phone. I had a sensor that I needed replaced, so I called tech support. He asked if I was on the app or the handheld device. I told him app. He … --- ## [So, I just started this new thing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-i-just-started-this-new-thing/6447)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-i-just-started-this-new-thing/6447 "2019-02-06T17:16:15Z")
…and I’m interested in seeing if anyone does it. So, recently, since installing SugarMate and being able to see (on dual screens) the sugars ALL THE TIME, I have began “predicting” where I think the BG’s are going to be… --- ## [SugarMate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate/6215)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate/6215 "2019-02-06T15:06:34Z")
So I got to thinking about Sugar Mate and what configurations would be possible in order to see data remotely via the web portal and the Sugar Mate app and all the other methods possible for Sugar Mate. So I’m trying to… --- ## [DIY: replacing Dexcom G5 batteries?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diy-replacing-dexcom-g5-batteries/6456)
**Author:** [@ADiazENG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ADiazENG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diy-replacing-dexcom-g5-batteries/6456 "2019-02-06T05:26:06Z")
I have every dead g5 stored in a box. I’m contemplating changing the batteries myself a la youtube video instructions. One day. One day. Has anyone here done it? Hints. Tips, Tricks?! Please. :facepunch::sunglasses::+… --- ## [Freestyle Libre allergy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-allergy/6389)
**Author:** [@purplechrain](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/purplechrain)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-allergy/6389 "2019-02-05T14:11:03Z")
I just discovered this forum because the same thing happened to me. I’m also Canadian and developed T1D just under 2 years ago when I was 29. I was using the 14-day Freestyle Libre starting in April 2018 with no issues.… --- ## [Freestyle Libre Transmitter for selfmade CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-transmitter-for-selfmade-cgm/3594)
**Author:** [@jroth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jroth)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-transmitter-for-selfmade-cgm/3594 "2019-02-03T16:09:18Z")
Hi @all! @admin: it’s information and advertising. Please delete, if not wanted! Today I’ll report of a new transmitter for the freestyle libre. We all know about: Blucon Nightrider / Ambrosia.Sys, San Francisco, … --- ## [Dexcom sensor restarts: microwave trick and 2-hour restart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-restarts-microwave-trick-and-2-hour-restart/3975)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-restarts-microwave-trick-and-2-hour-restart/3975 "2019-01-30T18:03:21Z")
Saw this video and was very interested in trying this: --- ## [Contour Next vs Contour Next EZ - Where can I find the difference?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-next-vs-contour-next-ez-where-can-i-find-the-difference/6343)
**Author:** [@Nashvillian](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nashvillian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-next-vs-contour-next-ez-where-can-i-find-the-difference/6343 "2019-01-30T03:51:44Z")
Does anyone know the actual difference between the Contour Next meter and the Contour Next EZ meter? I’ve been searching and searching and searching, including the Ascensia website, and nowhere have I found a comparison … --- ## [Dexcom Technical Support](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-technical-support/6304)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-technical-support/6304 "2019-01-28T23:10:42Z")
We had a G6 sensor that was put in fresh last night but never worked right. After the two-hour warm-up, it just was not giving good data. Dex Tech Support requested that I try calibrating it. (This new sensor had been… --- ## [Dexcom G7, G6 Medicare Podcast from CEO Kevin Sayer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-g6-medicare-podcast-from-ceo-kevin-sayer/6271)
**Author:** [@Jattzl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jattzl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-g6-medicare-podcast-from-ceo-kevin-sayer/6271 "2019-01-26T16:00:05Z")
I read a lot of speculations regarding new Dexcom products, Medicare coverage, Tandem, etc. It was reassuring to hear some answers and insight from Kevin Sayer CEO. I start Medicare February 1 and have been on pins and n… --- ## [Why’d Accu-Chek discontinue Compact Plus?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-d-accu-chek-discontinue-compact-plus/6281)
**Author:** [@Nashvillian](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nashvillian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-d-accu-chek-discontinue-compact-plus/6281 "2019-01-26T04:59:28Z")
I thought the all-in-one aspect was fantastic. Better than carrying a separate lancing device and manually inserting strips. Are there any other all-in-ones? --- ## [The Dexcom G6 is GIGANTIC!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-dexcom-g6-is-gigantic/4479)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-dexcom-g6-is-gigantic/4479 "2019-01-24T01:58:21Z")
Original title: What the what?!?!?!? Holy cannoli! We just received the new G6 sensors (transmitter not yet covered by insurance, but shipping soon) and opened the box. They are freaking gigantic. Now, I understand tha… --- ## [Avoiding manual calibration with g6 and xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/avoiding-manual-calibration-with-g6-and-xdrip/5880)
**Author:** [@JanetC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JanetC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/avoiding-manual-calibration-with-g6-and-xdrip/5880 "2019-01-21T02:39:36Z")
Hi guys, New here, but have been reading lots of posts prior to starting with a G6 tonight (we’re in the UK). It’s been super useful. Our son, James is 9 years old with T1. We’re using xdrip primarily for two reasons … --- ## [Changing Dexcom sensor without a restart: an experiment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-dexcom-sensor-without-a-restart-an-experiment/3349)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-dexcom-sensor-without-a-restart-an-experiment/3349 "2019-01-21T02:10:17Z")
We have been wanting for a long time to see what happens when you swap a sensor without stopping/starting it—tonight gave us the perfect opportunity. Today’s sensor was 4 days old and had been flaking all day, starting i… --- ## [About cgm cost](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-cgm-cost/6217)
**Author:** [@mmohamed2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mmohamed2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-cgm-cost/6217 "2019-01-21T01:27:08Z")
Hi All, Sorry if i opened this topic in the wrong thread i’m 25years old, i have type 1 I’m new in cgm , live cgm like dexcom , blucon …i found out about them last year(2018) this technology doesn’t available yet in … --- ## [ReliOn meter discontinued](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-meter-discontinued/6177)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-meter-discontinued/6177 "2019-01-18T23:04:07Z")
I wanted to update everyone on the ReliOn meters… A while back, ReliOn / Walmart / Arkray announced that the ReliOn Micro meter would be discontinued. So I asked if anyone saw a Micro meter in a store to grab it for me. … --- ## [Weirdness With xDrip+ and G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/weirdness-with-xdrip-and-g6/6172)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/weirdness-with-xdrip-and-g6/6172 "2019-01-18T17:45:20Z")
Well I took the plunge into the G6 when my last G5 sensor failed at 2:30am! For the life of me I could not get it started in xDrip+. How embarrassing. So I hiked out the Dexcom receiver I had in the closet (never used, … --- ## [Starting off with Dexcom G6 and xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-off-with-dexcom-g6-and-xdrip/4894)
**Author:** [@acf](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/acf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-off-with-dexcom-g6-and-xdrip/4894 "2019-01-17T03:02:04Z")
I’m about to switch from the Libre to Dexcom G6 (I have a “trial” pack). Can I ask a few very basic questions before I do so (I’m sure that they have been covered before): Can I run the Dexcom app on my iPhone and xDri… --- ## [Can Xdrip+ AND Dexcom with G5 run simultaneously on Android?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-xdrip-and-dexcom-with-g5-run-simultaneously-on-android/6153)
**Author:** [@Chuck](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chuck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-xdrip-and-dexcom-with-g5-run-simultaneously-on-android/6153 "2019-01-17T17:14:07Z")
--- ## [G4 calibration with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g4-calibration-with-xdrip/6111)
**Author:** [@Io2012](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Io2012)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g4-calibration-with-xdrip/6111 "2019-01-15T21:42:20Z")
Hi, Recently I accidentaly damaged my G4 receiver and now I’m using only xDrip+ for monitor my son’s BG. Usualy I was adding calibrations on both G4 receiver and xDrip on the smartphone and it was OK. Now I was using … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=12) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=14)