# C/GM **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=14 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 15 --- ## [Freestyle Libre: bleeder on insertion](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-bleeder-on-insertion/6061)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-bleeder-on-insertion/6061 "2019-01-15T03:47:39Z")
--- ## [Senseonics 90-day implantable CGM: would you use it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/senseonics-90-day-implantable-cgm-would-you-use-it/1197)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/senseonics-90-day-implantable-cgm-would-you-use-it/1197 "2019-01-15T02:15:31Z")
The very interesting link that @Bradford provided in his thread on the new Omnipod system mentioned, in its notes, an upcoming 90-day implantable CGM made by Senseonics: Diabetes views has a better explanation of h… --- ## [Dexcom G5 noisy in shower](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-noisy-in-shower/3451)
**Author:** [@sanfran](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sanfran)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-noisy-in-shower/3451 "2019-01-10T21:54:11Z")
Has anybody experienced super noisy readings when showering? I use xDrip+ on my Android phone with a Dexcom G5. Every single morning when I shower, I put my phone within Bluetooth range (about 6ft) and immediately with t… --- ## [New Apple watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-apple-watch/3471)
**Author:** [@mlg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mlg)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-apple-watch/3471 "2018-07-13T19:02:14Z")
Hi All, I want to buy my son an Apple watch so he can see his bg reading from his Dexcom G5 without having to take out his phone. I understand that there is new technology awaiting FDA approval that will allow bg readin… --- ## [Enter BG in 15 Minutes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/enter-bg-in-15-minutes/5897)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/enter-bg-in-15-minutes/5897 "2018-12-22T17:31:31Z")
Anyone seen that on their Dexcom? He showed being low. I did a finger stick and saw he was actually 151. Tried to calibrate and received the message “Enter me BG value after 0723”. CGM reads “Enter BG in 15 minutes.” … --- ## [Dexcom G6, brand new, doesnt work with latest xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-brand-new-doesnt-work-with-latest-xdrip/5894)
**Author:** [@Minedoesntwork](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Minedoesntwork)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-brand-new-doesnt-work-with-latest-xdrip/5894 "2018-12-21T15:18:53Z")
I’m having trouble getting the G6 working with xdrip on a OnePlus 6T, and there doesn’t appear to be any documentation showing up on google. Does anyone have a step by step guide? My experience so far is: clock sync … --- ## [My review of the ReliOn Premier Voice blood glucose meter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-review-of-the-relion-premier-voice-blood-glucose-meter/4304)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2018, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-review-of-the-relion-premier-voice-blood-glucose-meter/4304 "2018-12-14T12:30:52Z")
@ReliOnAM Thanks Scott for the chance to review a ReliOn Premier Voice meter! I appreciate the opportunity. First, a few observations: The meter setup is very easy. Everything is voice assisted. Testing is easy, … --- ## [Hackaday Article about Dexcom CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hackaday-article-about-dexcom-cgm/5701)
**Author:** [@DaveJ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DaveJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hackaday-article-about-dexcom-cgm/5701 "2018-12-04T20:50:06Z")
https://hackaday.com/2018/12/03/why-is-continuous-glucose-monitoring-so-hard/ --- ## [Libre sensor...alternate sites?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-sensor-alternate-sites/5481)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-sensor-alternate-sites/5481 "2018-12-02T19:56:10Z")
I might be between CGM’s later this month while I work to have all my prior authorizations and red tape for the Eversense squared away with my rinky dink health insurer. I am considering using the Freestyle Libre for a … --- ## [Using the Freestyle Libre with third party transmitters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-the-freestyle-libre-with-third-party-transmitters/5552)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-the-freestyle-libre-with-third-party-transmitters/5552 "2018-11-13T17:11:00Z")
--- ## [How to estimate your BG meter's noise](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-estimate-your-bg-meters-noise/3122)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-estimate-your-bg-meters-noise/3122 "2018-11-13T14:46:28Z")
Average BG meter error Every BG meter has some noise in the signal it measures. In fact, what constitutes the system under measurement is \[your finger + your BG meter + you\], and results may vary for the same BG meter d… --- ## [How many meters do you have?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-many-meters-do-you-have/5262)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-many-meters-do-you-have/5262 "2018-10-28T22:53:35Z")
We somehow always wind up losing the meters we do have, but ideally we’d like to have something like 6 or 7 of the same type: One for Samson’s room, one for our bedroom, one for the kitchen, one for the living room, one … --- ## [Dexcom G6: how to stop calibration required alert?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-how-to-stop-calibration-required-alert/5210)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-how-to-stop-calibration-required-alert/5210 "2018-10-24T02:04:27Z")
Very slightly off topic (sorry) but when you guys ignore calibration requests, can you get the phone app to stop alerting you for it? I have the G6, but have tried restarting sensors, after which point it (usually) wants… --- ## [XDrip+, Sony SW3 and Jelly Phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-sony-sw3-and-jelly-phone/5274)
**Author:** [@ErikKnowles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ErikKnowles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-sony-sw3-and-jelly-phone/5274 "2018-10-21T13:03:32Z")
I’m slowly getting my daughter’s SW3 watch, Jelly phone and G6 working, but I’m stuck again with two issues: The smart phone’s supposed to upload to Dexcom’s server, which is does, but only when it’s on a wireless con… --- ## [A promising technology for noninvasive blood glucose measurement](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-promising-technology-for-noninvasive-blood-glucose-measurement/5208)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 6:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-promising-technology-for-noninvasive-blood-glucose-measurement/5208 "2018-10-13T06:56:56Z")
This very interesting early study, from MIT and the University of Missouri School of Medicine, reports on the use of lasers for BG measurement: Science Daily: Researchers show effectiveness of new noninvasive blood gluc… --- ## [Caibration of Dexcom 5 when fingerprick test is exactly the same](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/caibration-of-dexcom-5-when-fingerprick-test-is-exactly-the-same/5091)
**Author:** [@PerfectHorse](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PerfectHorse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/caibration-of-dexcom-5-when-fingerprick-test-is-exactly-the-same/5091 "2018-10-10T20:41:11Z")
Does anyone else have this issue? I test in the morning right after waking to calibrate my CGM. At times, the BG meter comes up spot on with the same exact reading as my Dexcom 5. This has also happened at my night te… --- ## [Access to real-time G6 BG readings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/access-to-real-time-g6-bg-readings/5166)
**Author:** [@stevekrueger](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/stevekrueger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/access-to-real-time-g6-bg-readings/5166 "2018-10-08T22:32:50Z")
Good Day, I apologize in advance if this has been discussed. I am looking for the “cliff notes” on how to get the Dexcom G6 BG readings to another device in real-time. I see the Dexcom G6 developer API has at least a 3 … --- ## [Apple Watch OS4 and Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-os4-and-dexcom/1160)
**Author:** [@mikep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mikep)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-os4-and-dexcom/1160 "2018-09-29T14:33:34Z")
So for all of the Dexcom/Apple Watch users out there, we actually got an interesting nugget of information from yesterday's WWDC. Yes, in watchOS 4 the Dexcom sensor will be able to communicate DIRECTLY with the Apple W… --- ## [Sony SW3 Suddenly not connecting to G6 transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-sw3-suddenly-not-connecting-to-g6-transmitter/4772)
**Author:** [@sahmcolorado](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sahmcolorado)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-sw3-suddenly-not-connecting-to-g6-transmitter/4772 "2018-09-28T19:12:39Z")
My daughter’s Sony SW3 has been running with xdrip+ with no problems, but today it stopped connecting. I verified that Bluetooth is on and looked over all the settings on the watch and the phone. I don’t see any obviou… --- ## [Traveling with Dexcom: Using a US/Canadian G5 in other countries](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-with-dexcom-using-a-us-canadian-g5-in-other-countries/3164)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-with-dexcom-using-a-us-canadian-g5-in-other-countries/3164 "2018-09-26T21:48:12Z")
A few months ago, I published a thread about the difficulties in using a Dexcom in other countries. Almost all the information I had obtained from Dexcom over multiple phone calls ended up being wrong. I have edited the … --- ## [Calibrating a new Dexcom sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibrating-a-new-dexcom-sensor/5071)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibrating-a-new-dexcom-sensor/5071 "2018-09-26T17:21:21Z")
Good morning! Wondering what kind of approach others take to Dexcom calibrations for new sensors. It sounds like some of you have great luck with accuracy off the bat, and others have a bit of a breaking in period. For … --- ## [Abbott Freestyle Libre now approved in the US](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-now-approved-in-the-us/2181)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-now-approved-in-the-us/2181 "2018-09-17T22:15:09Z")
September 27, 2017 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System \[clip…\] https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm577890.htm Note. This… --- ## [How to Use xDrip+ With G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-use-xdrip-with-g6/4992)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-use-xdrip-with-g6/4992 "2018-09-15T17:08:31Z")
As I have said in my last few xDrip+ posts, the best way to use the G6 with xDrip+ is to use the connection wizard. This is what the xDrip+ developer has said on Gitter Hi, does anyone know if I can use g6 transmitter/… --- ## [Can You Change a G6 Battery?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-change-a-g6-battery/4989)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-change-a-g6-battery/4989 "2018-09-15T11:51:07Z")
Just in case anybody was wondering… Yes you can change the battery in a G6 transmitter. Realize that you need to be as skilled to replace a G6 as you are to replace the G5. Details: --- ## [Dropped G6 connections and L'Shana Tova](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dropped-g6-connections-and-lshana-tova/4955)
**Author:** [@Reneecaryn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Reneecaryn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dropped-g6-connections-and-lshana-tova/4955 "2018-09-11T17:47:19Z")
I am new here and wanted to say L’Shana Tova to everyone! I am a T1D and I just upgraded to the Dexcom6, I am using it with the xDrip+ but it keeps dropping the connections…any words of advice?? --- ## [Xdrip+ with Sony SW3 vs. Dexcom with Apple Watch Series 1 go!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-sony-sw3-vs-dexcom-with-apple-watch-series-1-go/4689)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-sony-sw3-vs-dexcom-with-apple-watch-series-1-go/4689 "2018-09-08T18:24:38Z")
I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S8+ running 8.0 Android. Toying (not sure) of getting an iPhone SE. I currently have Xdrip+ and am thinking of getting a Sony SW3 watch. I’m also thinking of going back to Dexcom and … --- ## [Libre Reader Error Codes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-reader-error-codes/4906)
**Author:** [@Scotteric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Scotteric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-reader-error-codes/4906 "2018-09-07T11:06:10Z")
Does anyone know what error codes E-2 or E-9 mean? My Dexcom transmitter died and took my Libre Reader out of a drawer it had been sitting in for months. It works intermittently but then a message appears with either of … --- ## [Problem with Jelly Pro, Dexcom G5 and xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problem-with-jelly-pro-dexcom-g5-and-xdrip/2642)
**Author:** [@Laura](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Laura)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problem-with-jelly-pro-dexcom-g5-and-xdrip/2642 "2018-09-05T01:23:57Z")
JELLY PRO with Dexcom G5 CGM issue: I am wondering if someone could please suggest reasons why my daughter’s Jelly Pro stopped collecting data about 3 times today after collecting so consistently for up for her first ev… --- ## [Endo supplied Libre Pro tomorrow - Can I use Glimp?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-supplied-libre-pro-tomorrow-can-i-use-glimp/4872)
**Author:** [@DaveJ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DaveJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 8:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-supplied-libre-pro-tomorrow-can-i-use-glimp/4872 "2018-08-31T08:08:18Z")
I finally wrangled my first endo appointment, with the express purpose of getting a prescription for the Freestyle Libre. Rather than provide a script, the endo wants to use the Libre Pro for 2 weeks, and then download … --- ## [New To Dexcom G5; How Often Do You Need To Callibrate?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-dexcom-g5-how-often-do-you-need-to-callibrate/4714)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-dexcom-g5-how-often-do-you-need-to-callibrate/4714 "2018-08-26T13:14:56Z")
just started on my dexcom G5. for the most part its been very accurate, but i find that several times during the day its reading is really off. i was just wondering how frequently others experience this problem, and how… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=13) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=15)