# C/GM **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=17 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 18 --- ## [With Pebble losing support, what are the options?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/with-pebble-losing-support-what-are-the-options/3390)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/with-pebble-losing-support-what-are-the-options/3390 "2018-01-31T17:03:18Z")
I know this has been discussed in numerous threads at some level, but now that we know Fitbit is no longer going to support Pebble (as of June), I’m wondering what the “next best option” is for those wanting to transitio… --- ## [How do you obtain your Freestyle Libre sensors in the US?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-obtain-your-freestyle-libre-sensors-in-the-us/3233)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-obtain-your-freestyle-libre-sensors-in-the-us/3233 "2018-01-19T15:35:50Z")
Are all of the USA users getting them at a retail pharmacy? As far as I can tell on the freestyle website this seems to be the only option in the USA? They don’t appear to have an in-house ordering system like Dexcom do… --- ## [Can the Dexcom G6 transmitter work with the new touchscreen receiver?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-the-dexcom-g6-transmitter-work-with-the-new-touchscreen-receiver/3236)
**Author:** [@mwashburn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mwashburn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-the-dexcom-g6-transmitter-work-with-the-new-touchscreen-receiver/3236 "2018-01-15T23:31:36Z")
Has Dexcom indicated that the G6 will only involve a change in transmitter? It would be great if they would take into account some of the many issues/suggestions that people have had with the G5 touchscreen receiver. --- ## [Dexcom G5: can we have two phones serving as receivers at same time?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-can-we-have-two-phones-serving-as-receivers-at-same-time/3222)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-can-we-have-two-phones-serving-as-receivers-at-same-time/3222 "2018-01-15T03:09:36Z")
We discussed this recently. I want to make sure that I understand fully well the issues there: can we have 2 iPhones receiving simultaneously? I think the answer is NO—confirm? can we have one iPhone and one Androi… --- ## [New Feature from Glooko](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-feature-from-glooko/3175)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-feature-from-glooko/3175 "2018-01-11T15:24:52Z")
You can now directly link glooko with your Dexcom account. In the Glooko Mobile App, go to “Sync” -\> “New Device” -\> “Add Devices” -\> “Continuous Glucose Monitor” -\> “Dexcom Account”. https://support.glooko.com/hc/en-u… --- ## [Dex data gone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dex-data-gone/1434)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dex-data-gone/1434 "2018-01-11T02:58:26Z")
@ClaudnDaye Harold, I though you had this a while age. I looked at my Dex receiver this morning and everything before 2am is gone. Is that a receiver problem they will swap out for you? --- ## [Spare Dexcom phone: good deals on AT&T and Verizon right now](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spare-dexcom-phone-good-deals-on-at-t-and-verizon-right-now/1446)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spare-dexcom-phone-good-deals-on-at-t-and-verizon-right-now/1446 "2018-01-10T23:05:19Z")
I just found out you can buy a prepaid iPhone SE 32GB for $200 from AT&T and from Verizon. Prepaid = no plan. If you are going to use it on Wifi only (since it is a spare for us), with AT&T, there is a “plan” where you … --- ## [VerioIQ glucose meter up for grabs!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/verioiq-glucose-meter-up-for-grabs/3147)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/verioiq-glucose-meter-up-for-grabs/3147 "2018-01-08T06:09:09Z")
As I was reading this BG meter thread I realized that we will never use our VerioIQ glucose meter. Would anyone want it? I will gladly ship it to anyone who wants to try it. Its three primary features: rechargeable … --- ## [Quick Dex G5 question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-dex-g5-question/3054)
**Author:** [@Jritchie70](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jritchie70)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-dex-g5-question/3054 "2018-01-05T17:09:25Z")
Hi there, I’m new to using the Dex G5 and Tandem X2 Slim pump combo. I have read the Forum Dexcom best practices. Whenever I enter a calibration number into the pump and the smart phone/iPhone, the Dexcom app and Tandem … --- ## [Dexcom sensors experiment: X-ray machine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensors-experiment-x-ray-machine/528)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensors-experiment-x-ray-machine/528 "2018-01-05T00:09:57Z")
We took a few spare sensors to our last trip to DC. As an experiment, we put two through the TSA X-ray inspection once. Dexcom requests it be kept out of X-ray machines. My expectation was that it would make no differenc… --- ## [New Dexcom receiver: Love it or hate it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-receiver-love-it-or-hate-it/2825)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-receiver-love-it-or-hate-it/2825 "2018-01-03T22:14:05Z")
Okay folks, what’s the verdict on the new receiver? We’ve just received ours and maybe we’re not using it right, but so far we kind of hate it. Reasons why: Touch screen is not as responsive as old-school button press… --- ## [FYI for xdrip+ users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fyi-for-xdrip-users/3013)
**Author:** [@Osoblu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Osoblu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2017, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fyi-for-xdrip-users/3013 "2017-12-29T16:35:33Z")
The last few days I got a couple of warnings that my 75 day old transmitter was about to fail. Well yesterday it failed. I got a ??0! on my main screen. I fired up my dexcom receiver and was promptly given the transmitt… --- ## [Where to get Dexcom transmitter in California?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-to-get-dexcom-transmitter-in-california/1438)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-to-get-dexcom-transmitter-in-california/1438 "2017-12-28T16:17:12Z")
Forgot my new transmitter back in TX so I got a new script but CVS can’t even get it out here they say. They said they’ve never even had anyone use it before so we’re clueless! So my opinion of California just sank even… --- ## [New Dexcom receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-receiver/2941)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-receiver/2941 "2017-12-26T22:20:59Z")
I received a call from Dexcom yesterday saying they’ve already pre authorized insurance coverage for the new updated touchscreen receiver (I hadnt even really realized there was one) and all I need to do is say GO and th… --- ## [Dexcom tech advice on receiver battery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-tech-advice-on-receiver-battery/2913)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-tech-advice-on-receiver-battery/2913 "2017-12-20T19:19:58Z")
Need some advice from the Dexcom and tech gurus. I bought a spare Dex receiver (because these bad-boys are no longer available). new-dexcom-receiver-love-it-or-hate-it So I will have one just sitting around unused for… --- ## [Inaccuracies in dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inaccuracies-in-dexcom/2833)
**Author:** [@Robellengold](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Robellengold)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inaccuracies-in-dexcom/2833 "2017-12-12T04:16:41Z")
Noticed some big inaccuracies in my dexcom the last few days - swapped one out and now a second - just jumps all over the place My theory is tied to my weight loss as I’ve realized as I get down to lower body fat my vis… --- ## [New sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-sensor/2774)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-sensor/2774 "2017-12-06T14:30:27Z")
I went for over a week without a sensor for the first time since starting the Dexcom in late 2015. It was sort of nice. But mostly I just missed it. OMG. The lows. I thought my hypo awareness had become better since ge… --- ## [Some Dexcom disappointment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-dexcom-disappointment/2755)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-dexcom-disappointment/2755 "2017-12-03T20:21:00Z")
Here is a typical Dexcom experience for me. Sometimes the numbers it shows are basically worthless for me. I put my actual BG values on the Dexcom trace to show what I am seeing. Here are the BG numbers I had: 69 @ 4:… --- ## [Control too good for CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-too-good-for-cgm/2650)
**Author:** [@Dean](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dean)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-too-good-for-cgm/2650 "2017-11-23T18:55:10Z")
I was really hoping to get on a CGM this year. Dexcom I saying my insurance will not cover it , since my control is to good. I guess they want to see that you are testing at least 8 times a day , and are going under 5… --- ## [CGMs and driving](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgms-and-driving/2663)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2017, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgms-and-driving/2663 "2017-11-18T18:06:48Z")
--- ## [Apple Watch 3 and Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-3-and-dexcom/2464)
**Author:** [@Anthony](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Anthony)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-3-and-dexcom/2464 "2017-11-17T03:40:11Z")
Hi Everyone. Does anyone have the new Apple Watch 3 and use it with Dexcom? Are there any reasons to upgrade from my Apple Watch 1 ? Is it faster? Thanks! --- ## [Apple Watch Series 1 and Dexcom direct to watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-series-1-and-dexcom-direct-to-watch/2649)
**Author:** [@drcola](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drcola)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-series-1-and-dexcom-direct-to-watch/2649 "2017-11-16T22:54:34Z")
Hello. I’m wondering if the (new) Series 1 Apple Watch is ALSO said to be functional with the upcoming direct Dexcom connection. Is there any word on this? I have read all the current models have both Bluetooth 4.2 and … --- ## [Question about G5 pairing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-about-g5-pairing/2647)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-about-g5-pairing/2647 "2017-11-16T05:29:55Z")
After our receiver crapped out we got to thinking of how we may discontinue using an actual receiver since we can track BG’s with the G5 Mobile App. Before the receiver crapped out, Erin and I were both able to get the … --- ## [First time I've seen this one](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-ive-seen-this-one/2634)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-ive-seen-this-one/2634 "2017-11-14T17:09:59Z")
The paperclip trick was supposed to fix it, but it didn’t…they’re sending a replacement. This one was very annoying…a very long vibrate followed by a long series of very annoying beeps. They want us to keep this receiv… --- ## [What happens to your CGM data for the extra hour on Daylight Savings Time Fallback day?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-happens-to-your-cgm-data-for-the-extra-hour-on-daylight-savings-time-fallback-day/2579)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-happens-to-your-cgm-data-for-the-extra-hour-on-daylight-savings-time-fallback-day/2579 "2017-11-08T03:13:55Z")
When I look at our 1:00-2:00am data for DST Fallback night, I cannot detect a difference: the curve, for us, is continuous at 1:00am and at 2:00am, and it is also differentiable. So I am curious: what do you think happe… --- ## [Dexcom sensor failed on startup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-failed-on-startup/2575)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-failed-on-startup/2575 "2017-11-07T16:55:06Z")
Brand new dexcom sensor failed on startup 3 times now? Know any tricks or just give up on it. Warms up for about 10 minutes then says sensor failed. ETA I just noticed that this and all my other sensors expired 9/29. … --- ## [Something new on dexcom g5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/something-new-on-dexcom-g5/2578)
**Author:** [@Robellengold](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Robellengold)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/something-new-on-dexcom-g5/2578 "2017-11-07T14:14:50Z")
It’s probably always been there and I only just noticed it - but I always hated the screen on my iPhone as it didn’t give enough hours … And then I turned the screen on it’s side and hey presto ! Has this always been … --- ## [Dexcom email](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-email/2513)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-email/2513 "2017-10-31T20:32:45Z")
Anyone else receive the following today? What’s it about? Dear Dexcom Customer: We’re writing to let you know about an important update to your Dexcom G5® Mobile Receiver. There is a software update available that will… --- ## [Fingerstick and Handwashing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fingerstick-and-handwashing/2509)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fingerstick-and-handwashing/2509 "2017-10-31T15:45:55Z")
The Dexcom G5 wanted a calibration and it was going into nighttime as well as the cgm data showed straight and level so it seemed a good time to calibrate. Using our Contour Next One we did a fingerstick as normal. The… --- ## [Would implantable CGMs be more accurate?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/would-implantable-cgms-be-more-accurate/2460)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/would-implantable-cgms-be-more-accurate/2460 "2017-10-30T21:13:37Z")
On the implantable CGMs… The problem I have with CGM accuracy is - I suppose from what they tell me - my body tissue is not very conducive to using the sensors. They (the Dexcom support peeps) always ask me if I am lea… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=16) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=18)