# C/GM **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=19 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 20 --- ## [How good is your BG meter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-good-is-your-bg-meter/1716)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-good-is-your-bg-meter/1716 "2017-08-25T16:44:58Z")
A little information on checking how good your BG meter is in terms of accuracy and precision. First, here is a quick explanation of the difference between “precise” and “accurate”: precise-or-accurate If you are won… --- ## [Diabetes camp. What not to bring: CGM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-camp-what-not-to-bring-cgm/1678)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-camp-what-not-to-bring-cgm/1678 "2017-08-23T01:55:03Z")
We were recently attending a family camp for a few days (not diabetes related). One of the counselors noticed my CGM on the back of my arm and asked politely if I had Type 1. It opened up a conversation about her experie… --- ## [Calibrations for Multiple devices](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibrations-for-multiple-devices/1628)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibrations-for-multiple-devices/1628 "2017-08-21T15:08:48Z")
I’ve been noticing of late that our Clarity report is showing a LOT more calibrations than we are actually doing. We only two TWO per day…with some extras in there when it’s off by 20%. However our calibration rate in … --- ## [Dexcom world records](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-world-records/1005)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-world-records/1005 "2017-08-20T00:00:28Z")
I'm on day 23 here now of this Dexcom G5 sensor and it's still working great (although the first 2 days were somewhat sketchy). Wondering what the longest anyone else had gotten out of a sensor? --- ## [Display G4 data on iwatch face?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/display-g4-data-on-iwatch-face/1464)
**Author:** [@walkingthedragon88](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/walkingthedragon88)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/display-g4-data-on-iwatch-face/1464 "2017-08-19T03:35:55Z")
Is there an app to get my Dexcom G4 data to display directly on my iwatch face? Use the share2 app and also have the nightscout/ myBG app. I am just looking for something to get it on my home screen/ iwatch face, if poss… --- ## [Hourly and Daily Statistics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hourly-and-daily-statistics/1635)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hourly-and-daily-statistics/1635 "2017-08-18T22:42:37Z")
I’m loving the new statistics within Clarity! Really good info there. I’m not sure if it’s new but I don’t recall ever seeing it before. You can even view more advanced data as well. A really nice resource and a grea… --- ## [For @Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-sam/1544)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-sam/1544 "2017-08-14T02:26:06Z")
For @Sam and all of you other nefarious Unlimiteds, I thought that this was most interesting. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dexcom-G5-Receiver-plus-free-bonus-9-sensor-kits-and-1-G5-transmitter-/253085490592?hash=item3aed121d… --- ## [OneDrop users -- evals?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/onedrop-users-evals/1065)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/onedrop-users-evals/1065 "2017-08-11T19:24:23Z")
For all of those who used the onedrop meter and strips -- can you summarize your evals on this thread? Meter Strips App --- ## [Strange jumps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-jumps/1510)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-jumps/1510 "2017-08-01T18:37:10Z")
Check out these three images and see if anything looks wrong… This happens infrequently, but lately it’s been happening more than usual. What it causes is a) confusion on mine and Erin’s part b) total panic c) extra “c… --- ## [Omnipod and backup meter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-and-backup-meter/1495)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-and-backup-meter/1495 "2017-07-31T00:23:49Z")
I am curious – what is your strategy with backup meters when you wear an Omnipod? Is it even possible to buy a meter that uses the same strip as the Omnipod PDM? I notice that some people on the web have been experiment… --- ## [FreeStyle Libre Pro; is it Really Waterproof?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-pro-is-it-really-waterproof/1484)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-pro-is-it-really-waterproof/1484 "2017-07-30T16:53:23Z")
last month my endo put me on a 2 week trial of the FreeStyle Libre Pro sensor to see how my BGs were doing. usually he just down-loads my pump and my meter on his computer; but this was, for me, a very exciting experienc… --- ## [Picking a glucose meter for children: blood drop size](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/picking-a-glucose-meter-for-children-blood-drop-size/1494)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/picking-a-glucose-meter-for-children-blood-drop-size/1494 "2017-07-30T00:10:32Z")
There have been many times on the forum where we discuss and compare glucose meters. The discussions typically focus on (a) cost, (b) accuracy, and © meter size. For my son, I also look at another criterion: blood drop … --- ## [iPod Touch: cost-effective alternative to Dexcom receiver that shares](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ipod-touch-cost-effective-alternative-to-dexcom-receiver-that-shares/1445)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ipod-touch-cost-effective-alternative-to-dexcom-receiver-that-shares/1445 "2017-07-21T14:24:56Z")
I am retooling our Dexcom tool chain. I just figured out a really cost-effective fallback on the Dexcom receiver ($600) or a regular iPhone: an iPod Touch can be the primary Dexcom receiver, and share Dexcom data to foll… --- ## [Kayak camping: how we ruined a Dexcom receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kayak-camping-how-we-ruined-a-dexcom-receiver/1451)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kayak-camping-how-we-ruined-a-dexcom-receiver/1451 "2017-07-20T21:17:22Z")
I was going to mention that at another time, but @Sam raised the topic… Because the receiver is small and compact, and because we did not need any sharing where we were (a total of 10 days without wifi or broadband in t… --- ## [Kayak camping: how we ruined an iPHone SE used as Dexcom receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kayak-camping-how-we-ruined-an-iphone-se-used-as-dexcom-receiver/1448)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kayak-camping-how-we-ruined-an-iphone-se-used-as-dexcom-receiver/1448 "2017-07-19T21:55:49Z")
We destroyed my son’s iPhone SE (that we use as a Dexcom receiver) in our kayak camping trip. Since it never got in contact with liquid water, I thought it was interesting to share what unexpected circumstances can ruin … --- ## [Bloody cgm insertions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bloody-cgm-insertions/1415)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bloody-cgm-insertions/1415 "2017-07-19T21:20:45Z")
I've finally found the one place that I can stand to wear a Dexcom cgm... on the front of my thigh (thanks @mikep) . The problem, for me, is there are a lot of veins near the surface there and I often see blood oozing o… --- ## [What my Dexcom often looks like when running](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-my-dexcom-often-looks-like-when-running/1326)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2017, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-my-dexcom-often-looks-like-when-running/1326 "2017-07-09T23:10:49Z")
I see this all the time. Several hours of nothing. It blanked out while I was running and stayed with the "???" question marks for several hours today. It came back for a very short time and back to the "???" question ma… --- ## [New Dexcom Transmitter Firmware Update--filling data in gaps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-transmitter-firmware-update-filling-data-in-gaps/715)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-transmitter-firmware-update-filling-data-in-gaps/715 "2017-06-21T16:50:48Z")
I've heard a few people saying that new transmitters have firmware that allows 3 hrs of data to be synced once reconnected via Bluetooth. Can anyone confirm this personally? I believe this is just for the official Dexc… --- ## [Dexcom: 138 Fingerstick: 305](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-138-fingerstick-305/954)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-138-fingerstick-305/954 "2017-06-15T01:14:39Z")
And this is with clean, dry hands. At this point the Dex is just a random number generator. We're going to swap out tonight while he sleeps. What's the most Dex has been off for you? --- ## [Ambulatory Glucose Profile in Clarity?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ambulatory-glucose-profile-in-clarity/1144)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2017, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ambulatory-glucose-profile-in-clarity/1144 "2017-06-04T07:49:13Z")
Clarity just released a new data tool, called Ambulatory Glucose Profile. Does anyone know anything about it? What is the clinical basis for this metric and does it have any predictive value above and beyond HbA1C? --- ## [Super-micro bolus and OpenAPS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/super-micro-bolus-and-openaps/1113)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/super-micro-bolus-and-openaps/1113 "2017-06-01T19:17:55Z")
So, I know folks on here do not use openAPS or Loop for the most part, but I just wanted to give a shout-out to a new feature we've been using. It's called super-microbolus and in the two weeks we've been using it, it h… --- ## [Dexcom receiver help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-receiver-help/1091)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2017, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-receiver-help/1091 "2017-05-30T16:26:44Z")
I just put on a new Dexcom G5 sensor and then tried to turn on my receiver. The receiver shows the startup screen that says "Dexcom" and the status bar moves across the screen then pauses for about a minute at about 95%… --- ## [Disappearing data?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/disappearing-data/967)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/disappearing-data/967 "2017-05-18T19:30:42Z")
Has anyone ever seen a message on their Dex receiver indicating "system check successful" with a check mark? Also with the message, all previous data points disappeared? Only the most recent data point remained. --- ## [Dexcom and adhesives](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-adhesives/941)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-adhesives/941 "2017-05-15T22:15:49Z")
--- ## [Three Dexcom sensor failures in four days](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/three-dexcom-sensor-failures-in-four-days/917)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/three-dexcom-sensor-failures-in-four-days/917 "2017-05-13T17:50:13Z")
We have had a bad series. We get the 3 ??? within 12 to 24 hours of insertion. Dexcom tells me that this has nothing to do with lot numbers because each sensor is manufactured as a lot of one. I am guessing that my son… --- ## [Dexcom fail!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-fail/668)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-fail/668 "2017-04-30T14:58:36Z")
Sensor was only one day old. I had it on my upper thigh. I noticed this bloody mess. I guess that's not a good place..... \[image\] --- ## [Almost to market glucose testing on a phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/almost-to-market-glucose-testing-on-a-phone/658)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/almost-to-market-glucose-testing-on-a-phone/658 "2017-04-29T21:59:49Z")
Does anyone think this will be useful? --- ## [What is Normal Glucose? – CGM In Healthy Subjects](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-normal-glucose-cgm-in-healthy-subjects/568)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2017, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-normal-glucose-cgm-in-healthy-subjects/568 "2017-04-22T01:18:40Z")
What is Normal Glucose? – Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data from Healthy Subjects; Prof. Jens Sandahl Christiansen, Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark http://www.… --- ## [The Ceiling and Floor Lines on the CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-ceiling-and-floor-lines-on-the-cgm/495)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2017, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-ceiling-and-floor-lines-on-the-cgm/495 "2017-04-15T22:36:31Z")
So my wife and I were having a conversation about what we should put those lines too. My thought is 150 for the ceiling and 80 for the floor. My rationale is that the gray area in between is where I want him to be as m… --- ## [Dexcom 7 plus old stock](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-7-plus-old-stock/422)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-7-plus-old-stock/422 "2017-04-14T13:54:54Z")
I just found a whole package of Dexcom 7+ sensors in my closet that I forgot I had... does anyone know if I can make them work with the G5 transmitters? @Eric @mikep @docslotnick anyone? [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=18) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=20)