# C/GM **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [New Dexcom 15-Day and Closed Loop Recommendations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-15-day-and-closed-loop-recommendations/15231)
**Author:** [@Jran1984T1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jran1984T1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-15-day-and-closed-loop-recommendations/15231 "2025-05-11T15:11:57Z")
Dexcom just announced that the new Dexcom G7 15 Day has been cleared in the US for people over 18 years. https://investors.dexcom.com/news/news-details/2025/Dexcom-G7-15-Day-Receives-FDA-Clearance-the-Longest-Lasting-We… --- ## [Trying the Eversense implanted CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-the-eversense-implanted-cgm/7127)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-the-eversense-implanted-cgm/7127 "2025-05-11T14:26:44Z")
I am starting on an Eversense CGM today and will post occasional observations about this exciting new experience. The 90 day sensor was “implanted” yesterday. The first thing I learned is there is an initial 24 hour warm… --- ## [FDA clears 15-Day Dexcom G7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-clears-15-day-dexcom-g7/15248)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-clears-15-day-dexcom-g7/15248 "2025-05-01T18:19:57Z")
Not sure if it’s old news but I’m just seeing it. --- ## [Newest Version Of Medtronic CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newest-version-of-medtronic-cgm/15227)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newest-version-of-medtronic-cgm/15227 "2025-04-23T17:28:01Z")
My endo continues to encourage me to leave my Dexcom G7 behind and try out the newest version of the Medtronic cgm closed loop system. I had heard that the Medtronic cgm was awful. Has anyone tried this yet? I really nee… --- ## [3 inch spacing Om5 pod to G7 sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-inch-spacing-om5-pod-to-g7-sensor/15236)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-inch-spacing-om5-pod-to-g7-sensor/15236 "2025-04-18T21:09:26Z")
I recently learned that G7 sensor and Omnipod 5 pod should be separated 3 inches minimum edge to edge in order to communicate adequately. Not sure how many times I’ve violated this rule but I’m about 70 days into using G… --- ## [Anyone else getting a Clarity error?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-getting-a-clarity-error/15211)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-getting-a-clarity-error/15211 "2025-03-31T14:20:32Z")
“503 Service Temporarily Unavailable” nginx We connect to Dexcom for the Sugarpixel and now I’m getting “Dexcom Login Error. Check username and password.” Scrolling across the screen. I added Nightscout as a logi… --- ## [FDA Warning Letter to Dexcom posted March 4](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-warning-letter-to-dexcom-posted-march-4/15197)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-warning-letter-to-dexcom-posted-march-4/15197 "2025-03-28T22:36:09Z")
The FDA has posted their warning letter to Dexcom of March 4 on quality control issues with G6 and G7 sensors. It reveals some of the technical issues with verifying the accuracy of the sensors. There are no issues conce… --- ## [What does your bluetooth show?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-your-bluetooth-show/14652)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-your-bluetooth-show/14652 "2025-03-25T03:32:04Z")
I currently have Dexcom G7 running, and numbers are showing in the Dexcom G7 app. That is the DXCMxM shown below. (The G7 always starts with “DXCM” and then has 2 more characters after that.) Yes, my phone is near my se… --- ## [Tidepool and Sequel Twiist](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-and-sequel-twiist/14516)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-and-sequel-twiist/14516 "2025-03-20T01:45:45Z")
FYI, Tidepool (the FDA approved version of the Loop algorithm) announced FDA approval of Sequel twiist powered by Tidepool today at: The twiist™ AID system powered by Tidepool receives 510(k) clearance The Sequel announ… --- ## [G7 Availability](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-availability/15137)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-availability/15137 "2025-03-19T03:28:29Z")
Anyone know why G7 availability is an issue of late? I had trouble this week getting refilled, local DOD military pharmacy was out, their supplier was out, and I got the last nine available (reportedly) at WR pharmacy (t… --- ## [Dexcom false "signal loss" alerts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-false-signal-loss-alerts/2194)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-false-signal-loss-alerts/2194 "2025-03-18T23:22:29Z")
Yesterday I kept getting signal loss alerts–even when my phone was with me–but there weren’t any actual drop-outs. After Tai Chi class (happened 3 times!), I changed out my sensor and problem solved after only 1 more fal… --- ## [Dexcom G7 overpatch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-overpatch/13626)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-overpatch/13626 "2025-03-11T18:23:21Z")
Silly question: does the dexcom g7 have different overpatches? I’m assuming yes. I’m thinking of switching soonish, and since the overpatches take a few weeks to get to me, I’d thought I’d check… Thanks! Edit: each sen… --- ## [Beware the Omnipod 5/Dexcom G6 to G7 upgrade](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beware-the-omnipod-5-dexcom-g6-to-g7-upgrade/15104)
**Author:** [@rcw](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rcw)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beware-the-omnipod-5-dexcom-g6-to-g7-upgrade/15104 "2025-03-09T05:19:36Z")
This morning I used up my last Dexcom G6 and shifted to G7. The change did not go well, and the reason was that the Omnipod 5 iPhone app does not support the Dexcom G7. Which means I have had to shift back to the ol… --- ## [Dexcom Recall of Certain G6 Receivers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-recall-of-certain-g6-receivers/15144)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-recall-of-certain-g6-receivers/15144 "2025-02-19T01:04:28Z")
See attached link --- ## [My G6 Dexcom is asking to be calibrated daily. Why? Will this go on for 10 days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-g6-dexcom-is-asking-to-be-calibrated-daily-why-will-this-go-on-for-10-days/15075)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-g6-dexcom-is-asking-to-be-calibrated-daily-why-will-this-go-on-for-10-days/15075 "2025-01-14T14:07:11Z")
For some unknown (to me) reason, my current Dexcom G6 is asking for daily calibration. What a pain. Did I do something wrong in the insertion? What was different for me this time was that I inserted later in the eveni… --- ## [Dexcom G7 Now FDA Approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-now-fda-approved/13394)
**Author:** [@bggale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bggale)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-now-fda-approved/13394 "2024-12-16T18:42:53Z")
I just read online that the FDA has approved Dexcom’s G7 (finally!). It will roll out next year (2023). https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/12/08/fda-approves-iphone-connectible-dexcom-g7-glucose-monitor --- ## [I think I'm finally moving away from SugarMate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-think-im-finally-moving-away-from-sugarmate/15008)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-think-im-finally-moving-away-from-sugarmate/15008 "2024-12-05T17:00:06Z")
I have been using SugarMate now for many years. The true value of it, for me, was the phonecall that I was able to receive for the LOW BGs or impending LOW BGs. Since I received and started using the Sugar Pixel, I hea… --- ## [Expired Dexcom sensors work fine!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-dexcom-sensors-work-fine/1688)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-dexcom-sensors-work-fine/1688 "2024-11-27T03:04:59Z")
Because so many people run their Dexcom sensors longer than 7 days, at some point people may wonder about using old sensors that have passed their expiration date. (See: expired-dexcom-sensors) No worries, I like trying… --- ## [CGM Ring?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-ring/15000)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-ring/15000 "2024-11-21T23:58:59Z")
Could be interesting! --- ## [Can't say I'm a fan of the new SugarMate UI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-say-im-a-fan-of-the-new-sugarmate-ui/14982)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-say-im-a-fan-of-the-new-sugarmate-ui/14982 "2024-11-07T23:25:45Z")
The tab icon is white which is hard to see, the page looks just strangely laid out and the “Feed” area on the right side of the page is just in the way and can’t be collapsed. The BG number, trajectory and last update t… --- ## [Maybe this non invasive watch will work](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-this-non-invasive-watch-will-work/14969)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-this-non-invasive-watch-will-work/14969 "2024-11-05T19:25:43Z")
Reading the article is vague in my opinion --- ## [Freestyle recall](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-recall/14876)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-recall/14876 "2024-09-05T17:45:15Z")
Just a heads up… https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm-sensor-recall-abbott-diabetes-care-inc-issues-recall-certain --- ## [Phone out of teens bedroom- Dexcom G6, t-slim pump, iPhone SE](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/phone-out-of-teens-bedroom-dexcom-g6-t-slim-pump-iphone-se/14810)
**Author:** [@PippaM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PippaM)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/phone-out-of-teens-bedroom-dexcom-g6-t-slim-pump-iphone-se/14810 "2024-07-30T22:49:58Z")
Hi my 15 year old daughter is T1D. She currently has a T-Slim pump and Dexcom G6, and IPhone SE to manage her diabetes. I would like her phone out of her bedroom at night as it is becoming an issue with sleep and a few … --- ## [Dexcom "case" modification for travel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-case-modification-for-travel/14764)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-case-modification-for-travel/14764 "2024-07-19T01:07:35Z")
One of the most annoying things about the Dexcom G6 is the huge and very awkward plastic case. It’s always hard to pack those things for travel. I wanted to get everything into my small pack but I couldn’t get it all to… --- ## [Libre 3 vs. Libre 2?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-3-vs-libre-2/13327)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-3-vs-libre-2/13327 "2024-07-17T18:51:52Z")
Hey ya’ll. I’ve been using the Libre 2 with my Android phone as a reader for several months, with pretty good results. I use Juggluco as a Bluetooth collector, which shares to Xdrip+ on the phone. There have been a … --- ## [My Dexcom G6 App Failed](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-dexcom-g6-app-failed/14744)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-dexcom-g6-app-failed/14744 "2024-07-14T18:48:02Z")
I’ve never had this happen before… …at 5:40AM I was woken up by a new sound I’ve never heard from my phone or my Dexcom app. The app stated that it had failed, needed to be removed and reinstalled, then restarted. Fo… --- ## [Interesting Sugarmate anomoly](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-sugarmate-anomoly/14688)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-sugarmate-anomoly/14688 "2024-05-28T02:58:41Z")
For some reason, my Sugarmate is reporting two different numbers depending on the platform. So, first here is the last 24 hours as seen directly from Dexcom: Notice less that 1% low/severe low Now check the data wi… --- ## [Anyone have any extra g6 stuff they don’t need?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-any-extra-g6-stuff-they-don-t-need/14677)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-any-extra-g6-stuff-they-don-t-need/14677 "2024-05-24T20:15:57Z")
My wife is a type 2 and trying to get on Dexcom but is an uphill battle with insurance. She tried my last 2 G6 and loves it but I’m out. Might anyone have any extra they could part with? I can pay shipping. Thanks and … --- ## [Dexcom Sensor Replacement Policy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-replacement-policy/14665)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-replacement-policy/14665 "2024-05-23T16:04:43Z")
Just saw this reference regarding Dexcom policy on replacement sensors: Sensor Replacement Policy | Dexcom I don’t know if this is a change in policy as the page appears undated, but I know the subject is often raised a… --- ## [Sugar Pro Smart Watch as a CGM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-pro-smart-watch-as-a-cgm/14634)
**Author:** [@arnolfo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/arnolfo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-pro-smart-watch-as-a-cgm/14634 "2024-05-10T20:09:03Z")
I was asked by my Doc to get an A1C so instead of making an appt (which will cost $300) I went online to buy a kit for $60. Easy enough. But then I came across something that I do need and once had but because of crappy … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=3)