# C/GM **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=6 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [Dexcom on watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-on-watch/11685)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-on-watch/11685 "2021-08-18T13:36:12Z")
Looking for a smart watch to display g6 dexcom data. I’m an iPhone guy, and it seems Apple Watch is the obvious choice, but my work probably doesn’t make it realistic to be able to charge every single day, so looking fo… --- ## [G6 Best Insertion Sites](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-best-insertion-sites/11154)
**Author:** [@papayasquash](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/papayasquash)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2021, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-best-insertion-sites/11154 "2021-08-14T10:35:06Z")
For G6 users who suffer from constant compression lows due to lower body weight/muscle, where do you find the best accuracy? I cannot put them on my abdomen because of false lows and have started experiencing this issue … --- ## [Freestyle Libre 3 preview](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-3-preview/11276)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-3-preview/11276 "2021-08-09T02:03:48Z")
A review by one of the first people to test the Freestyle Libre 3: For those who understand German, a longer review: I think this is a great development. Hopefully Abbott will bring this to th… --- ## [Eversense Bridge Program](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eversense-bridge-program/6839)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eversense-bridge-program/6839 "2021-08-09T01:38:46Z")
Eversense started a “Bridge Program” today (March 1) for self funders. I have not found it on the Senseonics web site yet however Advanced Diabetes Supply is aware of it and can process the discount and ship the supplies… --- ## [When does "transmitter will expire after the next insertion" actually expire?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-does-transmitter-will-expire-after-the-next-insertion-actually-expire/11615)
**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SteveMann)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-does-transmitter-will-expire-after-the-next-insertion-actually-expire/11615 "2021-07-23T01:39:36Z")
You would think that being on the Dexcom G6 for two plus years I would know the answer to this. But I have always had some transmitters on-hand, so the “transmitter expires soon” message (or whatever it said) never regis… --- ## [Dexcom G6 best practices](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-best-practices/11197)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-best-practices/11197 "2021-07-20T03:19:37Z")
I started out great on the G6, with decent accuracy, ability to restart and stretch sensor life a few extra days, and trouble free CGMing. The good times lasted about 5 months and came to a halt with my last 4 sensors. E… --- ## [Did something dumb with my transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/did-something-dumb-with-my-transmitter/11576)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/did-something-dumb-with-my-transmitter/11576 "2021-07-17T18:25:59Z")
I threw it out. :man\_facepalming: Just dumb. I always take off the sensor and throw it out. Same with my pods. So it just kind of happened - without thinking, doing that normal practice of peeling something off and thro… --- ## [Alternate Spot Pictures of your Dexcom or Libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternate-spot-pictures-of-your-dexcom-or-libre/11525)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2021, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternate-spot-pictures-of-your-dexcom-or-libre/11525 "2021-06-28T23:07:58Z")
Well @Millz and her picture of the Dexcom on her calf makes me think creating a thread where people post photos of their alternate spots might be helpful to people that are just starting out or are looking for new spots.… --- ## [The 22nd of June is my 2nd sensor setup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-22nd-of-june-is-my-2nd-sensor-setup/11509)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-22nd-of-june-is-my-2nd-sensor-setup/11509 "2021-06-24T11:16:50Z")
Good morning my darling diabetics. I am nearing the end of my OG Dexcom G6 sensor, and on the 22nd I continue my Dexcom journey! I just wanted to touch base with everyone, being there are 2 valid options for setting up n… --- ## [Sensor fell off taking 2 week old TX with it...somewhere](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-fell-off-taking-2-week-old-tx-with-it-somewhere/11515)
**Author:** [@rkw](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rkw)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-fell-off-taking-2-week-old-tx-with-it-somewhere/11515 "2021-06-23T18:53:26Z")
Sigh, after several years of poor Dexcom experience due too all the know reasons, especially in dealing with Solara (who have been very, very good this year so far) and sensors that seem to start and calibrate very quick… --- ## [G6 - Why I calibrate instead of using the code](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-why-i-calibrate-instead-of-using-the-code/11478)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-why-i-calibrate-instead-of-using-the-code/11478 "2021-06-19T13:12:35Z")
G6 calibration (or non-calibration) has been discussed here a lot lately. I calibrate my G6 instead of using the code. But I also think it’s important to continue to try out different ways of doing things. A person who … --- ## [What about the Watlaa One and BlueJay Smartwatch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-about-the-watlaa-one-and-bluejay-smartwatch/9540)
**Author:** [@PIPPO\_PIPPI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PIPPO_PIPPI)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-about-the-watlaa-one-and-bluejay-smartwatch/9540 "2021-06-10T19:15:33Z")
Hi. I found somewhere this link https://watlaa.com/ which shows the Watlaa One, a new smartwatch that, at a first glance, looks very interesting. That page gives information and shows it’s xDrio+ watch face, that loo… --- ## [Medtronic No Calibration CGM approved (Guardian 4)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-no-calibration-cgm-approved-guardian-4/11411)
**Author:** [@irrational\_John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/irrational_John)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-no-calibration-cgm-approved-guardian-4/11411 "2021-05-28T20:30:08Z")
This post basically just points at a new YouTube video from Nerdabetic at the bottom of this post. The quote below is from the video description. Medtronics newest CGM is here and it has just been CE marked for Europe … --- ## [Can I leave in a G4 sensor with no transmitter for a while?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-i-leave-in-a-g4-sensor-with-no-transmitter-for-a-while/11388)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-i-leave-in-a-g4-sensor-with-no-transmitter-for-a-while/11388 "2021-05-22T13:00:18Z")
If I remove the transmitter, can I tape over the sensor and leave it in place for a week or two until a new transmitter arrives? I just started a new sensor (G4) and then got a transmitter low battery alert. I’ve made a… --- ## [What Account # are they looking for here? - Dexcom Sensor Replacement Form](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-account-are-they-looking-for-here-dexcom-sensor-replacement-form/11209)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-account-are-they-looking-for-here-dexcom-sensor-replacement-form/11209 "2021-05-07T01:50:14Z")
There is a field (below) that I’m not sure what it’s asking me for here. What Account Number? I’m talking about this form. We are at 9 days, 23 hours and we’ve had a sensor error now for going on 2 hours, so natural… --- ## [Urgent please help! New transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/urgent-please-help-new-transmitter/11278)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/urgent-please-help-new-transmitter/11278 "2021-05-03T22:50:07Z")
I stopped my G6 sensor and inserted a new one. I have a new transmitter, but when I went to start the new sensor my receiver never asked to pair the new transmitter. Instead it said my old transmitter will only last one … --- ## [G6 Review (using sensor code + NO calibrating)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-review-using-sensor-code-no-calibrating/11290)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-review-using-sensor-code-no-calibrating/11290 "2021-05-03T19:10:22Z")
So, I decided to go ahead and give the 3rd option a try just to see how it went and I’m kind of blown away. Liam is on day 8 of this session where we entered the sensor code and we haven’t calibrated except maybe 2 time… --- ## [G6 sensor socket separated from adhesive tape on day 7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensor-socket-separated-from-adhesive-tape-on-day-7/11282)
**Author:** [@irrational\_John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/irrational_John)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensor-socket-separated-from-adhesive-tape-on-day-7/11282 "2021-05-01T07:16:57Z")
This is just a “for your info” “for whatever it’s worth” post. :man\_shrugging: I had a sensor failure this morning that I hadn’t anticipated. And, judging from the failure description choices listed on Dexcom’s online r… --- ## [Dexcom Signal Loss](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-signal-loss/10826)
**Author:** [@sturonasbrown](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sturonasbrown)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-signal-loss/10826 "2021-04-29T16:00:13Z")
I’ve been having an increasingly number of signal loss experiences with my G6. While I am awake it’s more annoying but this is also happening during my sleep. I have had several instances when (luckily) my body woke me u… --- ## [Expired test strips: do they work?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-test-strips-do-they-work/1690)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-test-strips-do-they-work/1690 "2021-04-28T20:36:03Z")
I was also looking for a thread on expired test strips. I only make an assumption you have covered this but didn’t see a thread. Is my search flawed or have you really not explored expired test strips? (I assume I jus… --- ## [Free Dexcom tape from tech support](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-dexcom-tape-from-tech-support/4527)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-dexcom-tape-from-tech-support/4527 "2021-04-17T22:40:43Z")
Dexcom tech support said they would send me some of their sensor tape. It has the pre-cut hole for the sensor. And they are sending it for free. I had no idea this was available until today! Has anyone else gotten it f… --- ## [G6 ships with only 1 Transmitter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-ships-with-only-1-transmitter/10744)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-ships-with-only-1-transmitter/10744 "2021-04-17T02:45:32Z")
With the G5 I was able to get 2 at a time, but they just told me when I placed our first order of G6 supplies that the G6 only ships with 1? Is that correct? It suck to think you have nothing to fall back on if there a… --- ## [Error too much data on xdrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/error-too-much-data-on-xdrip/11222)
**Author:** [@Peckernuts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Peckernuts)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/error-too-much-data-on-xdrip/11222 "2021-04-13T02:49:32Z")
Im super new to this. After weeks of trying to get xdrip to connect to my miaomiao2, I finally have it connected!! I feel so close! But now Im getting a Error Too Much Data…? If I do a new version, everything goes hay… --- ## [G6 Review (using NO sensor code + calibrating)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-review-using-no-sensor-code-calibrating/11208)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-review-using-no-sensor-code-calibrating/11208 "2021-04-09T02:36:08Z")
So, we are 2 hours away from a full 10 day session with Liam’s second G6 sensor session. All I can say is WOW…a vast improvement. Noticable differences that mean something TO ME. I was able to calibrate anytime the … --- ## [Dexcom G6 sensor shelf life moving to 18 months vs 12?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-shelf-life-moving-to-18-months-vs-12/11181)
**Author:** [@irrational\_John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/irrational_John)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-shelf-life-moving-to-18-months-vs-12/11181 "2021-04-02T16:40:41Z")
More a question than a statement since at the moment all I have is an anecdote to pass on for whatever it’s worth. In the short time (4 boxes or 12 sensors) I’ve been using the G6 the difference between manufacturing da… --- ## [G6 Review (using sensor code + calibrating)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-review-using-sensor-code-calibrating/11103)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-review-using-sensor-code-calibrating/11103 "2021-03-29T01:54:21Z")
So, last night at 4AM, the G5 transmitter battery died and I had no other transmitters (with functioning batteries) that I could use so it was time to pull out the G6 supplies. It was super easy to put on him (he loved … --- ## [Biggest discrepancy between Dexcom and fingerstick ever?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biggest-discrepancy-between-dexcom-and-fingerstick-ever/11108)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biggest-discrepancy-between-dexcom-and-fingerstick-ever/11108 "2021-03-21T00:11:32Z")
So, Samson had french toast this morning and Loop didn’t bolus him because it said he was very low. (like LOW). Afterwards, on finger stick? Three separate tests, with hands washed between all: 460. 439. 437. Anyways, … --- ## [Best and Cheapest Watch to use with Dexcom G6?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-and-cheapest-watch-to-use-with-dexcom-g6/11070)
**Author:** [@LucyLu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LucyLu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-and-cheapest-watch-to-use-with-dexcom-g6/11070 "2021-03-15T22:13:45Z")
Just wondering if anyone has purchased a really good watch for their Dexcom G6. I have a Samsung S9 phone, but looking for a cheaper watch that I can see my Glucose Reading on? Not real tech savy and not a lot of money, … --- ## [Need help ASAP with G5 not scanning to Xdrip4ios](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-asap-with-g5-not-scanning-to-xdrip4ios/11043)
**Author:** [@SarahJane](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SarahJane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-asap-with-g5-not-scanning-to-xdrip4ios/11043 "2021-03-11T21:45:48Z")
I’m new to the forum and tried to search for the answer to my question first but I’m not finding the answer, or I’m just not grasping what I’m supposed to because I’m stressed and panicked. I can not get a G5 transmitte… --- ## [New G6 Sensor in Calibration Mode](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-g6-sensor-in-calibration-mode/10974)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-g6-sensor-in-calibration-mode/10974 "2021-03-09T14:54:07Z")
I inserted a new sensor yesterday and entered the code, no problem. The warm-up proceeded normally but the app opened up in calibration mode as if I had not entered a code. Weird! Then a message popped up that the app cl… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=7)