# Tips **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/tips-tricks/69.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Tips category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-tips-category/230)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-tips-category/230 "2017-03-28T03:51:49Z")
Share your diabetes tricks, tips, and lifehacks. --- ## [Trio AID](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trio-aid/16367)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trio-aid/16367 "2026-10-02T01:02:36Z")
Trio 1.0, going by the name “Gummy Clusters,” was announced on Sep 15th. Trio is an AID app for iPhone. AID’s receive BG information from CGMs, put that together with known information regarding past and forecast BGs and… --- ## [Ask Your CDE for Free Patch Samples!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431)
**Author:** [@ErinRods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ErinRods)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431 "2025-10-23T12:51:11Z")
Hey friends! Just wanted to share a little win I had recently. I’ve been struggling with severe allergic reactions to medical adhesives, so I really didn’t want to spend money on a full pack of patches without knowing if… --- ## [Diabetes tricks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-tricks/15074)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-tricks/15074 "2025-08-11T04:37:43Z")
How about a thread of diabetes tricks? I’ll start: you can fit two rolls of smarties (unrolled) in a small Altoids tin for 12g of carbs in a container that doesn’t raise any questions. --- ## [Oura ring vs Fitbit?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/oura-ring-vs-fitbit/15370)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/oura-ring-vs-fitbit/15370 "2025-07-31T20:51:46Z")
Does anyone here have any personal experience with any trackers? I don’t really care about steps, I get plenty of those. And I don’t care too much about sleep. Don’t need time or BG or any of the other things. I just wa… --- ## [Dexcom G7 Serial Number location](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-serial-number-location/15228)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-serial-number-location/15228 "2025-04-12T14:37:31Z")
Dexcom is obviously under pressure to reduce the number of replacement G7 sensors they send out. I put in for a replacement and it asked for the Serial Number SN of the failed sensor. Trouble is, they don’t label it as S… --- ## [Very quick way to remove pump & sensor easily](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-quick-way-to-remove-pump-sensor-easily/14986)
**Author:** [@Liam-M](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Liam-M)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-quick-way-to-remove-pump-sensor-easily/14986 "2024-11-18T13:55:25Z")
If you are like me from a couple months ago using Unisolve to remove your pump and sensor, there is no need for all that, If you wanted to, you could just peel the tape slightly on one side, then rip it off as fast as yo… --- ## [FYI Omnipod 5 G7 compatible pods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fyi-omnipod-5-g7-compatible-pods/14766)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fyi-omnipod-5-g7-compatible-pods/14766 "2024-08-04T14:07:56Z")
Just a heads up. You do not need a new prescription for the G7 compatible pods but you might want to contact your pharmacy to make sure they don’t give you the old ones. I use one of the three ASPN pharmacies. I found t… --- ## [Apple Developer, Inpen, Endo Rants & Questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-developer-inpen-endo-rants-questions/14654)
**Author:** [@SobeiT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SobeiT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-developer-inpen-endo-rants-questions/14654 "2024-05-20T19:54:59Z")
Inpen first: When I had to quit Looping I decided to go with Inpen because it did ½ units. I spoke with two different Reps from Medtronic asking about getting the pen. Both times I told them I was using the Dexcom G7 bo… --- ## [How much blood is too much for a Dexcom sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-blood-is-too-much-for-a-dexcom-sensor/11185)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-blood-is-too-much-for-a-dexcom-sensor/11185 "2023-05-09T00:03:01Z")
Just did a sensor change for Samson and there was so much blood, it was really oozing out. I’m wondering if this will wind up working or not? Or should I just assume no and change out again. He loathes and dreads senso… --- ## [G7 and LOOPing o Yeah!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-and-looping-o-yeah/13754)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-and-looping-o-yeah/13754 "2023-04-23T01:59:37Z")
So I got my G7 90 day supply today from CVS Pharmacy’s Caremark mail order division. The first one fell off immediately, so I had to try again. I decided to try #2 in where I am most comfortable - in the abdomen vs arm.… --- ## [New gear for pump users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear-for-pump-users/13721)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear-for-pump-users/13721 "2023-03-29T01:30:30Z")
A lot of people are now using pumps which no longer use replaceable batteries (like the old-school PDM’s). It struck me that one possibly troubling issue is being away from home without the ability to recharge. I found … --- ## [Extending the life of your freestyle Libre sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extending-the-life-of-your-freestyle-libre-sensor/4442)
**Author:** [@Vwahlberg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Vwahlberg)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extending-the-life-of-your-freestyle-libre-sensor/4442 "2023-02-16T16:01:54Z")
I just started using the freestyle Libre sensor and I do love it. The sensors last 10 days and then the Libre reader shuts it down but there is an app out there on the Play Store that is called Glimp and it will read you… --- ## [How can you access "profile" section in this forum?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-can-you-access-profile-section-in-this-forum/13548)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-can-you-access-profile-section-in-this-forum/13548 "2023-02-05T18:42:35Z")
Continuing the discussion from New to it, just about a year in: Hi @bkh and others who might be able to help in this regard. So I have a profile on this forum that goes into detail about my diabetes history. I can’t f… --- ## [Small vials](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865 "2022-09-26T18:37:16Z")
I found these and thought they could be useful. These are sterile vials, and they are very small compared to a normal vial. They hold 2ml (200 units). Could be useful for when you are going somewhere. Traveling, or even… --- ## [Eating out hack](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eating-out-hack/13173)
**Author:** [@macjoel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/macjoel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eating-out-hack/13173 "2022-09-25T15:40:47Z")
I don’t know if anyone else has done this but Diastix/Keto Diastix can be used to test drinks to see whether they are sugar free or regular. If the drink has sugar in it the glucose area on the strip will change color. … --- ## [False compression lows?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/false-compression-lows/12624)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/false-compression-lows/12624 "2022-04-22T20:20:44Z")
I am wearing my G6 sensor on my right upper arm and am sleeping on my back or left side so there is no actual compression on the sensor. Four times last night I woke up on my left side to my low alarm with false compress… --- ## [Dealing with reduced insulin “efficiency” at high BG?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dealing-with-reduced-insulin-efficiency-at-high-bg/12235)
**Author:** [@shott](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/shott)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dealing-with-reduced-insulin-efficiency-at-high-bg/12235 "2022-03-03T05:26:18Z")
Although I can’t find a specific thread, I recall on several occasions seeing someone mention when talking about dealing with high BG something like: “Of course, you need to remember that insulin isn’t as efficient at hi… --- ## [Technology and kids](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/technology-and-kids/12341)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/technology-and-kids/12341 "2022-02-08T01:02:00Z")
Samson is now at the age where he is able to use his phone independently – that means he can check is numbers and respond to them pretty well on his own. But… it also means he is almost constantly texting people or look… --- ## [Patches for your devices](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/patches-for-your-devices/11588)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/patches-for-your-devices/11588 "2021-07-17T18:29:38Z")
Nice review of cgm and pump patches currently available. --- ## [Dexcom won't let me log in?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-wont-let-me-log-in/10349)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-wont-let-me-log-in/10349 "2021-05-24T00:52:31Z")
For some reason I can’t seem to log into my dexcom site itself and share doesn’t seem to be working either. I follow the steps to reset it and that does nothing. Today I called support for the 3rd time and got the same … --- ## [Ios 14.4](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-14-4/11122)
**Author:** [@bhy33](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bhy33)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-14-4/11122 "2021-04-01T17:45:44Z")
Anybody upgrade their iPhone to 12 with IOS 14.4.1 with a Dexcom G6? Does it work? --- ## [PDM stops working due to Moisture](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pdm-stops-working-due-to-moisture/11062)
**Author:** [@jhayes29](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jhayes29)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pdm-stops-working-due-to-moisture/11062 "2021-03-15T16:44:16Z")
Has anyone experienced their PDM stop working due to moisture getting into it? We’ve shook it out and got what moisture we could without DIY’ing our way into the device to try and dry further. But currently it still won’… --- ## [Easy strip holder idea](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/easy-strip-holder-idea/543)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/easy-strip-holder-idea/543 "2021-02-09T17:49:32Z")
Here is another strip holder idea to share. This one is very easy and requires no work. I don't like to carry around the big vials with strips. They don't fit well in your pocket. Here is an easy way to do it. Buy a … --- ## [Just when you think you got this stuff down!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-when-you-think-you-got-this-stuff-down/10697)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-when-you-think-you-got-this-stuff-down/10697 "2020-12-30T13:17:12Z")
Two trying days with technology/BG…Off work Saturday night been rocking a straight line at 115…Feeling proud of having it all dialed in…got home and fixed a little dinner, decided to experiment with having a little rice.… --- ## [What watch face/complication shows the graph?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-watch-face-complication-shows-the-graph/10572)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-watch-face-complication-shows-the-graph/10572 "2020-12-02T00:10:02Z")
So I got an iPhone 12 Pro Max and the Apple Watch 6 40mm. What faces are you using? Is there one that shows the trend graph? How do I set that up? Please post what you have. --- ## [Better alarming for signal loss?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/better-alarming-for-signal-loss/10541)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/better-alarming-for-signal-loss/10541 "2020-11-28T04:25:11Z")
We had several discussions a few years ago about better alarming. None of the options at the time really worked for me. I am wondering if there are newer technology options for producing obnoxious, super-long alarms at … --- ## [Probably all been said before inter manufacture insulin pen use](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/probably-all-been-said-before-inter-manufacture-insulin-pen-use/10529)
**Author:** [@incidentals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/incidentals)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/probably-all-been-said-before-inter-manufacture-insulin-pen-use/10529 "2020-11-25T15:32:39Z")
I use the novorapid pen to deliver Lantus both are u100 I hate the cheap reusable Lantus pen prone to alter dose when delivering ( dial slips under thumb ) I decided to try the lantus cartridge in the novo rapid pen… … --- ## [Changing my lancet with Daylight Savings Time](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-my-lancet-with-daylight-savings-time/10439)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-my-lancet-with-daylight-savings-time/10439 "2020-11-22T00:13:06Z")
Thanks for the reminder @CatLady! I’m going to change my lancet too since I’m changing everything else. 🥸🤣 --- ## [Libre + MiaoMiao + glimp app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-miaomiao-glimp-app/9402)
**Author:** [@Khand](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Khand)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-miaomiao-glimp-app/9402 "2020-03-08T18:36:01Z")
Hi all! New here and I have no idea where to start regarding setting up the glimp app with libre and MM1. I want to follow and have high/ low alarms. Not very technically advanced here to be honest. [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/tips-tricks/69.md?page=1)