# Tipwiki **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/tips-wiki/95.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Tipwiki category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-tipwiki-category/491)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-tipwiki-category/491 "2017-04-14T07:39:15Z")
Wiki posts by the community about diabetes how-tos, tips, tech, and gear. --- ## [Loop: Getting Started](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-getting-started/2216)
**Author:** [@dm61](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dm61)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-getting-started/2216 "2024-09-13T17:18:25Z")
Loop is a do-it-yourself closed-loop insulin delivery system, which consists of 4 components: Open-source Loop app running on an iPhone CGM (Dexcom G6, G5, or G4+share, or Medronic Enlite) A compatible insulin pump, in… --- ## [Omnipod Alarm Explanations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-alarm-explanations/3022)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-alarm-explanations/3022 "2024-06-15T19:53:47Z")
Thank you @Eric for compiling and sharing this information! Omnipod alarm codes on the PDM are displayed under Alarm History. The alarm number is a sequence of 2 digits, followed by 5 digits, followed by another 5 digi… --- ## [How to deal with a Dexcom allergy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-a-dexcom-allergy/2138)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-a-dexcom-allergy/2138 "2024-05-07T15:07:39Z")
How do you deal with an allergic reaction to a Dexcom sensor when you want to wear a CGM? Many Dexcom users suffer from allergic reactions, which make it difficult for them to withstand a sensor for 7 days or more. Thes… --- ## [EMERGENCY: Cheapest insulin and diabetes supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-cheapest-insulin-and-diabetes-supplies/989)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-cheapest-insulin-and-diabetes-supplies/989 "2021-05-13T00:25:30Z")
What do you do when you can't afford your expensive analogue insulin this month? The horrifying story of Shane Boyle made me wonder what the cheapest diabetes supplies for a month would be -- I mean rock-bottom, what y… --- ## [Wow this POD is amazing!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wow-this-pod-is-amazing/10677)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wow-this-pod-is-amazing/10677 "2020-12-26T04:54:22Z")
Day one on the POD and holy cow what a life changer. I can not believe how nervous I was about it being difficult. One quick session with the trainer and i am off and running!! The combination of the G6 and pump are craz… --- ## [The best BG glucose meter that your insurance will pay for](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-best-bg-glucose-meter-that-your-insurance-will-pay-for/3083)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-best-bg-glucose-meter-that-your-insurance-will-pay-for/3083 "2020-02-18T07:27:16Z")
What is the best glucose (BG) meter whose strips your insurance company will pay for? We have frequently had threads about the best BG meter, or the best BG meter for running, or travel. For instance, I think @Eric and @… --- ## [Freestyle Libre in the US: 10-day vs 14-day sensor comparison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-in-the-us-10-day-vs-14-day-sensor-comparison/5490)
**Author:** [@DaveJ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DaveJ)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-in-the-us-10-day-vs-14-day-sensor-comparison/5490 "2019-04-03T10:08:31Z")
14-day vs 10-day sensors comparison in the US 10 day sensors Your current prescription covers them and your current reader will scan them 14 day sensors You will need a new prescription if you are using 10 day sensors, … --- ## [Tips, Tech & Gear wiki Table of Contents](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tips-tech-gear-wiki-table-of-contents/1051)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tips-tech-gear-wiki-table-of-contents/1051 "2017-05-25T20:06:12Z")
Tips, Tech & Gear: Wiki Table of Contents References Activation curves for different types of insulin . Tips EMERGENCY: cheapest insulin and diabetes supplies Insulin pre-bolus: a necessary technique for flatlining … --- ## [How to calibrate a Dexcom G4/G5 CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-calibrate-a-dexcom-g4-g5-cgm/2049)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-calibrate-a-dexcom-g4-g5-cgm/2049 "2018-06-22T15:46:02Z")
The accuracy of your Dexcom G4/G5 CGM readings depends upon the quality of your calibration. If your calibration is off by 20 points, your next 12 hours of readings will be off by, likely, more than 20 points. So, if you… --- ## [How your Dexcom CGM reacts to calibration input](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-your-dexcom-cgm-reacts-to-calibration-input/2293)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-your-dexcom-cgm-reacts-to-calibration-input/2293 "2018-05-06T05:15:12Z")
When you enter a calibration value into your Dexcom receiving device, your Dexcom data does not automatically line up on the new value. \[DexcomOngoingCalibrationScreen\_2017-10-07\] it is easy to understand why. The meas… --- ## [How to deal with an Omnipod allergy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-an-omnipod-allergy/2141)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-an-omnipod-allergy/2141 "2018-03-19T21:58:34Z")
How do you deal with an allergic reaction to an OmniPod when you want to wear a tubeless pump? Many Omnipod users suffer from allergic reactions, which make it difficult for them to withstand a Pod for 3 days. These all… --- ## [Activation curves for different types of Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/activation-curves-for-different-types-of-insulin/3379)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/activation-curves-for-different-types-of-insulin/3379 "2018-02-02T16:57:58Z")
This handy chart shows compared activation curves for Novolog, Humalog, (Novolin) R, NPH (Humulin/ Novolin N), Lantus, Levemir, human and analog mixtures, Tresiba, R500, Toujeo and Afrezza. courtesy GroupHealth, hea… --- ## [Dexcom Quarterly Earnings Call](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-quarterly-earnings-call/2373)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-quarterly-earnings-call/2373 "2017-11-08T15:15:10Z")
Links for Dexcom Quarterly Earnings Calls. There are often great nuggets of information buried in these. Dexcom 2017 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript Dexcom 2017 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript Dexcom 2017 Q1 - Earnings C… --- ## [How does a Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitor work?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-a-dexcom-continuous-glucose-monitor-work/2292)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-a-dexcom-continuous-glucose-monitor-work/2292 "2017-10-17T02:16:13Z")
A Continous Glucose Monitor (CGM) inserts a glucose sensor in your skin, and allows you to obtain an ongoing readout of your glucose on a device somehow connected to the sensor (generally through radio waves) until the s… --- ## [Insulin pre-bolus: a necessary technique for flatlining](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pre-bolus-a-necessary-technique-for-flatlining/1969)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pre-bolus-a-necessary-technique-for-flatlining/1969 "2017-09-14T18:21:05Z")
A well-timed pre-bolus can do a great job with many meals! We find that there is no way we can stop meal spikes unless we do a good job pre-bolusing. First, we established how long it takes us for our insulin to become …