# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=80 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 81 --- ## [PGS measure : does anyone use it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pgs-measure-does-anyone-use-it/10198)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pgs-measure-does-anyone-use-it/10198 "2020-09-03T19:32:35Z")
Greetings all, As i build my understanding around monitoring my glycemic control, i came across the PGS measure, which purports to summarize a lot of information around control in a single number (developed by Dexcom i … --- ## [Tandem Control-IQ study in children 6-13](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq-study-in-children-6-13/10213)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq-study-in-children-6-13/10213 "2020-09-03T19:18:24Z")
Control-IQ has been studied in children aged 6-13. The results have been published last week in NEJM: “A total of 101 children underwent randomization (78 to the closed-loop group and 23 to the control group); the glyca… --- ## [Less expensive long-acting insulin now available](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/less-expensive-long-acting-insulin-now-available/10202)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/less-expensive-long-acting-insulin-now-available/10202 "2020-09-03T03:37:52Z")
--- ## [Using Afrezza only (with basal)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-afrezza-only-with-basal/10207)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-afrezza-only-with-basal/10207 "2020-09-03T00:30:17Z")
How many of you, if using Afrezza only as the bolus, take it after the meal? 4 u Afrezza is out of the body in about 1 hour. Most meals always out last Afrezza because the meals are complex (carbs, fats, protein, veggi… --- ## [Anyone know how to see dex6 BG on homescreen, tracker on iphone xs?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-know-how-to-see-dex6-bg-on-homescreen-tracker-on-iphone-xs/10203)
**Author:** [@lisaloo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lisaloo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-know-how-to-see-dex6-bg-on-homescreen-tracker-on-iphone-xs/10203 "2020-09-02T20:53:02Z")
hello all! three T1D in our home, daughter and myself switching to omni loop w/riley link, we just got our iphone xs, added dexcom app, but I am wondering if there is a way to show your BG on home screen without having t… --- ## [Insulin Stash](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-stash/10183)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-stash/10183 "2020-09-02T16:57:20Z")
Question borne primarily out of curiosity - for those who are able to set aside a “stash” of extra insulin, what is your ideal amount? 3 month supply? 6 months? Year’s supply? Or just whatever you’re able to get? My pre… --- ## [Eric special](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eric-special/10200)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eric-special/10200 "2020-09-02T16:28:34Z")
Had changed the POD about 1930 then he had dinner and went up but wasn’t coming back down… Flatlined in the low to mid 300s. So i pulled an @Eric special. :laughing: --- ## [Wanting to try again](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wanting-to-try-again/10193)
**Author:** [@rscott1972](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rscott1972)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wanting-to-try-again/10193 "2020-09-02T02:23:24Z")
Hello everyone. I started posting here a little over a year ago when I started using dexcom g6. I tried using xdrip+ but could never get it to work with my phone consistently. Ive been reading some about people able to u… --- ## [Omnipod Dash system not covered by insurance?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-system-not-covered-by-insurance/7347)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-system-not-covered-by-insurance/7347 "2020-09-01T21:23:46Z")
I just received an email from Insulet, quoted verbatim (well, magic URL removed) at the end of this message. I’m not sure how to interpret this, apparently it means that Edgepark won’t ship the Omnipod Dash and, indeed,… --- ## [Dexcom refusing to replace transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-refusing-to-replace-transmitter/9531)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-refusing-to-replace-transmitter/9531 "2020-09-01T21:12:27Z")
I am about to lose my everloving mind with Dexcom. I have been a faithful user for over 6 years but over the past year or so I’ve had repeated issues with sensors and now a transmitter, and customer service is not super … --- ## [Poll - Dosing from CGM data alone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/poll-dosing-from-cgm-data-alone/6634)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/poll-dosing-from-cgm-data-alone/6634 "2020-09-01T21:07:20Z")
I’ve been wondering about this for some time and I’d love to see the results as a whole, within our community, for those that make dosing decisions based solely off of the CGM data versus those that do finger sticks to v… --- ## [New iOS with dexcom app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-ios-with-dexcom-app/10189)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-ios-with-dexcom-app/10189 "2020-08-31T02:35:59Z")
Is it my imagination (and it certainly could be) or is the dexcom app frequently closing unprompted on the new iOS iPhone update? I am constantly getting “signal lost” alarms then discovering that that app is closed… no… --- ## [xDrip+ Dexcom G6 Upgrade](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-dexcom-g6-upgrade/10187)
**Author:** [@dmac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dmac)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-dexcom-g6-upgrade/10187 "2020-08-30T05:11:32Z")
I have been using the Dexcom G5 with xDrip. I am using the SWR50 smartwatch as the collector. I will not be switching to the Dexcom G6. Are there any shortcuts in switching to the G6? --- ## [A real survival bracelet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-real-survival-bracelet/10137)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-real-survival-bracelet/10137 "2020-08-27T20:14:42Z")
I have been working on this for a while, designing and coming up with the best parts to use, and the best way to make it. I am finally finished with it and I am very happy with how it has turned out. (Here is a post of … --- ## [Getting started with G6 & xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-started-with-g6-xdrip/4607)
**Author:** [@sahmcolorado](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sahmcolorado)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-started-with-g6-xdrip/4607 "2020-08-27T19:26:26Z")
I have read just a little bit here and there about using xdrip+ to collect Dexcom G6 data with a Sony watch (sorry, can’t remember the name right now). I would like to set this up for my daughter, but I’m not sure how to… --- ## [Recent transmitter failures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recent-transmitter-failures/10175)
**Author:** [@Patty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Patty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recent-transmitter-failures/10175 "2020-08-27T01:55:44Z")
Last Sunday night I was watching TV about 9:30 pm and my smartphone started dinging about 5X. I got a message that my transmitter had failed. This transmitter was started July 18 and quit August 23. Fortunately, I had… --- ## [MongoDB add on](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mongodb-add-on/9971)
**Author:** [@flyerfansince79](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/flyerfansince79)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mongodb-add-on/9971 "2020-08-26T19:35:48Z")
I just received an email today saying this will no longer work in November. I would like this to remain free. In a nutshell, what are my options? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [When migrating to new iPhone does dexcom pair with existing transmitter and sensor?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-migrating-to-new-iphone-does-dexcom-pair-with-existing-transmitter-and-sensor/10168)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-migrating-to-new-iphone-does-dexcom-pair-with-existing-transmitter-and-sensor/10168 "2020-08-25T18:24:20Z")
I am migrating to a new iPhone (again!) using a backup of my old phone per Apple’s instructions. Hwr, I am unsure whether Dexcom will pair with the existing transmitter, and maintain access to the existing sensor. The … --- ## [Reinserting Medtronic Sure-T?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reinserting-medtronic-sure-t/10169)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reinserting-medtronic-sure-t/10169 "2020-08-25T14:32:27Z")
We are out of town visiting my parents and we decided to stay a few days extra because there are wildfires on both routes back into the Bay Area. He pulled out one site early, and did it again. Now I realize we have no n… --- ## [Is it me, or am i managing this completely wrong?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-me-or-am-i-managing-this-completely-wrong/10000)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-me-or-am-i-managing-this-completely-wrong/10000 "2020-08-24T18:25:32Z")
Greetings all, I never cease to be amazed when i read about T1Ds looking to target c. 110-115 (6.1 to 6.4 in my European language) as a waking BG level, and those that look to keep standard deviations down to c. 25 (1.… --- ## [Bad pod site or what?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-pod-site-or-what/10160)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-pod-site-or-what/10160 "2020-08-24T12:52:17Z")
Started a new pod yesterday in AM. Struggled with some lingering highs all afternoon that I attributed to sitting on my butt all day (got stuck working on my computer all day). Knocked the high BG down by dinner, went to… --- ## [Dexcom G6+ (14 day) with Xdrip - accuracy issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-14-day-with-xdrip-accuracy-issues/9245)
**Author:** [@Dugald](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dugald)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-14-day-with-xdrip-accuracy-issues/9245 "2020-08-22T17:30:20Z")
Hi All Has anyone used xDrip with Dexcom G6+ transmitter/sensor? The transmitter SN is 22xxxx or 23xxxx. We have successfully connected to xDrip (nightly build - 16/01/2020) but accuracy is way out and reading are all … --- ## [xDrip -vs- SugarMate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-vs-sugarmate/6426)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-vs-sugarmate/6426 "2020-08-22T01:50:30Z")
I’m trying to figure out what substantive content/features that xDrip provides (not all the bells and whistles that don’t really matter)…that SugarMate doesn’t provide? I’m scratching my head trying to remember what xDr… --- ## [Xdrip+ with Dexcom G6 and Tandem Tslim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-dexcom-g6-and-tandem-tslim/8943)
**Author:** [@churcr](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/churcr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-dexcom-g6-and-tandem-tslim/8943 "2020-08-21T21:19:51Z")
I need some help from anybody using xdrip+ and the Tandem TSlim pump. The pump connects to the G6 instead of the Dexcom receiver. I removed the G6 app from my phone and installed xdrip+ several days ago and am learning… --- ## [Transmitter not working](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/transmitter-not-working/8080)
**Author:** [@ClareR](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClareR)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/transmitter-not-working/8080 "2020-08-21T19:11:22Z")
Hi all! We’ve been having trouble with my 11yr old daughters transmitter. We’ve just started using a new transmitter and sensor yesterday and it continues to not be able to pair. We’ve now been attempting new pairs and … --- ## [Cereal killer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cereal-killer/10121)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cereal-killer/10121 "2020-08-21T01:01:34Z")
My family has always liked cereal, and I particularly like it for lows. I guess we went a little bit nuts in the cereal aisle after quarantine. I noticed this last night when I was trying to get some cereal and couldn’t… --- ## [Problem getting readings on phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problem-getting-readings-on-phone/10151)
**Author:** [@Hrasky](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hrasky)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problem-getting-readings-on-phone/10151 "2020-08-20T21:05:01Z")
I used Libre with xdrip and a Medtronic pump for several years with no major problems , apart from an allergy or reaction to the libre adhesive. On 7 May 2020 I started on TSlim and G5. The first transmfaied in about a … --- ## [Signal failure?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/signal-failure/10150)
**Author:** [@Hrasky](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hrasky)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/signal-failure/10150 "2020-08-20T20:57:22Z")
I used Libre with xdrip and a Medtronic pump for several years with no major problems , apart from an allergy or reaction to the libre adhesive. On 7 May 2020 I started on TSlim and G5. The first transmfaied in about a … --- ## [Dexcom and Rizatriptan or Sumatriptan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-rizatriptan-or-sumatriptan/8862)
**Author:** [@bpleban](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpleban)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-rizatriptan-or-sumatriptan/8862 "2020-08-20T16:25:46Z")
My son has just recently been diagnosed with Migraines and he uses a Dexom. Since we have been taking rizatriptan/sumatriptan we have had no data with our Dex (getting the enter bg in 15 minutes over and over again). Ha… --- ## [How good at carb counting are you?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-good-at-carb-counting-are-you/3776)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-good-at-carb-counting-are-you/3776 "2020-08-20T12:48:01Z")
Just like @Eric says you should be able to guess what your bg is, before looking at your Dex or meter, in order to be successful you also need to be able to carb count well. No, you don’t have to guess everything exactl… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=79) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=81)