# Sugarmate by Tandem - should I use this and why? **URL:** \ **Category:** Tips, Tech & Gear\ **Created:** [August 22, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-by-tandem-should-i-use-this-and-why/16315 "2026-08-22T01:05:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-by-tandem-should-i-use-this-and-why/16315/21 "2026-08-31T16:43:34Z")
> [@bostrav59](#): > > I had to preside over ‘holy wars’ between PC and Mac users during my time at a professional services firm – both camps believed they were right and righteous. It was painful. Best way to break up that argument with tech geeks is to say: _“Hey, wait everyone! Stop! Which would win a fight between Starfleet’s Enterprise and the Death Star?”_ ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-by-tandem-should-i-use-this-and-why/16315/22 "2026-08-31T18:10:39Z")
> [@ClaudnDaye](#): > > I switched for @Liam-M for the DIY Omniloop many years ago. Same for us: K is on iOS because of Omniloop. ---
**Author:** ![coconut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f9ae1b/32.png) [@coconut](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/coconut)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-by-tandem-should-i-use-this-and-why/16315/23 "2026-09-01T09:13:07Z")
Sugarmate is mainly useful if you want more customizable CGM views, alerts, or easier data sharing with family caregivers. If you’re already happy with your current Tandem Dexcom setup, you probably don’t need it. ---
**Author:** ![TomH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/tomh/32/9063_2.png) [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-by-tandem-should-i-use-this-and-why/16315/24 "2026-09-01T15:06:20Z")
@RachelMaraii I started on Apple II, moved to Windows for years, switched to Mac several years ago. I think its mostly what you’re used to, somethings seem better with each. For instance, I had to buy a Windows system to use Esri ArcGIS for mapping purposes (not available for Mac), finally got priced out of the market and switched to QGIS because for the most part its free/open source and has both Windows and Mac versions. That said, I like @ClaudnDaye’s cookies!! ---
**Author:** ![Abigail](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a587f6/32.png) [@Abigail](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Abigail)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-by-tandem-should-i-use-this-and-why/16315/25 "2026-09-08T14:46:34Z")
Sugarmate can be useful if you want to share your CGM data with family, friends, or your care team. You can have up to 20 followers, so the main benefit is easier data sharing. If you don’t need that, you probably don’t really need the app. ---
**Author:** ![lucasgab03162020](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9de0a6/32.png) [@lucasgab03162020](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lucasgab03162020)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-by-tandem-should-i-use-this-and-why/16315/26 "2026-09-21T18:22:33Z")
> [@bostrav59](#): > > Just got this email from Tandem - which I find a bit confusing from a marketing perspective. I’ll reprint the email below, but it prompts the question - should I use this thing called sugarmate, and why? > Does anyone know why I would want to do what Tandem suggests in the email? Tandem doesn’t give me any reason - it acts like I know why I would want to do this. Can you help? > > Here’s the email: > > We’re excited to share that you may now link your Tandem Source platform account within Sugarmate by Tandem! > > This means you can use it as **your primary data sharing app** by linking Tandem Source and enabling data sharing within the Sugarmate by Tandem app (version 4.2). > > With Sugarmate by Tandem, you can share your CGM data with up to 20 followers. > > To get started, download the app and create an account, selecting Tandem Source when prompted to choose a data source. Please note that you must also have the most recent version of the Tandem t:slim mobile app (version 2.12.1) to fully support this feature. Sugarmate is mainly useful for sharing your CGM data with family, caregivers, or followers. If you don’t need extra sharing features, you may not need to switch. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-by-tandem-should-i-use-this-and-why/16315.md?page=1)