# \#diy **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/diy/115.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [May I ask members about missing features in CGM apps?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/may-i-ask-members-about-missing-features-in-cgm-apps/16293)
**Author:** [@andlit](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/andlit)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/may-i-ask-members-about-missing-features-in-cgm-apps/16293 "2026-09-01T09:21:49Z")
Hi, I’m working on a private, non-commercial CGM-related project and I’d like to ask forum members what features they feel are missing from current CGM apps. I’m not selling anything, promoting a product, posting links… --- ## [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… --- ## [Loop 3.4](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-3-4/14784)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-3-4/14784 "2024-07-22T16:34:22Z")
FYI, Loop 3.4 main was released yesterday. It can be built using a Mac and Xcode, or you can build using GitHub with just about any web browser. The “Mac/Xcode” build is a bit involved, but doable by a non-techie person … --- ## [My BG track from this morning's marathon! :)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-bg-track-from-this-mornings-marathon/50)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-bg-track-from-this-mornings-marathon/50 "2024-04-15T14:27:45Z")
A new post on the world's greatest Flatliner's thread. \[image\] --- ## [Loop and Heroku](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-and-heroku/13081)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-and-heroku/13081 "2022-11-27T01:13:11Z")
I’ve commented previously about building Loop and use of various programs (Heroku, MongoDB, Nightscout). All are or have had free versions for use. Apparently Heroku is stopping its long held “free” accounts in November … --- ## [Is it possible to replace an Omnipod PDM's Internal Battery (Eros system, not Dash)? If so, how?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-possible-to-replace-an-omnipod-pdms-internal-battery-eros-system-not-dash-if-so-how/12025)
**Author:** [@BrightSide](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BrightSide)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-possible-to-replace-an-omnipod-pdms-internal-battery-eros-system-not-dash-if-so-how/12025 "2021-11-12T01:09:00Z")
I have been using an Omnipod Insulin pump for about 5 years, and in that time have gone through about 5 PDMs that work with Eros pods (the generation the predates the new Dash pods). What seems to cause them to fail eac… --- ## [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 … --- ## [DIY: replacing Dexcom G5 batteries?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diy-replacing-dexcom-g5-batteries/6456)
**Author:** [@ADiazENG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ADiazENG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diy-replacing-dexcom-g5-batteries/6456 "2019-02-06T05:26:06Z")
I have every dead g5 stored in a box. I’m contemplating changing the batteries myself a la youtube video instructions. One day. One day. Has anyone here done it? Hints. Tips, Tricks?! Please. :facepunch::sunglasses::+… --- ## [Freestyle Libre Transmitter for selfmade CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-transmitter-for-selfmade-cgm/3594)
**Author:** [@jroth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jroth)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-transmitter-for-selfmade-cgm/3594 "2019-02-03T16:09:18Z")
Hi @all! @admin: it’s information and advertising. Please delete, if not wanted! Today I’ll report of a new transmitter for the freestyle libre. We all know about: Blucon Nightrider / Ambrosia.Sys, San Francisco, … --- ## [G5 transmitter battery cover for battery change](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-transmitter-battery-cover-for-battery-change/2308)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-transmitter-battery-cover-for-battery-change/2308 "2017-10-10T01:49:47Z")
Thingiverse is a website where people publish and freely share plans for parts that can be printed online (for a fee) on a 3-D printer. User BillyBean on Thingiverse recently published the plans for a G5 battery cover, …