Recent Content by zjed

Thanks Scott, I've put my order in, will be interesting to see how it runs with OpenAPS. That's a good number, I'm usually in the 270s with G5. I presume you still get full 14 days from each sensor.

I've been running xdrip for years with dex and I'm looking at libre options. How long does the blucon battery last? Is there any warning when the battery is running low? Does xdrip get a full 288 readings a day or does it have random misses?

I use Nightscout for cloud data storage/reports/analysis. My target range is based on where non diabetes spend most of their time. My low alerts start at 4.5, so 3.8 gives me some wiggle room to turn it around. Hypos don't really start till under 3.5, they just say 4 as they think its safer.

Last 3 months with range of 3.8 to 7.5 MDI, low carb, xDrip, sugar surfing

Next xDrip beta release will interface to G5. Here are some interesting G4 battery options https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Dexcom+G4+batteries+Replacement/55536

I've been on reduced carbs for around 12 months and just got my 1st hba1c since going to Dexcom/xDrip/NS/Pebble around 4 months ago. With all the work I've been putting in, I thought I deserve to brag a little. I got a 43 year PB of 31 (5%), less hypos, less spikes. Trigs down, LDL down, HDL up...

Just got an invite to purchase Freestyle Libre. It's only been around 6 months since I subscribed and 4.5 months since I purchased a Dexcom. And now after 6 months, they say I have to make the purchase within 7 days! I think I'll tell them where they can stick their sensor.

At least you have some professionals in the UK that you can discuss/debate the whole protein/fat issue. The last dietitian I spoke to from Diabetes Australia said 'yes, protein and fat can affect your bgl, you should search the net for more information', clueless. Hopefully that sort of...

For me, the more carbs I have, the bigger the roller coaster. I find it a lot easier to hit lower targets when I reduce my carb intake. Here's another guys high/low carb experiment. I generally agree with his findings and think you could get to 48 on a higher carb diet, but it would be a lot...

I tried a QI charger with my phone a couple of year ago, found it slow, hot and had to get my phone in exactly the right place for it to charge properly. I've got my bridge in a tic tac box with the 3d printed lid, so it's easy to plug in the charging cable each night. I really like the idea of...

@slip it's obviously expensive, the big variable in the pricing is sensor life. I am averaging about 3 weeks per sensor, but I'm learning with each one and should be able to extend that as I get more experience. I originally budgeted for 2 per month, so I'm doing ok. The sensors are also the...

Someone in the UK is about to sell xDrip kits http://xdripkit.co.uk/ Wiring is slightly different to xBridge2, has slightly different resistors which could affect battery status and must be using old wixel firmware as you have add the Dexcom Id to the firmware rather than providing it in the...

@tim2000s I presume you have found the xBridge2 wiring and wixel update here. It plays nicely with the latest beta xDrip app and give you a bridge battery status. Hows your soldering skills going?

I had an allergic reaction to levemir (injection site welts), had to go back to lantus, its not uncommon.

@jimmax, just use a VPN to view their website. After postage to NZ, it might be just as cheap to get a cgm