Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Management
Blood Glucose Monitoring
CGM/GM Price Comparison
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="djking" data-source="post: 1560759" data-attributes="member: 436194"><p>Hi [USER=216415]@Mr_Pot[/USER] , you are correct that the battery in the Dexcom is not rechargeable and this is one of my complaints about the cost of the Dexcom - non-rechargeable batteries in their transmitters. Put rechargeable batteries in and that would half the cost of a Dexcom. Some people do replace the batteries, a once only deal, but the whole procedure looks like a pain in the butt - there's youtube videos on it.</p><p></p><p>[USER=30007]@tim2000s[/USER] I'm not familiar with the Medtronic CGM but upon a quick search, it appears it's integrated with a pump which wont suit all. Regarding the xDrip+ app: the great news is that it looks like the G5 must be now on Android. The not so great news is that the xDrip+ app is only on Android - bummer for iPhone users. Personally, where I'm at is, when I stared using the G5 a year ago (before moving to Libre), rather than spend $1000 on a receiver, I spent $1000 on an iPhone (I needed a new phone also, two birds). Now I'm using Libre, I am in the same boat as you in the fact that I have to carry two devices which is not so bad if I remember. I often find myself with my phone and not my receiver. It seems I am better at remembering my phone than my receiver - I know what you'll say "get into the habit" and yes, I am trying but it's still a pain. I am eagerly awaiting NFC support on the iPhone for the Libre, that will make this solution for me much better!! The good news is that Libre will still read up to 8 hours if I do leave it behind - does the Dexcom do this? It didn't use to.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="djking, post: 1560759, member: 436194"] Hi [USER=216415]@Mr_Pot[/USER] , you are correct that the battery in the Dexcom is not rechargeable and this is one of my complaints about the cost of the Dexcom - non-rechargeable batteries in their transmitters. Put rechargeable batteries in and that would half the cost of a Dexcom. Some people do replace the batteries, a once only deal, but the whole procedure looks like a pain in the butt - there's youtube videos on it. [USER=30007]@tim2000s[/USER] I'm not familiar with the Medtronic CGM but upon a quick search, it appears it's integrated with a pump which wont suit all. Regarding the xDrip+ app: the great news is that it looks like the G5 must be now on Android. The not so great news is that the xDrip+ app is only on Android - bummer for iPhone users. Personally, where I'm at is, when I stared using the G5 a year ago (before moving to Libre), rather than spend $1000 on a receiver, I spent $1000 on an iPhone (I needed a new phone also, two birds). Now I'm using Libre, I am in the same boat as you in the fact that I have to carry two devices which is not so bad if I remember. I often find myself with my phone and not my receiver. It seems I am better at remembering my phone than my receiver - I know what you'll say "get into the habit" and yes, I am trying but it's still a pain. I am eagerly awaiting NFC support on the iPhone for the Libre, that will make this solution for me much better!! The good news is that Libre will still read up to 8 hours if I do leave it behind - does the Dexcom do this? It didn't use to. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Management
Blood Glucose Monitoring
CGM/GM Price Comparison
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…