Re:How I keep myself alive using Golang
by mattboyle on Monday March 04, 2024 @09:29PM
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I wrote the article- I’m very aware of Dexcom and it doesn’t have all this out the box
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Have you looked into third party apps? I’m very personally used the app diabox (on android), I’ve heard suggah (if I spelt it correct) also supports a nightscout link like diabox. However I’m not sure how these work with dexcoms.
Re:How I keep myself alive using Golang
by rubymancer on Tuesday March 05, 2024 @02:12PM
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You probably know all this as well, but for future googlers:
I used to use Libre + MiaoMiao + Nightscout, but these days I much prefer Dexcom G6 + xDrip + Nightscout.
Pros for the G6:
- No 3rd party transmitter (e.g. the MiaoMiao)
- It's smaller and can go on the stomach so it's less likely to get ripped off
- 1 less app involved -- xDrip integrates directly to Nightscout and there is no need for the Dexcom app
- Supposedly the glucose readings are a bit more accurate than the Libre
Cons:
- Sensors are more expensive than the Libre
- The transmitter is not rechargeable so you need to keep buying them every 90 days