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Nightscout setup guide for dummies [updated]

UPDATE (Nov 2021): Sugarmate has dropped support for Dexcom users, therefore this guide will help you setup Nightscout and link it with Dexcom servers. There is a special section below for Dexcom users and how...

Diabetes management in Kindergarten

It has been two months now that Gregory is attending kindergarten. Current equipment Insulin pump: Medtronic 640G CGM: Guardian 3 Remote BG monitoring: Nightscout and xDrip+. Also 600 Series Uploader Android app that would take the BG values...

How CGM marinating made my sensor more accurate on Day 1

My son Gregory is wearing a Medtronic 640G insulin pump, along with Guardian Sensor 3 CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring). Before switching to an insulin pump he was using Freestyle Libre 1 and Freestyle Libre...

Square Wave vs Dual Wave bolus

My son Gregory, as a Medtronic 640G Insulin Pump user, can use different types of bolus deliveries, depending his insulin needs during the day. There are also different ways he can deliver a bolus,...

Gregory’s first day at kindergarten

My son Gregory has finally started school. His first school year in Kindergarten, or I would say half year as his diagnosis with T1D held us back a bit. Me and my wife are a...

How to connect my Medtronic pump with Nightscout on Android

Did you know that you can view your glucose readings in real-time on your phone, tablet or smart-watch? If you have an Android mobile phone it is a piece of cake to achieve it...

What is the best battery for your insulin pump?

Different types of batteries for an insulin pump. What is the difference between a lithium, an alkaline and an industrial battery? Insulin pump tips to make its battery last longer.

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