Hi everyone - I finally got a t-slim after 5 years of waiting and started on Control-IQ yesterday (yay! ). I’d like to get a smartwatch so that I don’t have to keep looking at the pump or my phone to get my readings, especially when running or going on long bike rides.
I’d love to get recommendations from anyone currently using a smartwatch with tslim Control IQ - which smartwatch are you using and why, and what app(s) are you using (Dexcom only, t-connect only, both etc) to monitor yourself? (I’ve seen some folks mention that they use Sony or Garmin watches. I’m mainly looking for Android compatible but if Apple is the best way to go may consider that too)
Also, this may be a dumb question, but I’d love a watch that works with tslim WITHOUT having to carry my cell phone too - is that even possible? (I had an old Android watch a few years ago that would simply stop working if it wasn’t within 1 foot of my Samsung phone and it drove me nuts
I use a android phone not on dexcom’s list, so use xDrip instead.
With xDrip, I can use a fitbit watch to see my bg and trend, using Glance for watchface.
I also use Tandem X2 and T:Connect app on android, and between that and xDrip get quick visibility to all key data.
You’re ahead of your time because there is no Apple Dexcom direct-to-Watch capability yet. It has been on the horizon for several years but we’re still waiting. So you still need to have your phone nearby. The Tandem t:connect app does not yet have an Apple Watch app and I have heard nothing that it will happen anytime soon.
I have an Apple Watch 2 and at best my Dexcom numbers shows up 50% of the time. Some people use Sugarmate which allows you to see your Dexcom number through the Apple Calendar app. That refreshes more often than the Dexcom app and I have better success seeing my numbers that way. Unfortunately the numbers are quite small and it requires the middle spot on my watch and I’d prefer another app there.
In general I really like my Apple Watch but am frequently disappointed that the G6 app doesn’t work better. My watch is several years old but I am waiting to buy a new watch after the Dexcom direct-to-Watch is released so I will for sure have a compatible watch.
@MM1 Awesome, the info on xDrip and BlueJay is super helpful - thanks so much! I’m wasn’t familiar with xDrip at all so I’m very excited to read more about it - Thanks again!
@El_Ver - Great, I was not aware of the Dexcom list, thank you kindly!
@Laddie - Thanks much for the info on Apple and the heads up on waiting for the Dexcom direct-to-watch I had just assumed this was already on the market lol so this is good to know!
I used to use a Pebble (RIP, company is no more) but just got a cheap Fossil Sport watch on sale. Very happy with it so far. You need to have a phone to connect the Dexcom to the watch - there isn’t anything that connects directly with the transmitter… yet
Hey i hope you get notified by this, I know this thread is 2 years old! I’m in the process of getting tslim.
I also use xdrip, and have apps and watch faces for my Garmin watch and bike computer. I was nervous that since the tslim uses dexcom “proper” and my phone would be using xdrip, that those would contradict. It works fine sending signals to both xdrip and tslim simultaneously?
The key point/limitation is that the Dexcom G6 transmitter can pair with one phone and one “receiver”. The Tandem pump is considered a receiver in this case.
For a watch, it needs to be compatible with getting data from phone xdrip. For my Fitbit, I use a Glance watchface. I have seen others posts that show success with Garmin.
Once xDrip (or Sugarnmate, etc) gets data, it depends on that app how the cgm data can be passed to other devices/apps.
I really like the vibrate alarm on my wrist, and seeing alerts that require action or caution, without having to dig out phone or pump.
The nice thing about the BlueJay watch posted above is that it allows you to see your Dex readings without any phone being required.
I am not 100% sure, but I don’t think there is any other option that allows this. As far as I know, the xDrip stuff or the iPhone Apple watch stuff still requires you to carry your phone, right?
I got the BlueJay watch, it’s about $100. I think it was well worth it.
Awesome! I didn’t realize that is how it’s worked! I’ve only ever used xdrip on my phone, and never used a receiver. Garmin has a few different watch faces and data fields that display the data.
I’m with you, love being able to see and dismiss alarms on my wrist.
I use sugarmate on my iPhone. It sends the glucose data to my watch via the calendar. It actually works great and will work with any face that has calendar on it.
The dexcom ap requires me to touch my watch to get the data and often it is delayed. With sugarmate it’s is always there.
It’s true that you can have one medical device connected, but I have 2 phones connected to my dexcom. You can also use share to send the data to any phone with a dexcom ap.
). I’d like to get a smartwatch so that I don’t have to keep looking at the pump or my phone to get my readings, especially when running or going on long bike rides.
I had just assumed this was already on the market lol so this is good to know!