Rare Dolby1000 Posted November 26, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 26, 2023 My wife wears a Dexcom G6, which monitors her blood sugar via a device on her arm. It connects to her iPhone via Bluetooth and delivers continuous blood sugar reading as advertised. When it works (I won't go there) it is great, but that Bluetooth connection seems to break easily. . Now, I am not tech savvy, will this Bluetooth connection work on the Allure or do I need to buy the Vroom package to ensure the connection remains continuous. This technology depends on such a connection. We are bringing her test strips as a backup. Thanks to anyone who has experience with CGM. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted November 26, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 26, 2023 You should not need internet to connect to Bluetooth. I suspect continous connection would be an issue. Hopefully someone that uses one of these devices can chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted November 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted November 26, 2023 27 minutes ago, Dolby1000 said: My wife wears a Dexcom G6, which monitors her blood sugar via a device on her arm. It connects to her iPhone via Bluetooth and delivers continuous blood sugar reading as advertised. When it works (I won't go there) it is great, but that Bluetooth connection seems to break easily. . Now, I am not tech savvy, will this Bluetooth connection work on the Allure or do I need to buy the Vroom package to ensure the connection remains continuous. This technology depends on such a connection. We are bringing her test strips as a backup. Thanks to anyone who has experience with CGM. Dave No experience with this type of monitor but I have a pacemaker that is monitored via an app on my phone. I always buy the WiFi pkg to be sure I have continuous monitoring…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted November 26, 2023 #4 Share Posted November 26, 2023 There are far more tech savvy people on this forum than me but my understanding is that Bluetooth is independent of Wifi. For example my AirPods work with my iPhone by bluetooth whether I have data by cellular or wifi or not. I can put my phone in airplane mode, turn off all outside connections (wifi and cellular) and AirPods work fine exactly the same. The question is does the app on the iPhone require any sort of internet conectivity to function correctly. A simple way to test that is to put your phone in Airplane mode. Make sure your wifi is turned off but the bluetooth is turned on and connected to the Glucose monitor. You can then confirm that it functions the same way as usual. This will replicate the experience you have on the ship without the Voom wifi package. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoope Posted November 26, 2023 #5 Share Posted November 26, 2023 You don’t need to purchase anything for this connection to work. Bluetooth is its own network created by the phone. You are good to go. I use one too. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dolby1000 Posted November 26, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted November 26, 2023 10 minutes ago, Tree_skier said: There are far more tech savvy people on this forum than me but my understanding is that Bluetooth is independent of Wifi. For example my AirPods work with my iPhone by bluetooth whether I have data by cellular or wifi or not. I can put my phone in airplane mode, turn off all outside connections (wifi and cellular) and AirPods work fine exactly the same. The question is does the app on the iPhone require any sort of internet conectivity to function correctly. A simple way to test that is to put your phone in Airplane mode. Make sure your wifi is turned off but the bluetooth is turned on and connected to the Glucose monitor. You can then confirm that it functions the same way as usual. This will replicate the experience you have on the ship without the Voom wifi package. This is an excellent suggestion; I'm embarrassed I didn't think of it! We will try it tomorrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDawg79 Posted November 26, 2023 #7 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Bluetooth has NOTHING to do with WiFi or any other internet connection 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Dad Posted November 26, 2023 #8 Share Posted November 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Dolby1000 said: My wife wears a Dexcom G6, which monitors her blood sugar via a device on her arm. It connects to her iPhone via Bluetooth and delivers continuous blood sugar reading as advertised. When it works (I won't go there) it is great, but that Bluetooth connection seems to break easily. . Now, I am not tech savvy, will this Bluetooth connection work on the Allure or do I need to buy the Vroom package to ensure the connection remains continuous. This technology depends on such a connection. We are bringing her test strips as a backup. Thanks to anyone who has experience with CGM. Dave @Dolby1000 Not only do I have the G6, but also use the Tandem t:slim X2 which is tied to my G6. No need for internet at all. I’ve also used the Omnipod 5 with my G6 without issue. Started with G4 , then G5 all without issue. side note - have Dexcom troubleshoot your wife’s connection issues. I’ve only had issues when phone or app needed updating, when transmitter battery on sensor needed replacing, or the occasional phone rich environment. Moving phone to that side of body always fixed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amby6063 Posted November 26, 2023 #9 Share Posted November 26, 2023 I use a dexcom g6 as well and have had no issues on cruises with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 26, 2023 #10 Share Posted November 26, 2023 If internet was a telephone, think of bluetooth as a walkie talkie. Different technologies. Bluetooth only works between two devices close to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dolby1000 Posted November 26, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Thank you for all the answers, I appreciate it. For those on Dexcom, one other question, how do you handle security when you need to bring additional devices for a change during the cruise. Can they go through the scanner? Can you go through the scanner with it on since you can't remove it? How do you handle this? We haven't traveled with this system yet and she is in all sorts of worry about this. Thank everyone again in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 26, 2023 #12 Share Posted November 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dolby1000 said: How do you handle this? Like someone with any other implant which may set off the metal detector - explain to the security staff and they'll manage the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 26, 2023 #13 Share Posted November 26, 2023 18 minutes ago, Dolby1000 said: Thank you for all the answers, I appreciate it. For those on Dexcom, one other question, how do you handle security when you need to bring additional devices for a change during the cruise. Can they go through the scanner? Can you go through the scanner with it on since you can't remove it? How do you handle this? We haven't traveled with this system yet and she is in all sorts of worry about this. Thank everyone again in advance. Don't sweat it. They've seen it before, so if the device sets off the scanners, just tell security and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Dad Posted November 26, 2023 #14 Share Posted November 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Dolby1000 said: Thank you for all the answers, I appreciate it. For those on Dexcom, one other question, how do you handle security when you need to bring additional devices for a change during the cruise. Can they go through the scanner? Can you go through the scanner with it on since you can't remove it? How do you handle this? We haven't traveled with this system yet and she is in all sorts of worry about this. Thank everyone again in advance. I’ve worn both my CGM and insulin pump for many years on many cruises; no issues. Not even a chirp. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amby6063 Posted November 27, 2023 #15 Share Posted November 27, 2023 9 hours ago, Dolby1000 said: Thank you for all the answers, I appreciate it. For those on Dexcom, one other question, how do you handle security when you need to bring additional devices for a change during the cruise. Can they go through the scanner? Can you go through the scanner with it on since you can't remove it? How do you handle this? We haven't traveled with this system yet and she is in all sorts of worry about this. Thank everyone again in advance. They haven’t even noticed it for the most part. Sometimes I set off the metal detector and I just tell them I’m wearing an insulin pump and they flag me through. I keep all of my supplies in my carry on bag and they’ve never questioned anything. I usually get a pat down though at airports, no big deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor05 Posted November 27, 2023 #16 Share Posted November 27, 2023 You could be a a thousand miles from wifi and these CGM's work. I've had zero issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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