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I Tried a Blood Sugar Clock. It Changed my Life

by Type One Talks

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Published 20 Dec 2023

This blood sugar clock is called SugarPixel and it's a secondary blood glucose display and alert system for following your CGM. Disclosure: Although, I received 2 SugarPixel displays free of charge and was compensated for producing this video, the thoughts and opinions shared are my own. The content was not subject to review or approval of Custom Type One, the sponsor of this video. Links in the video description include affiliate links (I will receive a small provision if you use these links for your purchase). Get SugarPixel https://customtypeone.com/?ref=typeonetalks Join my Patreon community (direct access to me & access to bonus content) https://www.patreon.com/typeonetalks Book a private session with me https://calendly.com/typeonetalks WATCH NEXT: I Tried a Non-Invasive Blood Sugar Watch /watch/YtBv4tFdaWsdv Subscribe to my channel by clicking this link Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/typeonetalks Contribute to high quality independent diabetes content or just buy me a coffee here https://paypal.me/typeonetalks I regularly release videos covering diabetes topics. Let me know if you have any questions or topics you would like me to cover. I really appreciate your input! Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and my videos are not medical advice. What works for me might not work for others. Please consult your medical professional regarding your diabetes treatment. #typeonetalks

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@TypeOneTalks5 months ago Get SugarPixel
Join my Patreon community (direct access to me & access to bonus content)
Book a private session with me ... 9
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@juleydisaquino29705 months ago This device is absolutely AMAZING, one little thing to be mindful of. Whenever the device needs an update it will display your BG at 0 giving anyone a heart attack seeing that number displayed as their BG. Other than that is beyond phenomenal!!!
Thank you so much for all your Diabetes content, you have helped us so much since our son’s diagnosis 10 months ago. You really are amazing. ... 25
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@user-lg9ef4uu9y5 months ago I have wished for something like this, every time I wake up at night and want to know my BS. It's my Christmas gift to myself. Thanks for letting us know about it. 5
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@anabaylin70844 months ago Amazing. First night with smooth sleep in a while. I don’t need to turn my phone and get dazzled and not being able to go to sleep. Just a quick glance and go back to sleep smoothly. Love it. Buying another one today to have it around the house. ... 2
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@joelindsey78893 months ago The sugar pixel is great I have had one since Christmas. It will wake the dead if BG is going low. Love it. 2
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@jaygee33264 months ago Thankyou for sharing this! will help out so much while i am sleeping others can see what my sugars are up to! abit pricey as i live in Australia but i went ahead and used your referral link!
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@jasonl42535 months ago I now have 3. I really like the custom alerts. i have gastropareses and being able to have alerts set to something higher then 100 was just what i needed. 2
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@tc69354 months ago I have 5 of these for my 7 year old son. 4 are in my house and 1 is in my dad's house who babysittes my son every now and then. At first I wasn't sure it would be a big difference from looking at the phone but it does. Sometimes I temporary misplace my phone in my house but not a problem anymore because I know where the sugar pixel is. I can be cooking or be working in my office and just glance to see my son's blood surger. I started with 1 pixel and now I have 5 because for me it makes taking care of my 7 year old with type 1 so much easier. ... 2
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@darek84085 months ago I was just thinking about such device and here we have it! Thanks for the update. 3
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@OmMohamed-fr2ob5 months ago I will get one when I come from my holiday Tom .
I will buy it from here to support you 😊
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@gmatt24985 months ago Wow! Tom I like that neat device cool how it displays your numbers and shows where you are headed. Really a game changer. 👍🏼😁
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@wilbard67085 months ago Thanks for the video, great information, have had this on my Christmas list since you sent me the info about it, If Santa doesn't bring one I'll order one myself. Keep up the good work you do. Hope your Christmas and New Year are great!! ... 1
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@GlennBrockett5 months ago Thanks for reviewing this. I have been watching it during your videos and found an ad on another social media site.
I'm not quite ready for this, but can see it being useful for monitoring someone in the house. 1
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@msrty94 months ago I got the sugar pixel via your link. I love it and hope you got credit ❤ 1
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@TheMcIke5 months ago I bought one of these after seeing it on the shelf behind you several months ago. Mine lives right under my work monitor (WFH) so I can keep tabs on it during the workday... I even showed it to a T2 coworker who's promptly bought one himself! Thanks Tom! ... 1
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@lonndawg75545 months ago This is a fantastic product... In many ways,.... First off it is usable with various GSM products, and not a product of each individual company. And as you described in this video having it displayed in an area that you frequent is also very important and useful, I also can see why you purchased the 2nd one and I believe you put it in the bedroom again that demonstrates this products affordability. I really like this product and when I do purchase a GSM system sometime in the future, I will absolutely want one of these clock devices they seem to be very thought out and has a lot of thoughtful features. It is as if.... It was a product designed by people that actually have diabetes,... And they probably actually used the prototypes, in order to develop the product further. 🙂 ... 5
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@janecerullo82805 months ago Just ordered one. I have my phone beside my bed and my Apple Watch on all night. Watch can be hard to see and who wants to use the phone in middle of night. I think I will
Love this device. Thanks so much. 😊
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@listonshaw4545 months ago Hello, thanks for running this channel and creating amazing content that helps us managing our blood glucose and overall health. I have been using the libre2 for the last 3 months and wanted to share my experience and get your thoughts please:
Average glucose readings from the libre 2 app are below in mmol/L:
7 days: 5.9
14 days: 5.9
30 days: 5.7
90 days: 5.9
The Libre 2 app is showing an estimated A1C = 5.3 % (34mmol/mol)
I just got my Lab report and there the HbA1C is 6.2 %
I'm diagnosed as pre-diabetic based on my A1C reading.
Was wondering there is such a big difference between the HbA1C readings from the Libre 2 and the lab results?
Any thoughts? ... 1
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@Mike196635 months ago I have 2 already 1 in the bedroom and 1 in the living room. Also bought 1 for my wife who is in a nursing home. I do love my sugar pixel. 1
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@fluteloops225 months ago How did I not know you have a daughter?? I’ve watched so many videos!
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@LunaStar6664 months ago If it wasn't so expensive (including P&P) i would have got this..... maybe in the future. 1
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@julilla15 months ago I'm going to check this out. I'm near sighted, so fumbling around for my phone in the middle of the night when I get an alarm is a huge pain. This would allow me to roll over and see the numbers easily. 2
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@mikaelsyska5 months ago I have watched many of you videos.
With this one i was wondering. I'm using a garmin watch so i can always see my glucose. Have you done any reviews on this?
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@DHARMAScientist3134 months ago I did this with an old iPad that I would leave out but this is much cooler
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@esthermarker10865 months ago Hi. Would you review a watch the claims it regulates blood sugar via laser therapy. Woof Notch. Thanks for your great work!
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@incubatork3 months ago a great device that is very handy and saves you reaching for your phone, the only thing I cannot understand is how they justify the cost.
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@javajoebogota3 months ago The facial hair looks great. Recommend that look for you. 👍
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@MrKazumiTube5 months ago I have 4 dispersed around my house and they give me a lot of comfort that I am not always checking my phone. 1
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@charliecruzen33945 months ago Thank you just ordered mine! I use libre 2 will see if works or move up to 3 1
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@derekhobbs11025 months ago I started researching these after seeing it in background, but until I purchase another CGM compatible phone, which I don't plan on doing until current phone fails, it's no good to me.
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@subeasyhaigamer3194 months ago Hi can i have 0 added sugar protien powder
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@OmMohamed-fr2ob5 months ago Tom please show me how to connect libre 3 to my Apple Watch please xxx
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@Cyborkirk2 months ago I'm curious what smart watch you prefer for monitoring your blood glucose. I've been looking for a bit, but discouraged that you need to run the application on your phone as well to get data. I don't want to carry a phone and a PDM for Omnipod, but suppose I need to use the Omnipod application. ...
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@MrSimonwref3 months ago Does it have a battery and transportable?
Or could it run off a battery pack for battery powerbank?
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@ghannamisaeed4 months ago I am just wondering how it gets the reading from Libre2 while Libre2 requires scanning to get the readings
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@joeydehart34295 months ago That looks nice but IDK about the $100 price tag. Out of my budget. 1
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@ic18432 months ago Initially I thought this was an amazing unit and bought three of them. However they just won't stay connected to the WiFi now and it's so time consuming and frustrating to try to reconnect. If they would work it would be great but only buy one to see if you can keep your connected to a perfectly good Wifi first. ...
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@brentbettger47345 months ago My insurance wont pay for a cgm. Any ideas how to get one that is affordable?
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@geoffm40034 months ago Thanks for the review Tom. It wasn't clear from the video if the device needs to be plugged into the mains, or is it rechargeable. In other words is it easy to take it to different rooms without unplugging it?
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@floheigl5 months ago Looks cool and will be awesome for lots of people. For my part, I prefer to have the same functionality with a widget and/or watchface on my garmin. Also handsfree, I only need the one unit and it is always with me by default, also beeps or vibrates directly on my arm. Bonus: The one I use also shows the last two hours curve, so I know not only the trend, but also if its about to change (curvature) ... 1
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@Martin-ho9vq5 months ago Thanks for presenting the Pros and Cons of this product.
Question:
Did I get it right that this product relies on being connected to the internet? So for people who turn their WIFI off at night this won’t work? Or is it possible to connect the clock via Bluetooth to your sensor/reader?
Thanks. ... 1
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@abond94283 weeks ago Is there a setting for an alarm to go off if data becomes unavailable?
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@olliegreen67692 months ago Does the sugar pixel work with the ypsomed pump?
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@timlist41734 months ago I just started the G7 CGM and I am wondering if there is a something to consider when getting your blood pressure tested? My Physician normally takes the BP on the left arm, What if the CGM sensor is there? Will there be an issue? ...
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@merryvasilieff81045 months ago Thank you for this information. Do you know if it will work with the libre 3 reader or only with the phone app?
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@ShoaibKhanZ4 months ago I'm working on something different, have it working at home for my kid, its different than this one and is more feature rich and will be FREE as in Open source and FREE! BUT you'll need to get your own supplies. First release will be in the new years and then subsequent ones will be to assist non tech savvy folks. Wish me luck! ...
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@yazminomer45334 months ago Steviana sweeter is safe or not tye diabetes’ person
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@mylesdb5 months ago We don’t want a constant reminder of levels being normal. Is it possible for it to only display low / highs and be off otherwise?
A blaring green digital light is extremely disruptive to sleep patterns as well.
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@p.b.94285 months ago In the U.S. it’s $99 + tax and shipping on top of that.
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@barrytheboy2 months ago Anyone had this shipped to the uk and had to pay import taxes? Delivery via the website is £16 just wondering if we’ll get another charge? Thanks
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@wscottfunk5 months ago How does it get the data from the Freestyle Libre? Do you connect Librelinkup with it as a follower? Trying to understand how the data gets to the device. Also, does it require your phone to be present? Just wondering if this would work for monitoring a family member who's not at home. Thanks for any answers. Just want to be sure before I make a purchase. ...
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@Lpool-mx6rl5 months ago If i have a updated libre 2, how does it work pixel? Because on the set up screen i onlu seen libre 3 option?
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@alanbritos19875 months ago I think It is much more easy and discreet to use an SMART WATCH, which you can bring always with you, even while you make exercise... I use a Garmin watch but guess most brands have this functionality... 🤔
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@luciflash5 months ago While I appreciate the amount of work that went into this, the price is definitely too big for most of the world. They either have a huge markup, or a bad/expensive factory.
I would buy the code/app if they made it available and run it with my own display, on something like an Arduino. ...
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@thorstenmadrid5 months ago Are the CGM values sent to the SugarPixel with a timelag like when you do a workaround for a freestyle libre to applewatch display? Or does it get the values as fast as the LibreLink app?
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@sedinal5 months ago Whats the new fsl2? How do you know if you have the new version?
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@annah55765 months ago Looks like this is not for all CGM devices. Users of Medtronic Minimed 780g and guardian 4 - excluded! Unfortunately users of Medtronics are left out of all mod cons 1
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@scottsilverman3 months ago Does your phone need to be near the SugarPixel device ? Does your Dexcom transmitter need to be near the SugarPixel? From what device is SugarPixel getting the data ? I do not use the Dexcom app by the way.
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@barbaralutterloch63864 months ago As a woman, the huge bunch of cables behind the device would drive me mad. If the wires were white or restrained in some way with cable ties, I would not feel so anxious.
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@frankspencer93085 months ago Interesting, but I am not sure that I want my blood sugar levels staring at me all day long. With the CGM, at least I can ignore it and not get depressed. 1
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@Viktor_U3 months ago How far you can be away from it to still get the data shown ?
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@laceysilver57145 months ago Does this work for type 2? Looks expensive
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@user-qv4md9im1d5 months ago Elle connecte avec tous les capteurs svp¿
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@maartenvanderpoel58042 months ago wish medtronic wasnt so much like apple is, closing everything off when it comes to non medtronic devices.
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@brianbowman54025 months ago I don't like putting my medical info on the web, who knows what they will do with it in the future. I don't use a phone for a reciever and I would not use this. 1
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@ivannightly19195 months ago for 100 bucks ill just pull out my phone thanks 1
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@mikeripcurl64212 months ago Its blow my mind... 125€ wow... its made from gold bar?!! no thanks!
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@MrTomengle5 months ago I'll wait until they decide to quit ripping diabetics off and lower the price. I hate being a member of a captive audience. 2
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