BG sources

For users of Dexcom:
If using G5 with xdrip+

  • If not already set up then download xdrip and follow instructions on nightscout (G4 without share, G4 share, G5).
  • In xdrip go to Settings > Interapp Compatibility > Broadcast Data Locally and select ON.
  • In xdrip go to Settings > Interapp Compatibility > Accept Treatments and select OFF.
  • If you want to be able to use AndroidAPS to calibrate then in xdrip go to Settings > Interapp Compatibility > Accept Calibrations and select ON. You may also want to review the options in Settings > Less Common Settings > Advanced Calibration Settings.
  • Select xdrip in ConfigBuilder (setting in AndroidAPS).

If using G5 with patched Dexcom G5 app

  • Download the apk from https://github.com/dexcomapp/dexcomapp, and choose either the mg/dl or mmol/l version.
  • Stop sensor and uninstall the original Dexcom app, if not already done.
  • Install downloaded apk
  • Start sensor
  • Select DexcomG5 App (patched) in ConfigBuilder (setting in AndroidAPS).

If using G4 with OTG cable (‘traditional’ Nightscout)…

  • If not already set up then download Nightscout Uploader app from the Play Store and follow instructions on Nightscout.
  • In AndroidAPS Preferences enter your nightscout website and API secret.
  • Select NSClient in ConfigBuilder (setting in AndroidAPS).

For users of Libre with Bluetooth cap:
To use your Libre as a CGM that is getting new BG values every 5 minutes you first need to buy a NFC to Bluetooth adapter like:

If using xdrip...

  • If not already set up then download xdrip and follow instructions on LimiTTEer, Libre Alarm or BlueReader(Hardware).
  • In xdrip go to Settings > Interapp Compatibility > Broadcast Data Locally and select ON.
  • In xdrip go to Settings > Interapp Compatibility > Accept Treatments and select OFF.
  • If you want to be able to use AndroidAPS to calibrate then in xdrip go to Settings > Interapp Compatibility > Accept Calibrations and select ON. You may also want to review the options in Settings > Less Common Settings > Advanced Calibration Settings.
  • Select xdrip in ConfigBuilder (setting in AndroidAPS).
  • For G5 native mode in xdrip go to Settings > Cloud upload > REST API > Extra options > Append source info to device and select ON.

If using Glimp...

  • If not already set up then download Glimp and follow instructions on nightscout.
  • Select Glimp in ConfigBuilder (setting in AndroidAPS).

For users of MM640g or MM630g:

  • If not already set up then download 600SeriesAndroidUploaer and follow instructions on nightscout.
  • In 600 Series Uploader go to Settings > Send to xdrip+ and select ON (tick).
  • Select MM640g in ConfigBuilder (setting in AndroidAPS).

For users of PocTech CT-100:

  • Install PocTech App
  • Select PocTech App in ConfigBuilder (setting in AndroidAPS).

For users of other CGM uploaded to nightscout:
If you have any other CGM set up that sends your data to Nightscout then

  • In AndroidAPS Preferences enter your nightscout website and API secret.
  • Select NSClient in ConfigBuilder (setting in AndroidAPS).