[Diabetes-Talk] query re Dexcom G5 and bluetooth on my iPhone

[Jude DaShiell]

For the android users google has an august 2019 security patch needed on
devices.  It specifically addresses the bluetooth insecurity problem.

On Wed, 21 Aug 2019, ed worrell via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 10:14:23
> From: ed worrell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: ed worrell <ntnmprt at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] query re Dexcom G5 and bluetooth on my iPhone
>
> Hello All,
>
> I believe the reason for them showing up in the bluetooth section but not connected is because they have created a secure connection through the app. I am guessing this is so your medical device can not be hacked. Bluetooth can be a very weak connection if it is left unprotected from third party apps and devices.
>
> This is just my guess.
>
> Ed W.
>
> > On Aug 21, 2019, at 7:12 AM, Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > OK, at least there is an explanation.
> >
> > 				Jamie
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
> > Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 8:05 AM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] query re Dexcom G5 and bluetooth on my iPhone
> >
> > It was explained to me, but I don't remember the explaination.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie
> > Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 8:02 AM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] query re Dexcom G5 and bluetooth on my iPhone
> >
> > Bridget,
> >
> >     That doesn't make sense to me.  If our phone is connected to the
> > transmitter via Blue Tooth, then shouldn't it show up in our Blue Tooth
> > settings?
> >
> > 				Jamie
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
> > Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 7:55 AM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] query re Dexcom G5 and bluetooth on my iPhone
> >
> > The app does not show up in your IOS settings; it's for the receiver, which
> > if not turned on, shows up as not connected, because, obviously, its not.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Paul
> > Magill via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 1:13 AM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Paul Magill <magills at bigpond.com>
> > Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] query re Dexcom G5 and bluetooth on my iPhone
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> >
> >
> > About a week ago, I did my first transmitter change for my Dexcom G5, and
> > all went well.
> >
> >
> >
> > Today, I went into Settings to check on Bluetooth for an unrelated device,
> > and noticed that there are now 2 bluetooth entries for Dexcom, one under the
> > other, and both say, "not connected", although the app is working fine!
> >
> >
> >
> > Firstly, is it normal for there to be 2 entries, and should I do anything
> > about it?
> >
> >
> >
> > Secondly, why do they say, "not connected", when the app is working
> > properly?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thank you for any advice about this.
> >
> >
> >
> > Warm regards,
> >
> > Paul in Australia.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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