Dave Hogg

When I started walking after my diabetes diagnosis, the first thing I did was buy a Fitbit Charge 3. Angie also bought one. That was December 2019 and they are now both dead.

I don't have the cash to buy a new one, but I'm already struggling with motivation.

Tracking my walking miles on a map has kept me going for more than 2,700 miles since the start of lockdown, which has made an enormous impact on my health.

I'll scrape up the cash for a Charge 5.

#exercise #fitbit #diabetes

Nov 14, 2022 at 1:14amMastodon Twitter Crossposter
Show threadalternageekNov 14, 2022
@davehogg surprised yours lasted so long. mine normally die within 13 months of purchase just outside of warranty :(
Show threadDave HoggNov 14, 2022
@alternageek I'm amazed. Our previous purchases from FitBit haven't been very durable, but I managed to keep this one going. This is the one Angie originally bought. She didn't use it for very long, so I took it when mine died.
Show threadalternageekNov 14, 2022

@davehogg i thought if i spent a bit more money the thing would have a better life but nope. I sweat a lot and I really think thats what kills them. You'd think for an activity tracker they would be built to withstand sweat but.....

im upgrading to the pixel watch when my current FB dies. i only worry because the current watch isnt that waterproof. I occasionally goingswimming with it on...

Show threadcharloboNov 14, 2022
@davehogg My Fitbit charger recently failed on me so i feel your pain. I'm wondering if my phone has a built in pedometer... Without the creepy data collection that comes with stuff like that.
Show threadDave HoggNov 14, 2022
@Charlobo My Android comes with both Google Fit and Samsung Health, so I can use those and only be missing the sleep and heart rate tracking.
Show threadcharloboNov 14, 2022
@davehogg you got me thinking... What if you get a letter of medical necessity from a doctor for a Fitbit... And it's covered by FSA?
Show threadDave HoggNov 14, 2022
@Charlobo That's a very interesting thought.
Show threadNick MikoNov 14, 2022
@davehogg I might have one that I don’t use that you could have. I’ll check the version in the morning. I was going to list on Craigslist but would happily give to you if you are in need.
Show threadNick MikoNov 14, 2022
@davehogg I have a Fitbit versa 2 but I don’t know where the charger is currently. I’ll keep looking for it. I’m in the middle of moving my office. I thought I had a different one too, but I haven’t found it yet. It’s yours if you want it.