# Share **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [mmol/L to mg/dl Conversion](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mmol-l-to-mg-dl-conversion/2911)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mmol-l-to-mg-dl-conversion/2911 "2026-09-28T12:52:54Z")
Because I’m still confused when I see mmol/L BG numbers (used by many people outside the US), I wanted to add a quick reference conversion chart in case anyone else needs to look up what mmo/L (or mg/dl) BG number(s) are… --- ## [Welcome, introduce yourself here!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 1472\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-introduce-yourself-here/145 "2026-07-31T09:42:16Z")
Hello, welcome to FUDiabetes (For Unlimited Diabetes). We're happy to have you here and look forward to sharing, learning, and exploring all things diabetes together. I'm Sam, formerly known as Sam19. I live in Alask… --- ## [About the Share category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-share-category/39)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-share-category/39 "2017-03-19T19:56:51Z")
Tough D times, wins, social…—all you care to share! --- ## [The daily life of cats](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-daily-life-of-cats/2846)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 1591\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-daily-life-of-cats/2846 "2026-09-27T13:59:13Z")
I love my cat so much i wanted to start a thread on cats. and learn about other peoples cats too! they are fluffy, purring, sweet, cats. they each have their own quirks. My cat is named Taranga. when i went to the shelt… --- ## [Replacements (long)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/replacements-long/16382)
**Author:** [@Freckles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Freckles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/replacements-long/16382 "2026-09-25T04:38:15Z")
Thanks to you all I thought I was ready for the time it took and the ridiculous questions asked when they clearly didn’t understand the answers when requesting replacements. I was still a bit miffed by being so insulted… --- ## [Barbie has Type 1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/barbie-has-type-1/15348)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/barbie-has-type-1/15348 "2026-09-25T00:21:15Z")
--- ## [Today.... :)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/today/16378)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/today/16378 "2026-09-22T12:01:21Z")
--- ## [Mental Health and Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mental-health-and-diabetes/16373)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mental-health-and-diabetes/16373 "2026-09-20T09:30:54Z")
Not sure how much this will help overall, but it’s a start! --- ## [Insulin Act being considered in Congress](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-act-being-considered-in-congress/16350)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-act-being-considered-in-congress/16350 "2026-09-15T15:20:33Z")
I woke up wanting to discuss “boots on the ground” diabetes. BUT, we are in the House now, so I have to notify you about that instead. In retrospect…WTF was that!!! Here’s how you contact them: Diabetes Patient Advocacy… --- ## [Diagnosed at 19 at 470 mg/dL: twelve years of T1D from Georgia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosed-at-19-at-470-mg-dl-twelve-years-of-t1d-from-georgia/16288)
**Author:** [@Irakli](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irakli)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosed-at-19-at-470-mg-dl-twelve-years-of-t1d-from-georgia/16288 "2026-09-10T08:42:27Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Irakli. I’m 31, from Georgia (the country, not the US state), and I read my numbers in mg/dL, so apologies in advance to the mmol/L crowd. Some background before the diabetes part. I’ve been in technolo… --- ## [T1 for 45 years](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-for-45-years/5006)
**Author:** [@Hleyton](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hleyton)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-for-45-years/5006 "2026-09-08T11:33:37Z")
I have been diabetic since age 1 (1973). I am on MDI and have a DexCom (just started on the G6). My control is good. My A1C is good (5.8). If I could work on something it would be to decrease my standard deviation (v… --- ## [Starting twiist pump on Medicare](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-twiist-pump-on-medicare/15996)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-twiist-pump-on-medicare/15996 "2026-09-07T17:52:59Z")
In order to get the twiist pump on Medicare, first I asked my endo to complete the Formulary Exception form for my Part D Medicare insurance (Healthspring, formerly Cigna). That’s about a five page form. I filled in the… --- ## [FDA Authorizes First Wearable Device That Continuously Monitors Both Ketone Levels and Blood Sugar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-authorizes-first-wearable-device-that-continuously-monitors-both-ketone-levels-and-blood-sugar/16324)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-authorizes-first-wearable-device-that-continuously-monitors-both-ketone-levels-and-blood-sugar/16324 "2026-09-06T23:05:53Z")
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-first-wearable-device-continuously-monitors-both-ketone-levels-and-blood-sugar?utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=govdelivery --- ## [My sixth year anniversary on FUD -- thanks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-sixth-year-anniversary-on-fud-thanks/16341)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-sixth-year-anniversary-on-fud-thanks/16341 "2026-08-31T18:17:04Z")
The software just told me that I’ve been on this platform for 6 years, starting in Aug of 2020. Aug of 2020 brings back memories … Covid times! I wanted to thank everyone here for the good discussions we’ve had over th… --- ## [Late shipment, they gave me a freebie G7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/late-shipment-they-gave-me-a-freebie-g7/16306)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/late-shipment-they-gave-me-a-freebie-g7/16306 "2026-08-20T20:57:56Z")
To begin with, I goofed. I keep a spreadsheet of shipments with “Date to call” for the next one, and I missed the date to call. Forgot to put it on my calendar. It was July 25 for a G7 shipment due on July 30. Came and w… --- ## [VERY open ended request for public comment from DOJ & FTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-open-ended-request-for-public-comment-from-doj-ftc/15886)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-open-ended-request-for-public-comment-from-doj-ftc/15886 "2026-07-28T01:54:32Z")
Must be shorter than 19 pages. Due Apr 24th. They want you to talk about competition in the markets. They just handled the insulin problem. We have more problems than that. Request from FTC: Federal Trade Commission an… --- ## [Tough year so far](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tough-year-so-far/15087)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tough-year-so-far/15087 "2026-07-14T14:41:22Z")
Its been one of my toughest years in a long time. This is related to D, and to emotional health, and cats, but its no one thing. I won’t bother with all the long stories about how I stopped fostering cats, tried to adop… --- ## [Happy 250th 4th of July!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-250th-4th-of-july/16197)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-250th-4th-of-july/16197 "2026-07-06T12:27:13Z")
--- ## [Told you I broke DOJ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/told-you-i-broke-doj/16171)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/told-you-i-broke-doj/16171 "2026-07-03T02:51:37Z")
https://www.regulations.gov/comment/ATR-2026-0001-0100 As a Diabetic, I was SILENCED!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Of course I was. I was wondering how all this would play out. There’s defintley no HIPAA violations in my … --- ## [Medtronic Data Breach](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-data-breach/16185)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-data-breach/16185 "2026-07-02T14:22:02Z")
--- ## [Digital Twin, anyone?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/digital-twin-anyone/16165)
**Author:** [@Lucy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lucy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/digital-twin-anyone/16165 "2026-06-27T11:27:47Z")
I learned about the concept of digital twins today, and while I can see the potential it scares the h\*ll out of me, mostly because I also forsee the huge mismanagement of controlling personal data in our diabetic lives. … --- ## [New Roche Accu-Chek Solo Micropump just cleared by FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-roche-accu-chek-solo-micropump-just-cleared-by-fda/14083)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-roche-accu-chek-solo-micropump-just-cleared-by-fda/14083 "2026-06-20T21:31:35Z")
Looks similar to an OmniPod5, but it’s detachable so you just need to replace the disposables and not the pump. This sounds like it could be cheaper and less wasteful than the Omnipod5 and you should be able to pop it … --- ## [Crap. Scotts mad](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crap-scotts-mad/16091)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crap-scotts-mad/16091 "2026-06-17T22:50:16Z")
Everybody is at the ADA conference in New Orleans. Not me. I was just curious what happened, so I wrote to one of our 'betics this morning… " Late, late last night (I think I was asleep), I think the BBC broadcast a blu… --- ## [Type 1 - Not LADA At Age 37](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-not-lada-at-age-37/15801)
**Author:** [@Nicky55](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nicky55)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-not-lada-at-age-37/15801 "2026-06-08T05:03:29Z")
Age 37, ruled the world, then BOOM! All the symptoms hit me over a six week period. My GP diagnosed me in 5 minutes. We tried oral Type 2 meds with no success. Within 10 days I’m using long and short duration insulin. Wi… --- ## [I turned an annoying situation into a plus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-turned-an-annoying-situation-into-a-plus/16073)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-turned-an-annoying-situation-into-a-plus/16073 "2026-06-02T13:24:18Z")
I have 3 doctors’ appointments coming up soon, Oncologist, Cardiologist and Endocrinologist. The last 2 are requiring labs. I do the cardiology labs at one lab and the endo at another. Between cancer treatments and regu… --- ## [Skin Grip patches for CGM sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/skin-grip-patches-for-cgm-sensors/13442)
**Author:** [@Strat1117](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Strat1117)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/skin-grip-patches-for-cgm-sensors/13442 "2026-05-30T15:24:51Z")
The wife of one of my golf buddies is the office manager at an endo office (not mine) and she recommended I get these to cover up my (then) Libre2. (I’ve since moved on to Libre3, but they still fit.) I don’t really get… --- ## [\[FIRSTS\] - Liam’s First Motorcycle Ride - May 16, 2026](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-liam-s-first-motorcycle-ride-may-16-2026/16060)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-liam-s-first-motorcycle-ride-may-16-2026/16060 "2026-05-24T21:53:08Z")
I’ve been riding motorcycles since the early 90’s. My wife and I got married in 1999. Our oldest son is 23. I’ve been asking all that time to be able to get one of our kids on the motorcycle with me, and while she rides … --- ## [Perfect 600 on Math SOL - 4 years in a row](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/perfect-600-on-math-sol-4-years-in-a-row/16045)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/perfect-600-on-math-sol-4-years-in-a-row/16045 "2026-05-20T12:58:39Z")
As the title states, Liam took his Math SOL yesterday, and found out today that he scored a perfect 600 again…4 years in a row. Awesome accomplishment @Liam-M! He was the only one in the 6th grade this year to achieve … --- ## [Our oldest son is graduating with his Bachelor's Degree in Physics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-oldest-son-is-graduating-with-his-bachelors-degree-in-physics/16053)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-oldest-son-is-graduating-with-his-bachelors-degree-in-physics/16053 "2026-05-20T12:57:01Z")
Not diabetes related, but definitely a monumental occasion for our family to celebrate. Our oldest son, Devlin (who had cancer when he was just 1 - 2 years old) is very close to graduating college with his Bachelor’s De… --- ## [My email notifications are incorrect](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-email-notifications-are-incorrect/16048)
**Author:** [@DavidSpector](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DavidSpector)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-email-notifications-are-incorrect/16048 "2026-05-15T11:30:53Z")
I receive email summaries of FUD postings, but they are all for T1s. I have T2. Is there anything I can do about this, or should I leave FUD? [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=1)