# Share

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## [Autumn COVID booster planned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/autumn-covid-booster-planned/12851)

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**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/autumn-covid-booster-planned/12851 "2022-06-29T14:37:26Z")

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## [Re-mulching...hard work, but very rewarding](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/re-mulching-hard-work-but-very-rewarding/12776)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/re-mulching-hard-work-but-very-rewarding/12776 "2022-06-13T02:39:15Z")

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Spent yesterday and today re-mulching 2/3rd of the yard. I need more mulch to finish the rest of the house, but thought I’d share the after pics as I love how it turned out! Re-edged the area and applied new mulch to a…

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## [The manual pancreas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-manual-pancreas/12736)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-manual-pancreas/12736 "2022-06-11T23:54:32Z")

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I’ve said it many times - I’m not diabetic, I just have a manual pancreas.

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## [ADA: Abbott plans new wearable sensor for catching diabetic ketoacidosis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ada-abbott-plans-new-wearable-sensor-for-catching-diabetic-ketoacidosis/12792)

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**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ada-abbott-plans-new-wearable-sensor-for-catching-diabetic-ketoacidosis/12792 "2022-06-11T21:43:13Z")

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If this actually comes to fruition, it could mean the end of DKA. No more pee sticks, no more expensive second meters foe ketone testing. Abbott seems to think they can integrate the ketone capabilities into the Libre…

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## [House full of Covid](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/house-full-of-covid/12738)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 4:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/house-full-of-covid/12738 "2022-06-10T04:13:54Z")

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I suppose it was bound to happen eventually. We’ve tried our best since March 2020 to stay isolated, but apparently what little bit my wife and I decided recently to “open up” (date night, once per month) was too much. …

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## [ADA conference report from Diatribe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ada-conference-report-from-diatribe/12773)

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**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ada-conference-report-from-diatribe/12773 "2022-06-05T14:33:14Z")

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https://diatribe.org/biggest-news-diabetes-technology-and-drugs-highlights-ada-2022

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## [Is Dexcom really planning to buy Insulet?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-dexcom-really-planning-to-buy-insulet/12735)

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**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 3:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-dexcom-really-planning-to-buy-insulet/12735 "2022-06-01T03:48:19Z")

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Not to hijack the thread, but did you guys hear that Dexcom is tring to buy Insulet, the makers of the Omnipod? Would definitely help their bottom line but I’m not sure how smart of a decision that would be. They seriou…

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## [More donut humor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-donut-humor/12719)

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**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-donut-humor/12719 "2022-05-22T00:46:27Z")

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## [Screwed up my Medicare coverage?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/screwed-up-my-medicare-coverage/12645)

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**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/screwed-up-my-medicare-coverage/12645 "2022-05-12T22:30:29Z")

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OK here is what I did…any over 65’s with experience in Medicare please tell me if I screwed this up. Signed up for a Medicare Advantage plan before I turned 65. Started in on the plan, everything seemed great. Today I h…

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## [My diagnosis story: DKA with 625 mg/dL](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-diagnosis-story-dka-with-625-mg-dl/12678)

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**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Finn)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-diagnosis-story-dka-with-625-mg-dl/12678 "2022-05-11T13:10:16Z")

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I’m Finn. I got my Type 1 LADA diagnosis on Friday the 13th (of August 2021) with a blood sugar level of 625 mg/dL - DKA was a pretty clear cut diagnosis. I’d been losing a lot of weight the few weeks (or maybe months, …

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## [DiabetesMine no more](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetesmine-no-more/12646)

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**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetesmine-no-more/12646 "2022-05-03T12:20:43Z")

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FYI: DiabetesMine is no more! After 17 years they have decided to shut down. I used to love reading the Ask D’Mine column - he could find great info that was hard to find other places!

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## [Updates on D tech from ATTD conference](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/updates-on-d-tech-from-attd-conference/12659)

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**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/updates-on-d-tech-from-attd-conference/12659 "2022-04-29T21:16:26Z")

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## [6 years](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/6-years/12571)

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**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/6-years/12571 "2022-04-22T23:13:35Z")

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and counting since Dx. Never cared about birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Don’t much care about this one. But milestones do deserve a nod, even if the day itself is of little import. Dx day was by no means the most trauma…

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## [Review article on smartwatches](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/review-article-on-smartwatches/12627)

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**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/review-article-on-smartwatches/12627 "2022-04-22T00:22:17Z")

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## [Happy Easter 2022!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-easter-2022/12619)

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**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-easter-2022/12619 "2022-04-18T06:36:51Z")

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I hope its filled with family, friends, and fun!

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## [Sighted at the Museum of Science today](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sighted-at-the-museum-of-science-today/12576)

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**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sighted-at-the-museum-of-science-today/12576 "2022-04-08T23:18:58Z")

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And the non-D. I need this in my life more.

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## [Update on G7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-on-g7/12534)

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**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-on-g7/12534 "2022-04-04T03:43:36Z")

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## [Free at-home Covid test kits](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-at-home-covid-test-kits/12285)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-at-home-covid-test-kits/12285 "2022-03-26T16:58:54Z")

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Seems legit. There was also a story in today’s (Jan 18) USA Today referencing the same link. (https://www.covidtests.gov/)

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## [Dexcom Ending DME Provider Status :-(](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-ending-dme-provider-status/11415)

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**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-ending-dme-provider-status/11415 "2022-03-22T01:32:09Z")

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Unfortunately Dexcom is getting out of the DME business, so instead of being able to order directly from them we now need to use Byram Healthcare to place our orders. Seeing how many problems we have encountered using D…

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## [A few words to share](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-few-words-to-share/9474)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-few-words-to-share/9474 "2022-03-19T12:23:00Z")

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I know these are tough times, and I know there are a lot of challenges and worry. So I wanted to put a few words down. The world is now filled with uncertainty. But every one of us - ever since diagnosis - we have alrea…

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## [Happy St. Patricks Day from Liam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-st-patricks-day-from-liam/12514)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-st-patricks-day-from-liam/12514 "2022-03-18T14:05:52Z")

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## [Daylight Savings Time starts tonight (13 March)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-savings-time-starts-tonight-13-march/12495)

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**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-savings-time-starts-tonight-13-march/12495 "2022-03-14T00:48:05Z")

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Spring forth…and reset your pump clocks! :mantelpiece\_clock:

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## [Pumping/CGM Kid’s Clothes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pumping-cgm-kid-s-clothes/12463)

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**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pumping-cgm-kid-s-clothes/12463 "2022-03-06T14:34:49Z")

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For parents of T1/T2, I saw what I thought was a neat thing yesterday at a JDRF event. A company called PocketHero had clothes with built in pocket spaces for PDMs, controllers, phones, etc., sewn is as part of the patte…

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## [My omicron Journey](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-omicron-journey/12350)

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**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-omicron-journey/12350 "2022-02-17T03:53:57Z")

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I’m a Type 1 diabetic who also has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. My most recent A1C in January was a 5.4 . All my other labs came back good as well. A few days ago I started feeling under the weather. Extra…

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## [Afrezza Study OPEN for KIDS 4-17](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-study-open-for-kids-4-17/12381)

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**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-study-open-for-kids-4-17/12381 "2022-02-17T03:52:47Z")

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MannKind Corporation has announced that the INHALE-1 Study of Afrezza® has officially begun enrollment for those aged 4-17 living with T1D/T2D. Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder is the only inhaled ultra rapid-a…

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## [Random D thoughts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 626\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439 "2022-02-11T16:38:26Z")

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I’d like to have a thread of random diabetes musings. There is no worry of hijacking this thread, because it has no subject, other than whatever random D thought comes across your mind… The ADA recommends glucose table…

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## [Non-invasive glucose monitoring prototype Scanbo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-prototype-scanbo/12357)

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**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-prototype-scanbo/12357 "2022-02-08T00:42:10Z")

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## [Cookies!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cookies/12113)

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**Author:** [@3cTim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/3cTim)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cookies/12113 "2022-02-03T23:43:02Z")

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I love to bake and decorate Christmas cookies. Lots of sugar and flour doesn’t really go over well with my blood sugar but I will up the insulin a bit to cover a few cookies…not going to give up baking and enjoying the …

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## [I'll watch it](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ill-watch-it/12329)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ill-watch-it/12329 "2022-02-03T03:10:45Z")

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## [Diabetes and mental health during the pandemic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-mental-health-during-the-pandemic/12312)

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**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-mental-health-during-the-pandemic/12312 "2022-01-29T19:31:24Z")

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