# Share **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=20 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 21 --- ## [COVID-19: what do we do if we have to "self-isolate"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-what-do-we-do-if-we-have-to-self-isolate/9446)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid-19-what-do-we-do-if-we-have-to-self-isolate/9446 "2020-03-18T01:06:04Z")
It isn’t going to be long before one or other diabetic in the US gets into a situation where “self isolation” is required, but what does that mean and how do we deal with it? So far I haven’t found any information about… --- ## [Polite Reminder - Political discussion belong in the Share:Politics topic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/polite-reminder-political-discussion-belong-in-the-share-politics-topic/9456)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/polite-reminder-political-discussion-belong-in-the-share-politics-topic/9456 "2020-03-17T17:19:30Z")
This forum has been manageable and able to maintain our identity as a high quality diabetes forum because we have limited political discussion to the Share:Politics area. Seeing as how we all have quite a bit more time … --- ## [Secret U.S. Stockpile - News to Me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/secret-u-s-stockpile-news-to-me/9451)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/secret-u-s-stockpile-news-to-me/9451 "2020-03-16T16:22:45Z")
--- ## [Covid19 Patients ReTesting Positive Later?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid19-patients-retesting-positive-later/9444)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/covid19-patients-retesting-positive-later/9444 "2020-03-14T21:47:04Z")
Has anyone seen this? What do you think? Too early to tell? Article is from end of February but I just saw it today. --- ## [Online Canadian Pharmacy: Mark's Marine Pharmacy RXCanada4Less.com](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/online-canadian-pharmacy-marks-marine-pharmacy-rxcanada4less-com/1101)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/online-canadian-pharmacy-marks-marine-pharmacy-rxcanada4less-com/1101 "2020-03-14T19:12:28Z")
Marks Marine Pharmacy is also a great place. Family-owned kinda feeling. I really like them. Cheaper insulin than you can get in the U.S., NovoLog and Humalog are about 1/6 to 1/10 of the cost! (Lantus is about 1/4) Anot… --- ## [Don't get mad...trade deal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dont-get-mad-trade-deal/9433)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dont-get-mad-trade-deal/9433 "2020-03-12T22:55:21Z")
--- ## [Midwesterners Haven't Reached "Wintergreen Freaked Out" Level Yet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/midwesterners-havent-reached-wintergreen-freaked-out-level-yet/9426)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/midwesterners-havent-reached-wintergreen-freaked-out-level-yet/9426 "2020-03-12T03:47:00Z")
Notice that midwesterners had bought all of the first aid section’s alcohol products EXCEPT the oddly Wintergreen scented 70% Isopropyl Alcohol. We’re freaked out, but we’re not THAT freaked out yet. Evidently. --- ## [Planning on hunting?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/planning-on-hunting/9427)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/planning-on-hunting/9427 "2020-03-10T21:00:37Z")
When the game warden asks to see your hunting license. --- ## [Oramed Oral Insulin?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/oramed-oral-insulin/6718)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/oramed-oral-insulin/6718 "2020-03-06T18:58:39Z")
Based on the Seeking Alpha article, oral insulin might actually be financially feasible, but will it actually come to market and when? Seeking Alpha: The Math Behind Oramed’s Oral Insulin Suggests It’s Economically Viab… --- ## [“ Sweet taste, not just calories, dictates metabolic response”](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sweet-taste-not-just-calories-dictates-metabolic-response/9406)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sweet-taste-not-just-calories-dictates-metabolic-response/9406 "2020-03-05T00:04:31Z")
--- ## [WHO pilot project to improve access to insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-pilot-project-to-improve-access-to-insulin/9334)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-pilot-project-to-improve-access-to-insulin/9334 "2020-02-26T17:23:42Z")
--- ## [T1D’s Taking Over “The Voice”!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-s-taking-over-the-voice/9379)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-s-taking-over-the-voice/9379 "2020-02-26T01:42:28Z")
I just happened to put on “The Voice” bc it’s one of the few safe prime time shows to leave on with my kids still up. Anyway, I was happy to see Nick Jonas as a judge. T1D’s represent! And then there was the most amazin… --- ## [Medtronic Recall from November - 630 and 670 Retainer Ring](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-recall-from-november-630-and-670-retainer-ring/9309)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-recall-from-november-630-and-670-retainer-ring/9309 "2020-02-14T19:21:32Z")
https://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/customer-support/product-and-service-updates/notice12-letter?elqTrackId=2983a68746ca45e3bcbd47503dd18bbe&elqaid=483&elqat=2 I am including this even though it is a bit stale because I c… --- ## [Diabetic Alert Dogs - Interesting NPR article](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-alert-dogs-interesting-npr-article/9311)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-alert-dogs-interesting-npr-article/9311 "2020-02-13T19:55:11Z")
This certainly matches our experience with the diabetic alert dogs in our community. Lovely, well mannered dogs, but they don’t replace the need for a meter or a sensor. --- ## [Default Design Based Around Men](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/default-design-based-around-men/9304)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/default-design-based-around-men/9304 "2020-02-13T14:11:24Z")
I’ve posted quite a bit regarding my observation that diabetes education and blood sugar management strategies almost universally omit Female endocrinology. The male body is the default for most everything diabetes relat… --- ## [Funny thing happened today](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-thing-happened-today/9306)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-thing-happened-today/9306 "2020-02-12T10:15:23Z")
I received an email from am acquaintance from the county. We are both in a local diabetes families group. Here’s the email(s) she sent to me. So apparently we are big news. Lol. I’ve told her I’m always up for he… --- ## [If you live in the PNW - This bread is amazing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-live-in-the-pnw-this-bread-is-amazing/9167)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-live-in-the-pnw-this-bread-is-amazing/9167 "2020-02-08T14:55:00Z")
So, my son has pretty much given up on bread as an everyday thing, just because he eats around 100-200 carbs a day, which seems like a lot, but honestly with meat and vegetable and a bit of fruit goes really fast. So I … --- ## [Stick-on disposable artifical pancreas?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stick-on-disposable-artifical-pancreas/9280)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stick-on-disposable-artifical-pancreas/9280 "2020-02-07T19:46:40Z")
“The \[daily\] adhesive patch monitors blood sugar and has doses of insulin pre-loaded in tiny microneedles on the patch to deliver medicine quickly when glucose levels reach a certain level. The insulin delivery slows … --- ## [Why I hate insurance test strips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-i-hate-insurance-test-strips/9268)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-i-hate-insurance-test-strips/9268 "2020-02-07T03:54:58Z")
Been mail ordering this script for a long time, current script, with refills… but everything with insurance has to be an issue and a headache. So instead of a 75 dollar copay for 900 strips, plus about $1000 worth of … --- ## [Endo Office Voicemail](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-office-voicemail/9159)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-office-voicemail/9159 "2020-01-29T16:15:34Z")
I wanted to check out a new endo. I called their office to make an appointment and heard their voicemail. And that was enough. Because sometimes a voicemail tells you everything you need to know… --- ## [How I survived death from IV-injected Lantus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-i-survived-death-from-iv-injected-lantus/6639)
**Author:** [@Gomer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gomer)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-i-survived-death-from-iv-injected-lantus/6639 "2020-01-29T03:00:17Z")
At 0806 (am) on March 01, 2018, the nurse came in and asked me if she could give me my insulin. I said “yes”. Then she started giving me my morning Lantus. One problem, she injected the Lantus direct into my IV port. I c… --- ## [New NovoPen 4](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-novopen-4/9112)
**Author:** [@arnolfo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/arnolfo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-novopen-4/9112 "2020-01-21T19:01:42Z")
I’ve received a brand new pen upon delivery of my order but I have no use for it since I have two. I’m thinking of giving this away to anyone in need but am doubtful there’s a need. Ideas? --- ## [Leftovers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/leftovers/9100)
**Author:** [@Trever](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trever)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/leftovers/9100 "2020-01-19T20:05:30Z")
Hey all, I switched from using minimed paradigm infusion sets to my new t:slim x2. I am very happy with the change…but not so happy with all the paradigm supplies laying around. Does anyone have any suggestions of what c… --- ## [Drunk flatliner Hall of Fame](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drunk-flatliner-hall-of-fame/9111)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drunk-flatliner-hall-of-fame/9111 "2020-01-14T22:08:30Z")
I saw @T1Allison’s BG trace from last night. All I gotta say is that girl’s got better BG drunk than I have when sober… You gotta be kidding me! Get drunk more often, Alli! :dizzy\_face: @T1Allison, the content pro… --- ## [Mastering Diabetes conference starts jan 15 - focus on food - online](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mastering-diabetes-conference-starts-jan-15-focus-on-food-online/9129)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mastering-diabetes-conference-starts-jan-15-focus-on-food-online/9129 "2020-01-13T17:47:57Z")
Hi - a buddy of mine just forwarded this along. I won’t be attending and can’t vouch for the content, but thought some of you might be interested??? Hi Brad, If you or anyone you love is concerned about type 1, typ… --- ## [“Real Diabetes” - TV Show Comment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-diabetes-tv-show-comment/9115)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-diabetes-tv-show-comment/9115 "2020-01-12T18:17:45Z")
One of the shows that my husband cannot believe I waste my time on is “Married at First Sight”. People apply and interview to be matched with someone whom they meet at their legal wedding. Then they follow the couples fo… --- ## [If everyone was T1D or T2D, would that change how you feel about it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-everyone-was-t1d-or-t2d-would-that-change-how-you-feel-about-it/9047)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-everyone-was-t1d-or-t2d-would-that-change-how-you-feel-about-it/9047 "2020-01-11T18:59:28Z")
If everyone was T1D (or T2D, as the case may be on here), would you feel different about living with this condition? Is the thing that can make it hard the fact that not everyone has to do the things we do to take care … --- ## [Any podcast or song recommendations?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-podcast-or-song-recommendations/9051)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-podcast-or-song-recommendations/9051 "2020-01-06T13:35:24Z")
I had a very nice relaxed run yesterday listening to a podcast. Since I am training to be https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/26 (see what I did there? :smiley: ) I’ve got some mental space in my sch… --- ## [I don't appreciate much about T1D, but I do appreciate this:](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-dont-appreciate-much-about-t1d-but-i-do-appreciate-this/9046)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-dont-appreciate-much-about-t1d-but-i-do-appreciate-this/9046 "2020-01-06T03:00:28Z")
I don’t appreciate much about T1D, but I do appreciate these three things that it’s added to my life: perspective, priorities, and clarity. I was diagnosed at age 21. It was eye opening after diagnosis to see the cause … --- ## [Christmas Goodies!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/christmas-goodies/8880)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/christmas-goodies/8880 "2020-01-04T00:37:18Z")
I got some Christmas goodies in the mail today from an FUD friend! Sometimes I put the pod on my butt. And I was reminded in the card today, that insulin is indeed a drug. So they sent me the perfect bottle opener! A… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=19) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=21)