# Share **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=21 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [Happy New Year!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-new-year/9022)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-new-year/9022 "2020-01-01T22:34:05Z")
Happy New Year! A few months ago, I made a pact with @T1Allison. I am not going to let her down. Pound for pound, baby! So I am doing my part to finish strong in 2019. Pre-dinner goodies: Cucumber salad: Sourdo… --- ## [Happy birthday little man!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-birthday-little-man/9013)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-birthday-little-man/9013 "2020-01-01T16:45:20Z")
Today is a special day. Today is the birthday of one of my favorite people in the whole world!! I know there is someone here who is probably up to his elbows in birthday cake and stuff, but happy birthday Liam! :heart: … --- ## [It finally happened](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/it-finally-happened/8993)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/it-finally-happened/8993 "2020-01-01T03:24:28Z")
Some of you may remember some posts i had created a year or two ago reference the loss of my contract (defense contractor) i had been working on for the past 15 years. Well, it’s finally happening. January 15th is it. … --- ## [When Diabetics Go All Unlimited!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-diabetics-go-all-unlimited/8956)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-diabetics-go-all-unlimited/8956 "2020-01-01T02:52:38Z")
So I am a proud papa today! My diabetic son got his PSAT score the day after taking the SAT, and I can say we are excited. My son got one wrong on the PSAT which gave him a 1500/1520 and followed that up with a 1560/16… --- ## [Tri Cities WA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tri-cities-wa/7673)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tri-cities-wa/7673 "2019-12-30T20:18:54Z")
My family and I are moving to the Tri Cities, WA area over the next couple weeks. My online research hasn’t turned up any active local diabetes groups in the area that I’ve seen… although it’s a big enough area that I … --- ## [Waffle wha?!? 🤔](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waffle-wha/8273)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/waffle-wha/8273 "2019-12-30T19:19:37Z")
I got a new waffle iron. The old one met an unfortunate demise after 25 years. :frowning\_face: So I wanted to condition the new iron, and then make some waffles to eat. :yum: The box has the directions. Add 1 1/2 cups … --- ## [Planning ahead for 2020](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/planning-ahead-for-2020/8980)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/planning-ahead-for-2020/8980 "2019-12-28T20:37:55Z")
Our calendars will switch over very soon! Looking forward to another year of forward-looking goal oriented D management ideas on FuD. For some reason my resolutions get me jazzed for the new year, so I figured I’d get th… --- ## [Merry Christmas!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/merry-christmas/8969)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/merry-christmas/8969 "2019-12-28T19:48:57Z")
To everyone here who reads, especially to those who participate… I want to wish you a Merry Christmas or happy holiday in whatever form you like. When we started this forum there was a large unknown. Would anyone care?… --- ## [WaPo article about DIY diabetes tech](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wapo-article-about-diy-diabetes-tech/8930)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wapo-article-about-diy-diabetes-tech/8930 "2019-12-24T18:50:24Z")
--- ## [UK House of Commons Speaker diagnosed with T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uk-house-of-commons-speaker-diagnosed-with-t1d/8937)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uk-house-of-commons-speaker-diagnosed-with-t1d/8937 "2019-12-23T00:26:49Z")
Another example of being unlimited. Just before last week’s UK general election, the speaker of the House of Commons was diagnosed with T1D at age 62. He decided to reveal his diagnosis when an interviewer making a do… --- ## [Winner Announced - New Contest! Name this Unlimited!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winner-announced-new-contest-name-this-unlimited/8898)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winner-announced-new-contest-name-this-unlimited/8898 "2019-12-22T23:59:07Z")
Hi everybody! The winner of the “Guess DM’s A1C Contest” will be announced tomorrow! forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-guess-dms-a1c-contest/8864 So it is time for a new contest! Name this Unlimited! I blurred out the schoo… --- ## [Ypsopump just approved in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ypsopump-just-approved-in-canada/7539)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ypsopump-just-approved-in-canada/7539 "2019-12-22T17:59:10Z")
There are now FOUR choices of insulin pump in Canada. :slight\_smile: Shakes up my own pump decision a bit - I’d just settled on t:slim but was waiting to see what their app is like (supposed to appear in the App Store a… --- ## [Happy Hanukkah!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-hanukkah/8948)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-hanukkah/8948 "2019-12-22T15:10:55Z")
For those who celebrate it, warm wishes for a Happy Hanukkah! And just so I cover all the bases - because I am really not sure of which is the better way to say it - I will also say Happy Chanukah too! --- ## [Almost perfect ☹ (😀 )](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/almost-perfect/8934)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/almost-perfect/8934 "2019-12-21T02:48:54Z")
Thought this was kind of funny. This would have been a perfect day. Except for the 2 hours when I left the house and forgot to put the receiver in my pocket… :man\_facepalming: --- ## [Bipartisan legislation to cut skyrocketing cost of insulin & iLet Bionic Pancreas System granted Breakthrough Device Designation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bipartisan-legislation-to-cut-skyrocketing-cost-of-insulin-ilet-bionic-pancreas-system-granted-breakthrough-device-designation/8938)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bipartisan-legislation-to-cut-skyrocketing-cost-of-insulin-ilet-bionic-pancreas-system-granted-breakthrough-device-designation/8938 "2019-12-20T22:47:29Z")
Here are two articles I ran across today that I thought would be of interest: https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/degette-reed-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-cut-skyrocketing-cost-of-insulin/ Summary of Legislat… --- ## [A shout-out to Insulet!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-shout-out-to-insulet/8871)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-shout-out-to-insulet/8871 "2019-12-16T03:53:31Z")
My PDM went on the fritz—internal battery failing, I reckon, based on another FUD thread—and they overnighted a new one immediately!! Hooray!! --- ## [TV SERIES, SHOWS, MOVIES, DOCUMENTARIES and more](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tv-series-shows-movies-documentaries-and-more/2816)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tv-series-shows-movies-documentaries-and-more/2816 "2019-12-16T02:31:17Z")
there can be so much downtime and wait-it-out time with us PWD. sometimes we have a stubborn low, and unexpected high, and we have to wait for the resolution to take place. but what do we do in the meantime? we can choos… --- ## [Dexcom support](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-support/8835)
**Author:** [@redhawks2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/redhawks2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 4:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-support/8835 "2019-12-14T04:23:11Z")
Having trouble getting my new sensors from Dexcom. Their support people in India are not following through with orders and I am getting low on sensors. I called Dexcom’s support phone number and was shocked that they no … --- ## [Decorating for the holidays 😄](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/decorating-for-the-holidays/8840)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/decorating-for-the-holidays/8840 "2019-12-09T04:52:38Z")
You get creative on ways to save money in your 20s :hugs::christmas\_tree: --- ## [Doctor advised me I can use Novolin R instead of Novolog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/doctor-advised-me-i-can-use-novolin-r-instead-of-novolog/4888)
**Author:** [@CharlesFurniss](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CharlesFurniss)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/doctor-advised-me-i-can-use-novolin-r-instead-of-novolog/4888 "2019-12-09T03:31:47Z")
At my usual 3-4 month check up with my diabetes Doc.,(Endocrinologist) I asked if I could use Novolin R and stop the expensive Novolog Kwikpen. She quickly responded, “They are the same”. Just different timing. Take … --- ## [Pretty peaks and valleys](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pretty-peaks-and-valleys/8815)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pretty-peaks-and-valleys/8815 "2019-12-05T16:10:04Z")
An excerpt from an assignment that I will be presenting to classmates (medical students) and physicians (still to be edited, but just wanted to share) Lastly, I want to discuss my choice in background I made for this … --- ## [I did it!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-did-it/8741)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-did-it/8741 "2019-12-04T01:59:09Z")
Super proud of myself for running the philly half marathon and living life fully unlimited from diabetes #FUdiabetes !!! Thank you @Eric for everything. You’re an incredible person and diabetes/running/life coach. --- ## [CVS/Caremark?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cvs-caremark/8756)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cvs-caremark/8756 "2019-11-26T08:00:06Z")
My work uses UHC for private health insurance. For prescriptions, we currently use Express Scripts, but in January they are switching to CVS/Caremark. Anyone have any experience with them? I’m spoiled because we have a… --- ## [The Rollercoaster](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-rollercoaster/8720)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-rollercoaster/8720 "2019-11-22T20:53:42Z")
I know what you are thinking, with that thread title. :grinning: But no, it is not the BG type of of rollercoaster. I am talking about an actual rollercoaster. The kind you ride at the amusement park. When my son was 7… --- ## [Anyone else had billing/order issues with CVS?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-had-billing-order-issues-with-cvs/3313)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-had-billing-order-issues-with-cvs/3313 "2019-11-18T17:34:09Z")
It never fails…we show up to pick up prescriptions for Liam and we’re hit with huge bills. This time, the bill was almost $600. It’s always because they have billed things incorrectly and listed things as requiring co-… --- ## [My story today...seems to change almost daily](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-story-today-seems-to-change-almost-daily/8660)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-story-today-seems-to-change-almost-daily/8660 "2019-11-14T16:36:47Z")
Best way for me to slow down and think about the big picture of managing this PITA disease is to summarize my current thinking…which becomes this post of “my story today”. I’m five years in with LADA Type 1, MDI with Fi… --- ## [16 Indy students were accidentally given insulin at school](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/16-indy-students-were-accidentally-given-insulin-at-school/8444)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/16-indy-students-were-accidentally-given-insulin-at-school/8444 "2019-11-12T17:11:44Z")
--- ## [Veterans Day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/veterans-day/8658)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/veterans-day/8658 "2019-11-12T04:39:18Z")
I went to a jazz concert tonight and had the honor of meeting a World War II vet. His name is Charlie and he was in the Navy, deployed on a tanker in the Pacific theater. He is 92. What an honor. We are making plans to … --- ## [Halloween Class Party Day (aka Allison’s Walk-In Clinic)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/halloween-class-party-day-aka-allison-s-walk-in-clinic/8585)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/halloween-class-party-day-aka-allison-s-walk-in-clinic/8585 "2019-11-07T23:43:37Z")
Had two class parties to go to today. My second one turned into a walk-in clinic (which I didn’t mind). I was looking forward to it bc there is a little girl who sits next to my son in class and she was just dx’d T1D sev… --- ## [:) I was a Diabadass Today Because I...\[fill in the blank\]](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-was-a-diabadass-today-because-i-fill-in-the-blank/8587)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-was-a-diabadass-today-because-i-fill-in-the-blank/8587 "2019-11-02T05:57:43Z")
I hope everyone will share their Diabadass victories on this thread as they happen! :grinning: This thread was my husband’s idea and I really like it. I was a Diabadass yesterday because I helped a little T1D girl be i… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=20) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=22)