# Share **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=25 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 26 --- ## [Chuck Norris on diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/chuck-norris-on-diabetes/6733)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/chuck-norris-on-diabetes/6733 "2019-02-21T19:30:25Z")
--- ## [News from the Medtronic Q3 2019 conference call](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-medtronic-q3-2019-conference-call/6703)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-medtronic-q3-2019-conference-call/6703 "2019-02-20T17:10:03Z")
Medtronic’s Fiscal 3rd quarter 2019 ended Jan 25, 2019. Here’s the news from the conference call, as I see it. The conference call transcript is available at https://seekingalpha.com/article/4242187-medtronic-plc-mdt-c… --- ## [Diabetes: an It, a She or a He?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-an-it-a-she-or-a-he/6656)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 5:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-an-it-a-she-or-a-he/6656 "2019-02-19T05:07:38Z")
The beautiful piece by Jess Drexler that @Richard157 posted recently made me notice an aspect I had never thought of. When she wrote about her feelings, Jess addressed diabetes as a She. It is, of course, a beautiful wa… --- ## [Diabetic pianist problems :-)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-pianist-problems/6030)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-pianist-problems/6030 "2019-02-18T21:47:39Z")
\#diabeticpianistproblems :rofl: --- ## [My diet now](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-diet-now/6576)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-diet-now/6576 "2019-02-18T14:24:37Z")
--- ## [Prevention – Healthy Living Polypill](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prevention-healthy-living-polypill/693)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prevention-healthy-living-polypill/693 "2017-05-01T23:36:52Z")
Preventing Bad and Expensive Things From Happening by Taking the Healthy Living Polypill: Everyone Needs This Medicine by Ross Arena, PhD, PT College of Applied Health Sciences University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, … --- ## [Another great headline:"As ice melts, Greenland could become big sand exporter"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-great-headline-as-ice-melts-greenland-could-become-big-sand-exporter/6572)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-great-headline-as-ice-melts-greenland-could-become-big-sand-exporter/6572 "2019-02-18T11:57:38Z")
Never mind that the Greenland icesheet melt would put New York, London, Shanghai, Boston and San Francisco under water (1)… Out of all places, this headline comes from the “Sustainable Business” section of Reuters—the… --- ## [Valentine's day 2019](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/valentines-day-2019/6613)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/valentines-day-2019/6613 "2019-02-17T04:20:03Z")
--- ## [Technology averse T1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/technology-averse-t1/4053)
**Author:** [@bewell](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bewell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/technology-averse-t1/4053 "2019-02-17T04:07:34Z")
My wife is tired of continued weight gain over the more than 30 years since having been diagnosed as a T1. Over the last six years her A1c has been in the range of 7.4 to 9.8. She is a two time cancer survivor. She is… --- ## [My Diabetes, 1945](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-diabetes-1945/3125)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-diabetes-1945/3125 "2019-02-15T14:08:19Z")
My diabetes, in the beginning… In 1945 I started school in the first grade, the next day after Labor Day. I did not feel like going, but my parents wanted me to go even though I was only five years old. I was six years … --- ## [Diabetes & Identity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-identity/6488)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-identity/6488 "2019-02-14T20:06:15Z")
I figured I’d share my post on facebook from Nov’18 because I think some FUD’ers would understand/appreciate the sentiments. The idea of balancing my own identity and that of being a T1D is something that I’m continuing … --- ## [Bday](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bday/6585)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bday/6585 "2019-02-13T22:46:32Z")
For someone on the site. All the best to you, and wishing you a very happy one. :heart: --- ## [Build a bear has an insulin pump accessory!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/build-a-bear-has-an-insulin-pump-accessory/6578)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/build-a-bear-has-an-insulin-pump-accessory/6578 "2019-02-13T22:07:04Z")
i figured this would be fun to share. while looking at the build a bear website i came across an insulin pump accessory. https://www.buildabear.com/online-exclusive-diabetes-kit/025462.html?cgid=accessories#start=1 ther… --- ## [More interesting ways to bring insulin into the body](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-interesting-ways-to-bring-insulin-into-the-body/6579)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-interesting-ways-to-bring-insulin-into-the-body/6579 "2019-02-13T18:25:01Z")
The article discusses two teams. One, at MIT and Harvard, uses pills and micro-needles injecting into the stomach. The other one, at UCSD, is quite intriguing: it uses nanotech to deliver its vehicle to the small intesti… --- ## [Insurance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance/6553)
**Author:** [@JdadofT1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JdadofT1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance/6553 "2019-02-12T22:27:28Z")
I have worked for state government for over 22 years, and during that time have really only had 2 different insurers. For the first half it was blue cross blue shield. More recently it has been United Healthcare. BC/BS … --- ## [A little non-D writing... per request](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-non-d-writing-per-request/6530)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-non-d-writing-per-request/6530 "2019-02-10T12:55:59Z")
Okay, @Michel. You’re up. Oh, and some context… this was just a clip from my failed blog. So that felt good. :grin: --- ## [When you're having a rough day dealing with Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-youre-having-a-rough-day-dealing-with-diabetes/6493)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-youre-having-a-rough-day-dealing-with-diabetes/6493 "2019-02-07T18:11:38Z")
He uses a quote that I firmly believe in: “Life is as hard as you make it.” --- ## [Liam artwork and me messing with him](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liam-artwork-and-me-messing-with-him/6455)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liam-artwork-and-me-messing-with-him/6455 "2019-02-06T05:27:46Z")
Today Liam drew a couple “scary” pics on his tablet and showed me the first, then he showed me the second…he likes when I “jump” and pretend to be scared when he flashes the tablet in front of my face…I pretend to fall t… --- ## [Feeling misunderstood by my doctor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-misunderstood-by-my-doctor/6290)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-misunderstood-by-my-doctor/6290 "2019-02-05T20:52:49Z")
I just left my eye doctor appointment sobbing from the conversation with the head opthomalogist of the practice. He was trying to push corrective LASIK laser eye surgery and honestly I just wasn’t interested and was unde… --- ## [Great new cereal I found today!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/great-new-cereal-i-found-today/6408)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/great-new-cereal-i-found-today/6408 "2019-02-03T14:13:22Z")
I saw this at the store today and had to take some pictures! Look at the nutritional info! Wow, how great is this?! And at least the company is honest about it. Now you don’t have to hunt for the marshmallows in… --- ## [Dexcom Overpatch Review](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-overpatch-review/6374)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 7:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-overpatch-review/6374 "2019-02-03T07:55:22Z")
This is a fairly simple review of the product offered FOR FREE by Dexcom called “Overpatch.” We have used the overpatch over Liam’s CGM for the past two change outs and here are my thoughts. The overall “real estate”… --- ## [Yep, I’m Type 2 (like almost everyone else in my family!)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/yep-i-m-type-2-like-almost-everyone-else-in-my-family/6402)
**Author:** [@briopelle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/briopelle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/yep-i-m-type-2-like-almost-everyone-else-in-my-family/6402 "2019-02-03T07:51:54Z")
Hello! I’m a 54 year-old mother of 3. Have been very thin and in good shape for most of my life. I should have know something was up when my first baby was 9 pounds, even though I had hyperemesis gravidarum. I develo… --- ## [Funny story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-story/6392)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-story/6392 "2019-02-02T21:07:30Z")
As I was posting in another thread, I just remembered a funny story that recently happened and I thought I’d share because I got a kick out of it and you might too. So my son, Devlin, who is a Junior this year, is super… --- ## [Stolen Pump Story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stolen-pump-story/6134)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stolen-pump-story/6134 "2019-02-02T00:42:15Z")
So, we had an unusual and frustrating series of events here in happy land. My son was at a pre-school workout and didn’t have time to lock his bags up in the gym locker room. So he set all three of his bags in a pile. … --- ## [When a cold decides to escalate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-a-cold-decides-to-escalate/6366)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-a-cold-decides-to-escalate/6366 "2019-02-01T01:11:18Z")
I’ve apparently got a sickness from hell right now. It started on Tuesday with a fever and sore throat, then this morning I woke up with an ear infection, then straight after I got home from picking up antibiotics I star… --- ## [Juicebox Podcast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/juicebox-podcast/6356)
**Author:** [@Scotteric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Scotteric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/juicebox-podcast/6356 "2019-01-31T14:44:48Z")
This was fun, I encourage anyone interested to be a guest on the Marc Maron of the diabetes universe! --- ## [A vent since I don't think there's a vent thread?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-vent-since-i-dont-think-theres-a-vent-thread/6244)
**Author:** [@Sensorium139](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sensorium139)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-vent-since-i-dont-think-theres-a-vent-thread/6244 "2019-01-26T03:30:43Z")
Alright. So my primary care provider was dropped by my new medicaid plan, suddenly, without me knowing until I got my second (:face\_with\_symbols\_over\_mouth: ) incorrect card …the rep called my doc and said he’s no longer… --- ## [The Insulin Wars](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-insulin-wars/6232)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-insulin-wars/6232 "2019-01-22T18:55:43Z")
Written from a Doctor’s perspective. --- ## [Storm Harper is coming (US)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/storm-harper-is-coming-us/6166)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/storm-harper-is-coming-us/6166 "2019-01-20T01:40:05Z")
Hope all are prepared, extra supplies with you when leaving home. Expect possible airport and travel delays or power outages. But then again, it may fizzle out like the storm in 1979, when my college barricaded us in o… --- ## [Kim Schrier, incoming congresswoman, has T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kim-schrier-incoming-congresswoman-has-t1d/6161)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kim-schrier-incoming-congresswoman-has-t1d/6161 "2019-01-18T00:47:05Z")
Kim Schrier is the incoming congresswoman from Washington state’s 8th district. She also happens to have T1D and be a pediatrician. Clearly she’s not the most high-profile politician with T1D. that would be Theresa May … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=24) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=26)