# Share **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=26 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 27 --- ## [Resale of test strips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/resale-of-test-strips/6116)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/resale-of-test-strips/6116 "2019-01-15T22:08:08Z")
--- ## [That time of year again](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/that-time-of-year-again/5314)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/that-time-of-year-again/5314 "2019-01-05T20:01:21Z")
I’ve shared these before, but it’s that time again… It’s that time of year where pumpkin spice becomes the dominate flavoring for everything. And the Hallmark channel has already started their Christmas countdown. Ever… --- ## [Dear UHC, similar is not the same! Humalog is NOT Novolog!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dear-uhc-similar-is-not-the-same-humalog-is-not-novolog/5452)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dear-uhc-similar-is-not-the-same-humalog-is-not-novolog/5452 "2019-01-03T21:59:43Z")
:rage: Because I’ve got nothing better to do than fight UHC at the holidays. Good times. ETA: the back of the letter seems imply we can argue this. --- ## [Merry Christmas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/merry-christmas/5924)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/merry-christmas/5924 "2018-12-31T13:15:55Z")
Wishing everyone a happy holiday season. We were out sledding in our yard just now until this moose family decided they had other priorities for our yard! --- ## [Liam's first VR experience](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liams-first-vr-experience/5925)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liams-first-vr-experience/5925 "2018-12-27T02:13:09Z")
Santa brought one of his brothers an Oculus for Christmas and Liam wanted to experience VR. What he is watching is a prehistoric roller coaster ride. Wait till the very end. :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [Poor little guy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/poor-little-guy/5869)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 6:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/poor-little-guy/5869 "2018-12-19T06:45:31Z")
Yesterday, I was holding the baby in bed and Liam was bouncing around on the bed. He is just tall enough to reach the fans lowest chain (the one that turns the light on), but not quite tall enough to reach the shorter c… --- ## [Stash is growing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stash-is-growing/5760)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stash-is-growing/5760 "2018-12-19T06:41:18Z")
Haven’t taken pics of the Insulin yet, but seeing a growing stash makes me content…just never know what the future holds - Liam’s life means everything to me. Misc Unisolve, alcohol wipes, bandaides, ointments. PODs … --- ## [Insurer Medical Policies, Big Picture](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurer-medical-policies-big-picture/5807)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurer-medical-policies-big-picture/5807 "2018-12-18T21:25:05Z")
What is the best strategy an individual can take to push insurance companies into more realistic medical polices regarding CGM coverage for Type 1 diabetes? Is it going through the grievance process at the insurance comp… --- ## [Diabeloop closed-loop patch pump system approved in Europe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabeloop-closed-loop-patch-pump-system-approved-in-europe/5501)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabeloop-closed-loop-patch-pump-system-approved-in-europe/5501 "2018-12-15T19:22:01Z")
Off hand it looks like the performance is comparable to the 670G but perhaps it’s nicer to the user. Evidently it was approved based on a trial with 33 users over 12 weeks. --- ## [We're Famous](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/were-famous/5790)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/were-famous/5790 "2018-12-12T19:52:32Z")
I was grocery shopping today and to my surprise we now have our own food line. Is this our start to world domination? Note: only 1g carb/serving --- ## [Getting approval for Afrezza with UHC/Caremark](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-approval-for-afrezza-with-uhc-caremark/2608)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 5:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-approval-for-afrezza-with-uhc-caremark/2608 "2018-12-12T05:48:15Z")
When my doctor prescribed Afrezza, I got a call almost immediately from my pharmacy that it wasn’t covered. My doctor had anticipated this, so we continued going through the steps to get started - set up an appointment w… --- ## [Lifelong learning](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lifelong-learning/5682)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lifelong-learning/5682 "2018-12-07T16:47:35Z")
I thought I would start this thread out of curiosity. I love learning new skills and knowledge and I am guessing that some others on this site might be the same. :slight\_smile: My chellenge is that there’s too much I wan… --- ## [Courage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/courage/5723)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/courage/5723 "2018-12-05T20:20:43Z")
Sitting here in the surgeon’s office I noticed a plaque on the wall. COURAGE isn’t always a lion’s roar It is sometimes the heart at the end of the day saying “I will try again tomorrow”. So true! --- ## [Young daughter to grandma....i have arapathy!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/young-daughter-to-grandma-i-have-arapathy/5692)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/young-daughter-to-grandma-i-have-arapathy/5692 "2018-12-05T01:19:39Z")
When my daughter was around 6 or so and we were living with my wife’s parents, my daughter told my parents that she had ARAPATHY (she mean neuropathy from her grandma who had it). --- ## [5.8 from 6.0 A1C in 3 months! Woo Hoo!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/5-8-from-6-0-a1c-in-3-months-woo-hoo/5686)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/5-8-from-6-0-a1c-in-3-months-woo-hoo/5686 "2018-12-03T04:25:02Z")
I just got my A1C results back and I went from an A1C of 6.0 to 5.8 in 3 months. My liver pannels were also run and everything came back good there as well. The only issue was my weight, which increased slightly. But who… --- ## [Riddle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/riddle/2717)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/riddle/2717 "2018-12-02T15:37:18Z")
\[IMG\_0825\] --- ## [Family struggles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/family-struggles/5684)
**Author:** [@Suitesis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Suitesis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/family-struggles/5684 "2018-12-02T03:45:47Z")
I am a little estranged from my family (not my own husband/daugher/son in law/grandson), but am still “friends” with all who have FB pages on that forum. I don’t get on there much, and do not follow any of them. I logge… --- ## [Lacy, My T1D Puppet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lacy-my-t1d-puppet/5662)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 4:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lacy-my-t1d-puppet/5662 "2018-12-01T04:11:02Z")
As a college senior who has long ago fulfilled my GE requirements and have only a handful of major classes left, I have the opportunity to take the fun classes now… this quarter I’ve been taking a class centered around t… --- ## [Alphabet glucose sensing lens shelved for good](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alphabet-glucose-sensing-lens-shelved-for-good/5525)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alphabet-glucose-sensing-lens-shelved-for-good/5525 "2018-12-01T03:40:56Z")
There were a lot of expectations at one time. Verily is the Life Sciences branch of Alphabet, Google’s parent company: “Our clinical work on the glucose-sensing lens demonstrated that there was insufficient consisten… --- ## [Astrological Symbol and T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/astrological-symbol-and-t1d/5337)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/astrological-symbol-and-t1d/5337 "2018-11-29T03:22:43Z")
@Boerenkool made me do this. This is not a real thread unless anyone does happen to want to discuss their astrological symbol and their T1D care. Then I’m all ears! :grinning::grinning: --- ## [Maybe We Shoud Be Glad We Live in America](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-we-shoud-be-glad-we-live-in-america/5437)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-we-shoud-be-glad-we-live-in-america/5437 "2018-11-27T19:01:42Z")
Just read this depressing article from the BBC. Another Gold Star for the NHS. --- ## [Thanksgiving 2018: be a witness!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanksgiving-2018-be-a-witness/5585)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanksgiving-2018-be-a-witness/5585 "2018-11-26T17:55:04Z")
--- ## [AMAZING: unidirectional magnetic field!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/amazing-unidirectional-magnetic-field/5587)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2018, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/amazing-unidirectional-magnetic-field/5587 "2018-11-25T03:21:02Z")
It is so amazing that I cannot help sharing this. These guys found a way to create what is essentially a unidirectional magnetic field with no return. I am amazed that Maxwell’s equations allow for that: To me, it is … --- ## [Thanksgiving cheat sheet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanksgiving-cheat-sheet/5576)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanksgiving-cheat-sheet/5576 "2018-11-22T23:26:05Z")
This just popped up on my Facebook feed. Can’t attest to its accuracy but it’s a pretty nice one-page cheat sheet for tomorrow. --- ## [Frustrated with MacBook purchased for Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrated-with-macbook-purchased-for-loop/5285)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrated-with-macbook-purchased-for-loop/5285 "2018-11-21T21:03:17Z")
Before leaving for our travel adventure, I purchased a MacBook to try Loop while we were gone (15 months travel). For the past month (!) I have been frustrated in no small amount by my MacBook. I am a Windows power user… --- ## [Data Comparison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/data-comparison/5545)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/data-comparison/5545 "2018-11-19T21:56:17Z")
I hadn’t actually ever used the ‘Compare’ tool in Clarity but I decided to use it today to do a comparison of Liam’s data from a couple years ago when we first starting using the Omnipod and were just learning how to eve… --- ## [Anyone with Anthem BlueCross BlueShield and OmniPod?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-with-anthem-bluecross-blueshield-and-omnipod/5388)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-with-anthem-bluecross-blueshield-and-omnipod/5388 "2018-11-16T20:23:37Z")
We are comparing insurance plans for our enrollment. Is there anyone here who uses OmniPods and who has Anthem BlueCross/BlueShield insurance?!? Wondering if BCBS is easy to work with and get approval. Don’t want to ha… --- ## [I’m ready for some coffee!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-m-ready-for-some-coffee/5514)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-m-ready-for-some-coffee/5514 "2018-11-15T15:04:39Z")
--- ## [Lancets are “deadly weapons”](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lancets-are-deadly-weapons/5460)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lancets-are-deadly-weapons/5460 "2018-11-12T17:58:02Z")
Sounds like a 6th grader screwing around like they do, to me… instead of “assault with a deadly weapon” --- ## [The Unlimited Map](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-unlimited-map/2102)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-unlimited-map/2102 "2018-11-08T00:11:29Z")
I thought it would be cool to post a map of the Unlimiteds. I started with the U.S., mostly just from reading posts and from memory. I may have missed your state. If so, lemme know and I can fill it in. For the world m… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=25) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=27)