# Share **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=28 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 29 --- ## [Daughter just had a very scary severe low](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daughter-just-had-a-very-scary-severe-low/4668)
**Author:** [@sahmcolorado](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sahmcolorado)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daughter-just-had-a-very-scary-severe-low/4668 "2018-08-18T02:38:07Z")
My daughter Clara (12) just had a severe low and I thought we might lose her. 27 minutes out of range from her Dex receiver and smart watch while they charged and she dropped from 104 to below the range of the Dex and me… --- ## [Daughter to meet with social worker at endo appt today!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daughter-to-meet-with-social-worker-at-endo-appt-today/4751)
**Author:** [@sahmcolorado](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sahmcolorado)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daughter-to-meet-with-social-worker-at-endo-appt-today/4751 "2018-08-16T21:31:46Z")
My 12 yr old daughter has her endo appointment today. With all of her recent challenges, we are very hopeful to get some help with her pump settings. We are also interested in getting her some training and support as … --- ## [15% off at eBay Today Only 8-8-18](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/15-off-at-ebay-today-only-8-8-18/4682)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/15-off-at-ebay-today-only-8-8-18/4682 "2018-08-09T02:36:26Z")
Just a heads up. EBay has 15% off on all purchases (some restrictions), including test strips. I know a lot of people buy the contour next one strips, and this is an opportunity to get them for less. --- ## [The Humidity Hair Struggle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-humidity-hair-struggle/4664)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-humidity-hair-struggle/4664 "2018-08-08T14:20:38Z")
This has nothing to do with diabetes. My struggle with humidity while in Mom Survival Mode means that the only thing separating me from the Lion in The Wizard of Oz today was a red ribbon. Exhibit A: I was washing m… --- ## [Logo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/logo/578)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/logo/578 "2018-08-07T21:31:44Z")
So now that we've settled the name debate and seem to have our forum web address set I think it's time to revisit the subject of the logo... I have exactly zero creativity or artistic ability but I just want to get the d… --- ## [Mom to tween T1D daughter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mom-to-tween-t1d-daughter/4605)
**Author:** [@sahmcolorado](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sahmcolorado)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mom-to-tween-t1d-daughter/4605 "2018-08-03T17:04:54Z")
My 12 yr old daughter was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 4. She started wearing a Dexcom CGM soon after diagnosis and an Animas Ping the following year. We recently upgraded to the G6 and will have to switch to a diff… --- ## [Type 1 diabetic for 10 years ╮(╯∀╰)╭](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-diabetic-for-10-years/4634)
**Author:** [@Pikachu\_Lollipops](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pikachu_Lollipops)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-diabetic-for-10-years/4634 "2018-08-02T15:53:32Z")
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in my early 20’s. Growing up I always had issues with my immune system. I was sick a whole lot. My mom would say “At least you don’t have to give yourself shots everyday!” playing on … --- ## [Overthinking, Over-controlling BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overthinking-over-controlling-bg/4624)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overthinking-over-controlling-bg/4624 "2018-08-02T05:57:01Z")
Have any FUDers ever found themselves going through periods of overthinking or over-controlling your T1D and BG? When I am on solo duty with my kids, I find any unforeseen trend or number to be much more significant tha… --- ## [Back to school](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/back-to-school/4616)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/back-to-school/4616 "2018-07-30T19:27:03Z")
My son is getting ready for back-to-school. He was cleaning out his backpack and guess what he found!?!? (No, I don’t even want you to guess. It’s too disgusting.) His lunch! From May of 2018. He didn’t eat it on the l… --- ## [Diabetes - Genealogy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-genealogy/4515)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-genealogy/4515 "2018-07-19T18:30:44Z")
While working on my amateur genealogy today, I came across this 1928 death certificate for my 74 year old great-great-great uncle citing “Diabetes Mellitus” as his cause of death, with “Diabetic Gangrene” as a secondary … --- ## [Needed some tape](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/needed-some-tape/4465)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/needed-some-tape/4465 "2018-07-12T22:52:15Z")
At lunch today, one of my friends noticed that my sensor was starting to separate from its adhesive. This bakery label did the trick! --- ## [New Topic - Eosinophilic esophagitis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-topic-eosinophilic-esophagitis/4392)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-topic-eosinophilic-esophagitis/4392 "2018-07-07T16:10:44Z")
--- ## [Anyone use Instagram to connect with others about diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-use-instagram-to-connect-with-others-about-diabetes/4384)
**Author:** [@Mike](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-use-instagram-to-connect-with-others-about-diabetes/4384 "2018-07-03T23:30:08Z")
After my son was diagnosed 3 weeks ago and before I found this group, I found a lot of people on Instagram who are sharing their experiences through photos and videos. Curious if others in this group also use Instagram … --- ## [Accu-Chek Aviva Plus Strips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-aviva-plus-strips/4376)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-aviva-plus-strips/4376 "2018-07-02T20:24:16Z")
Does anyone use Accu-Chek aviva plus strips? I have 700 that we don’t need and would like to pass them along. Also, I’ve got a couple hundreds Arriva lancets I would be happy to share too. --- ## [Some non-D cool stuff](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-non-d-cool-stuff/4325)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-non-d-cool-stuff/4325 "2018-06-28T22:21:27Z")
Look what I found in my front yard today. The mother is out looking for food. It was near the street so I led it back into the woods and left it there once it lay back down. --- ## [Please welcome our newest member](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-welcome-our-newest-member/4299)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-welcome-our-newest-member/4299 "2018-06-28T02:29:10Z")
https://timesofsandiego.com/life/2018/06/25/koala-with-diabetes-at-san-diego-zoo-receives-help-from-new-technology/ --- ## [Interesting - Insulin in Pill form?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-insulin-in-pill-form/4296)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-insulin-in-pill-form/4296 "2018-06-27T23:20:06Z")
--- ## [We have arrived!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/we-have-arrived/4286)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/we-have-arrived/4286 "2018-06-27T03:08:24Z")
It took us several months, but here we are! We sold the house and the cars, semi-retired, sold the company, put our gear in storage, and took off for a 15-month cultural experience trip abroad. We are now in the South o… --- ## [Because I believe in pushing the boundaries](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/because-i-believe-in-pushing-the-boundaries/4293)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/because-i-believe-in-pushing-the-boundaries/4293 "2018-06-26T05:21:26Z")
I believe in pushing the boundaries of the disease, so why not push the boundaries on the website too. :crazy\_face: (But hey, don’t blame me. Allison asked for it. :grinning:) So here it is, Allison! The events… --- ## [Filmmaker looking for interviews on access to insulin for documentary](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filmmaker-looking-for-interviews-on-access-to-insulin-for-documentary/1572)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filmmaker-looking-for-interviews-on-access-to-insulin-for-documentary/1572 "2018-06-25T09:00:05Z")
A couple of months ago, I mentioned that documentary filmmaker and T1D rock climber Stephen Richert was starting to shoot a documentary on insulin access called Banting’s Ghost. Stephen is looking for people to intervie… --- ## [BCG vaccine completes phase 2 trials for T1n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bcg-vaccine-completes-phase-2-trials-for-t1n/1209)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bcg-vaccine-completes-phase-2-trials-for-t1n/1209 "2018-06-21T23:40:23Z")
Ive been intrigued by this research for some time... wouldn't this be amazing if it works... --- ## [Kind of annoyed by SNL this Saturday night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kind-of-annoyed-by-snl-this-saturday-night/4031)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kind-of-annoyed-by-snl-this-saturday-night/4031 "2018-06-21T06:09:17Z")
I’m usually a fan of SNL, but there were two diabetes-related skits this weekend that just made me sad more than anything. The jokes had to do with the old myth that “eating a lot of sugar causes diabetes.” Did anyone … --- ## [My story with diabetes - a spouse point of view](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-story-with-diabetes-a-spouse-point-of-view/4114)
**Author:** [@PierreM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PierreM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-story-with-diabetes-a-spouse-point-of-view/4114 "2018-06-15T14:32:35Z")
Hi all, It’s not a story about diabetes - I don’t have it. It’s a story from a spouse point of view. I had been dating with my future wife for a few months when I notice she was escaping all too often to the ladies ro… --- ## [Happy Birthday Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-birthday-sam/4223)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-birthday-sam/4223 "2018-06-15T00:47:25Z")
Not sure, but I think this is right today. Happy Birthday @Sam! :beer: --- ## [Guess who I just talked to?!?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/guess-who-i-just-talked-to/4201)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/guess-who-i-just-talked-to/4201 "2018-06-14T16:31:25Z")
I just spoke with Michel! He just arrived in France today. They are doing great! So happy to talk to him. I have missed him and I know everyone else does too. Once he settles in, he promised he’d be back online. --- ## [Cuss Filters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cuss-filters/4217)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cuss-filters/4217 "2018-06-14T14:34:33Z")
Oh ■■■■… filters? :smiley: Just testing it… --- ## [72 Years of Type 1, How Is That Possible?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/72-years-of-type-1-how-is-that-possible/4167)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/72-years-of-type-1-how-is-that-possible/4167 "2018-06-07T03:34:16Z")
Good Health After 72 Years of Type 1, How Is That Possible? In one of the diabetes support groups I was asked if I attribute my good diabetes health in my early years to my sugar free diet. My doctor, when I was diagnos… --- ## [Some days](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-days/3881)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-days/3881 "2018-06-05T01:05:09Z")
Some days I wonder how I literally survived without an insulin pump and a CGM. When I was diagnosed in the mid-1990s, the doctor gave me a syringe and showed me how to inject saline into an organge. “Okay, well just do … --- ## [Women's Health Category has been created](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/womens-health-category-has-been-created/4145)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/womens-health-category-has-been-created/4145 "2018-06-03T22:00:33Z")
Just an FYI that I was just able to complete and push out the changes that were recently recommended by @T1Allison and @Jen. Great recommendation ladies! If you check out the category and subcategories and find any iss… --- ## [A bit of manipulation to reduce my insurance co-pay](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-bit-of-manipulation-to-reduce-my-insurance-co-pay/4101)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-bit-of-manipulation-to-reduce-my-insurance-co-pay/4101 "2018-06-02T20:49:59Z")
I wanted to get a Lilly Kwikpen Jr because the Kwikpen Jr is small like the regular Kwikpen, but it has the advantage of the half-unit dosing like the bigger non-disposable Lilly Luxura pen. So best of both worlds - sma… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=27) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=29)