# Share **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=29 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 30 --- ## [William Shakespeare and diabetes. LOL](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/william-shakespeare-and-diabetes-lol/4138)
**Author:** [@ardipa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ardipa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/william-shakespeare-and-diabetes-lol/4138 "2018-06-02T15:46:12Z")
\[shakespear\] --- ## [For Cody](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-cody/4127)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-cody/4127 "2018-05-30T16:30:40Z")
I saw this in the Under Armour section of the sporting goods store. Looked like a cool shirt for Cody. \[image\] --- ## [Funny penguins](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-penguins/2827)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-penguins/2827 "2018-05-30T15:33:51Z")
For @amymc: This made me think of you :slight\_smile: --- ## [Diabetes sketch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-sketch/1270)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-sketch/1270 "2018-05-29T22:21:49Z")
I stumbled on this topic and immediately I thought of this sketch called Diabetes Intervention by Studio C. They do a good job mocking ignorance about diabetes. I find it hilarious and frustrating at the same time. Have … --- ## [Another Holiday and then its Summertime What will you be doing?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-holiday-and-then-its-summertime-what-will-you-be-doing/4096)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-holiday-and-then-its-summertime-what-will-you-be-doing/4096 "2018-05-29T22:06:47Z")
well, its Memorial Day Weekend here in the United States; what are some of your plans? (you know, this always seems to boil down to a few pertinent things, one, mainly being FOOD :wink: ) will you be barbecuing, travel… --- ## [Peer support recognition](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peer-support-recognition/4094)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peer-support-recognition/4094 "2018-05-29T14:48:13Z")
Guess they don’t know about FUD yet. --- ## [In honor of Memorial Day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-honor-of-memorial-day/4118)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-honor-of-memorial-day/4118 "2018-05-29T13:10:28Z")
This was the scene at the military cemetery where I went to visit my dad today. \[image\] Warm regards to all the vets today. --- ## [Best Diabetes Inspirational Message Gift](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-diabetes-inspirational-message-gift/4092)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-diabetes-inspirational-message-gift/4092 "2018-05-25T00:17:24Z")
For the Talladega Nights fans out there… Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrel) is a washed-up Nascar driver who was spooked by a crash. He had to learn how to “Drive with the Fear” to get back to racing. My husband has hilariously… --- ## [In Honor of World Whisky / Whiskey Day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-honor-of-world-whisky-whiskey-day/4056)
**Author:** [@DeeM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DeeM)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-honor-of-world-whisky-whiskey-day/4056 "2018-05-22T02:26:16Z")
Yum… Pappy Van Winkle 15-Year. Cheers to all! \[IMG\_20180519\_34564\] --- ## [My Diagnosis Story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-diagnosis-story/666)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-diagnosis-story/666 "2018-05-20T12:32:05Z")
We were in the UK in July 2014 on a family trip for our daughter's wedding and the weather was hotter than normal. I was drinking lots of water and kept telling my husband that my mouth felt so dry. We were walking a lo… --- ## [2018 Weather](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2018-weather/3770)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2018-weather/3770 "2018-05-17T21:07:18Z")
Many other members of Fud have shared posts of the crazy weather we are all experiencing this year. I wanted to share a pic of sunny California to cheer everyone up. \[IMG\_20180322\_101040~01~01\] --- ## [To all the Moms](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-all-the-moms/920)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-all-the-moms/920 "2018-05-13T01:06:51Z")
To all the moms of young people with diabetes... You fight for your kids. You do whatever is needed for their benefit - whether it is difficult Endos, or insurance struggles, or circumstances with their school that need … --- ## [Just because it made me smile 😏](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-because-it-made-me-smile/1627)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-because-it-made-me-smile/1627 "2018-05-06T04:18:06Z")
\[IMG\_0212\] --- ## [What a diabetic looks like](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-a-diabetic-looks-like/3988)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-a-diabetic-looks-like/3988 "2018-05-04T16:51:00Z")
Hitting a double! \[image\] signed, proud Dad. --- ## [I "love" switching insurance...latest is an insulin refill snafu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-switching-insurance-latest-is-an-insulin-refill-snafu/3977)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-switching-insurance-latest-is-an-insulin-refill-snafu/3977 "2018-05-03T18:44:16Z")
So, it has been approximately 40 days since we refilled an insulin scrip, I trundle down to the pharmacy and get told that despite my son using 1800 units per month, that our insurance will only let us fill the prescript… --- ## [FDA: "technically" legal to resell test strips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-technically-legal-to-resell-test-strips/950)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-technically-legal-to-resell-test-strips/950 "2018-05-03T16:18:14Z")
although they "don't recommend \[buying such\]." https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm049051.htm --- ## [Non invasive BG monitoring](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-bg-monitoring/1975)
**Author:** [@jroth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jroth)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-bg-monitoring/1975 "2018-05-02T19:50:06Z")
What a great time! Today I found some interesting news: http://sugarbeat.com --- ## [No. Just No](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-just-no/3942)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-just-no/3942 "2018-04-30T10:50:07Z")
I received a newsletter… \[NO\] No, thanks :man\_facepalming: Usually, I can tolerate a lot with regards to diabetes, but diabetes cards…why?? --- ## [Combined years?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/combined-years/532)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/combined-years/532 "2018-04-29T15:49:19Z")
A while ago I was trying to get some information about a new BG meter, and had a few issues getting straight answers from the company. Their rep assured me how great their company was, and as a selling point told me, "We… --- ## [Recommendations on Paris, Brussels, The Hague, Rotterdam, Amsterdam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommendations-on-paris-brussels-the-hague-rotterdam-amsterdam/3473)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommendations-on-paris-brussels-the-hague-rotterdam-amsterdam/3473 "2018-04-22T23:32:55Z")
Hey all! I booked a trip to Europe for the end of April, and I’m planning to travel through a series of cities. I’m hoping you’ll share your favorite things and gush over your favorite memories! I’d really love to hear … --- ## [My Early Years on Diabetes-Mine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-early-years-on-diabetes-mine/3920)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-early-years-on-diabetes-mine/3920 "2018-04-19T14:06:33Z")
Michael Hoskins and the Diabetes-Mine team have published a new blog about my early years with diabetes. --- ## [Raise in A1c](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/raise-in-a1c/3884)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/raise-in-a1c/3884 "2018-04-18T21:49:33Z")
Just got back from the endocrinologist. He strongly advised me to bring my A1c to…6.4-6.5. This was sure a shock to someone who works hard and strives for a 5.5-5.8. He cited the ACCORD study that shows a higher degree … --- ## [Happy FUD Birthday!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-fud-birthday/3730)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-fud-birthday/3730 "2018-04-18T21:14:31Z")
It’s hard to believe FUD has been around an entire YEAR! Happy Birthday to everyone who’s been with us on this crazy journey since the beginning! :birthday: --- ## [Insulin from Canada: PharmacyChecker](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-from-canada-pharmacychecker/1092)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2017, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-from-canada-pharmacychecker/1092 "2017-05-30T16:15:35Z")
I found this site today. I was comparing prices on insulin. There are so many ways to get insulin cheaper from Canada. Like 1/4 of the cost!!!! But sometimes they don't ship insulin because the cost of keeping it cold … --- ## [Losing job/insurance and the options that follow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/losing-job-insurance-and-the-options-that-follow/3330)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/losing-job-insurance-and-the-options-that-follow/3330 "2018-04-05T19:10:29Z")
Well…this is always in the back of my mind whether it’s said or not. Why? Because treatment in this county depends on your ability to have insurance. IF you don’t have the right job / insurance, you will have all of … --- ## [Needle swap](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/needle-swap/3840)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/needle-swap/3840 "2018-04-04T15:05:52Z")
\[image\] Well I’m off to the needle exchange. Maybe I’ll meet some cool and nice people! --- ## [Flow Chart, High Blood Sugar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flow-chart-high-blood-sugar/3823)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flow-chart-high-blood-sugar/3823 "2018-03-31T15:08:12Z")
I thought you might appreciate a flow chart to help you manage High Blood Sugar. Created by a friend in her blog: theperfectd :rofl: --- ## [Study confirms what we all know: Diabetes is expensive!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-confirms-what-we-all-know-diabetes-is-expensive/3817)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-confirms-what-we-all-know-diabetes-is-expensive/3817 "2018-03-30T18:30:33Z")
https://www.healio.com/endocrinology/diabetes/news/in-the-journals/{e45ab6d7-a197-432b-a4a8-cb95fe4cca54}/estimated-cost-of-diabetes-tops-327b-in-2017 --- ## [What is actually required for your renewals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-actually-required-for-your-renewals/3721)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2018, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-actually-required-for-your-renewals/3721 "2018-03-29T23:38:15Z")
I have heard before when going to the endo that certain tests are required by the insurance companies to get the prescription approved for certain things. This is generally stated for CGM and insulin pump supplies. For m… --- ## [United HealthCare OmniPod Coverage Info (4/2018)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/united-healthcare-omnipod-coverage-info-4-2018/3806)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/united-healthcare-omnipod-coverage-info-4-2018/3806 "2018-03-27T21:06:02Z")
I recognize that everyone’s mileage on UHC may vary depending on their employer or plan, but I wanted to jot down what I’ve learned recently in case it helps someone else. Based on a discussion with the UHC representati… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=28) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=30)