# Share **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=33 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 34 --- ## [Just a quick update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-a-quick-update/2376)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-a-quick-update/2376 "2017-10-17T16:47:02Z")
I’ve been a bit MIA recently because we had a baby! Another boy – Colin – born 10/03/2017. I’ve been overwhelmed and Samson’s BG was all over the map while other caregivers picked up the slack for us, but we’re slowly em… --- ## [New FDA program pre-approves tech to speed medical progress](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-fda-program-pre-approves-tech-to-speed-medical-progress/2345)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-fda-program-pre-approves-tech-to-speed-medical-progress/2345 "2017-10-13T21:12:53Z")
http://fortune.com/2017/09/26/fda-digital-health-apple-fitbit/ https://www.theverge.com/tech/2017/9/26/16369212/fda-pre-cert-program-apple-fitbit-health-tech FDA announced a new program Tuesday that offers a “fast tra… --- ## [Shutting off Omnipod deactivation alarm: suggestions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shutting-off-omnipod-deactivation-alarm-suggestions/2333)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shutting-off-omnipod-deactivation-alarm-suggestions/2333 "2017-10-13T04:50:31Z")
I did a quick google search related to Omnipod alarms. Just 'cause I am curious. I didn’t seem to get many hits on people not noticing. Many many suggestions for how to shut off the various alarms which included driv… --- ## [Best week so far for us](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-week-so-far-for-us/2325)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-week-so-far-for-us/2325 "2017-10-12T04:16:11Z")
In A1C, Lows and Severe Lows. \[Best 7 days\] --- ## [Just sent out Omnipod appeal!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-sent-out-omnipod-appeal/972)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2017, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-sent-out-omnipod-appeal/972 "2017-10-11T00:52:16Z")
This appeal has been a bane on me for months. It has consumed me for the last two weeks. But it is done, and I can now go back to spending more time on finishing the WP site. It took about 40 pages and another 40 pages… --- ## [Dextape](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dextape/1775)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dextape/1775 "2017-10-10T06:40:47Z")
Has anyone purchased from them recently? @rgcainmd reported she loved the tape. But I am having trouble purchasing on the site. --- ## [Family time = good food association](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/family-time-good-food-association/2299)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/family-time-good-food-association/2299 "2017-10-10T05:51:29Z")
I know this site is all about being unlimited, and I AM working toward trying to dose correctly to enjoy more foods, but the balance is really hard, especially when it comes to spending time with my family. My family is … --- ## [What the Health](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-the-health/2228)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-the-health/2228 "2017-10-06T00:40:24Z")
This weekends assigned Netflix viewing is the recent popular documentary “What the Health” I’m starting it right now and hope enough of you will too to have a healthy review and discussion next week. (ETA after watchin… --- ## [Everything’s so clear](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everything-s-so-clear/2268)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everything-s-so-clear/2268 "2017-10-05T18:22:41Z")
The latest instructions I’ve gotten in dealing with the insurance/CGM mess were to call my local diabetes educator, so I did, and she cleared things up for me in a big way. Apparently, beginning last year or this year, U… --- ## [Omnipod POD covers from Pinkery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pod-covers-from-pinkery/1558)
**Author:** [@Engel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Engel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pod-covers-from-pinkery/1558 "2017-10-05T01:40:43Z")
I think they are the best price around, you can get any of the ones listed or custom ones, they have all kinds of color, and they ship super quick, and the owners are great as well. I love them. Mentioned in this thre… --- ## [Happiness is a good night's sleep and a cup of coffee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happiness-is-a-good-nights-sleep-and-a-cup-of-coffee/2166)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2017, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happiness-is-a-good-nights-sleep-and-a-cup-of-coffee/2166 "2017-09-30T02:55:13Z")
Nights have been rough lately, with my son going back to school and starting on a pump. He has been experiencing many night lows that I am working hard to fix – the consequence, for me, has been staying up the past 4 wee… --- ## [Pump company support](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-company-support/2169)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-company-support/2169 "2017-09-27T19:32:46Z")
I am curious what people think about their pump company’s helpdesk / tech support. I know FUD has users with Medtronic, Animas, Tandem, and OmniPod, so almost all of them are represented here. A year ago, I was impress… --- ## ["Accepting" diabetes: I don't buy it](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accepting-diabetes-i-dont-buy-it/2148)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accepting-diabetes-i-dont-buy-it/2148 "2017-09-26T23:47:48Z")
I recently read an amazing statement by @SLEE: Acceptance, I never really accepted the disease, I don’t accept diabetes as my identity, what I do accept are the things I must do, what I must do to live a happy existenc… --- ## [Abbott: Freestyle Libre Pro](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-pro/1498)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-pro/1498 "2017-07-30T14:55:12Z")
My endo put me on the Freestyle Libre for 2 weeks. i thought that it would be VERY helpful to wear the sensor for another 2 weeks so that i could see how i responded to the changes. my insurance wouldn’t cover it, so i p… --- ## [Night-time high spoiling my good run](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/night-time-high-spoiling-my-good-run/2002)
**Author:** [@Robellengold](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Robellengold)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/night-time-high-spoiling-my-good-run/2002 "2017-09-18T18:19:40Z")
Just wanted to share one of my periodic crazy periods trying to control my BG and my liver --- ## [Diagnosis, Stupidity, and Bravery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosis-stupidity-and-bravery/664)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosis-stupidity-and-bravery/664 "2017-09-14T17:54:15Z")
Around Thanksgiving we noticed our 12 year old son acting lethargic. Unfortunately, this wasn't all that different from years past. Our usual pattern is...school starts, viruses get passed around, kids get sick, parent… --- ## [Making your BG meter show high or low](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-your-bg-meter-show-high-or-low/1984)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-your-bg-meter-show-high-or-low/1984 "2017-09-14T17:32:56Z")
In a perfect world, treatment decisions would be made by you and your doctor, nobody else. Suppose you want a certain meter reading. If you wanted a BG meter to show high or low results, control solution will indicate … --- ## [Of all the ridiculous hoops](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/of-all-the-ridiculous-hoops/1966)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/of-all-the-ridiculous-hoops/1966 "2017-09-13T23:52:59Z")
Can I just rant about doctors and insurance for a second? I am sick and tired of having to prove that my BG is poorly managed one way before they’ll let me try another way - is this how it always is?! In pregnancy, my MF… --- ## [Slow Down!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/slow-down/1973)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/slow-down/1973 "2017-09-13T23:31:27Z")
I’m having an extraordinarily busy day at work, lots of emergencies ( must be a full moon). I’ve only had a couple of moments to read a few posts and give a few likes. Now I have about two minutes and I see there are fi… --- ## [Our latest endo visit today](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-latest-endo-visit-today/1968)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-latest-endo-visit-today/1968 "2017-09-13T20:12:21Z")
It’s like a meeting with the Big Bad Wolf for all of us, isn’t it? We had our visit this morning, and I always dread it. It is amazing how what we all get in these visits is almost completely negative feedback. Ours did… --- ## [New Gtabs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gtabs/1888)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gtabs/1888 "2017-09-13T00:50:19Z")
I know there are a lot of Gtab users here. I found these especially for you, @daisymae! :stuck\_out\_tongue\_winking\_eye: \[image\] --- ## [Das Deutsche Zimmer! \*\*Nur Deutsche Hier Gesprochen\*\*](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/das-deutsche-zimmer-nur-deutsche-hier-gesprochen/1955)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/das-deutsche-zimmer-nur-deutsche-hier-gesprochen/1955 "2017-09-12T22:52:08Z")
Während diesen forum sind English, ich wollte schaffen ein raum…oder thread, wo nur Deutsch gesprochen werden kann. Wenn du in diesem Raum sprichst, müssen sie Deutsch sprechen! Es ist nur fur spass! Warum nicht! Deu… --- ## [What's up with my A1c?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whats-up-with-my-a1c/1934)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whats-up-with-my-a1c/1934 "2017-09-12T17:43:49Z")
So I’ve been on the OmniPod since the end of May and the estimated average glucose calculated in Glooko is running at 124. The pump trainer last week looked at my trend info and was very excited about the improvements in… --- ## [I watched this tonight and it brought back lots of memories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-watched-this-tonight-and-it-brought-back-lots-of-memories/1944)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-watched-this-tonight-and-it-brought-back-lots-of-memories/1944 "2017-09-12T05:51:48Z")
If you watch this and can relate, then congratulations! You know what it’s like to be poor! lol. I related to 95% of those foods. Poor Kids Diet --- ## [Storm's a-comin'](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/storms-a-comin/1915)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 5:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/storms-a-comin/1915 "2017-09-12T05:44:54Z")
This is my local grocery store. They still had everything else, except these two things… The bread aisle: \[image\] The bottled water aisle: \[image\] What is it about a storm that makes people forget how to eat and dri… --- ## [Wow, don't think I could have gotten this had I actually planned for it](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wow-dont-think-i-could-have-gotten-this-had-i-actually-planned-for-it/1940)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wow-dont-think-i-could-have-gotten-this-had-i-actually-planned-for-it/1940 "2017-09-11T23:22:24Z")
https://forum.fudiabetes.org/badges/46/aficionado?username=claudndaye --- ## [The shady tactics of big pharma](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-shady-tactics-of-big-pharma/1936)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-shady-tactics-of-big-pharma/1936 "2017-09-11T18:46:42Z")
In general I think most people who work on developing drugs in big pharma have the right interests, at least during drug development. But this article really ticked me off: --- ## [The "secret"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-secret/1880)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-secret/1880 "2017-09-10T22:29:28Z")
Michel’s post made me think this: Do you know the secret to being a successful diabetic in the long-term? Finding the right mate. Maybe even more important for the guys, 'cuz we’re generally more stubborn. :wink: C… --- ## [Life insurance and diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/life-insurance-and-diabetes/1887)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/life-insurance-and-diabetes/1887 "2017-09-10T15:40:00Z")
--- ## [Hurricane relief for diabetes families](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hurricane-relief-for-diabetes-families/1894)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hurricane-relief-for-diabetes-families/1894 "2017-09-09T14:51:20Z")
I just received an email from ADA soliciting supplies and money for the hurricane relief effort for diabetes families: \[ADAHurricaneEffortP\_2017-09-08\] Despite their horrible misspelling of my first name, they are wort… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=32) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=34)