# Share **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=5 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Vertex 264 Trials](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vertex-264-trials/14644)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vertex-264-trials/14644 "2024-05-12T17:17:11Z")
I passed the very-very pre-qualification for Vertex’s 264 trial, which is the protected implantable insulin producing stem cell trial (no immunosuppression), which is kind of a next-gen implantable pump?! Probably a top… --- ## [Alternate Dexcom issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternate-dexcom-issues/12031)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternate-dexcom-issues/12031 "2021-11-23T03:07:08Z")
Wow, Dexcom has a lot of options now in the “what is the issue” drop-down menu. But it really could include a few more: “My CGM has turned into a gremlin.” “My CGM is possessed.” “My SO took a hammer to my receiver/ph… --- ## [T1D Exchange/Registry article on Hypoglycemia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-exchange-registry-article-on-hypoglycemia/14630)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-exchange-registry-article-on-hypoglycemia/14630 "2024-05-08T21:58:05Z")
Here’s a link to the summary instead: --- ## [Frustrating couple of weeks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrating-couple-of-weeks/14567)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrating-couple-of-weeks/14567 "2024-05-06T20:50:41Z")
The last couple of weeks have been so atypical and rather frustrating for me. I experienced several days of hypos at night when I needed 25-30 grams of fast carbs each time—not related to exercise, go figure. Then I had … --- ## [Having some fun with the support rep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/having-some-fun-with-the-support-rep/14618)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/having-some-fun-with-the-support-rep/14618 "2024-05-01T14:39:53Z")
I had to call to get a pod replaced because of an occlusion. We went through the normal process, and at the end of the call he gave me the little speech blurb that they always give - “Thank you for calling Insulet. Reme… --- ## [12 hour power outage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/12-hour-power-outage/1276)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/12-hour-power-outage/1276 "2024-04-25T01:51:48Z")
Fortunately, I had a cooler and some cold packs. As soon as the power went out my first thought wasn't the milk, waffles or other food in the fridge. Not even the ice cream. Nope...after about an hour of the power bei… --- ## [My son, Liam read “Liam’s Story”](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-son-liam-read-liam-s-story/14554)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-son-liam-read-liam-s-story/14554 "2024-04-21T12:00:00Z")
Tonight, Liam created his own account to reply to Eric’s amazing solar eclipse images posting. He read the post I created in 2017 (Liam’s Story) of his diagnosis, and my biggest fears, and he sent me a Discord message t… --- ## [Name the game with Emojis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/name-the-game-with-emojis/14560)
**Author:** [@Liam-M](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Liam-M)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/name-the-game-with-emojis/14560 "2024-04-19T13:43:26Z")
Try to name the game! I’m gonna start :boy:t2::crossed\_swords::zombie::pick::gem::gem::gem::fire::droplet::black\_large\_square::black\_large\_square::black\_large\_square::black\_large\_square::hammer::fire: … --- ## [Having Diabetes (by 8-year-old Rachel)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/having-diabetes-by-8-year-old-rachel/14523)
**Author:** [@RachelMaraii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RachelMaraii)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/having-diabetes-by-8-year-old-rachel/14523 "2024-04-12T00:24:38Z")
I often forget I have this little piece of my diabetes history. My second grade teacher was a wonderful illustrator. She always had her classes write and illustrate a book – and that was the year I was diagnosed. Pencil … --- ## [Am I getting sicker?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/am-i-getting-sicker/14540)
**Author:** [@jsich](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jsich)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/am-i-getting-sicker/14540 "2024-04-08T01:41:24Z")
I was diagnosed Type 1 six years ago. Up until recently, I had not noticed any difference in the number of time I get sick each year, or how sick I get. But, in the past few months, I have had what appears to be a gard… --- ## [Describe a movie in emoji](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/describe-a-movie-in-emoji/14504)
**Author:** [@panda](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/panda)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 4:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/describe-a-movie-in-emoji/14504 "2024-04-02T04:04:26Z")
i’ll go first, name the film :wink::rofl: : :family\_man\_woman\_boy::mountain\_snow::ghost::ghost::drop\_of\_blood::axe::scream::cold\_face::skull\_and\_crossbones: who’s next?! pick any movie! --- ## [Man reverses Adult Onset T1D? - Johan Kotze](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/man-reverses-adult-onset-t1d-johan-kotze/14416)
**Author:** [@ninako](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ninako)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/man-reverses-adult-onset-t1d-johan-kotze/14416 "2024-03-28T17:30:46Z")
Hi all, first post here. Diagnosed LADA/T1D a few months ago. Since then I have been extensively poring over medical papers, Reddit, Youtube because the diagnosis blindsided me and I knew almost nothing about this diseas… --- ## [New non-artificial but sugar-free sweetener just approved by FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-non-artificial-but-sugar-free-sweetener-just-approved-by-fda/14526)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-non-artificial-but-sugar-free-sweetener-just-approved-by-fda/14526 "2024-03-26T14:24:13Z")
“The Oubli Fruit Sweet Protein is one of several sweet proteins that is derived from fruits primarily found in West Africa and other equatorial environments. Sweet proteins are a class of proteins that deliver a sugar-… --- ## [Happy Birthday FUD!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-birthday-fud/14514)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-birthday-fud/14514 "2024-03-18T14:44:02Z")
It’s been a busy day today, but I didn’t want the day to go by without sending a b-day shoutout to FUD and all the co-founders. :heart\_eyes: --- ## [My new CVS game](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-new-cvs-game/14450)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-new-cvs-game/14450 "2024-03-11T14:56:17Z")
Anyone else have to go to CVS on occasion? It’s a mundane task, so I started a fun game. They always ask, “Would you like your receipt?” So I began responding with fun answers. Each one has to be different. “Yes, I … --- ## [OTC cgm approved for ppl who do not inject/pump insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/otc-cgm-approved-for-ppl-who-do-not-inject-pump-insulin/14471)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/otc-cgm-approved-for-ppl-who-do-not-inject-pump-insulin/14471 "2024-03-08T21:01:42Z")
--- ## [Dexcom site is down](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-site-is-down/13890)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-site-is-down/13890 "2024-03-06T08:11:30Z")
For those who may be wondering as I had began wondering, the Dexcom site is currently down…for us since 2155 (9:55PM) last night. Our Sugarmate isn’t currently working. Just a heads up! --- ## [Feb 22nd. Washington's Birthday and my journey began](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feb-22nd-washingtons-birthday-and-my-journey-began/14449)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feb-22nd-washingtons-birthday-and-my-journey-began/14449 "2024-02-27T23:04:18Z")
I was in Kindergarten, 3 months shy of turning 6. It was Washington’s Bday holiday, Monday Feb 1965, and grandparents were visiting. This ended up being a blessing, as I had 6 siblings at that time, ages 1-10. I was k… --- ## [Varisoft infusion sets recalled - only some lot numbers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/varisoft-infusion-sets-recalled-only-some-lot-numbers/14413)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/varisoft-infusion-sets-recalled-only-some-lot-numbers/14413 "2024-02-10T04:36:51Z")
Unomedical, who makes the Varisoft infusion sets labeled Tandem and other brands, has recalled eight lot numbers of Varisoft’s because they disconnect too easily. The lot numbers all begin with 5388: 5388367; 5388357; 5… --- ## [My pump and Dexcom prescription](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-pump-and-dexcom-prescription/11489)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-pump-and-dexcom-prescription/11489 "2024-02-06T02:40:50Z")
I found out something really neat yesterday. I got my pump and Dex prescriptions from a general practitioner about 2 years ago. He had never done those scripts before, so I did all the paperwork for him ahead of time, p… --- ## [Diabetic vs Person with Diabetes -- what's in a name?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-vs-person-with-diabetes-whats-in-a-name/14372)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-vs-person-with-diabetes-whats-in-a-name/14372 "2024-01-25T22:36:26Z")
Interesting editorial on language. I have always gravitated to “diabetic,” but can understand the usage and embrace of PWD, too. This condition is definitely so central to who I am that the “-ic” resonates with me. I … --- ## [Things we've learned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-weve-learned/14298)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-weve-learned/14298 "2024-01-16T17:26:33Z")
My wife got an annoying Christmas card from her sister. It was a gag gift. Once you open the card it starts playing some annoying jingle and it does not stop until the battery wears out. Even if you close the card, no ma… --- ## [Tandem connectivity to G7 and Libre 2 Plus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-connectivity-to-g7-and-libre-2-plus/14356)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-connectivity-to-g7-and-libre-2-plus/14356 "2024-01-10T11:57:25Z")
--- ## [Diabetes Sangha offering new meditation course](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-sangha-offering-new-meditation-course/14339)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-sangha-offering-new-meditation-course/14339 "2024-01-07T01:10:49Z")
This is a really welcoming group and the course has been updated for 2024. More info here: https://www.diabetessangha.com/being-with-diabetes --- ## [Frustration with Omnipod Dash](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustration-with-omnipod-dash/14332)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustration-with-omnipod-dash/14332 "2024-01-06T01:17:11Z")
I have been using the Dash pumps for a couple of months now and am having more issues with post-meal spikes, bruises at the insertion sites, and not getting a full 3 days from too many of the pumps than I ever did with t… --- ## [FDA approves new T1D beta cell therapy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-approves-new-t1d-beta-cell-therapy/14313)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-approves-new-t1d-beta-cell-therapy/14313 "2023-12-26T20:50:36Z")
--- ## [Dexcom adhesive sensitivity SOLUTION!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-adhesive-sensitivity-solution/12612)
**Author:** [@Ron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ron)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-adhesive-sensitivity-solution/12612 "2023-12-25T14:19:57Z")
I have found a product to eliminate rashes caused by the tape that Dexcom is now using. It’s a pre-cut UNDERLAY Patch that eliminates any contact from Dexcoms sensor adhesive tape to your skin. Search for “Stick2Hope” Wh… --- ## [My christmas card this year (thanks to me and Dall-E)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-christmas-card-this-year-thanks-to-me-and-dall-e/14311)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-christmas-card-this-year-thanks-to-me-and-dall-e/14311 "2023-12-24T23:49:16Z")
Which version do you prefer: or 2. For a while I didn’t have any preference but now when I see them like this I prefer 1. I like the colors better. --- ## [Medicare Coverage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-coverage/9134)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-coverage/9134 "2023-12-13T15:14:11Z")
This thread is intended to discuss Medicare eligibility and coverage. I’m getting it started, but hopefully other people will add some additional comments and insights to the thread. I’m going to go over my basic knowle… --- ## [Novo Nordisk will phase out Levemir in 2024](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novo-nordisk-will-phase-out-levemir-in-2024/14237)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novo-nordisk-will-phase-out-levemir-in-2024/14237 "2023-12-12T19:58:27Z")
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