# Share **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=7 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [Surgical Adventure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgical-adventure/13242)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgical-adventure/13242 "2023-05-30T11:51:37Z")
I’m just coming off inguinal hernia surgery and BGs seem all over the place. Also had to change out both pump and G6 last night. Thought it might be wonky G6, but finger sticks have ruled that out. I’m taking acetaminoph… --- ## [Ypsomed and Dexcom enter partnership](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ypsomed-and-dexcom-enter-partnership/9732)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ypsomed-and-dexcom-enter-partnership/9732 "2023-05-27T17:46:02Z")
I know there aren’t many who use this pump, but here’s some interesting news from Ypsomed and Dexcom. The pump isn’t yet available in the United States, but I’ve been using it in Canada since August. It’s a nice little p… --- ## [Happy Mothers Day 2023!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-mothers-day-2023/13827)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-mothers-day-2023/13827 "2023-05-14T21:05:18Z")
Here’s a huge shout-out to all the FUD moms! You are awesome! :bouquet: :clinking\_glasses: :dizzy: --- ## [Medicare Free OTC Covid tests ending for some](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-free-otc-covid-tests-ending-for-some/13809)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-free-otc-covid-tests-ending-for-some/13809 "2023-05-05T22:24:36Z")
Medicare is ending the free OTC Covid tests as of May 11th. The pharmacies are already running out. I guess some advantage plans might still be covering some and my plan is not an advantage plan and it is just changing i… --- ## [50 years today](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/50-years-today/13564)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/50-years-today/13564 "2023-05-04T03:51:49Z")
Today is 50 years for me. It is not really a celebration or anything. It does not feel like any kind of milestone or special day. But it has given me a lot to reflect on, as I think back on everything. There is a lot t… --- ## [A shoutout to JessicaD - She is incredible!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-shoutout-to-jessicad-she-is-incredible/13773)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-shoutout-to-jessicad-she-is-incredible/13773 "2023-04-22T01:12:12Z")
I wanted to post a little bit about @JessicaD, because she is absolutely amazing! She was so helpful to me, and also so helpful to my wife this past week. She made things so much easier for us on our recent visit to Bost… --- ## [Another real life meetup!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-real-life-meetup/13770)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-real-life-meetup/13770 "2023-04-22T00:38:40Z")
So I had a wonderful meet up with a FUD’er and his amazing wife this weekend and we thought it might be fun to see if anyone could guess who my guest is… For bonus points, guess who he is channeling?!?! More details onc… --- ## [FreeStyle Libre readers Nov 2017 – Feb 2023 are recalled for fire hazard](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-readers-nov-2017-feb-2023-are-recalled-for-fire-hazard/13749)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-readers-nov-2017-feb-2023-are-recalled-for-fire-hazard/13749 "2023-04-10T19:04:14Z")
There’s a class 1 recall of Abbott / Libre readers. I hadn’t seen this before. “Abbott is recalling the FreeStyle Libre, Libre 14 day, and Libre 2 Flash Glucose Management Systems because the systems’ reader devices, w… --- ## [Looking for someone in the UK](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-someone-in-the-uk/13739)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-someone-in-the-uk/13739 "2023-04-10T08:42:36Z")
I guess my title says it all, I am looking for someone who lives in the UK. Just looking for info. Can’t explane in this setting. Thank you. --- ## [Extended COVID test expiration dates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extended-covid-test-expiration-dates/13740)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extended-covid-test-expiration-dates/13740 "2023-04-06T18:12:54Z")
I’ve had a bad cold and tested for COVID just to be on the safe side. (Tested negative. :smiley\_cat:) Anyway, afterward I noticed the test expiration date (oops, expired!) and then looked online for more information. I f… --- ## [MEDICARE SUFFERERS, Who do you use for TANDEM supplies?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-sufferers-who-do-you-use-for-tandem-supplies/13731)
**Author:** [@harley4jcs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/harley4jcs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-sufferers-who-do-you-use-for-tandem-supplies/13731 "2023-04-06T16:02:49Z")
I started with Solara BUT needing to switch. US Medical has the “get her done” approach I want BUT after 4.5 hours of back & forth they tell me that they can not supply Tandem products though Medicare ! :frowning: … --- ## [My current responses, thanks to all](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-current-responses-thanks-to-all/13718)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-current-responses-thanks-to-all/13718 "2023-04-04T18:37:04Z")
good morning I had no intention of hijacking on this thread Omnipod - Correction Factor and Glucose goal range - which has biggest effect (in your real experience)? - #6 by Josie because that’s a very worthwhile topic a… --- ## ["Social Frailty" Article](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/social-frailty-article/13698)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/social-frailty-article/13698 "2023-04-02T22:40:09Z")
I think this is a really interesting and necessary read. I’d not heard the term “social frailty” before…but now it’s connecting all kinds of dots in my head that I’ve been thinking about anyway. My parents grew up in… --- ## [Billing Issues with Byram and Kaiser](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/billing-issues-with-byram-and-kaiser/12383)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/billing-issues-with-byram-and-kaiser/12383 "2023-03-31T20:18:34Z")
We re-ordered our Dexcom supplies three times through Byram, because Dex quit working directly with patients. But the most recent bill came in at $640 instead of the expected $160. Turns out Byram added a “modifier 200… --- ## [Surgical residency here I come!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgical-residency-here-i-come/13687)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgical-residency-here-i-come/13687 "2023-03-27T01:34:08Z")
(can you spot the dexcom??) Sorry to have been off of FUD for some time as I’ve been busy with med school - but I wanted to share the great news that I’ve matched into plastic surgery residency! I’ve matched at an in… --- ## [Happy 6th Birthday!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-6th-birthday/13680)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-6th-birthday/13680 "2023-03-24T15:44:17Z")
To all the FUD founders… Happy 6th Birthday! :partying\_face: --- ## [Medicare Part D insulin options](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-part-d-insulin-options/13696)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-part-d-insulin-options/13696 "2023-03-21T14:33:57Z")
--- ## [Sanofi plans to cut price of Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sanofi-plans-to-cut-price-of-insulin/13679)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sanofi-plans-to-cut-price-of-insulin/13679 "2023-03-17T15:34:46Z")
From 3/16/23 NYT Sanofi Plans to Cut the Price of Insulin The New York Times · by Rebecca Robbins · March 16, 2023 The company is the third of the three major insulin manufacturers that dominate the U.S. market to anno… --- ## [Omni pod controller loaner](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omni-pod-controller-loaner/13676)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omni-pod-controller-loaner/13676 "2023-03-16T19:18:55Z")
Has a near terrifying experience today…:. Climbed down a pilot ladder from a bulk carrier, got into the cabin of the pilot boat and started reaching for my omnipod 5 controller which I was certain was in my back pocket. … --- ## [Mexico Pharmacies having tainted pharmaceuticals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mexico-pharmacies-having-tainted-pharmaceuticals/13633)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mexico-pharmacies-having-tainted-pharmaceuticals/13633 "2023-03-01T23:40:17Z")
UCLA working with LA Times found counterfeit prescription drugs laced with fentanyl at pharmacies in Mexico. I know people sometimes go there to get prescription drugs and it’s easier because a good deal of the time you … --- ## [Update on non-invasive glucose monitoring research](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-on-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-research/13625)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-on-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-research/13625 "2023-03-01T14:25:07Z")
--- ## [Sad news](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sad-news/12477)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sad-news/12477 "2023-02-22T10:28:46Z")
I recently learned over on TuD that a member of both of our communities, AmyMC, recently passed away. Amy was an active contributor to our cat lovers’ thread and posted many photos of Taranga and Bubba. She also enthusia… --- ## [Feeling older than your actual age](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-older-than-your-actual-age/12912)
**Author:** [@dorircorona](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dorircorona)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-older-than-your-actual-age/12912 "2023-02-17T16:01:59Z")
Is it just me or do any other long time diabetics feel like their body is far older than their age in years? --- ## [Apple security urgent update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-security-urgent-update/13592)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-security-urgent-update/13592 "2023-02-17T15:52:28Z")
I received this alert from my ISP this morning: Dear Customer, We have just been informed of a high risk vulnerability for all Apple devices. This vulnerability is classified as a Zero-day attack, this means that it … --- ## [Happy Valentine's Day!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-valentines-day/13580)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-valentines-day/13580 "2023-02-14T22:53:53Z")
Happy Valentine’s Day! Have a great fun day! Mmmm, Chocolate and flowers, my favorite! --- ## [Another Awesome FUD Meetup!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-awesome-fud-meetup/13576)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-awesome-fud-meetup/13576 "2023-02-14T17:19:15Z")
Today was a great day for me. I got to meet up with a real FUD superstar. I met with…. @LarissaW !! :partying\_face::star\_struck: We got to run together a little bit! :heart\_eyes: Here I am, trying to keep up with … --- ## [Bye-Bye Eros PODs (Being discontinued in the US on 12/31/2023)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bye-bye-eros-pods-being-discontinued-in-the-us-on-12-31-2023/13537)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bye-bye-eros-pods-being-discontinued-in-the-us-on-12-31-2023/13537 "2023-02-08T03:24:27Z")
--- ## [Hello, I am back](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hello-i-am-back/12654)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hello-i-am-back/12654 "2022-05-14T23:31:28Z")
Hello all, I have been inactive for awhile, ( hoping to change that) hope everyone is doing well. I have been fighting both medically and mentally, have really let. My diabetes care fall to the wayside, haven’t even seen… --- ## [Email scams - what do you do?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/email-scams-what-do-you-do/13362)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/email-scams-what-do-you-do/13362 "2023-02-05T21:21:05Z")
For some reason, I thought Dick’s Sporting Goods was really giving away a Yeti cooler. What was I thinking? Here’s the summary of the scam fyi: ===== So after I realized I’d been scammed, I requested my money back … --- ## [Somebody else’s dx story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/somebody-else-s-dx-story/13558)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/somebody-else-s-dx-story/13558 "2023-02-05T20:25:37Z")
This guy is a fitness coach whose stuff I have followed for several years. I had no idea he was a diabetic. I saw this pop up just now. Most relatable thing I’ve ever heard. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=8)