# Share **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=8 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [My Journey of 19+ years](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-journey-of-19-years/13533)
**Author:** [@Al.S](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Al.S)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-journey-of-19-years/13533 "2023-02-02T20:28:15Z")
My story begins in a very peculiar way… (I’m in Canada, so values are mmol/L) Sometime in 1998, my Father at the age of 55 was diagnosed as T2D, with fasting sugars at 6.1, and A1C. In May 2003 - I had my annual physic… --- ## [New to it, just about a year in](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-it-just-about-a-year-in/13539)
**Author:** [@Jpennell20](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jpennell20)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-it-just-about-a-year-in/13539 "2023-02-01T17:26:32Z")
Hello, My name is Jonas, I’m 47 years old and I currently live in Canada. Fall of 2021 I got pretty sick around October felt like a cold, voice was terrible, was super weak, was sick for about maybe 7 weeks. Had troubl… --- ## [Tidepool Loop Received FDA clearance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-loop-received-fda-clearance/13524)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-loop-received-fda-clearance/13524 "2023-02-01T15:38:39Z")
We won’t be converting from Omniloop but for those who have been waiting… --- ## [SGLT2 inhibitor approved for treating feline diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sglt2-inhibitor-approved-for-treating-feline-diabetes/13520)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sglt2-inhibitor-approved-for-treating-feline-diabetes/13520 "2023-01-25T20:24:00Z")
https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/cvm-updates/fda-approves-first-oral-treatment-cats-diabetes-mellitus --- ## [Tidepool Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-loop/10580)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-loop/10580 "2023-01-25T16:34:13Z")
Did everyone that wanted an update on the Tidepool Omnipod Loop project get it? If not, I am happy to forward the latest update to you. Below is a conceptual rendering of the Omniloop project which is in process. --- ## [Saw my ophthalmologist today…](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/saw-my-ophthalmologist-today/13481)
**Author:** [@Strat1117](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Strat1117)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/saw-my-ophthalmologist-today/13481 "2023-01-16T18:41:47Z")
… and the news was all good - 20/10 corrected vision (I can still apply for the Top Gun program! :sunglasses:), and most importantly, zero sign of DR. Whew! However, he also told me that within the next few years, D wi… --- ## [Pancreas being a little a$$](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pancreas-being-a-little-a/13425)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pancreas-being-a-little-a/13425 "2023-01-16T18:40:51Z")
Back in the hospital. Pancreas is being a Tasmanian Devil the last few weeks. I just don’t have it in me to ride out the pain, nausea, not being able to eat for days, oh, and the PAIN. I usually do just ride it out- that… --- ## [Meditation course for PWDs starting soon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meditation-course-for-pwds-starting-soon/13477)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meditation-course-for-pwds-starting-soon/13477 "2023-01-11T21:50:13Z")
I think this will be a helpful course. Integrated Diabetes is one of the sponsors. :pray: https://www.diabetessangha.com/being-with-diabetes-public --- ## [Good news for the honeybees!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-news-for-the-honeybees/13472)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-news-for-the-honeybees/13472 "2023-01-09T13:57:21Z")
--- ## [Unexpectedly Robust Discussion of Bidets and Toilet Construction](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unexpectedly-robust-discussion-of-bidets-and-toilet-construction/9434)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unexpectedly-robust-discussion-of-bidets-and-toilet-construction/9434 "2023-01-09T00:46:27Z")
--- ## [Solara: middle finger to this Dexcom distributor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/solara-middle-finger-to-this-dexcom-distributor/6604)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2023, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/solara-middle-finger-to-this-dexcom-distributor/6604 "2023-01-06T03:28:41Z")
Apparently my insurance now contracts wirh solara for this sort of equipment… so when I tried to contact Dexcom for refills a few days ago they told me I have to go through solara to order now. “Great,” I thought; anoth… --- ## [Freestyle Libre Sensor Failures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-sensor-failures/9135)
**Author:** [@chris53](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/chris53)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-sensor-failures/9135 "2023-01-03T06:13:33Z")
Since switching to the FreeStyle Libre 14-day sensors 10 months ago, I have had 7 sensors fail prematurely. I used the 10-day sensors for about 10 months prior to switching to 14-day sensors. I never had any sensor fa… --- ## [Liam’s Favorite Christmas Present 2022](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liam-s-favorite-christmas-present-2022/13448)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liam-s-favorite-christmas-present-2022/13448 "2022-12-30T22:37:57Z")
So, even though Liam is allergic to cats, his biggest wish for Christmas was a kitty tree so that the cats (especially the one that is big and looks like a cow with the black and white spots…named Nala) would hang out in… --- ## [Social media - a few quick thoughts and seeking your perspective](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/social-media-a-few-quick-thoughts-and-seeking-your-perspective/12590)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/social-media-a-few-quick-thoughts-and-seeking-your-perspective/12590 "2022-12-27T20:27:13Z")
This post has nothing to do with Diabetes, but a lot to do with parenting and self-management. our 25 yo son is following 900 people on instagram. I am following 40. 900 seems to be too much to me. He thinks so too, … --- ## [Fun Share Thread: Something you may not know about me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fun-share-thread-something-you-may-not-know-about-me/9002)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fun-share-thread-something-you-may-not-know-about-me/9002 "2022-12-27T20:37:45Z")
This thread is for fun, random factoids about each of us to get people talking or laughing or admiring or just whatever. Anything, big or small, goes. It’s only fun if people participate. I’ll go first. Something you ma… --- ## [My happy place](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-happy-place/12742)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-happy-place/12742 "2022-12-27T20:30:06Z")
My little garden. At 15’ × 7’, its not much, but we tend to over plant it. This year we’ve left some room so its not a jungle. As you can probably tell, I’m not a big fan of weeding. Unless plants die or seeds continue t… --- ## [Just for fun!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-for-fun/12275)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-for-fun/12275 "2022-12-26T03:22:32Z")
--- ## [Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! And Happy New Year!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/merry-christmas-happy-holidays-and-happy-new-year/13443)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/merry-christmas-happy-holidays-and-happy-new-year/13443 "2022-12-26T17:24:09Z")
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! And have an absolutely wonderful healthy Happy New Year! --- ## [Bizarre bathroom policy!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bizarre-bathroom-policy/13402)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bizarre-bathroom-policy/13402 "2022-12-26T04:03:29Z")
I saw this sign in a bathroom today. I’m glad I didn’t have to poo. Because I’m not sure what I would’ve done with it if I’m not allowed to flush it. :man\_shrugging:t2: --- ## [Happy Holidays to my FUD family 2022](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-holidays-to-my-fud-family-2022/13437)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-holidays-to-my-fud-family-2022/13437 "2022-12-26T03:39:35Z")
Wishing you all the merriest of holiday times and a happy New Year. May your BGs be manageable, your sleep be plentiful, your peace be bountiful and your A1Cs be sexy. Cheers fam! --- ## [Winter?!?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winter/12428)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winter/12428 "2022-12-26T02:47:47Z")
Overnight trip to Maine. 66 degrees. Beaches were pretty packed. It was actually difficult to take a pic without surfers, sand castles, or frisbees! We had planned it a month ago for a cozy, quiet winter night, but curre… --- ## [Lucky bounce](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lucky-bounce/13141)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lucky-bounce/13141 "2022-12-26T02:46:44Z")
I guess after dropping the syringe cap on the table about a million times over the years, this was bound to happen eventually… --- ## [Translation please](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/translation-please/12301)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/translation-please/12301 "2022-12-26T02:42:56Z")
What the heck does this mean?!? Is it a water fountain that you can’t drink out of? Why not just turn it off instead of hanging up the artwork? Seriously, I wasn’t thirsty, but that sign made me want to take a drink. … --- ## [Trust the machines](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trust-the-machines/12228)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trust-the-machines/12228 "2022-12-25T18:39:55Z")
“Trust the machines,” they said. “AI is wonderful,” they said. For better or worse, I grew up reading Ray Bradbury, so I have a healthy wariness of AI. While in the hospital after stomach surgery, someone from Joslin … --- ## [Dexcom G7 finally approved by FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-finally-approved-by-fda/13392)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-finally-approved-by-fda/13392 "2022-12-14T23:21:15Z")
--- ## [All I don't want for Christmas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/all-i-dont-want-for-christmas/12204)
**Author:** [@3cTim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/3cTim)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/all-i-dont-want-for-christmas/12204 "2022-12-11T23:54:32Z")
I saw this on line today…gifts for the diabetic… I don’t know about you all but to me this seems like the equivalent of giving a kid socks and underwear … they might be necessary items but not what you want for Chri… --- ## [Glucose tab shortage?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-tab-shortage/13238)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-tab-shortage/13238 "2022-12-10T16:33:37Z")
I have been to WalMart almost weekly for several weeks and the Relion GTabs are always out of stock!! These are the most palatable to me and I prefer them to juice or Smarties when I am trending low. (I remember @Eric’s … --- ## [Happy Thanksgiving 22](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-thanksgiving-22/13349)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-thanksgiving-22/13349 "2022-12-03T17:56:13Z")
As I am going to be extremely busy making roasted garlic mashed pots, gravy, and cheesy cauliflower for 15, by 11:30am tomorrow :scream:, I wanted to take the time to wish all of you kicka$$ people a Happy Thanksgiving! … --- ## [Christmas card](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/christmas-card/13382)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/christmas-card/13382 "2022-12-02T19:46:21Z")
Yes, I know its early, but I’m rather impressed with myself. First Xmas card I’ve ever made. A mix of 2 of my favorite things - our garden & The Nightmare Before Christmas. Unfortunately, the shiny lettering doesn’t com… --- ## [Insurance rant](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-rant/13374)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-rant/13374 "2022-12-02T15:05:48Z")
This year I was in a bike race and broke my collarbone. The surgeon assured me I would heal with or without surgery but urged me to get surgery because the healing process would be faster and I wouldn’t have a bump on m… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=9)