# Share **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=9 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [Diabetes is expensive!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-is-expensive/13314)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-is-expensive/13314 "2022-12-02T15:05:15Z")
I’ve been working for a particular company as a dispatcher for over 6 years. The pay is okay, but one of the things that has kept me working there is that all diabetes stuff so far has been FREE of any copays thanks to a… --- ## [From blurry eyesight to a clear vision for life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-blurry-eyesight-to-a-clear-vision-for-life/13328)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-blurry-eyesight-to-a-clear-vision-for-life/13328 "2022-11-17T19:32:15Z")
About 33 years ago I had 2 consecutive days (nights actually) of being unable to focus. The 2nd was worse, as it didn’t go away. I went to the clinic, but my doc was on vacation, and the ophthalmologist was in surgery. T… --- ## [Tandem pumps to interoperate with Libre 2 CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pumps-to-interoperate-with-libre-2-cgm/9925)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pumps-to-interoperate-with-libre-2-cgm/9925 "2022-11-15T01:47:56Z")
The t:slim pump currently works with the Dexcom G6 CGM. Today it is announced that they’re working on integration with the Abbott Libre 2 CGM. --- ## [SA100A9 Protein. Any Validity?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sa100a9-protein-any-validity/13155)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sa100a9-protein-any-validity/13155 "2022-11-11T01:31:58Z")
I know we’re always hearing about “groundbreaking” discoveries…this is another one. Any good minds want to dissect this for us? --- ## [Daylight Savings Time ending](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-savings-time-ending/13304)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-savings-time-ending/13304 "2022-11-06T21:05:54Z")
Pump users, be sure to adjust your settings tonight if you live where DST is ending! --- ## [Anyone need G5 sensors?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-need-g5-sensors/13235)
**Author:** [@Becky](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Becky)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-need-g5-sensors/13235 "2022-10-14T23:03:30Z")
I apologize ahead of time for hijacking this thread, but I just joined tonight and I haven’t yet figured out how to post. . Is anyone still using the Dexcom G5? I ask because I’m trying to find someone who could use som… --- ## [ILet Bionic Pancreas study released](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ilet-bionic-pancreas-study-released/13264)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ilet-bionic-pancreas-study-released/13264 "2022-10-21T23:01:16Z")
--- ## [T1D American Ninja Warrior](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-american-ninja-warrior/12844)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-american-ninja-warrior/12844 "2022-10-17T15:59:36Z")
I just caught the tail end of a 16 year old woman’s successful buzzer ringing course completion on American Ninja Warrior. Her pod was on her right arm and her Dexcom was on her left. Her message was, “You don’t need ea… --- ## [I hope everyone is okay in the areas affected by Ian](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-hope-everyone-is-okay-in-the-areas-affected-by-ian/13208)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-hope-everyone-is-okay-in-the-areas-affected-by-ian/13208 "2022-10-05T22:02:25Z")
I just want to give many hugs and well wishes to anyone affected by Hurricane Ian. I think we have some people from Florida and probably some of the other areas affected. I hope you are all okay. --- ## [Hip replacement - Pre-Op (long 🤷)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hip-replacement-pre-op-long/13179)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hip-replacement-pre-op-long/13179 "2022-10-01T02:22:29Z")
I had my left hip replacement surgery Sept. 21st. I thought I would share some interesting and/or funny parts that might be helpful for someone in the future, knowing what to expect, starting with pre-op stuff. And also … --- ## [Hip replacement - T1D challenges (long😐)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hip-replacement-t1d-challenges-long/13185)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hip-replacement-t1d-challenges-long/13185 "2022-09-30T16:04:23Z")
You are not allowed to bring any of your meds to the hospital. The pre-anesthesia meetings go over your meds in detail, doses and exactly when you take them. I hadn’t been in my room long when lunch came. I was hungry! … --- ## [Amazing Talent and performances](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/amazing-talent-and-performances/13196)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/amazing-talent-and-performances/13196 "2022-09-29T09:39:48Z")
No, not me, but this popped up when I was searching for Dexcom Video hacks. Had to watch them all. --- ## [New horn for my Motorcycle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-horn-for-my-motorcycle/13180)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-horn-for-my-motorcycle/13180 "2022-09-27T00:42:31Z")
This is what I spent the day installing. It’s called a ”Motohorn” and is the loudest horn in the world for motorcycles. It can be heard from 2 miles away. As a non-electrician I’m actually surprised I was able to do i… --- ## [Hip Replacement - Post-Op (long 🤷)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hip-replacement-post-op-long/13183)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hip-replacement-post-op-long/13183 "2022-09-25T17:44:00Z")
The surgery was only 1.5 hours, so no urinary catheter necessary. They said it was only another possible source of infection. My husband was able to sign up for text alerts about the progress of the surgery, and waited … --- ## [What?!?!?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what/10601)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what/10601 "2022-09-22T07:30:10Z")
Every once-in-a-while I see something that makes absolutely NO sense. Like if I try really hard to figure out a reason, it still just can’t be pieced together. So I want to ask the FUD brain-trust to help me understand … --- ## [When life sh#t happens](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-life-sh-t-happens/13147)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-life-sh-t-happens/13147 "2022-09-16T14:14:02Z")
I’ve kind of disappeared since May. As they say my personal life hit the proverbial sh#t fan. It amazing what emotional stress will do to your body. I thought my gastroparesis had come back with a vengeance, but as th… --- ## [Omnipod as DME](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-as-dme/11414)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-as-dme/11414 "2022-09-14T00:44:11Z")
I had a great run with Omnipod ordered directly from Insulet Corp. Insulet handled everything when I got started, orders showed up on time and hassle free and my co-pay was not too painful in the grand scheme of things. … --- ## [Interesting research on developing oral insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-research-on-developing-oral-insulin/13113)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-research-on-developing-oral-insulin/13113 "2022-09-05T14:20:38Z")
--- ## [My mom's in the hospital ...surprise she's diabetic too](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-moms-in-the-hospital-surprise-shes-diabetic-too/12545)
**Author:** [@Sensorium139](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sensorium139)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-moms-in-the-hospital-surprise-shes-diabetic-too/12545 "2022-09-05T00:16:51Z")
So, yesterday, my mom woke up with eye floaters, shortness of breath and swollen legs ( she’s got skinny bird legs) and even after my night shift , I rushed her to the ER. My mom is in heart failure and has diabetes now… --- ## [Meetups](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meetups/12937)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meetups/12937 "2022-08-22T16:45:04Z")
I got to meetup with @needlesandmath yesterday, and we had a good time talking. (Well, not to speak for him, at least I had a good time! :joy: ) We met at a coffee shop and talked about D stuff, gadgets, running, etc. … --- ## [US healthcare: proposed cap on insulin prices lost, health insurance subsidies still in](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/us-healthcare-proposed-cap-on-insulin-prices-lost-health-insurance-subsidies-still-in/13003)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/us-healthcare-proposed-cap-on-insulin-prices-lost-health-insurance-subsidies-still-in/13003 "2022-08-14T22:21:22Z")
The US government is moving new rules for healthcare insurance and drug pricing though the legislative process as part of a larger stimulus package called the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This bill apparently just p… --- ## [Spotting Podders in Daily Life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spotting-podders-in-daily-life/4953)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spotting-podders-in-daily-life/4953 "2022-08-12T20:53:32Z")
Dropping my son off in the car rider line today, I saw that one of the teachers was rocking a pod on her arm. I said, “Kiddo, that teacher has a pod like me! Check it out!” He said, “Okay, Mom, but let’s not bring it up … --- ## [Small things to look forward to: opening new glucose tabs!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-things-to-look-forward-to-opening-new-glucose-tabs/12988)
**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Finn)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-things-to-look-forward-to-opening-new-glucose-tabs/12988 "2022-08-11T22:59:10Z")
I’ve been having more lows recently with the hot weather. I think the ongoing heatwave coupled with my period ending has got my blood sugar thoroughly confused. Some days I need double the insulin at one meal, then the … --- ## [Grocery shopping with high BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/grocery-shopping-with-high-bg/11745)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/grocery-shopping-with-high-bg/11745 "2022-08-02T15:03:26Z")
So, I went to the store to get broccoli to go with dinner. This (and only this) is what I came back with. :woman\_facepalming: --- ## [8 years and counting…](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/8-years-and-counting/12965)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/8-years-and-counting/12965 "2022-08-02T13:15:26Z")
It’s my diaversary week (I was so sick I don’t recall which day I was admitted to hospital) and I want to share a conversation I had with my granddaughter (age 10): She: Nonna, what’s the worst thing about having diabet… --- ## [Compression low as a snooze alarm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/compression-low-as-a-snooze-alarm/12968)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/compression-low-as-a-snooze-alarm/12968 "2022-07-29T09:22:58Z")
I turned off the alarm this morning. It just came too soon, but I knew I had to get myself out of bed. Oh just let me sleep! I rolled over on my G6 sensor on purpose. In a few minutes I woke up to a low alarm. I just … --- ## [New phone isn't pairing with Apple Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-phone-isnt-pairing-with-apple-watch/12930)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-phone-isnt-pairing-with-apple-watch/12930 "2022-07-21T14:27:47Z")
I finally broke down and traded my 7+ in for a 13 Pro and my Apple watch isn’t pairing successfully to it. I keep getting to the point where it tries to “sign in to my account” then it either times out or comes up with … --- ## [My a1c is back in the 5% range! +Mom update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-a1c-is-back-in-the-5-range-mom-update/12933)
**Author:** [@Sensorium139](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sensorium139)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-a1c-is-back-in-the-5-range-mom-update/12933 "2022-07-21T12:09:38Z")
I think it’s a combination of switching to tresiba, exercising a bit more, and taking the mini pill for my pcos/other period related issues, but I’m not sure. I just know I had to update y’all on that as I had that 7.3% … --- ## [The dreaded C + T](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-dreaded-c-t/12881)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-dreaded-c-t/12881 "2022-07-06T22:22:57Z")
Finally tested positive after all these months…oh well. Getting on Paxlovid was quick with zero co pay. --- ## [Happy 4th!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-4th/12878)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-4th/12878 "2022-07-06T15:14:00Z")
A little bit late here… Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday! :us: :fireworks: This is the only picture I have. The ribs came off the grill and I was low, so picture time was over! [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=8) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/10.md?page=10)