# Fun

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## [Thanksgiving 2018: be a witness!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanksgiving-2018-be-a-witness/5585)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanksgiving-2018-be-a-witness/5585 "2018-11-26T17:55:04Z")

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## [I’m ready for some coffee!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-m-ready-for-some-coffee/5514)

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**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-m-ready-for-some-coffee/5514 "2018-11-15T15:04:39Z")

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## [The wisdom of the endocrinologist](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-wisdom-of-the-endocrinologist/5313)

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**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-wisdom-of-the-endocrinologist/5313 "2018-11-06T16:30:24Z")

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This is how we feel when we ask treatment questions from our endocrinologist: I am kinda kidding but not :slight\_smile: I should add that our endocrinologist probably saved my son’s life when he was diagnosed deep in…

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## [Need a laugh? Or a donut? Or maybe stem cell therapies?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-a-laugh-or-a-donut-or-maybe-stem-cell-therapies/5355)

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**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-a-laugh-or-a-donut-or-maybe-stem-cell-therapies/5355 "2018-11-01T21:12:33Z")

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@EricH sent me a link about ViaCyte & CRISPR Therapeutics working towards diabetes treatments. “The two companies will focus on the discovery, development and commercialization of gene-edited allogeneic stem cell therapi…

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## [Diabetes Terms of Endearment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-terms-of-endearment/5317)

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**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-terms-of-endearment/5317 "2018-10-29T03:52:59Z")

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This list was curated by Kerri Sparling from SixUntilMe. Must admit, several of them had me ROTFL. SixUntilMe D-Terms

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## [DN’s Meat Thermometer and Other Mishaps Thread](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dn-s-meat-thermometer-and-other-mishaps-thread/5190)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dn-s-meat-thermometer-and-other-mishaps-thread/5190 "2018-10-12T13:54:45Z")

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Just kidding.

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## [“Advice” from my fitness tracker](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-from-my-fitness-tracker/5074)

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**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-from-my-fitness-tracker/5074 "2018-09-25T19:36:35Z")

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So my blood sugar is dropping faster than I expected after my lunch bolus and I am chomping down my sandwich and apple as quickly as I can when the activity tracker on my AppleWatch pings me to tell me that I really ough…

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## [Happy new year](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-new-year/4944)

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**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-new-year/4944 "2018-09-10T19:07:01Z")

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wishing everyone a happy new year of health, wealth and joy ( and gelt ) and how does everyone deal with all the honey and sweet carb-unfriendly foods? :wink: DM

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## [Nicky's pump makes international news!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nickys-pump-makes-international-news/4744)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nickys-pump-makes-international-news/4744 "2018-09-08T05:06:31Z")

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## [The Humidity Hair Struggle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-humidity-hair-struggle/4664)

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**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-humidity-hair-struggle/4664 "2018-08-08T14:20:38Z")

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This has nothing to do with diabetes. My struggle with humidity while in Mom Survival Mode means that the only thing separating me from the Lion in The Wizard of Oz today was a red ribbon. Exhibit A: I was washing m…

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## [Back to school](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/back-to-school/4616)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/back-to-school/4616 "2018-07-30T19:27:03Z")

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My son is getting ready for back-to-school. He was cleaning out his backpack and guess what he found!?!? (No, I don’t even want you to guess. It’s too disgusting.) His lunch! From May of 2018. He didn’t eat it on the l…

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## [Needed some tape](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/needed-some-tape/4465)

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**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/needed-some-tape/4465 "2018-07-12T22:52:15Z")

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At lunch today, one of my friends noticed that my sensor was starting to separate from its adhesive. This bakery label did the trick!

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## [Anyone use Instagram to connect with others about diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-use-instagram-to-connect-with-others-about-diabetes/4384)

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**Author:** [@Mike](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mike)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-use-instagram-to-connect-with-others-about-diabetes/4384 "2018-07-03T23:30:08Z")

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After my son was diagnosed 3 weeks ago and before I found this group, I found a lot of people on Instagram who are sharing their experiences through photos and videos. Curious if others in this group also use Instagram …

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## [Please welcome our newest member](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-welcome-our-newest-member/4299)

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**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-welcome-our-newest-member/4299 "2018-06-28T02:29:10Z")

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https://timesofsandiego.com/life/2018/06/25/koala-with-diabetes-at-san-diego-zoo-receives-help-from-new-technology/

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## [Because I believe in pushing the boundaries](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/because-i-believe-in-pushing-the-boundaries/4293)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/because-i-believe-in-pushing-the-boundaries/4293 "2018-06-26T05:21:26Z")

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I believe in pushing the boundaries of the disease, so why not push the boundaries on the website too. :crazy\_face: (But hey, don’t blame me. Allison asked for it. :grinning:) So here it is, Allison! The events…

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## [William Shakespeare and diabetes. LOL](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/william-shakespeare-and-diabetes-lol/4138)

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**Author:** [@ardipa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ardipa)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/william-shakespeare-and-diabetes-lol/4138 "2018-06-02T15:46:12Z")

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\[shakespear\]

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## [Funny penguins](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-penguins/2827)

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**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-penguins/2827 "2018-05-30T15:33:51Z")

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For @amymc: This made me think of you :slight\_smile:

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## [Diabetes sketch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-sketch/1270)

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**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-sketch/1270 "2018-05-29T22:21:49Z")

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I stumbled on this topic and immediately I thought of this sketch called Diabetes Intervention by Studio C. They do a good job mocking ignorance about diabetes. I find it hilarious and frustrating at the same time. Have …

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## [Another Holiday and then its Summertime What will you be doing?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-holiday-and-then-its-summertime-what-will-you-be-doing/4096)

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**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-holiday-and-then-its-summertime-what-will-you-be-doing/4096 "2018-05-29T22:06:47Z")

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well, its Memorial Day Weekend here in the United States; what are some of your plans? (you know, this always seems to boil down to a few pertinent things, one, mainly being FOOD :wink: ) will you be barbecuing, travel…

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## [Best Diabetes Inspirational Message Gift](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-diabetes-inspirational-message-gift/4092)

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**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-diabetes-inspirational-message-gift/4092 "2018-05-25T00:17:24Z")

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For the Talladega Nights fans out there… Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrel) is a washed-up Nascar driver who was spooked by a crash. He had to learn how to “Drive with the Fear” to get back to racing. My husband has hilariously…

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## [In Honor of World Whisky / Whiskey Day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-honor-of-world-whisky-whiskey-day/4056)

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**Author:** [@DeeM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DeeM)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-honor-of-world-whisky-whiskey-day/4056 "2018-05-22T02:26:16Z")

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Yum… Pappy Van Winkle 15-Year. Cheers to all! \[IMG\_20180519\_34564\]

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## [Just because it made me smile 😏](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-because-it-made-me-smile/1627)

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**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-because-it-made-me-smile/1627 "2018-05-06T04:18:06Z")

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\[IMG\_0212\]

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## [Happy FUD Birthday!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-fud-birthday/3730)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-fud-birthday/3730 "2018-04-18T21:14:31Z")

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It’s hard to believe FUD has been around an entire YEAR! Happy Birthday to everyone who’s been with us on this crazy journey since the beginning! :birthday:

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## [Needle swap](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/needle-swap/3840)

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**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/needle-swap/3840 "2018-04-04T15:05:52Z")

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\[image\] Well I’m off to the needle exchange. Maybe I’ll meet some cool and nice people!

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## [Flow Chart, High Blood Sugar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flow-chart-high-blood-sugar/3823)

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**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flow-chart-high-blood-sugar/3823 "2018-03-31T15:08:12Z")

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I thought you might appreciate a flow chart to help you manage High Blood Sugar. Created by a friend in her blog: theperfectd :rofl:

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## [For All the D-Kids out there](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-all-the-d-kids-out-there/3797)

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**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-all-the-d-kids-out-there/3797 "2018-03-27T01:03:33Z")

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Just found this site with actual Diabetes Superheroes!! Woohoo! http://www.thediabetesheroes.com/index.html

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## [Grading scale when I was a kid](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/grading-scale-when-i-was-a-kid/3748)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/grading-scale-when-i-was-a-kid/3748 "2018-03-25T20:24:10Z")

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Kids grading scales are super lenient these days! I told my 15-year old that he’s very lucky…“in my day” any grade in the 70’s would have been a D. Today, depending on where that 70 falls, it could be a C OR EVEN A B!!…

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## [Happy Easter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-easter/3773)

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**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-easter/3773 "2018-03-24T15:44:02Z")

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A little Scottish lass curious about chocolate and Easter. So cute, and funny! https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBBCScotland%2Fvideos%2F1674177669278658%2F%3Fhc\_ref%3DA…

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## [Beware the Ides of March!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beware-the-ides-of-march/3711)

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**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beware-the-ides-of-march/3711 "2018-03-18T14:02:55Z")

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## [Goals We Have For Ourselves](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/goals-we-have-for-ourselves/3684)

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**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/goals-we-have-for-ourselves/3684 "2018-03-14T18:02:38Z")

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This is not specifically a thread about D: i believe that in our lives, we set certain goals for ourselves and that this a very healthy way to maintain a positive attitude about ourselves and our lives. as many of you …

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