# Fun

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## [The oscars awards](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-oscars-awards/3650)

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**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-oscars-awards/3650 "2018-03-08T00:09:27Z")

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did anyone watch the Oscars? did anyone see any of the movies that were nominated? did anyone have a strong opinion about who won and who shouldnt have won and who should have won? were there any movies that you saw thi…

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## [Superbowl sunday](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/superbowl-sunday/3431)

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**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/superbowl-sunday/3431 "2018-02-06T15:38:06Z")

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so, its finally here. not the teams i had been rooting for all year, especially since i am a New Yorker…but lets face it, the Jets have played miserably since Joe Namath since they won the SB in 1969, and this year’s Gia…

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## [I want to be a naked mole rat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-want-to-be-a-naked-mole-rat/3386)

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**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-want-to-be-a-naked-mole-rat/3386 "2018-01-31T14:32:10Z")

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It appears that naked mole rats don’t age: every normal population of living creatures dies exponentially more/faster with age— that’s called Gompertz law. But naked mole rats don’t: their likelihood to die remains const…

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## [Liam and his big bubby playing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liam-and-his-big-bubby-playing/3344)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liam-and-his-big-bubby-playing/3344 "2018-01-27T01:23:24Z")

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Lots of Liam laughter. :smiley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUwg46IkEgs&feature=youtu.be

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## [T1 a cappella sea shanty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-a-cappella-sea-shanty/3301)

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**Author:** [@drbbennett](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drbbennett)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-a-cappella-sea-shanty/3301 "2018-01-22T19:46:19Z")

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My friends, your long dark night of waiting for an a cappella T1 sea chanty is over at last.

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## [BD Latitude - A Blast from the Past](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bd-latitude-a-blast-from-the-past/3278)

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**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bd-latitude-a-blast-from-the-past/3278 "2018-01-19T05:11:44Z")

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On another thread about BG meter accuracy people were using the term OneTouch to describe the OneTouch Verio meters. I was going to make some sort of comment like I never had accuracy problems with the OneTouch II or the…

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## [We just found out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/we-just-found-out/3198)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/we-just-found-out/3198 "2018-01-17T18:32:07Z")

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Our son, Ronan, 12, who is on the autism spectrum has been a human calculator for as long as we can remember and has a photographic memory, but we recently found out that he’s also a “calendar calculator”. We only found…

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## [How Do You Celebrate The Holidays?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-celebrate-the-holidays/2885)

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**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-celebrate-the-holidays/2885 "2017-12-31T16:15:29Z")

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well Thanksgiving is behind us, Chanukah is half way through, and Christmas and New Years are approaching. what are some of the special things that you do to celebrate these festivals of light and joy? food, family, gi…

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## [To all your runners out there](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-all-your-runners-out-there/3017)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2017, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-all-your-runners-out-there/3017 "2017-12-30T01:32:50Z")

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As you know, I ran pretty much every day for 11 years when in the Army, and, since getting out in 2002 I’ve not run at all except as “warm-ups” in my other training that I do. I saw this today and thought you guy guys a…

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## [Do You Exchange Gifts For Christmas? what was your favorite?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-exchange-gifts-for-christmas-what-was-your-favorite/2962)

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**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-exchange-gifts-for-christmas-what-was-your-favorite/2962 "2017-12-27T19:06:07Z")

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i dont celebrate christmas, but i do celebrate the 8 days of chanukka. each evening we light the candles and sing our prayers together as a family. when i was a child, we would receive 1 gift for every night. i remember…

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## [A Christmas poem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-christmas-poem/2938)

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**Author:** [@Gary](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gary)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-christmas-poem/2938 "2017-12-26T07:04:09Z")

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I wrote this and posted it a few years ago on TuD, some of you may have seen it. D Night Before Christmas Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse I had j…

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## [An Endo for the Holidays](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-endo-for-the-holidays/2898)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-endo-for-the-holidays/2898 "2017-12-19T21:47:34Z")

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Meet Endo on the Shelf! Endo on the shelf will keep an eye on you during the holidays! Watching what you eat, making sure you log all your food and insulin. He will make sure you only eat healthy things! Endo on the She…

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## [Diabetes cure possibly discovered in North Korea](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-cure-possibly-discovered-in-north-korea/2905)

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**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-cure-possibly-discovered-in-north-korea/2905 "2017-12-19T13:32:46Z")

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Are you guys as excited about this as I am? They’ve discovered the cure to “diabetes, obesity, and weakness” !!! Also fatty liver, cirrhosis, insomnia, cancer, and most other illnesses! I wish we’d become better fri…

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## [5 fun facts about yourself](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/5-fun-facts-about-yourself/2719)

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**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/5-fun-facts-about-yourself/2719 "2017-12-15T18:59:58Z")

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I know we have this over on tu but why not start a thread over here :smile:…write 5 facts about yourself that you would want people to know about you :smile:. You could learn something new about a person on here. So her…

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## [Name game](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/name-game/2844)

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**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/name-game/2844 "2017-12-14T04:50:20Z")

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we have this over on tudiabetes. its a game of switching, dropping and adding a letter to the word above the person who said it. so for example boat coat cat tat tac tack etc. so who is wanting to play? it has to …

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## [Film canister](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/film-canister/2580)

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**Author:** [@kenrick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kenrick)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/film-canister/2580 "2017-11-07T21:36:15Z")

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I was scrolling through my facebook feed and one of the posts was something like “Things From Your Life That Your Kids Have No Idea What It Is For.” It had pictures of things like a mix tape, floppy disk, rotary phone, …

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## [And You Think YOUR Diabetes is a Problem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/and-you-think-your-diabetes-is-a-problem/775)

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**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/and-you-think-your-diabetes-is-a-problem/775 "2017-11-02T02:05:28Z")

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It seems that there is a serious problem with diabetes in the UK!

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## [Singlets vs Doublets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/singlets-vs-doublets/1068)

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**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/singlets-vs-doublets/1068 "2017-10-26T05:16:01Z")

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Singlet: \[image\] Doublet: \[image\] Triplet: \[image\]

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## [Just a quick update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-a-quick-update/2376)

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**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-a-quick-update/2376 "2017-10-17T16:47:02Z")

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I’ve been a bit MIA recently because we had a baby! Another boy – Colin – born 10/03/2017. I’ve been overwhelmed and Samson’s BG was all over the map while other caregivers picked up the slack for us, but we’re slowly em…

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## [Shutting off Omnipod deactivation alarm: suggestions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shutting-off-omnipod-deactivation-alarm-suggestions/2333)

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**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shutting-off-omnipod-deactivation-alarm-suggestions/2333 "2017-10-13T04:50:31Z")

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I did a quick google search related to Omnipod alarms. Just 'cause I am curious. I didn’t seem to get many hits on people not noticing. Many many suggestions for how to shut off the various alarms which included driv…

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## [Slow Down!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/slow-down/1973)

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**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/slow-down/1973 "2017-09-13T23:31:27Z")

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I’m having an extraordinarily busy day at work, lots of emergencies ( must be a full moon). I’ve only had a couple of moments to read a few posts and give a few likes. Now I have about two minutes and I see there are fi…

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## [New Gtabs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gtabs/1888)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gtabs/1888 "2017-09-13T00:50:19Z")

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I know there are a lot of Gtab users here. I found these especially for you, @daisymae! :stuck\_out\_tongue\_winking\_eye: \[image\]

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## [Das Deutsche Zimmer! \*\*Nur Deutsche Hier Gesprochen\*\*](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/das-deutsche-zimmer-nur-deutsche-hier-gesprochen/1955)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/das-deutsche-zimmer-nur-deutsche-hier-gesprochen/1955 "2017-09-12T22:52:08Z")

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Während diesen forum sind English, ich wollte schaffen ein raum…oder thread, wo nur Deutsch gesprochen werden kann. Wenn du in diesem Raum sprichst, müssen sie Deutsch sprechen! Es ist nur fur spass! Warum nicht! Deu…

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## [I watched this tonight and it brought back lots of memories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-watched-this-tonight-and-it-brought-back-lots-of-memories/1944)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-watched-this-tonight-and-it-brought-back-lots-of-memories/1944 "2017-09-12T05:51:48Z")

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If you watch this and can relate, then congratulations! You know what it’s like to be poor! lol. I related to 95% of those foods. Poor Kids Diet

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## [Wow, don't think I could have gotten this had I actually planned for it](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wow-dont-think-i-could-have-gotten-this-had-i-actually-planned-for-it/1940)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wow-dont-think-i-could-have-gotten-this-had-i-actually-planned-for-it/1940 "2017-09-11T23:22:24Z")

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https://forum.fudiabetes.org/badges/46/aficionado?username=claudndaye

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## [Anyone else have a "munchies" BG zone?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-have-a-munchies-bg-zone/1831)

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**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-have-a-munchies-bg-zone/1831 "2017-09-03T17:45:13Z")

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Anyone feel like eating (and drinking) everything in sight when in a particular BG range? For me, if I’m in the 120-130s, no matter how long it’s been since I ate, no matter if I’ve risen to that or dropped to that (and …

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## [What would your custom Dexcom alerts be?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-would-your-custom-dexcom-alerts-be/1686)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-would-your-custom-dexcom-alerts-be/1686 "2017-08-30T18:28:52Z")

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If you could make your own Dexcom alerts, what would you choose? For my regular low alert, I’d start with Low Rider:

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## [Mayweather vs McGregor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mayweather-vs-mcgregor/1726)

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**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2017, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mayweather-vs-mcgregor/1726 "2017-08-27T21:19:23Z")

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Predictions?

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## [Requiem For an Old Friend](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/requiem-for-an-old-friend/1596)

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**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/requiem-for-an-old-friend/1596 "2017-08-15T19:00:24Z")

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I lost an old friend yesterday. He was with me, by my side, every day for the past five years. He never failed me, helping me always to stay in top shape. He was instrumental in alerting me of high and low Bg. He was v…

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## [At-risk test](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/at-risk-test/1365)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/at-risk-test/1365 "2017-07-03T19:57:40Z")

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Great news for me. I just took the at-risk test for Type 2 Diabetes, and I am at low risk for getting Type 2. So I feel better about that now.

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