# Tips **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/tips-tricks/69.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Refilling the Lilly KwikPen disposable pen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refilling-the-lilly-kwikpen-disposable-pen/1725)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refilling-the-lilly-kwikpen-disposable-pen/1725 "2019-06-27T16:46:51Z")
The Lilly KwikPen is a disposable insulin pen. But a lot of people may not know, you can actually refill it and re-use it! It’s very easy to do. Just two simple steps Notice in this picture how the plunger is all the w… --- ## [Accuchek Mobile Meter Review](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accuchek-mobile-meter-review/4561)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accuchek-mobile-meter-review/4561 "2019-04-02T19:20:07Z")
I posted in another thread that I use an Accuchek Mobile Meter as a back-up meter to a Contour Next. The selling feature of the meter is that it does not use test strips. It uses a cassette that has a test tape on it tha… --- ## [Dental X-rays and D-devices](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dental-x-rays-and-d-devices/5871)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dental-x-rays-and-d-devices/5871 "2018-12-19T14:12:40Z")
Has anyone had dental x-rays while wearing their Omnipod and their Dexcom? If the devices are covered with a lead apron would they be safe? I called both companies and of course they told me that it hasn’t been tested so… --- ## [MDI: saving all your priming insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdi-saving-all-your-priming-insulin/5493)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdi-saving-all-your-priming-insulin/5493 "2018-11-14T03:51:48Z")
If you wanted to really really really save as much insulin as possible, I can save you a few units per pen… It might be over-the-top, but it’s easy. You can get sterile vials for very cheap. For example, here is a 10… --- ## [Disposable Pens - getting all of the insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/disposable-pens-getting-all-of-the-insulin/4371)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/disposable-pens-getting-all-of-the-insulin/4371 "2018-11-13T17:57:03Z")
Just a tip. Many may be aware of this, but thought I’d throw it out there for the good of the group. For the past couple years or so, I’ve been using Levemir basal in disposable pens. This has turned out to be a great… --- ## [Drinking (full sugar) soda](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drinking-full-sugar-soda/4819)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drinking-full-sugar-soda/4819 "2018-09-03T20:09:33Z")
Here’s an unlimited question for you all… I can’t tolerate any alternative sweeteners (even stevia); monk fruit is the only one, but it’s never in something on its own - always combined with stevia or erythritol, etc. W… --- ## [What Would You Do?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-would-you-do/4555)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-would-you-do/4555 "2018-07-23T20:26:02Z")
So I pre-bolused for an apple and almond butter (2.5u), which will be fully active in about 10 minutes. But 10 minutes ago, my hubby called and is bringing home burgers and fries for lunch. :yum: He won’t be home before … --- ## [Pouch specs / insulin pens vs smart phones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pouch-specs-insulin-pens-vs-smart-phones/4159)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pouch-specs-insulin-pens-vs-smart-phones/4159 "2018-07-08T20:16:07Z")
So I’m looking at a few different options now that summer is coming for how to carry my D-junk in lighter clothing. Looking at various belt-pouches on amazon. The thing is, these days they’re all listed in regards to w… --- ## [Bailed out by a syringe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bailed-out-by-a-syringe/4014)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bailed-out-by-a-syringe/4014 "2018-05-17T20:27:45Z")
I have mentioned this before, but last night it worked out for me and solved a problem for me and saved me a bunch of trouble. I was out for a dinner event, about 45 minutes away from my house. I had a pod failure (occl… --- ## [Controls and Indicators](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/controls-and-indicators/3917)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/controls-and-indicators/3917 "2018-04-21T04:31:57Z")
I’m curious if other people build “controls” into their daily routine to see how effective their dosing is that day/week/month? I used to and am starting to again today. I’ll explain what I mean. When I was on MDI, my L… --- ## [Treatment instructions in an emergency](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/treatment-instructions-in-an-emergency/3308)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/treatment-instructions-in-an-emergency/3308 "2018-01-23T00:12:17Z")
For T1D adults - Has anyone ever written up instructions for their family in the event that you end up in the hospital and are not able to communicate instructions to the medical staff about your T1D treatment? My family… --- ## [Cold Weather Travel & CGM and Pump Questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cold-weather-travel-cgm-and-pump-questions/2334)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cold-weather-travel-cgm-and-pump-questions/2334 "2018-01-06T20:34:41Z")
I know that there are a number of people on the forum who live in places that are much colder then California, and who seem to spend time outside when it’s cold. Late December and early January @EricH and I are traveling… --- ## [Honey as sugar replacement: decrystallizing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/honey-as-sugar-replacement-decrystallizing/3091)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/honey-as-sugar-replacement-decrystallizing/3091 "2018-01-05T03:07:31Z")
While we often use non-carb sugar substitutes (sweeteners such as Splenda, or erythritol for baking), there are times when a real sugar is necessary. We have come to use honey a lot more than we used to prior to diagnosi… --- ## [Organizing D Supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/organizing-d-supplies/2358)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/organizing-d-supplies/2358 "2017-10-15T11:08:41Z")
Ok, this current setup is partially just amusing me tonight, but a serious question - how/where do you all store/organize all your d supplies (and what do you like to keep on hand in what quantities - currently on MDI/Af… --- ## [Preventing skewed Omnipod averages](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/preventing-skewed-omnipod-averages/2249)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/preventing-skewed-omnipod-averages/2249 "2017-10-04T15:59:55Z")
Not sure how many people ever use their PDM’s BG averages, what with Diasend and Clarity and whatnot (I know I don’t anymore), but sometimes if I test high I’ll test again to make sure my finger wasn’t contaminated, and … --- ## [Nyquil replacement for CGM/ Dexcom users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nyquil-replacement-for-cgm-dexcom-users/1932)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nyquil-replacement-for-cgm-dexcom-users/1932 "2017-09-11T15:17:38Z")
CGM/ Dexcom users can experience the exact effects of Nyquil without using acetaminophen. It is @Irish’s thread on the subject that awakened a home pressure-point for me: my wife uses Nyquil like Irish, and we have that… --- ## [Glucose tabs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-tabs/1895)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-tabs/1895 "2017-09-09T14:49:58Z")
nothing to do with the current conversation, but i just wanted to make a plug for Gtabs: i should deffinately buy stock in their company. :blush: anyone else? or are you all skittles, and jellybeans people? --- ## [Best candies for lows?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-candies-for-lows/1761)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-candies-for-lows/1761 "2017-09-05T15:22:07Z")
Speaking of glucose tabs and glucose necklaces, what type of “sugar” do folks consume to recover from low BG? I noticed on another thread, @Michel was using skim milk for his son at night. And @Eric seems to like chocola… --- ## [Glucose necklace: potential new product](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-necklace-potential-new-product/665)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-necklace-potential-new-product/665 "2017-08-31T12:45:57Z")
I found this idea interesting: --- ## [Figuring out the consumed volume of an oddly-shaped container](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/figuring-out-the-consumed-volume-of-an-oddly-shaped-container/1754)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/figuring-out-the-consumed-volume-of-an-oddly-shaped-container/1754 "2017-08-29T18:32:18Z")
This is a little trick to figure out half volume on an oddly-shaped drink bottle or container. This may be useful if you are not at home and can’t measure the volume of a drink! Suppose your need some sugar and the bot… --- ## [A way to keep track of IM basal shots on board](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-way-to-keep-track-of-im-basal-shots-on-board/1740)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-way-to-keep-track-of-im-basal-shots-on-board/1740 "2017-08-28T15:21:04Z")
since i have been sick, i have been challenged, like we all get, with elevated BGs. b/c i don’t want to wait forever after giving myself a correction through my pump to bring my BGs down into target range , i prefer to g… --- ## [Keeping insulin cool when traveling: wide thermos](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keeping-insulin-cool-when-traveling-wide-thermos/1500)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keeping-insulin-cool-when-traveling-wide-thermos/1500 "2017-08-21T03:30:29Z")
My T1D son and wife are getting ready to spend 2 weeks on the west coast of Costa Rica, in a place where temperature frequently reaches 100F and humidity often hits 90%+. I have been experimenting with different ways to … --- ## [Travel & TSA: express check line for CGM & supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-tsa-express-check-line-for-cgm-supplies/1507)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-tsa-express-check-line-for-cgm-supplies/1507 "2017-07-31T13:25:34Z")
When flying a couple of years ago I alerted TSA that I had a CGM and syringes and an insulin pen. The agent made a phone call and then invited me to go through the express check where they just scan your pocket contents … --- ## [The complete (?maybe?) Amazon dry-pak collection](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-complete-maybe-amazon-dry-pak-collection/1475)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-complete-maybe-amazon-dry-pak-collection/1475 "2017-07-25T20:21:12Z")
I guess Amazon knows I like the water-proof containers. They keep sending me ads for them. Anyway, lots of different sizes and types for whatever you want to keep waterproof. I like some of these for various events. I … --- ## [How do you organize & keep track of your diabetes research?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-organize-keep-track-of-your-diabetes-research/1034)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-organize-keep-track-of-your-diabetes-research/1034 "2017-05-24T18:25:52Z")
I never seem to be able to find an article that I have read when I need to find its reference. How do you keep track of your diabetes research? I'd love to read about your methods! I am particularly interested in findi… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/tips-tricks/69.md)