# Treatment **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/treatment/68.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Treatment category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-treatment-category/229)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-treatment-category/229 "2017-03-28T03:51:00Z")
All you would like to know or share about how you treat your own diabetes. --- ## [Starting Eversense 365 with Loop DIY](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-eversense-365-with-loop-diy/16277)
**Author:** [@Terry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Terry)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-eversense-365-with-loop-diy/16277 "2026-08-16T21:08:44Z")
When Dexcom announced earlier this year that it would discontinue the G6 CGM, it prompted me to examine my tech situation. I had been using Dexcom CGM products daily since 2009 beginning with the Seven Plus CGM. I then p… --- ## [Libre 3+ and interpreting info](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-3-and-interpreting-info/16114)
**Author:** [@Freckles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Freckles)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-3-and-interpreting-info/16114 "2026-07-13T15:47:55Z")
When at my endo’s office last time I thought why did I bother coming. It appeared as the only thing he really looked at was time in target on the libre 3+ (which is off by 18 - 72 units). Now I do understand that time … --- ## [670G: Auto Mode, OMG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-auto-mode-omg/1889)
**Author:** [@drbbennett](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drbbennett)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-auto-mode-omg/1889 "2026-05-14T17:53:05Z")
So I started auto mode just this week (Tues., Sep 5, for the sake of the archives). I also have a thread going on TUD about this, but @sam asked if I’d start one here, and I know some people favor this space over that on… --- ## [Is everyone running APS or AID systems except me?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-everyone-running-aps-or-aid-systems-except-me/15614)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-everyone-running-aps-or-aid-systems-except-me/15614 "2026-01-13T17:01:29Z")
What proportion of people are running system automation now? Am I the only one who isn’t? Can we run a poll? Is this a situation of me chronically not updating my tech and getting totally left behind? I never update. … --- ## [Out of step Basal IQ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/out-of-step-basal-iq/15672)
**Author:** [@Penn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Penn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/out-of-step-basal-iq/15672 "2026-01-12T17:56:14Z")
I have been successful in my T1d journey by going my own way. With the ending of G6 CGM being forced to go to a G7, I use Basel IQ and manually bolus as needed. Now I have a choice of using Control IQ or go back to a “du… --- ## [Dr. Bernstein](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dr-bernstein/15241)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dr-bernstein/15241 "2025-04-29T14:31:18Z")
I’m sure most have seen this, but thought I would post. Once I started getting a handle on my diabetes, his book was one of the first I read and it actually gave me some hope. I don’t follow his plan, but there is a lo… --- ## [Overnight camping--what to do with backup insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overnight-camping-what-to-do-with-backup-insulin/1124)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overnight-camping-what-to-do-with-backup-insulin/1124 "2024-05-02T21:48:11Z")
Drumroll, please! It's my first ever camping experience. I have to admit that I'm a little pleased to be taking it on so late in life post-diagnosis. I can already feel the eyerolls of you experienced campers, but it's a… --- ## [Loop - a disturbing thing I saw today](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-a-disturbing-thing-i-saw-today/13939)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-a-disturbing-thing-i-saw-today/13939 "2024-02-07T21:33:22Z")
Hello my FUD Loop people. I apologize for missing many of you, but I am tagging a few that I know for sure are using Loop. @TomH @ClaudnDaye @Trying @bkh Please feel free to add others who are currently using Loop… … --- ## [Why A1c can be different from eA1c and GMI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-a1c-can-be-different-from-ea1c-and-gmi/6491)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-a1c-can-be-different-from-ea1c-and-gmi/6491 "2024-02-03T02:18:42Z")
A couple things here (if you are talking about looking at your average BG on your meter). On your meter, a low BG will average out a high BG. That is reflected on the number it shows on your meter. A 40, 40, and 200 av… --- ## [Homemade glucose gel or tablets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/homemade-glucose-gel-or-tablets/1664)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/homemade-glucose-gel-or-tablets/1664 "2024-02-02T00:42:34Z")
The Dex4 tablets and gels are super expensive. We don’t have any cheap versions in Canada. I was in the US a few weeks ago and picked up some of the Walgreens ones, but they didn’t seem any cheaper and I was disappointed… --- ## [My review of Omnipod 5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-review-of-omnipod-5/12775)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-review-of-omnipod-5/12775 "2023-10-20T01:00:48Z")
I started with Omnipod 5 about two weeks ago. It was a bit of a rough start for my first few pods but now that I’ve got things figured out I am loving it. As soon as I switched from Novolog to Fiasp I got better results.… --- ## [Why Are There No Dex4 Tablets Available in Canada?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-are-there-no-dex4-tablets-available-in-canada/13905)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-are-there-no-dex4-tablets-available-in-canada/13905 "2023-08-13T17:48:20Z")
Dex4 tablets have been unavailable for months here in Canada, the only suppliers listed in Amazon are priced at 7-10 times the usual cost. The Dex4 site has been hanging with a cryptic message lacking an explanation. Loc… --- ## [How do you manage irregular dawn phenomenon?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-manage-irregular-dawn-phenomenon/11612)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-manage-irregular-dawn-phenomenon/11612 "2023-02-09T08:45:22Z")
Occasionally I experience dawn phenomenon, up to 2-3 times per week. This morning my BG jumped from level at 102 (when I woke up and took my thyroid pill) to 150 in an hour! I snoozed for 20 minutes and bolused at 131 fo… --- ## [Safe hospitalized patient use of insulin pumps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/safe-hospitalized-patient-use-of-insulin-pumps/13487)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/safe-hospitalized-patient-use-of-insulin-pumps/13487 "2023-01-23T12:21:53Z")
I am not expecting to be hospitalized anytime soon, but it is always a possibility. I found this paper that I thought was interesting. On the use of in-hospital patients, the use of CGMs and Pumps. And https://www.di… --- ## [Trouble with G6 and BG after surgery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trouble-with-g6-and-bg-after-surgery/13333)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trouble-with-g6-and-bg-after-surgery/13333 "2022-11-20T15:09:58Z")
T1D, G6, MDI I just got home from my 2nd hip replacement surgery. The first was exactly 8 weeks ago. I experienced elevated BG and insulin resistance after the first surgery, so was expecting it the second time. Just to… --- ## [Surplus Dash pods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surplus-dash-pods/13001)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surplus-dash-pods/13001 "2022-08-09T03:07:01Z")
I had about 40 surplus Omnipod dash pods I gave away to somebody who needs them. They are getting ready to start expiring and I am fully transitioned to Omnipod 5 so I have no use for them. Sorry if I violated any terms … --- ## [Insulin deficit at breakfast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-deficit-at-breakfast/12754)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-deficit-at-breakfast/12754 "2022-06-08T19:09:51Z")
Not certain that I am framing this question correctly but here goes…I think this question might also make sense to the Loopers? Not sure. The Omnipod 5 when running on Auto mode does a good job (for me) of limiting high… --- ## [Too Much of a Good Thing, AKA Hoarding & Expiration Dates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/too-much-of-a-good-thing-aka-hoarding-expiration-dates/12203)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/too-much-of-a-good-thing-aka-hoarding-expiration-dates/12203 "2022-06-02T11:38:47Z")
So I am very organized in storing my insulin pens, insulin vials, CGM supplies, and pods oldest to newest. My prescriptions are written to give me padding for problems that inevitably arise which eat through supplies unn… --- ## [How do Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia FEEL?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-hypoglycemia-and-hyperglycemia-feel/1187)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-hypoglycemia-and-hyperglycemia-feel/1187 "2022-01-22T19:03:44Z")
As a non-diabetic, I don’t know the answer to this but I’d love to know. I’ve often wondered how your body, brain, etc., “feel” as you are experiencing either a hypo, or a hyperglycemic episode. I ask because I’d love … --- ## [I took apart a G6 applicator/sensor to see how the wire is deployed](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-took-apart-a-g6-applicator-sensor-to-see-how-the-wire-is-deployed/12217)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-took-apart-a-g6-applicator-sensor-to-see-how-the-wire-is-deployed/12217 "2022-01-20T22:23:46Z")
I took apart an unused G6 sensor and applicator to see how the wire is inserted. It is evidently fed through the center of the spring loaded needle, passes through the hole at the back of the floppy sensor “door” which … --- ## [What one change was most important to turn around your BG control?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-one-change-was-most-important-to-turn-around-your-bg-control/2872)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-one-change-was-most-important-to-turn-around-your-bg-control/2872 "2022-01-19T01:14:48Z")
I was diagnosed back in the days of one injection a day of NPH and no blood sugar tests. And although I went to the newer insulins and incorporated basal/bolus (NPH/Regular then Lantus/Humalog) and BG testing several tim… --- ## [T:Slim X2, iPhone and Apple Watch 6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-x2-iphone-and-apple-watch-6/12197)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-x2-iphone-and-apple-watch-6/12197 "2021-12-22T16:23:05Z")
I just got a T:slim pump Monday. I won’t get the training until after Christmas, but I’ve done some of the preliminary setup. I have T:Connect on my Mac and iPhone as well as the Dexcom app. Because I love to bicycle, I… --- ## [Andoid aps question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/andoid-aps-question/11036)
**Author:** [@jeffsurfsncocktails](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jeffsurfsncocktails)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/andoid-aps-question/11036 "2021-03-10T05:25:15Z")
I have recieved my OrangeRileylink but am now lacking a g6 sensor for a couple of days/week. Can I go ahead and activate the orange link and use my phone instead of the PDM sung finger sticks for bg readings? I am due t… --- ## [Could a closed-loop system deal with my use case?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/could-a-closed-loop-system-deal-with-my-use-case/6597)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/could-a-closed-loop-system-deal-with-my-use-case/6597 "2021-03-03T13:44:47Z")
--- ## [Loop vs. Omnipod Horizon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-vs-omnipod-horizon/10943)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-vs-omnipod-horizon/10943 "2021-02-27T16:29:56Z")
I’ve been procrastinating attempting Loop with Omnipod. I am not looking forward to the whole Apple developer thing and downloading the Loop code etc. I did this for Spike last year and decided it was too tech intensive … --- ## [Shelf-Stable Glucagon Approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shelf-stable-glucagon-approved/8292)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shelf-stable-glucagon-approved/8292 "2020-10-28T01:52:19Z")
It’s here seems. Although it’s not for mini-dosing yet. https://beyondtype1.org/gvoke-hypopen-fda-approval/ --- ## [Zilretta: slow release steroid has less effect on BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zilretta-slow-release-steroid-has-less-effect-on-bg/10285)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zilretta-slow-release-steroid-has-less-effect-on-bg/10285 "2020-10-09T19:33:39Z")
Just wanted to mention this even though it’s a older thread… I just had a cortisol shot for tendinitis and they have a slow release cortisol now and the blood sugar spike wasn’t near as bad and only lasted for a day for … --- ## [Exogenous basal in honeymoon: a hypothesis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exogenous-basal-in-honeymoon-a-hypothesis/5466)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exogenous-basal-in-honeymoon-a-hypothesis/5466 "2020-09-24T08:32:31Z")
This is a hypothesis that I cannot prove but that I think may be true. Hypothesis While in honeymoon, different basal levels across a fairly broad range may be chosen and still appear to work (whereas, after honeymoon,… --- ## [Bad pod site or what?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-pod-site-or-what/10160)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-pod-site-or-what/10160 "2020-08-24T12:52:17Z")
Started a new pod yesterday in AM. Struggled with some lingering highs all afternoon that I attributed to sitting on my butt all day (got stuck working on my computer all day). Knocked the high BG down by dinner, went to… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/treatment/68.md?page=1)