# Type 2 & MODY **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-2-mody/8.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [G6 Dexcom user, using xdrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-dexcom-user-using-xdrip/8041)
**Author:** [@meowfish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/meowfish)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-dexcom-user-using-xdrip/8041 "2019-08-05T11:48:20Z")
Can someone help me, I don’t know my sensor code for Dexcom. I was away from phone for too long and I keep getting sensor errors. I erased the application, and re-downloaded it. I know my transmitter #, but not the sen… --- ## [G6 transmitter reset using windows](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507)
**Author:** [@Skooters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Skooters)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507 "2019-05-19T17:10:48Z")
I have tried using the Spike-app.com using windows I have windows 10 and I can’t seem to get this to work, the instructions don’t seem to follow what windows is doing. Any ideas? I don’t have access to a mac and have an … --- ## [Is the Dexcom G6 worth the hassle for T2?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-the-dexcom-g6-worth-the-hassle-for-t2/6929)
**Author:** [@Alex](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Alex)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-the-dexcom-g6-worth-the-hassle-for-t2/6929 "2019-05-02T20:30:18Z")
My fingers look like raspberries lately… Been having a hard time / obsessing a lot, trying to find the right foods, exercise etc. Would be nice to have near real time status of BG… who wouldn’t :slight\_smile: I don’t r… --- ## [Changing Insulin Doses when Taking Prednisone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-insulin-doses-when-taking-prednisone/7263)
**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SteveMann)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-insulin-doses-when-taking-prednisone/7263 "2019-04-20T20:41:14Z")
I am having some severe back pains and my Orthopedic Dr. prescribed Prednisone. The pain is greatly reduced while on the Prednisone, but it is a challenge to get my BG below 300. My Endo doesn’t work Fridays and Monday … --- ## [Interesting Study on the Kidney Protecting Effects of Invokana](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study-on-the-kidney-protecting-effects-of-invokana/7230)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study-on-the-kidney-protecting-effects-of-invokana/7230 "2019-04-20T09:17:35Z")
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1811744?query=featured\_home New England Journal article. Study was stopped early because Invokana had a kidney protecting effect in the Type 2 patient population under study. … --- ## [Re lion Premier BLU meter and ReliOn app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/re-lion-premier-blu-meter-and-relion-app/7110)
**Author:** [@Dkhmoose](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dkhmoose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/re-lion-premier-blu-meter-and-relion-app/7110 "2019-03-31T21:17:27Z")
Why does the app change the date at around 8 pm and my meter has the right time. Gets very confusing if trying to log a reading after 8pm --- ## [Site Infusion Confusion](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/site-infusion-confusion/6983)
**Author:** [@cblack0901](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cblack0901)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/site-infusion-confusion/6983 "2019-03-19T18:29:13Z")
Curious to hear from anyone that is a new “pumper” having difficulty choosing the best infusion set? I’m new to the Tandem X2 and have tried a few of their sets but yet to settle on one that is a perfect fit. The Autos… --- ## [New Member, Filling Humalog QwikPen with Walmart Novalin R](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-member-filling-humalog-qwikpen-with-walmart-novalin-r/4716)
**Author:** [@CharlesFurniss](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CharlesFurniss)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-member-filling-humalog-qwikpen-with-walmart-novalin-r/4716 "2019-02-22T02:36:06Z")
Thanks for those who posted about refilling their pens. I live in Mesa, Arizona, and now I am in the Medicare Donut Hole. Plan to refill Humalog pens with Novalin R. Humalog pens are easier to rewind than Novolog. I … --- ## [Man with T2 robs a bank to get health insurance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/man-with-t2-robs-a-bank-to-get-health-insurance/6429)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/man-with-t2-robs-a-bank-to-get-health-insurance/6429 "2019-02-05T05:01:30Z")
This was an interesting story (and a long read). I’m guessing this is also a bit of a Rorschach test, where you see different takeaways, depending on how you feel about the state of healthcare/insurance and government sa… --- ## [Has anyone seen more than one Endrinologist?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-seen-more-than-one-endrinologist/5567)
**Author:** [@CharlesFurniss](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CharlesFurniss)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-seen-more-than-one-endrinologist/5567 "2018-11-21T16:20:42Z")
Has anyone used several different Endocrinologists? If so, did they radically change your meds? Mine seems to have made no changes to my dosing or treatment, unless I have suggested doing it, like my change to lower co… --- ## [Breakthrough: possible semi-permanent "cure" for Type 2 diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breakthrough-possible-semi-permanent-cure-for-type-2-diabetes/5295)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breakthrough-possible-semi-permanent-cure-for-type-2-diabetes/5295 "2018-11-17T11:56:49Z")
I am not sure how to call it. It is a small study (50 patients), and it is only looking at a 1-year horizon, but, for 90% of the patients, over that duration it seems close to a cure, since it removes the need for insul… --- ## [Alzheimer's may be caused by herpes virus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alzheimers-may-be-caused-by-herpes-virus/5292)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alzheimers-may-be-caused-by-herpes-virus/5292 "2018-10-24T15:41:55Z")
Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes have been linked to Alzheimer’s/ senile dementia. This fascinating study, for the first time, shows a possible causal link between HSV1 (herpes) virus and Alzheimer’s: antiherpetic med… --- ## [Study: Time In Range and Glucose Variability correlate with diabetic retinopathy for T2Ds independently of A1c](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-time-in-range-and-glucose-variability-correlate-with-diabetic-retinopathy-for-t2ds-independently-of-a1c/5270)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-time-in-range-and-glucose-variability-correlate-with-diabetic-retinopathy-for-t2ds-independently-of-a1c/5270 "2018-10-24T02:57:24Z")
This interesting study out of China studies a population of Type 2 People with Diabetes PWDs), 24% of which have diabetic retinopathy: The interesting conclusion appears to be (the whole article is unfortunately not a… --- ## [Newly diagnosed who needs advice](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newly-diagnosed-who-needs-advice/5234)
**Author:** [@hhashem911](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/hhashem911)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newly-diagnosed-who-needs-advice/5234 "2018-10-16T23:22:58Z")
Hi there I’ve been diagnosed couple of weeks ago with random blood sugar 300 and HbA1c 11.5 I started Metformin 750 SR (two tablets) and after 17 days my blood sugar declined to 95 fasting and normal levels after meals … --- ## [Insulin in Vancouver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-in-vancouver/5186)
**Author:** [@ozzywashguard](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ozzywashguard)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-in-vancouver/5186 "2018-10-11T23:01:37Z")
I will be taking the Amtrak to Vancouver BC next week from Seattle, looking to pick up insulin from Canada for the first time. Looking to pick up Basaglar and Novolog pens. I noticed a pharmacy directly across from the … --- ## [Trying to find a replacement battery service for g4 transmitter who’s not on facebook](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-find-a-replacement-battery-service-for-g4-transmitter-who-s-not-on-facebook/4677)
**Author:** [@Trish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trish)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-find-a-replacement-battery-service-for-g4-transmitter-who-s-not-on-facebook/4677 "2018-08-25T13:21:11Z")
Does anyone know of Dexcom G4 battery replacement service that isn’t on Facebook please in the uk --- ## [More Praises for Tresiba & T2s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-praises-for-tresiba-t2s/4279)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-praises-for-tresiba-t2s/4279 "2018-06-24T05:27:41Z")
Just presented at the 2018 Ada conference, empirical evidence the Tresiba has greater efficacy and fewer Hypo events over Toujo with T2s. Insulin Degludec Injection Improves A1C, Hypoglycemic Episodes in CONFIRM --- ## [Tight Glycemic control may not be best for Type 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tight-glycemic-control-may-not-be-best-for-type-2/4019)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tight-glycemic-control-may-not-be-best-for-type-2/4019 "2018-05-12T04:31:32Z")
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/701636 The risk for nonfatal myocardial infarction might be lowered by about 16% by intensive glycemic control, based on reported findings from all trials, at the expense of doubled … --- ## [Type 2 Experiences with Insulin Pumps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-experiences-with-insulin-pumps/3271)
**Author:** [@dr.intrepid](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dr.intrepid)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-experiences-with-insulin-pumps/3271 "2018-03-11T00:03:19Z")
I am new to this site. I have type 2 diabetes and am insulin dependent. I am in the process of transitioning from three to four daily injections to a pump. I was wondering what anyone, with type 2 experience with a p… --- ## [Travel through time to 1979: separating "diabetes" between type 1 and type 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-through-time-to-1979-separating-diabetes-between-type-1-and-type-2/3602)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-through-time-to-1979-separating-diabetes-between-type-1-and-type-2/3602 "2018-03-02T05:49:57Z")
While doing some diabetes research, I just ran into this seminal classification article again: It strikes me how recent it is, and how little knowledge it implies. 1979: like yesterday. So we know so much more than we… --- ## [Understanding Daily Insulin Requirements and Insulin Resistance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/understanding-daily-insulin-requirements-and-insulin-resistance/3497)
**Author:** [@dr.intrepid](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dr.intrepid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2018, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/understanding-daily-insulin-requirements-and-insulin-resistance/3497 "2018-02-15T21:01:15Z")
I am trying to understand how insulin resistance affects me. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes five years ago. At that time my a1c was 10.5. I was immediately placed on insulin. Within six months of using both lon… --- ## [Study: wearable heart monitor can detect diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-wearable-heart-monitor-can-detect-diabetes/3454)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-wearable-heart-monitor-can-detect-diabetes/3454 "2018-02-08T05:54:23Z")
Cardiogram is a company that applies deep learning (AI) to medicine. Their latest study appears to show that a simple wearable heart rate monitor (like the one in the Apple watch) can be used by an AI to detect preexisti… --- ## [Drug to Eliminate Insulin Resistance in T2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drug-to-eliminate-insulin-resistance-in-t2/392)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drug-to-eliminate-insulin-resistance-in-t2/392 "2018-02-07T01:54:43Z")
Here is some information on a newly developed drug, currently being successfully tested in mice, that is purported to lower and even eliminate insulin sensitivity in T2 diabetics. It inhibits the enzyme LMPTP, which lim… --- ## [Preparing for a large meal with non-insulin dependent T2 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/preparing-for-a-large-meal-with-non-insulin-dependent-t2-diabetes/3137)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/preparing-for-a-large-meal-with-non-insulin-dependent-t2-diabetes/3137 "2018-01-11T14:31:49Z")
A very naive question: If a non-insulin dependent T2D has an upcoming large meal, is it possible for him/her to, for instance double their daily metformin dose? Or can/should they take a glucoside pill? Or? I guess the … --- ## [Glucose-responsive patch improves Type-2 diabetes insulin response in mice](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-responsive-patch-improves-type-2-diabetes-insulin-response-in-mice/3056)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-responsive-patch-improves-type-2-diabetes-insulin-response-in-mice/3056 "2018-01-02T17:44:42Z")
This November 2017 study, in mice, shows improved insulin response for T2 diabetes when using a patch that responds to glucose levels and injects an insulin-stimulating substance: This is an interesting study, in my e… --- ## [How to help prediabetic friend with poor exercise habit](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-help-prediabetic-friend-with-poor-exercise-habit/3047)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2018, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-help-prediabetic-friend-with-poor-exercise-habit/3047 "2018-01-01T23:54:03Z")
--- ## [Remission of T2 upon weight loss](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remission-of-t2-upon-weight-loss/2775)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remission-of-t2-upon-weight-loss/2775 "2017-12-05T23:16:25Z")
This link is only to the abstract page . http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(17)33102-1/fulltext?elsca1=tlpr --- ## [SMBG for non-insulin-dependent T2s?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smbg-for-non-insulin-dependent-t2s/2582)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smbg-for-non-insulin-dependent-t2s/2582 "2017-11-10T01:35:58Z")
No solid conclusion is offered but an interesting discussion nonetheless: --- ## [Study: twice-daily aspirin may work better for Type 2 Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-twice-daily-aspirin-may-work-better-for-type-2-diabetes/2253)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-twice-daily-aspirin-may-work-better-for-type-2-diabetes/2253 "2017-10-04T03:47:58Z")
This very preliminary study may indicate that T2 PWDs would benefit from twice-daily aspirin: “Given that platelets in people with diabetes are characterized by increased aggregation and increased turnover rates, our… --- ## [FDA rejects Intarcia implanted-pump for Type 2 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-rejects-intarcia-implanted-pump-for-type-2-diabetes/2198)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2017, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-rejects-intarcia-implanted-pump-for-type-2-diabetes/2198 "2017-09-30T14:00:22Z")
This Boston start-up (Intarcia) is extremely well-funded ($600M), and has an unusual approach to Type 2 diabetes treatment: It has come out with a subcutaneous implanted pump, which pumps a GLP1 drug for 12 months at a t… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-2-mody/8.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-type-2-mody/8.md?page=3)