# Website **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/fudiabetes-website/3.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [A terrific app to access FUDiabetes!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-terrific-app-to-access-fudiabetes/305)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-terrific-app-to-access-fudiabetes/305 "2026-09-06T22:52:46Z")
Discourse now has an app to interact with our community, both on iOS and Android. I have been testing it over the past week: it is terrific! It is fast, easy, with practically all the functionality of a computer -- an… --- ## [I see how to particpate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-see-how-to-particpate/16331)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-see-how-to-particpate/16331 "2026-09-06T17:41:58Z")
I didn’t see the "New " tab. I never clicked on it. I never saw a single post be made by u all in months. I thought you all were a bunch of assholes because the only one who ever spoke to me was Bowler. The only time … --- ## [Like button confusion](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/like-button-confusion/16287)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/like-button-confusion/16287 "2026-08-18T01:07:22Z")
Who at the Discourse development team thought it a good idea to separate the like button and likes count? I haven’t been too active lately and now I find myself either trying to like a post by clicking the heart on th… --- ## [Introduction and request for approval to post survey link](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/introduction-and-request-for-approval-to-post-survey-link/16223)
**Author:** [@Daniel-HU](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Daniel-HU)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/introduction-and-request-for-approval-to-post-survey-link/16223 "2026-07-22T18:57:20Z")
Hello everyone, my name is Daniel, I have had type 1 diabetes since I was 4 years old and currently use an Abbott Libre CGM. For my bachelor’s thesis I am doing a survey trying to figure out distress levels caused by as… --- ## [Small suggestion to widen participation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-suggestion-to-widen-participation/16195)
**Author:** [@Terry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Terry)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-suggestion-to-widen-participation/16195 "2026-07-10T04:10:54Z")
I’ve only been here about six months but was active on TuDiabetes for many years. I offer this suggestion as a minor way to widen participation in our community. It’s easily observable to anyone who frequently shows up … --- ## [Standard Forum Jargon/ Abbreviations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standard-forum-jargon-abbreviations/820)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standard-forum-jargon-abbreviations/820 "2017-05-09T06:44:26Z")
Here are some standard abbreviations you might find on the forum: 2ww: Two week wait AMOF: As a matter of fact ADN: Any day now AF: Aunt Flo (period) AFAIK: As far as I know AFK: Away from the keyboard AKA: Also k… --- ## [Why I have unsubscribed to FUD notifications](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-i-have-unsubscribed-to-fud-notifications/15852)
**Author:** [@DavidSpector](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DavidSpector)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-i-have-unsubscribed-to-fud-notifications/15852 "2026-05-15T23:29:45Z")
I just wanted to say that it is my opinion that Type 1 is very special as compared to Type 2 (I’m T2). It deserves its own exclusive website. I’m seeing that most new postings are about Type 1, as they should be, but the… --- ## [Linda is banished again. Bug?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/linda-is-banished-again-bug/15590)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/linda-is-banished-again-bug/15590 "2025-11-18T06:06:52Z")
She is writing to me via text and LinkedIn. She suspects that every time she posts a link, her account get suspended. Is this a bug associated with her account permissions? I haven’t gotten suspended for posting the exa… --- ## [Please fill your profile and follow us on Twitter @FUDiabetes!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-fill-your-profile-and-follow-us-on-twitter-fudiabetes/858)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-fill-your-profile-and-follow-us-on-twitter-fudiabetes/858 "2025-07-20T20:00:29Z")
Filling your profile is really helpful because everyone can get context on your questions, and answer them better! It also makes it more likely for people to reply to your threads, because they get the feeling that are c… --- ## [DiaBibles (Books to Help us on This Journey)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabibles-books-to-help-us-on-this-journey/189)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabibles-books-to-help-us-on-this-journey/189 "2024-03-27T20:12:52Z")
Books for All to Consider Books For Those With Type 2 Books for Those Interested in Low-Carbohydrate Lifestyle Books Helping People Process the Diagnosis Psychologically Books… --- ## ['Invite requests for site?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/invite-requests-for-site/13726)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/invite-requests-for-site/13726 "2023-03-30T21:24:38Z")
Good afternoon, is there an invite function for this space, I have invited like 5 parents with diabetic chril-dren to this site this week. --- ## [Diabetes types](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-types/13345)
**Author:** [@ngl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ngl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-types/13345 "2022-11-26T11:31:38Z")
Why do the categories only contain type 1 and type 2. My wife has type 3c diabetes, i.e. She has no pancreas. Admittedly the care involved is more or less identical to type 1. --- ## [The Two Wolves](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-two-wolves/3632)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2022, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-two-wolves/3632 "2022-10-30T04:52:47Z")
Inside everyone there is a fight going on. It is a terrible fight between two wolves. One is the wolf of anxiety. Of fear and doubt and uncertainty. Of uneasiness, of panic, of distress. The trail he makes is formed by … --- ## [System removing quotes and therefore context](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/system-removing-quotes-and-therefore-context/12774)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/system-removing-quotes-and-therefore-context/12774 "2022-06-06T05:08:01Z")
This autoedit: system just now — Automatically removed quote of whole previous post. is a PITA; I had to go back in and edit the comment to include the context. I guess I could start a reply by manually typing in a… --- ## [Switching to Basaglar from Levemir? Temporarily reduce dosage?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-to-basaglar-from-levemir-temporarily-reduce-dosage/12644)
**Author:** [@SD1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SD1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-to-basaglar-from-levemir-temporarily-reduce-dosage/12644 "2022-04-27T22:21:15Z")
Hello, I am switching insulins tonight. I am currently taking 18 units twice daily of Levemir. Should I take the same for Basaglar or temporarily reduce the dose to be safe? --- ## [Happy 5th Everyone!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-5th-everyone/12515)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-5th-everyone/12515 "2022-03-20T23:29:55Z")
It’s been a busy day for me, but I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to commemorate and celebrate our 5th anniversary at FUD! A shout-out to everyone who has made FUD what it is - the absolute best place to learn, sup… --- ## [Date on dexcom G6 transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/date-on-dexcom-g6-transmitter/7632)
**Author:** [@Bonni](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bonni)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/date-on-dexcom-g6-transmitter/7632 "2019-06-25T14:53:45Z")
The Dexcom G6 transmitter I just received has the date on it of SB 2019-03-12. Can anyone explain this to me? Dexcom acted like I was speaking a foreign language. Is their an expiration date? --- ## [Help me create my "about me" for facebook!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-me-create-my-about-me-for-facebook/7337)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-me-create-my-about-me-for-facebook/7337 "2019-04-30T11:37:53Z")
So I’m taking a social media class and the trainer suggests in your bio to choose something you are passionate about (diabetes in my case) and start it with “on a mission to…” I’m thinking of incorporating the phrases t… --- ## [How to create wiki posts ("wikis")](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-create-wiki-posts-wikis/2312)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-create-wiki-posts-wikis/2312 "2018-09-23T19:51:42Z")
This capability is one of the neatest features of Discourse, our forum software! It allows “regular” members (trust level 3 and above) to create posts (wikis) that are editable by any other regular member, for the purpos… --- ## [Categories: good except for Type 2 and Pregnancy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/categories-good-except-for-type-2-and-pregnancy/610)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/categories-good-except-for-type-2-and-pregnancy/610 "2019-01-24T13:51:48Z")
I just had a look at all the categories and how well they are filling. They are all good, except for the Type 2 and the pregnancy categories - these are bereft of comment and traffic. Not sure if there is anything w… --- ## [Choose and edit thread titles for relevance and search!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/choose-and-edit-thread-titles-for-relevance-and-search/6148)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/choose-and-edit-thread-titles-for-relevance-and-search/6148 "2019-01-17T12:30:33Z")
Choosing a good thread title is important! Many forum members don’t read every thread. The title is what they use to decide if they will read a given thread. So picking a good informative yet brief title makes it more l… --- ## [Participation in study that uses a browser extension for improved forum searching](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/participation-in-study-that-uses-a-browser-extension-for-improved-forum-searching/5691)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2018, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/participation-in-study-that-uses-a-browser-extension-for-improved-forum-searching/5691 "2018-12-14T03:37:30Z")
Hello everyone. I participated in this a while back, and can vouch for the authenticity of it. I have invited the person who is writing the software, Drashko Nakikj, to join us here. It is a cool tool that makes search… --- ## [Why we split threads](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-we-split-threads/5607)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-we-split-threads/5607 "2018-11-28T00:29:25Z")
I have recently received a few PMs asking about splitting threads, so a quick summary of the reasons why we split threads is likely useful. Relevance Threads typically discuss the topic listed in the first title and fi… --- ## [Highlight and quote not working](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/highlight-and-quote-not-working/5473)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/highlight-and-quote-not-working/5473 "2018-11-12T09:36:20Z")
I did iPad and Discourse updates the other day and now am unable to highlight and quote in replies on the forum. I think it must be something with Discourse since I can use the copy/paste functions on other websites on m… --- ## [How to program a table in a forum post with Discourse](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-program-a-table-in-a-forum-post-with-discourse/5025)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-program-a-table-in-a-forum-post-with-discourse/5025 "2018-09-18T23:26:03Z")
Instructions To program a table, list column titles separated by vertical separators on one line, immediately followed by a formatting line with dashes ( you need both lines to start a table) as follows: | Title 1 | T… --- ## [At home here at FUD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/at-home-here-at-fud/1714)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/at-home-here-at-fud/1714 "2018-05-04T02:41:11Z")
This is a weird post for me – I am driven by data more than anything else. But, in this case, I am trying to share an impression, a feeling maybe. For the first time in 6-7 months (since the start of FUD), I just spent… --- ## [SESTA would damage our ability to act as an online community](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sesta-would-damage-our-ability-to-act-as-an-online-community/3254)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sesta-would-damage-our-ability-to-act-as-an-online-community/3254 "2018-02-19T02:52:16Z")
A law being proposed by Senator Rob Portman (R, Ohio) will severely damage our ability to operate. The “Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act” (SESTA, S. 1693) is a proposed law that wants to target sex trafficking online. … --- ## [Where can i get cheap insulin pen?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-can-i-get-cheap-insulin-pen/3455)
**Author:** [@JohnCarry9580](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JohnCarry9580)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-can-i-get-cheap-insulin-pen/3455 "2018-02-09T20:49:24Z")
Hi, Guys I need a Insulin pen and i am asking you to all, where can i get insulin pen at low price. I has been ordering my drugs from medsEngage, but they don’t sell insulin pen. please suggest me. --- ## [Discourse message: "your topic is similar to..."](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discourse-message-your-topic-is-similar-to/3092)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discourse-message-your-topic-is-similar-to/3092 "2018-01-04T23:48:20Z")
Another dumb thing is if you create a new thread - totally different from any thread that exists - it will give you a default message that your new thread is kinda like some other thread and maybe you should reply to it … --- ## [Discourse message "Consider replying to more people"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discourse-message-consider-replying-to-more-people/3084)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discourse-message-consider-replying-to-more-people/3084 "2018-01-04T18:06:37Z")
I’ve got it somewhat figured out. But wait a minute! The Discourse Overlord is telling me I shouldn’t reply to you anymore. Crap! [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/fudiabetes-website/3.md?page=1)