# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=100 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 101 --- ## [New Blog on Combo of AG019 and Teplizumab](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-on-combo-of-ag019-and-teplizumab/8738)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-on-combo-of-ag019-and-teplizumab/8738 "2019-11-23T16:07:40Z")
Blog posting on a clinical trial which has been going on for a while, but which I have not blogged about before: AG019 is a pill containing an engineered micro-organism (Lactococcus lactis, often shortened to “L. lact… --- ## [Data on my Hyundai Sonata 2019?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/data-on-my-hyundai-sonata-2019/8734)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/data-on-my-hyundai-sonata-2019/8734 "2019-11-23T00:58:33Z")
Currently OmniLooping and recently got a 2019 Hyundai Sonata and I thought I remember reading somewhere where someone was able to get something to appear on their touch screen display in the car? Anyone have any idea? I… --- ## [The Rollercoaster](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-rollercoaster/8720)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-rollercoaster/8720 "2019-11-22T20:53:42Z")
I know what you are thinking, with that thread title. :grinning: But no, it is not the BG type of of rollercoaster. I am talking about an actual rollercoaster. The kind you ride at the amusement park. When my son was 7… --- ## [Insurance co-pays](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-co-pays/8727)
**Author:** [@mike1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-co-pays/8727 "2019-11-22T17:41:22Z")
I have Cigna insurance and they use an intermediary called CareCentrix to authorize me getting my Dexcom G6, Tandem pump, and associated supplies. Cigna approved the Tandem pump and I got it directly from Tandem. Und… --- ## [Best meter on the planet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-meter-on-the-planet/8673)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-meter-on-the-planet/8673 "2019-11-22T15:48:41Z")
I don’t know what other meter is going to give you such tight grouping. You can use standard deviation or any other measure of dispersion you want. Nothing touches this meter. For anyone looking for a meter, or asking … --- ## [Dexcom G6 prices for anyone interested](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-prices-for-anyone-interested/8725)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-prices-for-anyone-interested/8725 "2019-11-21T23:38:27Z")
Just picked up my first refill on 1 G6 transmitter and 9 G6 sensors (90 day supply). Transmitter cash $277.62, insurance copay $100 9 sensors cash $1,124.35, insurance copay $100 --- ## [Basal IQ Approved in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-iq-approved-in-canada/8717)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-iq-approved-in-canada/8717 "2019-11-20T18:31:53Z")
Good News for Canadian Diabetics! --- ## [REBEL test](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rebel-test/8710)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rebel-test/8710 "2019-11-20T04:41:06Z")
@LarissaW Here is the test I was talking to you about today… And because I have been told I have Musical Tourette’s Syndrome (thanks @T1Allison :rofl:), I gotta post a music video of a guy you have never heard of… … --- ## [Time for new G6 transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-for-new-g6-transmitter/8706)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-for-new-g6-transmitter/8706 "2019-11-20T00:36:01Z")
@docslotnick @Nickyghaleb Here’s a dumb question from a newbie to CGM. I started my first transmitter 8/22. My transmitter is supposed to “be up” 11/22. That’s the 90 days it’s supposed to last. Will it stop working on… --- ## [Got my Baqsimi free](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-my-baqsimi-free/8705)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-my-baqsimi-free/8705 "2019-11-18T21:36:14Z")
BCBS Federal Employee Program refused to cover Baqsimi in November 2019, saying it’s too new for them to have processed an approval. (It’s the powdered form of glucagon that you snort.) Called Lilly Diabetes Solution Ce… --- ## [Anyone else had billing/order issues with CVS?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-had-billing-order-issues-with-cvs/3313)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-had-billing-order-issues-with-cvs/3313 "2019-11-18T17:34:09Z")
It never fails…we show up to pick up prescriptions for Liam and we’re hit with huge bills. This time, the bill was almost $600. It’s always because they have billed things incorrectly and listed things as requiring co-… --- ## [New sensor won't accept any calibration - "Unknown code: 12"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-sensor-wont-accept-any-calibration-unknown-code-12/8669)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 5:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-sensor-wont-accept-any-calibration-unknown-code-12/8669 "2019-11-17T05:47:02Z")
I started a new G6 sensor on Xdrip+ yesterday and it’s been a PITA. First off it gives me the error “G5 sensor start failed” (remember, it’s a G6 sensor). But it still does the warm-up period and starts working. However,… --- ## [Extended bolus with Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extended-bolus-with-omnipod/8668)
**Author:** [@MisterMints](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MisterMints)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extended-bolus-with-omnipod/8668 "2019-11-17T01:10:04Z")
I’ve recently moved onto the Omnipod (from MDI) and I’m trying to get my head around extending the bolus, and what that actually looks like on a graph. Take the Achilles’ heel of many diabetics, the humble pizza. On MDI… --- ## [Is there any association between gut microbiota and type 1 diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-any-association-between-gut-microbiota-and-type-1-diabetes/8685)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-any-association-between-gut-microbiota-and-type-1-diabetes/8685 "2019-11-16T04:27:02Z")
Published a new blog on a meta-analysis of gut microbiota: https://cureresearch4type1diabetes.blogspot.com/2019/11/is-there-any-association-between-gut.html --- ## [For the lady runners](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-the-lady-runners/8631)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 3:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-the-lady-runners/8631 "2019-11-16T03:59:48Z")
A couple of recommendations I heard about that I wanted to pass along to the lady runners, because they seemed like they might be great for the D stuff you have to carry when running… First is the Gore R5 Women Light… --- ## [How long for your new G6 sensor to settle down?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-for-your-new-g6-sensor-to-settle-down/8645)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-for-your-new-g6-sensor-to-settle-down/8645 "2019-11-16T03:39:48Z")
Just started a new Dexcom G6 sensor yesterday and had crazy low numbers on it. It woke me with a 44 with a straight down arrow. I tested and was actually 100, but it scared the crap out of me. How long do your new sensor… --- ## [IV or IM injections for extreme highs?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iv-or-im-injections-for-extreme-highs/7479)
**Author:** [@Dc53705](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dc53705)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iv-or-im-injections-for-extreme-highs/7479 "2019-11-15T17:53:41Z")
If my BS is above 300 I will change my infusion set and give a sliding scale bolus with the new set, but I also give a bolus via injection. The bolus I give though is IV for the most rapid treatment. I have prominent ve… --- ## [Resetting G5 transmitter with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/resetting-g5-transmitter-with-xdrip/6209)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/resetting-g5-transmitter-with-xdrip/6209 "2019-11-15T04:41:11Z")
--- ## [My story today...seems to change almost daily](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-story-today-seems-to-change-almost-daily/8660)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-story-today-seems-to-change-almost-daily/8660 "2019-11-14T16:36:47Z")
Best way for me to slow down and think about the big picture of managing this PITA disease is to summarize my current thinking…which becomes this post of “my story today”. I’m five years in with LADA Type 1, MDI with Fi… --- ## [World Diabetes Day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/world-diabetes-day/5507)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/world-diabetes-day/5507 "2019-11-14T16:02:23Z")
I keep thinking about the millions of type 1 people who would have perished if Drs. Frederick Banting and Charles Best had not discovered insulin 97 years ago. This is truly a day to be celebrated!! --- ## [Xdrip went stop calibrating](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-went-stop-calibrating/8649)
**Author:** [@jredel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jredel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-went-stop-calibrating/8649 "2019-11-14T13:32:08Z")
Hello again excellent community! My xdrip app keeps don’t a weird thing: I have a g6 sensor, and even though I put it in weeks ago, since yesterday xdrip has told me I need to calibrate my g5 (even though it’s a 6) every… --- ## [New to Freestyle Libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-freestyle-libre/6156)
**Author:** [@Israel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Israel)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-freestyle-libre/6156 "2019-11-13T22:26:54Z")
Hello, I’m new to the forum and I mostly lurk (learn a lot from just reading) around… I was at the hospital last December because of my first DKA episode and stayed there for 5 days in the ICU… But today is different…!… --- ## [16 Indy students were accidentally given insulin at school](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/16-indy-students-were-accidentally-given-insulin-at-school/8444)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/16-indy-students-were-accidentally-given-insulin-at-school/8444 "2019-11-12T17:11:44Z")
--- ## [Extend bar - slow release carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extend-bar-slow-release-carbs/8648)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extend-bar-slow-release-carbs/8648 "2019-11-12T16:16:50Z")
Has anyone used the Extend bars? How do you carb count the sugar alcohols? Do they affect BG? --- ## [Veterans Day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/veterans-day/8658)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/veterans-day/8658 "2019-11-12T04:39:18Z")
I went to a jazz concert tonight and had the honor of meeting a World War II vet. His name is Charlie and he was in the Navy, deployed on a tanker in the Pacific theater. He is 92. What an honor. We are making plans to … --- ## [Abbott FreeStyle Libre Direct to Apple Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-direct-to-apple-watch/7939)
**Author:** [@Charlie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Charlie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-direct-to-apple-watch/7939 "2019-11-11T14:46:15Z")
Just noticed on Apple App store Ambrosia released LinkBluCon update, new NightRider displays FreeStyle Libre and Libre Pro readings on Apple watch without the iPhone. Users just need to install LinkBluCon app and switch … --- ## [How the Dexcom G6 works?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-the-dexcom-g6-works/8647)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-the-dexcom-g6-works/8647 "2019-11-10T19:08:55Z")
I started a new sensor last night (got data at 5:30 pm) and got a 44 down arrow alarm at 11 pm. When I went to look at the numbers from last night today, the 44 didn’t show up on the Dexcom clarity program. Instead it ha… --- ## [Making your Dexcom G5/G6 transmitters last longer without using xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-your-dexcom-g5-g6-transmitters-last-longer-without-using-xdrip/5467)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-your-dexcom-g5-g6-transmitters-last-longer-without-using-xdrip/5467 "2019-11-10T13:48:09Z")
This link and method have already been described by @docslotnick (Restarting G6 sensors and transmitter - #15 by docslotnick), but I thought it was worth dedicating a thread to it. As we all know, Dexcom G5 and G6 trans… --- ## [Mental Model of T1D: For me, It's Vertical Pong](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mental-model-of-t1d-for-me-its-vertical-pong/5901)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mental-model-of-t1d-for-me-its-vertical-pong/5901 "2019-11-10T08:21:57Z")
Does anyone think about their T1D self-care in a certain way that helps them visualize it? I used to think of my T1D objectives as playing vertical Pong when on MDI. Everything was a nudge up or a nudge down. There was … --- ## [Cataracts resolving?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cataracts-resolving/8629)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cataracts-resolving/8629 "2019-11-10T03:38:52Z")
I’ve been getting my eyes checked for the past several years (type 1 for 24 years). Two years ago I was told I was starting to develop “senile cataracts” - great to hear when you are 30 years old! :older\_woman: I switch… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=99) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=101)