# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=101 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 102 --- ## [Halloween Class Party Day (aka Allison’s Walk-In Clinic)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/halloween-class-party-day-aka-allison-s-walk-in-clinic/8585)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/halloween-class-party-day-aka-allison-s-walk-in-clinic/8585 "2019-11-07T23:43:37Z")
Had two class parties to go to today. My second one turned into a walk-in clinic (which I didn’t mind). I was looking forward to it bc there is a little girl who sits next to my son in class and she was just dx’d T1D sev… --- ## [Correcting for very high peaks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/correcting-for-very-high-peaks/3535)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/correcting-for-very-high-peaks/3535 "2019-11-06T22:52:08Z")
\[Split from Pediatric Afrezza:bouncedd twice now\] This split discusses how to deal with correcting from very high hormone peaks. I wish we could. The problem is tow-fold: first, his CF varies from a ridiculous 1:6 (eve… --- ## [Dexcom G6 “Firefly” 8G Transmitter and Unsupported Android Phones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-firefly-8g-transmitter-and-unsupported-android-phones/8564)
**Author:** [@Mary55](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mary55)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-firefly-8g-transmitter-and-unsupported-android-phones/8564 "2019-11-06T18:13:04Z")
I’ve read that the new 8G “Firefly” transmitters for the Dexcom G6 do not function with 3rd party apps such as X-drip. Does anyone have first hand experience with this? What about the “Custom Built Dexcom App” that byp… --- ## [Pleasant surprise](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pleasant-surprise/8613)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pleasant-surprise/8613 "2019-11-06T10:05:01Z")
We just finished our endo appt and i was fully expecting 6.5 or higher because we had quite a few lengthy highs this three month period with him starting kindergarten and all. Instead, we went from 6.1 down to 6.0 and w… --- ## [Started the libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/started-the-libre/8467)
**Author:** [@Sensorium139](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sensorium139)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/started-the-libre/8467 "2019-11-06T09:52:55Z")
So I started the libre today, it costs quite a bit so IDK if I’ll stick to it if it isn’t amazing, but I mostly wanna try it for the sake of easiness on my job to keep frequent testing without having to get everything ou… --- ## ["sugar buster" drink](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-buster-drink/4126)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 6:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-buster-drink/4126 "2019-11-06T06:37:09Z")
Has anyone heard of this drink or tried it? http://goodideadrinks.com/ Seems pretty speculative but if anyone wants to do an experiment-- for science! – I’d be happy to see the results. --- ## [Generic Humalog in Canada?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/generic-humalog-in-canada/8498)
**Author:** [@Dc53705](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dc53705)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/generic-humalog-in-canada/8498 "2019-11-06T02:58:58Z")
Does anyone know if you can purchase generic Humalog in Canada? If so, is it significantly cheaper than brand name Humalog? If not, any plans for Canada to approve it soon? --- ## [Struggling with dosing afrezza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/struggling-with-dosing-afrezza/8617)
**Author:** [@sturonasbrown](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sturonasbrown)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/struggling-with-dosing-afrezza/8617 "2019-11-06T02:40:34Z")
I follow all of the instructions, doing all of the math calculations and carb counting and I just can’t seem to have control of my numbers. --- ## [Best pump for 6 year old](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-pump-for-6-year-old/8474)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-pump-for-6-year-old/8474 "2019-11-05T21:02:45Z")
Hi, My daughter started kindergarten this September and is on MDI. It has been very challenging to say the least. Shes high most of the day,shes always sick. The school can only correct every 3 hours, where when she was… --- ## [Short tube patch pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/short-tube-patch-pump/8616)
**Author:** [@kalle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kalle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/short-tube-patch-pump/8616 "2019-11-05T19:36:03Z")
I’m an MDI user myself, and not really looking at pump right now. Still, I like to keep up with all available options and stumbled across this: Apparently, it’s something like a reausable pod with a separate infusion … --- ## [Does anyone have trouble with basal time changes for daylight savings time?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-have-trouble-with-basal-time-changes-for-daylight-savings-time/8611)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 5:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-have-trouble-with-basal-time-changes-for-daylight-savings-time/8611 "2019-11-05T05:41:38Z")
this happens to me every time we have to change the clocks backwards or forwards. my BGs go completely wonky. I go high, I go low, I crash, I soar. my body just doesn’t regulate itself. how long this will go on I don’t k… --- ## [Infusion Set Bruise?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infusion-set-bruise/8608)
**Author:** [@T1DNurse](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1DNurse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 7:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infusion-set-bruise/8608 "2019-11-04T07:47:35Z")
Inset 30 bruise here, anyone else had this before? I pinched the skin up a lot for this one because it is right below my ribs. Anyways, anyone have this before? --- ## [Untethered regimen (pump and Lantus) experiment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/untethered-regimen-pump-and-lantus-experiment/4076)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/untethered-regimen-pump-and-lantus-experiment/4076 "2019-11-04T02:22:32Z")
I have a bunch of old Lantus, Apidra, and Tresiba sitting in my fridge that I would like to use up. (Levemir would be my preferred insulin if I were doing MDI.) A year or two ago I tried the “untethered” regimen of taki… --- ## [Daylight Saving Time - Adjust your pump clocks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-saving-time-adjust-your-pump-clocks/3682)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-saving-time-adjust-your-pump-clocks/3682 "2019-11-03T16:34:35Z")
If you live in a location that uses DST, don’t forget to adjust your pump. Otherwise your body will get confused. --- ## [Temp Drop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/temp-drop/8601)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/temp-drop/8601 "2019-11-02T20:26:15Z")
This product was mentioned on TuD by someone who uses it to track their monthly hormones in order to make insulin adjustments. I thought it looked really interesting and am seriously considering purchasing one to see … --- ## [:) I was a Diabadass Today Because I...\[fill in the blank\]](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-was-a-diabadass-today-because-i-fill-in-the-blank/8587)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-was-a-diabadass-today-because-i-fill-in-the-blank/8587 "2019-11-02T05:57:43Z")
I hope everyone will share their Diabadass victories on this thread as they happen! :grinning: This thread was my husband’s idea and I really like it. I was a Diabadass yesterday because I helped a little T1D girl be i… --- ## [At what charge level do things start to go bad at for a G6 transmitter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/at-what-charge-level-do-things-start-to-go-bad-at-for-a-g6-transmitter/8592)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/at-what-charge-level-do-things-start-to-go-bad-at-for-a-g6-transmitter/8592 "2019-11-02T05:05:04Z")
Hi all, At what charge level number of the G6 transmitter on xDrip+ do I need to really consider changing the transmitter? I don’t care about playing it safe – I’d like to know how long I can make it last (I need to mak… --- ## [How do very specifically see how much charge is left on my G6 transmitter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-very-specifically-see-how-much-charge-is-left-on-my-g6-transmitter/8591)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-very-specifically-see-how-much-charge-is-left-on-my-g6-transmitter/8591 "2019-11-02T05:02:01Z")
I don’t see it anywhere on the System Status page like I see on some posts here. Where is it? Is there a secret setting somewhere so I can see the charge level/amount of the transmitter? Also, at what transmitter batter… --- ## [FAA to allow some insulin users to pilot commercial flights](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/faa-to-allow-some-insulin-users-to-pilot-commercial-flights/8588)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/faa-to-allow-some-insulin-users-to-pilot-commercial-flights/8588 "2019-11-02T01:39:09Z")
--- ## [Tresiba, Long-term pumpers, R/H users, Pump →  Tresiba T1Ds... Help!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-long-term-pumpers-r-h-users-pump-tresiba-t1ds-help/7797)
**Author:** [@T1DNurse](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1DNurse)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-long-term-pumpers-r-h-users-pump-tresiba-t1ds-help/7797 "2019-11-01T12:58:05Z")
So this may be a bit lengthy, but I’m VERY curious about these things: For Tresiba users/lovers: I am new to Tresiba and MDI. A. I get a blotchy red spot after I inject for a few days of Tresiba… Anyone else have th… --- ## [Frozen Shoulder Funtimes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frozen-shoulder-funtimes/3484)
**Author:** [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frozen-shoulder-funtimes/3484 "2019-10-31T19:18:26Z")
I’ve been having pain in my left shoulder for about 6 months, starting kind of mild, and progressing to the point where now my range of motion (which is usually super hypermobile) is very limited and many movements are p… --- ## [Looping - First Endo Appointment After 3 Months](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-first-endo-appointment-after-3-months/8539)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-first-endo-appointment-after-3-months/8539 "2019-10-26T00:08:29Z")
I started Looping on July 3rd. It’s a new technology and mindset that’s different than what I’m used to (X Code, Github, Zulip were foreign to me 3 months ago). But I’ve always liked a good challenge. So far, I like it.… --- ## [Why we're not getting cured any time soon and i'm not a fan of JDRF](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-were-not-getting-cured-any-time-soon-and-im-not-a-fan-of-jdrf/8525)
**Author:** [@SFBob](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SFBob)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-were-not-getting-cured-any-time-soon-and-im-not-a-fan-of-jdrf/8525 "2019-10-29T23:05:18Z")
The JDRF pulled in $227M in 2018. Of that $29M went to finding a cure, your not doing diddly squat with that. They spend $16M in management alone, that’s more than half the amount that goes to finding a cure. Back of … --- ## [Effect of vaccinations on insulin needs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/effect-of-vaccinations-on-insulin-needs/8543)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/effect-of-vaccinations-on-insulin-needs/8543 "2019-10-29T10:16:22Z")
Has anyone had issues with increased basal needs after having a vaccine? So I realized a bit late that I never received the Hep A or Hep B vaccines when I was younger. I have a trip to Belize planned in December, and th… --- ## [Putting a numerical value on stress](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/putting-a-numerical-value-on-stress/8562)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/putting-a-numerical-value-on-stress/8562 "2019-10-29T06:03:01Z")
Have been experiencing unusual amounts of stress lately but have never learned any strategies for it. Since this appears it’s pretty consistent… and might not be going anywhere anytime soon, what do I do with it? Things… --- ## [My Story - DX'ed at age 6; going on to med school now](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-story-dxed-at-age-6-going-on-to-med-school-now/6257)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-story-dxed-at-age-6-going-on-to-med-school-now/6257 "2019-10-29T04:08:58Z")
Hi all. I’m new to the community, so I thought I’d share a bit about me… and what better way than through the 1st paragraph in my personal statement to medical school: Six years old, sitting on my hands in my primary phy… --- ## [Getting around "confused calibration 1" error (Dexcom G6/Xdrip+)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-around-confused-calibration-1-error-dexcom-g6-xdrip/8571)
**Author:** [@Falco](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Falco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-around-confused-calibration-1-error-dexcom-g6-xdrip/8571 "2019-10-28T14:41:46Z")
Hi All, because I had a lot of help from this forum when installing Xdrip + and Sony Smart watch 3, I would now like to share the solution of the “confused calibration 1” with you. This morning I received the message “c… --- ## [New blood test meter for running](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blood-test-meter-for-running/8565)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blood-test-meter-for-running/8565 "2019-10-27T23:01:05Z")
I got a new blood test meter I use for running. And I bet nobody has seen one like it yet… So first of all, it is not a BG meter. :wink: There will probably some diabetes in this thread, since it is somewhat of a tan… --- ## [I love technology when it has my back!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-technology-when-it-has-my-back/8567)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-technology-when-it-has-my-back/8567 "2019-10-26T19:12:43Z")
I may have let my hair down last night (i.e. school functions are stressful and when the liquor store is on your way home…). I definitely created a “competitive environment” with an uneven mix of Merlot, Junior Mints sto… --- ## [Dexcom g6 being off](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-being-off/8554)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-being-off/8554 "2019-10-26T13:58:15Z")
We have been having issues with the dexcom G6 being 100 points or so higher than the finger stick the last few days at lunch time at school. It’s very strange because at home I find the dexcom to be pretty accurate. I ha… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=100) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=102)