# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=103 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 104 --- ## [Feeling powerful](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-powerful/8401)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-powerful/8401 "2019-10-09T16:25:30Z")
We did a hiking trip last week in Arches & Canyonlands NPs. We did 4 full days of hiking book-ended by 2 half days of hiking (arrival/departure). This was my first time doing a multi-day hiking trip like this. These few… --- ## ["New" metric for CGM users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-metric-for-cgm-users/8478)
**Author:** [@rkw](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rkw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 6:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-metric-for-cgm-users/8478 "2019-10-09T06:27:05Z")
read an article about Dexcom which led to article about the G6 which bled into the idea the medical profession is finally embracing. It’s actually not new for those who have CGM software as we see the percentage breakdo… --- ## [xDrip+ alarms temporarily push Samsung S10e volume to max level, no matter what S10e volume is set at](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-alarms-temporarily-push-samsung-s10e-volume-to-max-level-no-matter-what-s10e-volume-is-set-at/7288)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-alarms-temporarily-push-samsung-s10e-volume-to-max-level-no-matter-what-s10e-volume-is-set-at/7288 "2019-10-09T04:53:00Z")
As the title says. I’ll be at the gym or listening to music in my car and when the xDrip+ alarm sounds the phone volume gets pushed to maximum, which is near deafening sometimes. I want to know when I’m low or high but … --- ## [Any Canadian friends around](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-canadian-friends-around/8476)
**Author:** [@MNTexan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MNTexan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-canadian-friends-around/8476 "2019-10-08T19:13:41Z")
Are there any Canadian folks on here with a Canadian address that would be willing to receive an Abbott order of a Freestyle Libre CGM and a few sensors for me? My intention was to make it back to the Midwest in Septemb… --- ## [Awful tingling that doesn't match BG numbers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/awful-tingling-that-doesnt-match-bg-numbers/8455)
**Author:** [@T1DCIT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1DCIT)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/awful-tingling-that-doesnt-match-bg-numbers/8455 "2019-10-07T15:41:53Z")
So this is the second time in a week this has happened. Tingling that starts in my fingers, toes and lips, then spreads all the way down to my knees and up to my shoulders. Quite painful burning, tingling and aching. I … --- ## [Increasing basal needs and rising BG range... Asking for a friend](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/increasing-basal-needs-and-rising-bg-range-asking-for-a-friend/8407)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/increasing-basal-needs-and-rising-bg-range-asking-for-a-friend/8407 "2019-10-07T12:03:43Z")
The best I could come up with for her was WTH?, and now I feel like I should help her get something more useful… I have a buddy who’s got some changes going on, and she’s not sure what to make of it. I told her I’d star… --- ## [With Medtronic pump and CGM, be \_sure\_ to finish the fill reservoir procedure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/with-medtronic-pump-and-cgm-be-sure-to-finish-the-fill-reservoir-procedure/8466)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 6:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/with-medtronic-pump-and-cgm-be-sure-to-finish-the-fill-reservoir-procedure/8466 "2019-10-07T06:08:53Z")
There’s a rather disturbing article at https://insulinnation.com/treatment/319050/ that tells of someone who was changing the reservoir in their Medtronic pump (looks like a 630 or 670). They inadvertently didn’t finish… --- ## [My T:slim and Dexcom Journey: Observations, Questions, Compliments, and Concerns](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-t-slim-and-dexcom-journey-observations-questions-compliments-and-concerns/6005)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-t-slim-and-dexcom-journey-observations-questions-compliments-and-concerns/6005 "2019-10-06T17:42:56Z")
I know there are a few threads around here about transitioning to the T:slim, but I really think I’d like to make this my official one. So I can dump it all in here… because there’s going to be a lot to dump. :smiley: I… --- ## [iPad iPadOS & Sugarmate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ipad-ipados-sugarmate/8461)
**Author:** [@EdD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EdD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ipad-ipados-sugarmate/8461 "2019-10-05T23:57:27Z")
Anyone using sugarmate on new iPad Operating System - iPadOS (PadOS) I’m a little reluctant to upgrade --- ## [504 Accommodation Considerations for Children](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/504-accommodation-considerations-for-children/5953)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/504-accommodation-considerations-for-children/5953 "2019-10-05T14:59:34Z")
Today is Liam’s birthday…he’s 5 today. I told myself that on his 5th birthday, I’d begin perusing the 504 materials that Michel and Chris provided and come up with a solid list of “specific accommodations” that I know I… --- ## [NightScout help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightscout-help/8443)
**Author:** [@mikehatch33](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mikehatch33)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightscout-help/8443 "2019-10-05T01:59:39Z")
My wife and I have a 9.5 year old that is just under two years T1D We are starting the process of OmniLooping Just set up NightScout last night, which is awesome, with the hopes of running Autotune before we go live on… --- ## [Always The Truth With Diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-the-truth-with-diabetes/7372)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-the-truth-with-diabetes/7372 "2019-10-02T21:43:28Z")
--- ## [The Power of the Extended Bolus (with apologies to T1Allison)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-power-of-the-extended-bolus-with-apologies-to-t1allison/6857)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-power-of-the-extended-bolus-with-apologies-to-t1allison/6857 "2019-10-02T02:32:50Z")
For pizza I’m finding a 50/50 extended bolus over 3 hours works really nicely. I recently used the same formula for mac and cheese (same amount each night, 33 g carb for 1 cup) for two nights, but forgot on the third nig… --- ## [Pump vs. ICT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-vs-ict/8432)
**Author:** [@Wolf](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Wolf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-vs-ict/8432 "2019-10-01T21:46:22Z")
If this topic is still often discussed in the past, please let me know! If not, let’s talk about, because I’m interested if prescriptioning a pump, and in the near future a (monohormonal) “closed loop system”, is the b… --- ## [Cost of Dexcom v. Libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cost-of-dexcom-v-libre/8297)
**Author:** [@Daisy123](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Daisy123)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cost-of-dexcom-v-libre/8297 "2019-10-01T20:04:50Z")
I’ve been coasting along with my Diabetes care for quite a while, not worrying too much about my Dexcom G6 costs because I’ve been able to successfully restart my sensors. However, restarting has not been successful for… --- ## [For the parents](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-the-parents/7784)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-the-parents/7784 "2019-10-01T17:23:53Z")
The “Parent Project” Hi everyone. I apologize I have not been here in a while. There was something I was working on, kind of a project. It took a lot of time and effort and I had to disconnect for a while to get it don… --- ## [Dexcom G6 readings not accurate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-readings-not-accurate/7456)
**Author:** [@Zohairraza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Zohairraza)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-readings-not-accurate/7456 "2019-09-30T22:50:42Z")
Hey guys, I got my Dexcom G6 couple of days ago and my readings are way off when I compare it to my old school glucometer. It would say sugar level below 40 but actually it was 90 something. I calibrated it but still fac… --- ## [DexCom Clarity Uploader not detecting CGM when connecting to computer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-clarity-uploader-not-detecting-cgm-when-connecting-to-computer/1875)
**Author:** [@EricH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EricH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 6:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-clarity-uploader-not-detecting-cgm-when-connecting-to-computer/1875 "2017-09-07T06:26:52Z")
Pro Tip: If you are having trouble connecting your DexCom continuous glucose monitor to a computer so that you can use the DexCom Clarity Uploader, you must use the USB cable that comes with it. If you use another, sta… --- ## [Possible Cures for Type-1 in the News (September)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/possible-cures-for-type-1-in-the-news-september/8416)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/possible-cures-for-type-1-in-the-news-september/8416 "2019-09-30T00:54:26Z")
I just published a blog covering three smaller research items: --- ## [New to dexcom and xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-dexcom-and-xdrip/8221)
**Author:** [@rscott1972](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rscott1972)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-dexcom-and-xdrip/8221 "2019-09-28T20:59:52Z")
Hi all I’m new to Dexcom and xdrip. I recently got approved to use dexcom g6 for cgm. My endo told me I wouldn’t need a receiver, that I would be able to use the dexcom app on my phone. Apparently dexcom hasn’t updated t… --- ## [Why Use a Pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-use-a-pump/4354)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-use-a-pump/4354 "2019-09-28T16:18:36Z")
Serious question as I consider using a Pump for the first time. I read story after story of pump occlusions, infusion set problems, skin infections, tube kinks, etc., etc. with pumps. I’ve never had any such problems on… --- ## [New LADA- Long-time Runner Trying to Keep ON](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-lada-long-time-runner-trying-to-keep-on/8316)
**Author:** [@ValidLADA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ValidLADA)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-lada-long-time-runner-trying-to-keep-on/8316 "2019-09-27T23:42:40Z")
Hi, I’m new to the Group, and newly diagnosed as LADA. October of last year fatique, weight loss and an inability to concentrate at school led me too my family doctor. BG was around 400, A1c 10.1. Diagnoses Type2. Given… --- ## [What do you do with unopened meds](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-do-with-unopened-meds/8352)
**Author:** [@ValidLADA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ValidLADA)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-do-with-unopened-meds/8352 "2019-09-27T23:39:12Z")
I apologise if this is covered already. I wonder what you all do with unopened meds that you’re not using? My Endocrinologist had me on Victoza, then stopped it. I have 2 full, unused pens of it. I am now taking Tresiba … --- ## [NPR story on challenges of obtaining supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/npr-story-on-challenges-of-obtaining-supplies/8348)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/npr-story-on-challenges-of-obtaining-supplies/8348 "2019-09-27T20:46:00Z")
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/09/18/744117217/its-not-just-insulin-diabetes-patients-struggle-to-get-crucial-supplies --- ## [Teplizumab Phase-II Results For Prevention And Starts A Phase-III On Honeymooners](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/teplizumab-phase-ii-results-for-prevention-and-starts-a-phase-iii-on-honeymooners/8360)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/teplizumab-phase-ii-results-for-prevention-and-starts-a-phase-iii-on-honeymooners/8360 "2019-09-26T21:43:17Z")
I just finished a new blog posting; my first in a while. It is long and complex but also important (I think). It covers one clinical trial run on people in TrialNet. People who had two autoantibodies but had not been dia… --- ## [Gluten consumption during infancy tied to type 1 diabetes risk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gluten-consumption-during-infancy-tied-to-type-1-diabetes-risk/8404)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gluten-consumption-during-infancy-tied-to-type-1-diabetes-risk/8404 "2019-09-26T21:14:12Z")
Researchers found that gluten intake at 18 months of age is associated with development of T1D. Interestingly, in a study published in May this year, the same researchers did not find an association between gluten int… --- ## [Trigger finger](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trigger-finger/8396)
**Author:** [@Sofe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sofe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trigger-finger/8396 "2019-09-26T16:48:29Z")
Hi all, In the last few years I have had the new experience of trigger finger + cortisone injections. Now I have had trigger finger three times. The first time I had it, was in my thumb (that was probably 5 years ago.) … --- ## [A1C vs all cause mortality](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-vs-all-cause-mortality/8397)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-vs-all-cause-mortality/8397 "2019-09-26T12:09:14Z")
Interesting article… maybe too much of a good thing (tight control) isn’t as great an idea as we thought https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/38/2/249 --- ## [Rapid insulin effective time length](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rapid-insulin-effective-time-length/8383)
**Author:** [@MisterMints](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MisterMints)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rapid-insulin-effective-time-length/8383 "2019-09-25T16:47:04Z")
I wasn’t sure how to phrase this question in the title, so with a bit more detail here, hopefully it makes sense! Dose the size of the insulin dose affect the length it is active? For example, if I were to eat a large,… --- ## [What to print out from loop for MD tomorrow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-print-out-from-loop-for-md-tomorrow/8373)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-print-out-from-loop-for-md-tomorrow/8373 "2019-09-25T03:40:19Z")
I’m meeting with my endo tomorrow and he is not aware that I’m running loop! I’m kinda nervous. I’ve had this endo for about a year and he’s great but he’s kind a by the book so might not like me doing loop. I’m current… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=102) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=104)