# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=104 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 105 --- ## [(Dexcom G6) Inconsistent data between paired phone and follow app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-inconsistent-data-between-paired-phone-and-follow-app/4391)
**Author:** [@bloc8888](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bloc8888)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-inconsistent-data-between-paired-phone-and-follow-app/4391 "2019-09-25T01:35:55Z")
We recently upgraded from the G5 to the G6. Things have been going okay so far (loving the no calibration), but I’ve noticed something odd about how the data is sent from the mobile phone (paired with the transmitter) a… --- ## [Ping Supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ping-supplies/8387)
**Author:** [@ErikKnowles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ErikKnowles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ping-supplies/8387 "2019-09-24T18:13:33Z")
Anyone sticking with the Ping for a while? We have some supplies – maybe a dozen insertion sets, many cartridges, that I’d be happy to not throw in the trash. --- ## [Buying insulin while in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-insulin-while-in-canada/2952)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-insulin-while-in-canada/2952 "2019-09-24T00:42:58Z")
We have been in Canada for not quite a week, in Quebec province first in Montreal then in Quebec City. We have purchased insulin in 4 different pharmacies in two different cities. Much of what I thought I knew is not qui… --- ## [Updating from G4 with Xdrip to G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/updating-from-g4-with-xdrip-to-g6/5326)
**Author:** [@Elijah](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Elijah)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/updating-from-g4-with-xdrip-to-g6/5326 "2019-09-23T23:24:11Z")
My son has been using G4 with xdrip on an android phone. We just started G6. Do we need to download any new xdrip version or can we keep using what he has and just change the serial #? --- ## [Crazy Extraordinarily Stubborn Lows](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-extraordinarily-stubborn-lows/8320)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-extraordinarily-stubborn-lows/8320 "2019-09-23T13:10:37Z")
Has anyone had this (its happened to me twice; once last year, and then again last night) ? i start going low, so i correct with carbs. very briefly my BG comes up, but then it goes down again. so i treat with some more… --- ## [Okay to use Expired OmniPod Pods?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/okay-to-use-expired-omnipod-pods/6499)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/okay-to-use-expired-omnipod-pods/6499 "2019-09-22T23:12:15Z")
I’ve searched to see if this has already been answered but could only find information on the 3 day expiration. I have a group member trying to find out if it’s okay to use her old pods that say December 2018 on them. My… --- ## [\[real-time\] CGM, Not Insulin Pump, 'Is What Makes Difference' in Type 1 Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-time-cgm-not-insulin-pump-is-what-makes-difference-in-type-1-diabetes/8355)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-time-cgm-not-insulin-pump-is-what-makes-difference-in-type-1-diabetes/8355 "2019-09-22T23:00:14Z")
As a longtime Dexcom user who has believed this ever since my first SevenGo took my A1C from 7.3 down to 5.7 it’s nice to see research published to support my personal experience. The headline of the article sums it up … --- ## [Anyone have any spare Omnipods?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-any-spare-omnipods/8357)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-any-spare-omnipods/8357 "2019-09-21T22:15:06Z")
I’m currently using Loop and it has caused my insulin requirements to be more than my script for pods. I’m working with my endo to get more early, but if anyone has any extras they could spare, please let me know. --- ## [Thoughts on the ReliOn PremierBlu Meter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thoughts-on-the-relion-premierblu-meter/4426)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thoughts-on-the-relion-premierblu-meter/4426 "2019-09-21T14:07:20Z")
I used the ReliOn Premier Blu meter along with and in place of my ReliOn Prime meter (which I love), for my daily testing, which covered a variety of situations (like pizza experiments!). The Blu was spot on with my Prim… --- ## [Tandem Basal-IQ Article - Real World Retrospective Analysis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-basal-iq-article-real-world-retrospective-analysis/8350)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-basal-iq-article-real-world-retrospective-analysis/8350 "2019-09-21T05:34:23Z")
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/dia.2019.0190 FYI: Original name of Basal-IQ was Predictive Low Glucose Suspend or PLGS for short. Methods: Retrospective analysis of Tandem Basal-IQ users who uploaded at leas… --- ## [DEXCOM 5 and compatible devices](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-5-and-compatible-devices/8359)
**Author:** [@Nobeac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nobeac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-5-and-compatible-devices/8359 "2019-09-20T16:01:45Z")
I have Dexcom 5 and am using a Samsung S8+ to get my CGM readings. Dexcom will never be updating their app to be used with android pie (version 9) because it’s been about a year since the website has been updated. I woul… --- ## [Ketone Testing & DKA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ketone-testing-dka/8321)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 5:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ketone-testing-dka/8321 "2019-09-20T05:18:16Z")
I’ve been brushing up on DKA posts. And clearly, testing for ketones is part of figuring that out. But I’m a tad confused. Some people have blood ketone testing meters. There are also urine ketone strips. Many who test f… --- ## [Has anyone tried Baqsimi?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-tried-baqsimi/8337)
**Author:** [@rhetman](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rhetman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-tried-baqsimi/8337 "2019-09-19T02:05:11Z")
Hello. So my first question is has anyone tried Baqsimi nasal glucagon spray or had it given to them and if so, how did it go? My second question is whether it would be safe to try on myself so that I can be sure it wor… --- ## [Omnipod tips for 9 year old](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-tips-for-9-year-old/8346)
**Author:** [@margford6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/margford6)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-tips-for-9-year-old/8346 "2019-09-18T19:29:36Z")
Hello, My daughter currently has a medtronic minimed pump, which has been great over the last 4 years! She is due to get a new pump and I’ve been looking up non stop info…she has her heart set on the Omnipod…she loves t… --- ## [Xdrip learning curve](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-learning-curve/8341)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-learning-curve/8341 "2019-09-18T10:23:39Z")
I’ve been using Spike with Dex G5 for a few months on Iphone and think its great. Next week I am starting an Eversense sensor and tempted to go out and get an Android phone so I can use xdrip with the Eversense. Plus I a… --- ## [Strange CGM behavior](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-cgm-behavior/6332)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-cgm-behavior/6332 "2019-09-18T03:32:36Z")
Just changed it out 6 days ago and it was working great up until 2250. It cut out and it hasn’t turned back on yet…question marks since 2250. Haven’t ever had one cut out so early before…do you guys think I should just… --- ## [The ReliOn Premier Blu: a new Walmart Bluetooth meter with cheap strips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-relion-premier-blu-a-new-walmart-bluetooth-meter-with-cheap-strips/3428 "2019-09-17T23:11:59Z")
I just found out from @Tony about this new meter in this post. I find it quite interesting, because: it is Bluetooth enabled, working with a Walmart online App the Walmart listing info describes as a highly accurat… --- ## [xDrip+ Android Location Services Error](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-android-location-services-error/8308)
**Author:** [@jredel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jredel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-android-location-services-error/8308 "2019-09-16T03:25:04Z")
Dexcom G6. My sensor is only 3.8 days old, my transmitter 64. I have both Dexcom G6 app and xDrip+ app, I switch between them sometimes by force stopping one or the other. I’m trying to use my xDrip+ app now, and it seem… --- ## [Intestinal Problems: the latest dx : SIBO and XYFAXAN](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intestinal-problems-the-latest-dx-sibo-and-xyfaxan/8188)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intestinal-problems-the-latest-dx-sibo-and-xyfaxan/8188 "2019-09-15T17:54:18Z")
well i already have GP as well as IBS, but recently i was dx with SIBO. its been sheer hell going through it. my tummy was growing to the point that i looked about 4 months pregnant (which is medically impossible), and m… --- ## [Xdrip+ Stopped during restart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stopped-during-restart/8309)
**Author:** [@daphne](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daphne)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stopped-during-restart/8309 "2019-09-14T22:31:59Z")
I’ve been using xDrip+ on Samsung GS9+ for about a month. Today, it tried to restart my sensor (day 9), but failed. The sensor is only 9 days old. The first time it restarted a sensor, I remember having some sort of sta… --- ## [Freestyle Libre + MiaoMiao + Spike](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-miaomiao-spike/4968)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-miaomiao-spike/4968 "2019-09-14T16:34:57Z")
Hello everyone! Now that I’ve gotten the MiaoMiao and Spike up and running I thought I’d let you all know my thoughts so far, to be updated as things change. For anyone not familiar with the MiaoMiao, it is a third-part… --- ## [How long after exercise do you see refueling lows?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-after-exercise-do-you-see-refueling-lows/6564)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 10:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-after-exercise-do-you-see-refueling-lows/6564 "2019-09-14T10:21:34Z")
We are looking into a different kind of strategy and timing for running. But its success will depend upon the timing of refueling lows. When (how many hours later) do you get refueling lows after exercise if you don’t re… --- ## [GP wears Freestyle Libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gp-wears-freestyle-libre/8282)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gp-wears-freestyle-libre/8282 "2019-09-14T00:39:09Z")
Personally I’m not on Twitter, but the account from British GP Simon Tobin, @DocRunner1, was brought to my attention. As a non-diabetic he wore a Freestyle Libre for 2 weeks and shared his experiences finding out how dif… --- ## [However, the team found for the first time that a proportion of the cells are no longer beta cells that are making insulin. They had actually started to make a different hormone called somatostatin -- characteristic of a delta cell](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/however-the-team-found-for-the-first-time-that-a-proportion-of-the-cells-are-no-longer-beta-cells-that-are-making-insulin-they-had-actually-started-to-make-a-different-hormone-called-somatostatin-characteristic-of-a-delta-cell/8294)
**Author:** [@ckat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/however-the-team-found-for-the-first-time-that-a-proportion-of-the-cells-are-no-longer-beta-cells-that-are-making-insulin-they-had-actually-started-to-make-a-different-hormone-called-somatostatin-characteristic-of-a-delta-cell/8294 "2019-09-13T17:55:02Z")
Don’t know if this was seen here but I always wondered why they keep regenerating beta cells as a therapy when they know that when they are implanted the body gets rid of them. And that always led me to believe that the… --- ## [Catamenial DKA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/catamenial-dka/8275)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/catamenial-dka/8275 "2019-09-13T01:37:46Z")
So apparently the association between DKA and the menstrual cycle actually has a name. I have no experience with this, except maybe I do since my insulin needs often increase by more than 100% during my cycle and drop d… --- ## [Living with diabetes is exhausting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/living-with-diabetes-is-exhausting/7700)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/living-with-diabetes-is-exhausting/7700 "2019-09-12T20:49:03Z")
Just wanted some sympathy today. I’ve had two horrible weeks - food not doing what I expected it to, insulin not working as normal, etc. After almost 24 years you’d think I have it figured out, right? I just want to slee… --- ## [Looking to organize my diabetes kit](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-to-organize-my-diabetes-kit/8215)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-to-organize-my-diabetes-kit/8215 "2019-09-12T13:17:09Z")
So I have largely given up plastic in my life. I do still use it for a few things (in particular medical), but I try not to buy it if I don’t have to. I carry a diabetes kit with backup pump supplies and the like. I kee… --- ## [Omnipod Dash: Filling the pod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-filling-the-pod/8300)
**Author:** [@Kirito](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kirito)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-filling-the-pod/8300 "2019-09-11T04:57:26Z")
Hello! Does anyone know if you can pre-fill a pod? ie: I fill the pod in the morning and then put it on around noon. I didn’t know if the entire process needed to be done at once or if I could have the pod filled and r… --- ## [What is the best setup for pump and CGM combo?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184)
**Author:** [@Trever](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trever)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184 "2019-09-11T03:52:20Z")
My Medtronic Minimed warranty just expired. I’ve also been using the Medtronic CGM which also just expired. I like that I have one device for both my pumping and my CGM, but have increasing concerns with the CGM accuracy… --- ## [Does Anyone on a Sensor Take Herbs or Vitamins (or Supplments)?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-on-a-sensor-take-herbs-or-vitamins-or-supplments/8290)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-on-a-sensor-take-herbs-or-vitamins-or-supplments/8290 "2019-09-10T20:27:23Z")
i know that us sensor people are warned about taking Tylenol, but has anyone been told by either Dexcom or Abbott FS Libre not to take Vitamin C, D, or B ? Abbott told me that if i was needing Tylenol, i would have to w… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=103) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=105)