# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=105 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 106 --- ## [When Strangers Mean Well - Aggressive Prayer Offering](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-strangers-mean-well-aggressive-prayer-offering/8137)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-strangers-mean-well-aggressive-prayer-offering/8137 "2019-09-10T13:48:51Z")
This morning we went out to breakfast as a family. When we eat out, about 30% of the time someone will come over and compliment how well behaved our boys are, they’ll give each boy a dollar as a “good job”, or sometimes … --- ## [Crazy day at School](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-day-at-school/8216)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-day-at-school/8216 "2019-09-07T14:42:19Z")
Liam was sick the day before yesterday (most likely a stomach bug because it only lasted the evening, but there was a lot of throwing up). He stayed out the next day (yesterday) as the mandatory 24 hour period to wait a… --- ## [Liam's Latest Jaeb A1C test kit results - 08302019](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liams-latest-jaeb-a1c-test-kit-results-08302019/8247)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liams-latest-jaeb-a1c-test-kit-results-08302019/8247 "2019-09-06T19:46:34Z")
--- ## [Recommendations on phone power-pack?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommendations-on-phone-power-pack/8039)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommendations-on-phone-power-pack/8039 "2019-09-06T06:07:11Z")
So the phone becomes even more important when Looping… Any recommendations on a good power-pack or power-bank to recharge it? Looking for something small and easy to carry around, and one that can supply a good charge … --- ## [Do women need to change prebolus timing based on hormones?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-women-need-to-change-prebolus-timing-based-on-hormones/8258)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-women-need-to-change-prebolus-timing-based-on-hormones/8258 "2019-09-05T20:47:17Z")
In the Women’s Health Category, we’ve discussed changing basal needs and changing bolus needs due to hormone-induced insulin resistance. Personally, I see varying increased insulin need for both basal and boluses during … --- ## [Loop support](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-support/8241)
**Author:** [@Cbanda](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Cbanda)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-support/8241 "2019-09-05T19:40:52Z")
Just starting to use loop with omnipod and getting failed bolus at first try. Why? --- ## [Beating a dead horse (smart watches)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beating-a-dead-horse-smart-watches/6382)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beating-a-dead-horse-smart-watches/6382 "2019-09-04T22:31:32Z")
Okay, so it’s my understanding that right now there is no way to have a smartwatch that both acts as a collector AND has the ability to “share” that data with external devices due to no Bluetooth capabilities (which is i… --- ## [\[FIRSTS\] - Used Glucagon tonight (09012019)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-used-glucagon-tonight-09012019/8228)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-used-glucagon-tonight-09012019/8228 "2019-09-03T11:48:34Z")
After 3.5 years I used a little tonight on Liam. He has been sick and we thought he was better but his BG management has been insane for the past few days. Tonight he started projectile vomiting again and bgs we’re hea… --- ## ["Activity" is not the same thing as "Exercise": Allison's Running Trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/activity-is-not-the-same-thing-as-exercise-allisons-running-trial/7892)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/activity-is-not-the-same-thing-as-exercise-allisons-running-trial/7892 "2019-09-03T10:34:26Z")
We have a lot of amazing exercise threads on here. I’ve learned so much from the exercise warriors out there (looking at you, @daisymae, @Nickyghaleb, @Trying, @Eric, just to name a few). I started a running program wit… --- ## [Purchasing in Canada? Can’t Afford US Price](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/purchasing-in-canada-can-t-afford-us-price/8214)
**Author:** [@PoorGirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PoorGirl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/purchasing-in-canada-can-t-afford-us-price/8214 "2019-09-02T20:02:51Z")
Found a post about traveling up to Canada. Want to find out more. I just changed jobs and I had Express Scripts and Blue Cross Blue Shield I was paying $120 for a three month supply for Soliqua that was great, but job n… --- ## [Tandem to luer lock adapter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-to-luer-lock-adapter/7590)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-to-luer-lock-adapter/7590 "2019-09-02T15:00:40Z")
I am switching to the Tandem T:slim X2. I have a stock of luer lock infusion sets. There was talk here long ago of possible adapters to use the luer locks with Tandem’s proprietary connector reservoirs. Does anybody know… --- ## [How to setup Android watch with mobile data as Collector (using xDrip, Miao Miao, FreeStyle Libre)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-setup-android-watch-with-mobile-data-as-collector-using-xdrip-miao-miao-freestyle-libre/8192)
**Author:** [@john.mitchell](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john.mitchell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 7:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-setup-android-watch-with-mobile-data-as-collector-using-xdrip-miao-miao-freestyle-libre/8192 "2019-09-02T07:53:03Z")
Hi, Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. My son (who has T1) and I love waterskiing, wakeboarding and having fun in the outdoors. We’re looking to setup a waterproof watch to collect data and post it to … --- ## [G5 Sensor Change-outs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-sensor-change-outs/7871)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-sensor-change-outs/7871 "2019-09-02T01:39:11Z")
Erin and I finally made the decision to no longer even try to go beyond 7 days on each sensor. Inevitably, what happens for us is that we do the 2-hour warm-up period (keep in mind, that with loop, I need to check BG’s … --- ## [Dexcom Sensor Restart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-restart/7751)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-restart/7751 "2019-09-01T20:59:05Z")
I’m currently using the G5 (I’m on Medicare). I run xDrip+ on my phone and the Dexcom receiver (I’m retired with plenty of time on my hands). XDrip+ does not recognize that the sensor is expired, it just keeps going. Th… --- ## [Nightscout may be down for some...(me)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightscout-may-be-down-for-some-me/8227)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightscout-may-be-down-for-some-me/8227 "2019-08-31T21:22:30Z")
mlab is not working due to an outage in some AWS servers. No ETA on a fix at this time. https://status.heroku.com/ --- ## [Fascinating: Is hypoglycemia a thing in non-diabetic people?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fascinating-is-hypoglycemia-a-thing-in-non-diabetic-people/8209)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fascinating-is-hypoglycemia-a-thing-in-non-diabetic-people/8209 "2019-08-31T17:54:57Z")
I’ve often had symptoms of hypoglycemia, even though I don’t have T1 or T2. I This study is really interesting to me for that reason. IT’s a small one. HEre’s an excerpt in case you can’t access Medscape: The new stud… --- ## [Xdrip watch spoken treatment?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-watch-spoken-treatment/8224)
**Author:** [@cdawg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cdawg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-watch-spoken-treatment/8224 "2019-08-30T23:30:21Z")
Does anyone successfully use their smart watch and xdrip to record spoke carb/bolus treatments? I’m following these steps from github documentation: 1. Associate the Spoken Treatment app with "Take a note" Action in you… --- ## [Medicare did what now? test strips issue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-did-what-now-test-strips-issue/8114)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-did-what-now-test-strips-issue/8114 "2019-08-30T19:38:29Z")
i went to my drug store to figure out why i havent gotten my test strips yet. it was because it needed the icd code. once that was submitted, medicare comes back saying it wont cover the testing of 4 times a day but only… --- ## [Trying to Find A GI Nutritionist Specialist to Deal with D Digestive Disorders](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-find-a-gi-nutritionist-specialist-to-deal-with-d-digestive-disorders/8217)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-find-a-gi-nutritionist-specialist-to-deal-with-d-digestive-disorders/8217 "2019-08-29T20:22:27Z")
Some of you know that i have been going through some tough times with my tummy and have been on a new course of Xifaxan for SIBO. i already deal with Gastroparesis and IBS for which i take Domperidone (which i get from … --- ## [Probably Should Stay Away From Tramadol](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/probably-should-stay-away-from-tramadol/8208)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/probably-should-stay-away-from-tramadol/8208 "2019-08-28T15:46:53Z")
New study shows that Tramadol increases hospitalizations from hypoglycemia --- ## [Changes to mitochondria drive inflammation in type 2 diabetes, not glucose](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changes-to-mitochondria-drive-inflammation-in-type-2-diabetes-not-glucose/8205)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 9:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changes-to-mitochondria-drive-inflammation-in-type-2-diabetes-not-glucose/8205 "2019-08-28T09:28:01Z")
Dr Ponder shared this on Facebook the other day. This is potentially a big deal and course change in the understanding of diabetes complications --- ## [Flonase for ragweed season](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flonase-for-ragweed-season/8111)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flonase-for-ragweed-season/8111 "2019-08-28T03:43:24Z")
It’s ragweed season again, firing up my allergy symptoms. I’m considering using Flonase nasal spray to help this year, but am concerned about possible blood sugar impacts. Anyone have experience with this? --- ## [Type 1 diabetes linked to gut microbiome and genetic factors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-diabetes-linked-to-gut-microbiome-and-genetic-factors/8206)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-diabetes-linked-to-gut-microbiome-and-genetic-factors/8206 "2019-08-28T02:14:46Z")
The other article I just posted led me to this one—- fascinating to me that studies of gut microbiome are starting to bear fruit and stand up to scientific scrutiny finally after years of being decried as nonsense. Was… --- ## [Things You Have Done To Help You Be UNLIMITED](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-you-have-done-to-help-you-be-unlimited/8082)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-you-have-done-to-help-you-be-unlimited/8082 "2019-08-27T18:01:53Z")
OKAY, Here Goes: there are many things that i have learned to do along the way that have helped me to feel unlimited. However, the greatest thing i’ve done to show me that i can be Unlimited is my swimming. after the lo… --- ## [Pump IOB curves/equations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-iob-curves-equations/8193)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 6:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-iob-curves-equations/8193 "2019-08-27T06:32:19Z")
Is it known what kind of formulas pump manufacturers use to determine IOB? I was looking for curves or other info concerning Medtronic pumps, but I couldn’t find much. I hope it’s not just a linear equation. --- ## [How Did You Learn How To Inject Yourself?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-did-you-learn-how-to-inject-yourself/8073)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-did-you-learn-how-to-inject-yourself/8073 "2019-08-27T04:49:08Z")
just wondering: bc when i was given my first syringe, i was also given an orange, and i was told that i could get used to the “feeling” of injecting myself by injecting the orange. yeah, right :rofl: and, i was not allo… --- ## [UHC Weirdness - Home visits? Anyone else hear this?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uhc-weirdness-home-visits-anyone-else-hear-this/8144)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uhc-weirdness-home-visits-anyone-else-hear-this/8144 "2019-08-26T23:15:59Z")
So, this just happened… EH got a phone call from someone purporting to be from United HealthCare, and they were actually calling about me (we are on the same insurance). The woman on the phone said that UHC pays for a h… --- ## [Help with dexcom 6 restarting sensor and Galaxy S8+ phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-dexcom-6-restarting-sensor-and-galaxy-s8-phone/8185)
**Author:** [@Zr8000](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Zr8000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-dexcom-6-restarting-sensor-and-galaxy-s8-phone/8185 "2019-08-26T07:04:50Z")
I am a type 1 diabetic. I have a dexcom 6 CGM. I have been reading how people extend their sensors past 10 days. I have been unable to do this and I use a Samsung Galaxy S8+. Does anyone have the exact instructions … --- ## [Little help? Had no idea Samsung S10 is not compatible with Dexcom G5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/little-help-had-no-idea-samsung-s10-is-not-compatible-with-dexcom-g5/8178)
**Author:** [@ScottC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ScottC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/little-help-had-no-idea-samsung-s10-is-not-compatible-with-dexcom-g5/8178 "2019-08-26T00:59:12Z")
Hi there. I’ve been T1 for 45 years and am new to this forum. Hoping to get some technical help getting my S10 paired with my Dexcom G5. I downloaded xDrip and for the last 4 hours the wizard is stuck on “Receiving Da… --- ## [CGM, visually impaired](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-visually-impaired/8182)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-visually-impaired/8182 "2019-08-26T00:00:36Z")
My brother is T1 since about 3. He is also legally blind. He has had some pretty close calls with getting very low and basically becoming unconscious. Luckily someone has found him in each case and got him help/treatment… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=104) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=106)