# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=11 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [Martin's Law (like Murphy's law, but worse)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/martins-law-like-murphys-law-but-worse/15638)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/martins-law-like-murphys-law-but-worse/15638 "2025-12-06T06:30:08Z")
Liam’s Fred (POD) expired early this morning and we changed it around 6am…then he went back to sleep until around 7am. At the time of changeout, his BGs were around 90. I didn’t notice after the changeout that his BGs … --- ## [Smart Phone used as a receiver for Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smart-phone-used-as-a-receiver-for-dexcom/15636)
**Author:** [@Sunshine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sunshine)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smart-phone-used-as-a-receiver-for-dexcom/15636 "2025-12-05T19:26:35Z")
Can anyone suggest an inexpensive Android phone to be used as a receiver for Dexcom? I like Samsung Galaxy, but I’d like to find something cheaper. I had a bad experience with Motorola. I prefer unlocked. --- ## [Fixing the Low to High Rollercoaster](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fixing-the-low-to-high-rollercoaster/14497)
**Author:** [@RachelMaraii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RachelMaraii)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fixing-the-low-to-high-rollercoaster/14497 "2025-12-05T17:17:29Z")
I’ve been reading Think Like a Pancreas and realized it’s not normal to go low multiple times a day, every day… :sweat\_smile: Haha. We convince ourselves of silly things, huh? (Still only 20% of the way through, so I’m s… --- ## [Higher A1C desired for advanced aged?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-a1c-desired-for-advanced-aged/12316)
**Author:** [@Penningdcp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Penningdcp)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-a1c-desired-for-advanced-aged/12316 "2025-12-04T22:30:48Z")
I moved and changed States and healthcare institutions. I’m 81, insulin dependent Type 2 (dx 40 years). With Victoza I have lost about 45 pounds and over time reduced my dose of Lantus significantly. My A1Cs were running… --- ## [Dexcom Smart Basal for T2s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-smart-basal-for-t2s/15607)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-smart-basal-for-t2s/15607 "2025-12-04T03:35:30Z")
Dexcom just got FDA clearance on a Basal program aimed at new T2 users with G7s. The software is supposed to help the patient fine tune their basal dose after the initial dose has been set by a clinician. https://www.fi… --- ## [Is Tandem T:slim Bolus Max Hard Wired?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-tandem-t-slim-bolus-max-hard-wired/15298)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-tandem-t-slim-bolus-max-hard-wired/15298 "2025-12-04T03:19:44Z")
As my educator and I refine my pump regime (and notching some above 70% time in ranges), I sometimes end up with bolus estimates above 25 units, never more than 30. Is there any way to override the built in limit of 25?… --- ## [Omnipod 5: Keep tweaking or reset?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-keep-tweaking-or-reset/15567)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-keep-tweaking-or-reset/15567 "2025-12-04T03:05:09Z")
I’m only three weeks into O5, and I know it can take a while for the algorithm to learn, but when it comes to diabetes, my middle name is Impatient. I find the algo far too aggressive – it keeps driving me down into the … --- ## [Travel with Afrezza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-with-afrezza/15265)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-with-afrezza/15265 "2025-12-04T02:49:58Z")
I’ve been using Affrezza lately for bolus and corrections and have been happy with it. Now I’m getting ready for a road trip and am trying to figure out how to efficiently carry all the Affrezza I will need for 2 weeks. … --- ## [Should I take statins?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/should-i-take-statins/14968)
**Author:** [@Bananaman](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bananaman)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/should-i-take-statins/14968 "2025-12-04T01:00:40Z")
Hi guys and gals, Some recent blood work came back with “Consider statins” printed across the top and my subsequent conversation with a physician had him trying to convince me of the merits of taking them. He says I sho… --- ## [Insulin delivery survey: how do you primarily administer your insulin?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-delivery-survey-how-do-you-primarily-administer-your-insulin/15625)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-delivery-survey-how-do-you-primarily-administer-your-insulin/15625 "2025-12-03T20:50:47Z")
poll --- ## [Funny diabetes pics and memes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-diabetes-pics-and-memes/2284)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-diabetes-pics-and-memes/2284 "2025-12-03T20:35:38Z")
\[IMG\_0637\] --- ## [Hidden in Plain Bite: The Additive Cocktails Quietly Fueling Diabetes (T2) Risk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hidden-in-plain-bite-the-additive-cocktails-quietly-fueling-diabetes-t2-risk/15229)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hidden-in-plain-bite-the-additive-cocktails-quietly-fueling-diabetes-t2-risk/15229 "2025-12-02T07:04:31Z")
I’ve long thought that some thing in our foods is triggering a metabolic response to conserve energy in preparation for famine. This would be an evolutionary survival strategy that allowed a portion of the population to … --- ## [Sugar is not the villain for diabetes according to \* Dr Pal (Who dat?)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-is-not-the-villain-for-diabetes-according-to-dr-pal-who-dat/15580)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-is-not-the-villain-for-diabetes-according-to-dr-pal-who-dat/15580 "2025-12-01T17:01:41Z")
This showed up on my GOOGLE feed. This morning. I am not going to condemn this Dr Pal to the quack dust bin as what he said may not be what was reported. It is absolutely true that sugars are not the cause of Type 2 DM… --- ## [A new "Hybrid" glucometer; a possible approach to working non-invasive measurement](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-new-hybrid-glucometer-a-possible-approach-to-working-non-invasive-measurement/15626)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-new-hybrid-glucometer-a-possible-approach-to-working-non-invasive-measurement/15626 "2025-12-01T02:24:04Z")
The Israeli company cnoga has just started a marketing campaign for their new “hybrid” glucometer. I.e. a device for measuring BG. The “hybrid” word refers to the fact that it uses a mix of fingerstick readings and non… --- ## [New Medtronic Sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-medtronic-sensor/15406)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-medtronic-sensor/15406 "2025-11-30T05:36:37Z")
First, I heard of Abbott making Medtronics CGM….Assume it’s a Freestyle with a link to Medtronic pumps? --- ## [Happy Thanksgiving! 2025](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-thanksgiving-2025/15623)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-thanksgiving-2025/15623 "2025-11-29T19:01:03Z")
Happy Thanksgiving to all you FUDders, old and new! I’m actually taking the time to think of all that I am thankful for today, and you’re pretty high on the list! Eat, drink, and be merry! Marie, cats Milo & Meko, and… --- ## [Holiday social meal treat?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/holiday-social-meal-treat/15624)
**Author:** [@Terry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Terry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/holiday-social-meal-treat/15624 "2025-11-29T17:31:22Z")
I’m good at controlling glucose with my normal routine. But throw in the social aspect and allowing myself rare “treats,” my T!D reminds me of the reality. Here are the daily results of the day before Thanksgiving, the d… --- ## [Diabetes topics worth the time](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-topics-worth-the-time/15569)
**Author:** [@Terry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Terry)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-topics-worth-the-time/15569 "2025-11-28T16:19:06Z")
I’m new here and certainly feel the need to avoid causing needless strife. The welcome vibes have been great yet I’m aware that our long history as humans and surviving in tribes still pertains and the sense of the “othe… --- ## [Any Trio AID users here?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-trio-aid-users-here/15599)
**Author:** [@Terry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Terry)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-trio-aid-users-here/15599 "2025-11-28T16:15:34Z")
I suspect there are not many people here who use Trio but I thought I’d just directly inquire and see if I could make a connection or two. I’m a long-term user of the Loop DIY AID. I’ve been aware of name, “Trio,“ but I … --- ## [Updates on standalone watches receiving readings direct from dexcom / xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/updates-on-standalone-watches-receiving-readings-direct-from-dexcom-xdrip/15509)
**Author:** [@Tyler1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tyler1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/updates-on-standalone-watches-receiving-readings-direct-from-dexcom-xdrip/15509 "2025-11-27T19:21:38Z")
Hi there, I have been reading through some old posts about smart watches that can get dexcom readings without the use of a phone and without using a network signal i.e. direct from dexcom to the watch. I understand that… --- ## [Where i've been this year](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-ive-been-this-year/15428)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-ive-been-this-year/15428 "2025-11-27T15:04:40Z")
DaisyMae Here. Its been a long while since I’ve been in the pool and I havent logged into FUD to do more than read about your experiences, strengths and hopes (which is, actually, A LOT!!! ) two main reasons Ive gone in… --- ## [Dexcom G7 - Failed Sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-failed-sensors/14940)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-failed-sensors/14940 "2025-11-26T15:13:55Z")
Note: editing this post as I was angry when I initially wrote it. Let me tell you 2 failed sensors in one day has put me over the edge. I’m very sick of submitting replacement forms. G6 was 1000% better than G7. --- ## [Different bread, different reactions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/different-bread-different-reactions/8385)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/different-bread-different-reactions/8385 "2025-11-25T06:43:28Z")
did you know that most breads are made from wheat? but then there is also white breads, breads with nuts, bread with seeds, bread that is made with malt… and then there is SOURDOUGH bread. normally, i need a longer pre-… --- ## [A primer on steel bicycles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-primer-on-steel-bicycles/14787)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-primer-on-steel-bicycles/14787 "2025-11-25T04:10:41Z")
There has bee a lively and fun discussion on The best 24 hours in several months - #20 by Marie About childhood memories of bicycles. One of the things is that our bikes were quite heavy. The reason for the weight is t… --- ## [More Heat on G7 from Dan Heller](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-heat-on-g7-from-dan-heller/15470)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-heat-on-g7-from-dan-heller/15470 "2025-11-24T15:06:26Z")
I only started on with Dexcom on the G7 (January) and have no comparison with G6. Dan Heller has worn both an spot tested glucose readings at the same time, with interesting results I walk away with a consideration th… --- ## [Diagnosed 3 weeks ago can't see doctor/educator and lost](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosed-3-weeks-ago-cant-see-doctor-educator-and-lost/11665)
**Author:** [@Johner](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Johner)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosed-3-weeks-ago-cant-see-doctor-educator-and-lost/11665 "2025-11-24T06:24:26Z")
Hey folks So I am 39, male, and confused. I was diagnosed early-july during a checkup with my doctor with a pre-meal morning blood sugar of 362. When I got the labs back I was shocked but not surprised as my entire fa… --- ## [Bad news for Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-news-for-dexcom/15465)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 5:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-news-for-dexcom/15465 "2025-11-24T05:17:11Z")
Bad news for Dexcom in this article. Some of the accusations are very one sided but this does not bode well for the company. The way these things go, the attorneys and short seller sharks get together and continue to pil… --- ## [Can a G7 sensor presoak?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-a-g7-sensor-presoak/15461)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-a-g7-sensor-presoak/15461 "2025-11-24T02:22:33Z")
This morning I got a little worried about my 9 day old Dexcom G7 sensor. So I inserted a new sensor but did not start it, intending to presoak for a half day or more. Eventually in the late afternoon the 9 1/2 day old se… --- ## [Pinned: how to dispose of sharps in your US jurisdiction](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pinned-how-to-dispose-of-sharps-in-your-us-jurisdiction/15612)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pinned-how-to-dispose-of-sharps-in-your-us-jurisdiction/15612 "2025-11-22T14:19:31Z")
@Michel this is something that could be pinned --- ## [How do I download everything that I have ever written on TuDiabetes.org?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-download-everything-that-i-have-ever-written-on-tudiabetes-org/15610)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-download-everything-that-i-have-ever-written-on-tudiabetes-org/15610 "2025-11-22T03:03:04Z")
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