# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=110 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 111 --- ## [Date on dexcom G6 transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/date-on-dexcom-g6-transmitter/7632)
**Author:** [@Bonni](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bonni)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/date-on-dexcom-g6-transmitter/7632 "2019-06-25T14:53:45Z")
The Dexcom G6 transmitter I just received has the date on it of SB 2019-03-12. Can anyone explain this to me? Dexcom acted like I was speaking a foreign language. Is their an expiration date? --- ## [Public Option](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/public-option/7731)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/public-option/7731 "2019-06-25T06:33:38Z")
WA will have a public option starting in 2021. According to one of the elected class who invented this: “This new option with standardized plans will not only make insurance coverage more affordable, but will allow peop… --- ## [Adhesive remover goop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhesive-remover-goop/7709)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adhesive-remover-goop/7709 "2019-06-25T06:00:12Z")
I have Remove/Uni-Solve wipes to take off infusion sets and sensors and extra tape. It works great, and prevents my skin from basically ripping and then drying out for weeks after taking tape off (I have really sensitive… --- ## [Article on misdiagnosis of T1 in adults \>30](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/article-on-misdiagnosis-of-t1-in-adults-30/7758)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/article-on-misdiagnosis-of-t1-in-adults-30/7758 "2019-06-24T16:34:49Z")
--- ## [Doctor/Patient terminology](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/doctor-patient-terminology/7753)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/doctor-patient-terminology/7753 "2019-06-24T04:27:43Z")
Interesting article about the use of term Patient. Mentions cases such as health related apps, that are shifting to use Consumer. How many times have we, the “patient” told the doctor things they didn’t know, but pro… --- ## [Samson's MRI is NORMAL!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsons-mri-is-normal/7739)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsons-mri-is-normal/7739 "2019-06-23T21:31:37Z")
It’s been about 7 months since Samson was first diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis and given a dose of intravenous immunoglobulin. At the time, his MRI showed a “hyperintensity” – basically an area of inflammation – … --- ## [Xeris Announces Positive Outcomes from a Global Phase 3 Clinical Trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xeris-announces-positive-outcomes-from-a-global-phase-3-clinical-trial/7737)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xeris-announces-positive-outcomes-from-a-global-phase-3-clinical-trial/7737 "2019-06-23T21:12:49Z")
Press release from Xeris: https://www.xerispharma.com/news/press-release/xeris-announces-additional-positive-outcomes Apparently one of the goals of the study was providing additional for European marketing authoriz… --- ## [What are odds of accidental 5mm injection into blood vessel?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-are-odds-of-accidental-5mm-injection-into-blood-vessel/7742)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-are-odds-of-accidental-5mm-injection-into-blood-vessel/7742 "2019-06-22T00:36:31Z")
I’ve often wondered this…but since I just had a gusher when I did my dinner injection…what are the odds of accidentally injecting into a blood vessel? I always assume when my injections bleed a bit that I’m just nicking … --- ## [Before Omniloop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/before-omniloop/7740)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/before-omniloop/7740 "2019-06-21T22:12:27Z")
Before beginning with Omniloop, we never experienced such long periods of “relative” flatlines…never perfect, but before loop we never came close to this kind of line. Lows are too high in this image…trying to figure ou… --- ## [Three Year Old Doing Her Own BG Test and Shot](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/three-year-old-doing-her-own-bg-test-and-shot/7741)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/three-year-old-doing-her-own-bg-test-and-shot/7741 "2019-06-21T22:06:39Z")
This is a video from diabetes.co.uk showing a little 3 year old girl checking her blood sugar, and giving herself a shot. So cute, and inspiring!! :slight\_smile: --- ## [Survival mode](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/survival-mode/1609)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/survival-mode/1609 "2019-06-21T16:59:52Z")
I had a little bit of a mess up last night that ended with a big low. This was the result: It’s a little bit hard to tell from the picture, but this is not a cupcake, or a mini-cake, it is (or was) a full sized chocolat… --- ## [Non Hormonal Insulin Regulation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-hormonal-insulin-regulation/7730)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-hormonal-insulin-regulation/7730 "2019-06-20T19:13:22Z")
Researchers in Canada have developed a non-hormonal, insulin-free treatment for hyperglycemia using a glucose-responsive nanogel. It can be injected to keep blood sugar levels within a healthy range, and could treat diab… --- ## [I have a 512 and 522 just sitting there](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-have-a-512-and-522-just-sitting-there/7721)
**Author:** [@mindawhen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mindawhen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-have-a-512-and-522-just-sitting-there/7721 "2019-06-20T18:15:35Z")
I have old medtronic pumps that were my backups for a long time. Now I have a new tandem x2 and my old tandem for my backup. Any advice of how to sell them? --- ## [Hello](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hello/7733)
**Author:** [@erock](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/erock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hello/7733 "2019-06-20T14:25:19Z")
Hello new here. Been diabetic since I was five, almost 35 now. Never had cgm until 3 months ago or so. Currently lugging around my old Samsung s8+ because my dexcom g6 will no longer work with my g6. Havent tried thi… --- ## [MER3101 Starts a Phase-I Clinical Trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mer3101-starts-a-phase-i-clinical-trial/7728)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mer3101-starts-a-phase-i-clinical-trial/7728 "2019-06-19T04:29:53Z")
I’ve written a blog on the start of a new clinical trial: Joshua --- ## [And a light bulb goes on!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/and-a-light-bulb-goes-on/7678)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/and-a-light-bulb-goes-on/7678 "2019-06-19T01:14:56Z")
Since I started reducing my basal overnight by 5%, more of my nights look like this: --- ## [Dexcom Follow and Clarity down for me for last few hours - anyone else?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-follow-and-clarity-down-for-me-for-last-few-hours-anyone-else/7727)
**Author:** [@EdD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EdD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-follow-and-clarity-down-for-me-for-last-few-hours-anyone-else/7727 "2019-06-19T00:16:27Z")
Hopefully will be back soon - following with Android Apps If anyone gets service back with a restart or re-installing app etc it would be great if you could let me know. Thanks Ed --- ## [Your Apple Watch may soon get a better accessory to monitor your glucose levels](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-apple-watch-may-soon-get-a-better-accessory-to-monitor-your-glucose-levels/7722)
**Author:** [@Jim\_YYC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jim_YYC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-apple-watch-may-soon-get-a-better-accessory-to-monitor-your-glucose-levels/7722 "2019-06-18T17:17:48Z")
https://www.techradar.com/news/your-apple-watch-may-soon-get-an-accessory-to-monitor-your-glucose-levels --- ## [Tidepool plans to push out an FDA-approved version of Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-plans-to-push-out-an-fda-approved-version-of-loop/5164)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 7:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-plans-to-push-out-an-fda-approved-version-of-loop/5164 "2019-06-18T07:08:15Z")
What do folks think about this? I think, if they can get the FDA to approve the app without all the dumb safety features that were required for the Medtronic 670G, this would be GREAT!! https://tidepool.org/tidepool-del… --- ## [Help Finding a Paper](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-finding-a-paper/7702)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-finding-a-paper/7702 "2019-06-16T22:30:03Z")
I can’t seem to find the reference, but someone recently posted a great graphic about Alpha and Beta cell activity graphed against number of years since diagnosis. The graph went out to 10 or 15 years and showed that so… --- ## [Changing data/time and future data](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-data-time-and-future-data/7694)
**Author:** [@bewell](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bewell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-data-time-and-future-data/7694 "2019-06-15T18:47:15Z")
Came back from a trip to Europe during which I have been changing the date/time manually over the last two weeks. The whole time my phone was either in airplane mode or using a SIM that I bought in Europe (which only wo… --- ## [Can’t get G6 Reading on T:slim but is working fine on phone?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-t-get-g6-reading-on-t-slim-but-is-working-fine-on-phone/7703)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-t-get-g6-reading-on-t-slim-but-is-working-fine-on-phone/7703 "2019-06-15T02:34:16Z")
My friend’s got a problem. Her daughter’s t:slim won’t pick up her G6 reading. Says it hasn’t picked it up since changing the sensor. They’re new to the system, so they’re not really familiar with any of it yet. Facts: … --- ## [Making your own insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-your-own-insulin/7696)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-your-own-insulin/7696 "2019-06-14T16:52:43Z")
Hi All, Not that I’m endorsing this, but I read this and found it very informative: https://futurism.com/the-byte/biohackers-insulin-diabetes. There were discussions referencing pharmaceutical benefits managers in our … --- ## [A1c blood meters: recommendations? Accuracy?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-blood-meters-recommendations-accuracy/6722)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-blood-meters-recommendations-accuracy/6722 "2019-06-14T16:39:00Z")
Was the lab test higher or lower than the CVS test? I was thinking of buying some, since the home tests I used to buy at Walmart aren’t available any more. Maybe not worth the trouble. --- ## [Omnipod Dash app for android?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-app-for-android/7693)
**Author:** [@CD3077](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CD3077)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-app-for-android/7693 "2019-06-14T01:40:13Z")
Anyone know of any app yet for android that will link to the pdm and have the data from it such as onboard insulin or atleast connect my Dexcom G5 to the Omnipod Dash PDM? --- ## [Got my Thyroid results](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-my-thyroid-results/7686)
**Author:** [@Israel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Israel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-my-thyroid-results/7686 "2019-06-14T00:18:59Z")
Hello all… I decided to get a lab test done on my thyroid levels before going to my next appointment with the doctor. He didnt prescribed it but I kinda had the feeling I should… So I just got the results and it seems… --- ## [Diabetes product and tech news from ADA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-product-and-tech-news-from-ada/7691)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-product-and-tech-news-from-ada/7691 "2019-06-13T22:30:01Z")
--- ## [ADA Scientific Session - Safety of Afrezza in Pediatric Patients](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ada-scientific-session-safety-of-afrezza-in-pediatric-patients/7667)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ada-scientific-session-safety-of-afrezza-in-pediatric-patients/7667 "2019-06-13T21:23:19Z")
The ADA is currently holding their annual scientific sessions. I came across some sessions on Afrezza that I thought were interesting. I think that if Mannkind can show that Afrezza is safe for children, many more peopl… --- ## [Study: glucose variability and inflammation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-glucose-variability-and-inflammation/7688)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-glucose-variability-and-inflammation/7688 "2019-06-13T01:58:18Z")
I know that the relevance of glucose variability in Type 1 diabetes has come up before, so I thought this study was interesting. I also find it interesting because my hsCRP has come back slightly high for years, and this… --- ## [An interesting application of the ketogenic diet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-interesting-application-of-the-ketogenic-diet/7680)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-interesting-application-of-the-ketogenic-diet/7680 "2019-06-12T20:32:28Z")
I wonder if this would actually work. I have heard anecdotally that being on a ketogenic diet makes people feel less affected by hypoglycemia, but I have no idea if that’s actually true. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=109) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=111)