# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=112 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 113 --- ## [G6 with xDrip+ on Android](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-with-xdrip-on-android/5402)
**Author:** [@ponjovi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ponjovi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-with-xdrip-on-android/5402 "2019-05-30T20:23:29Z")
I’m running a G6 straight to a Pixel and then to a Garmin Forerunner (no receiver or Dexcom app). This has been running great for months, but then today when I tried to start a new sensor I’m having connection issues; a… --- ## [Sugarmate failed to call at night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-failed-to-call-at-night/7553)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-failed-to-call-at-night/7553 "2019-05-29T15:54:19Z")
Ok, not a good night for diabetes in my house :cold\_sweat::sleeping: I really would just like to vent as well as ask for some help problem solving with sugarmate, tagging @ClaudnDaye because I think of you as our residen… --- ## [Peanut butter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peanut-butter/7575)
**Author:** [@Momofm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Momofm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peanut-butter/7575 "2019-05-29T12:14:10Z")
I’m looking for some foods that will act similar to peanut butter. My daughter has T1D and is switching schools and, despite advertising that they are “nut aware,” they are operating as “nut free.” My daughter always ha… --- ## [Hypos long term effects?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hypos-long-term-effects/7572)
**Author:** [@Israel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Israel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hypos-long-term-effects/7572 "2019-05-28T22:02:03Z")
Hello everyone, I’ve search across the internet and I’ve only found the somewhat ‘immediate’ possible effects of hypoglycemia, like possible loss of consciousness, shivering, cold sweat, even coma etc… not the long term… --- ## [Pod Placement Successes and Failures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-placement-successes-and-failures/7579)
**Author:** [@Narshina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Narshina)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pod-placement-successes-and-failures/7579 "2019-05-28T18:00:53Z")
--- ## [Pump “break”!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-break/5214)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-break/5214 "2019-05-18T14:07:39Z")
So I bumped my pump a couple of times while mowing yesterday, then raked some leaves. Got in the house and heard a strange squealing sound. First thought is whether Ancient Harley is okay, next is if a smoke alarm has g… --- ## [Omnipod PDM issue with basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pdm-issue-with-basal/7578)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pdm-issue-with-basal/7578 "2019-05-28T16:17:23Z")
I am looking to see if anyone has had this problem with their Omnipod PDM. I was running a temp basal overnight and it ended at 6am with a beep as usual. I was using my PDM to give my bolus for breakfast and I noticed t… --- ## [This Colorado Bill Would Cap Insulin Copay's to $100 a month](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-colorado-bill-would-cap-insulin-copays-to-100-a-month/7548)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-colorado-bill-would-cap-insulin-copays-to-100-a-month/7548 "2019-05-28T12:12:51Z")
Would be nice if this passes, as well as starting a wave of bills in other states. https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb19-1216 --- ## [When using bad testing technique, do baby wipes change my bg reading?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-using-bad-testing-technique-do-baby-wipes-change-my-bg-reading/7573)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-using-bad-testing-technique-do-baby-wipes-change-my-bg-reading/7573 "2019-05-28T00:55:49Z")
Don’t listen to me bc I may be wrong…but when traveling and I have baby wipes at hand everywhere (Pampers Complete Clean Baby Fresh Scent), I’ve always wondered if my bg reading would be impacted by having wiped my hands… --- ## [Contour Next One Test Strip Prices](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-next-one-test-strip-prices/7565)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-next-one-test-strip-prices/7565 "2019-05-27T20:52:57Z")
I don’t know if I’m just doing something wrong, but I used to order my test strips off of Amazon for approximately $0.22/strip. On my most recent order, the best I could come up with was $0.32/strip. With the way I test,… --- ## [UK Drugmaker, Fraud Settlement](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uk-drugmaker-fraud-settlement/7568)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uk-drugmaker-fraud-settlement/7568 "2019-05-26T17:39:15Z")
I am type 1, and I was diagnosed with insulin resistance (IR) in 1998. That was 53 years after my diagnosis. My Internal Med Doc prescribed Avandia. He did not believe that Metformin should be used by T1D’s. I used Avand… --- ## [Researchers identify trigger and mechanism in type 1 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/researchers-identify-trigger-and-mechanism-in-type-1-diabetes/7562)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/researchers-identify-trigger-and-mechanism-in-type-1-diabetes/7562 "2019-05-26T01:32:12Z")
Trigger and Mechanism discovered? --- ## [What bg information do you show your endos?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-bg-information-do-you-show-your-endos/4039)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-bg-information-do-you-show-your-endos/4039 "2019-05-26T00:01:29Z")
I had an endo appointment today. It’s the first appointment I’ve had since I started Afrezza. I showed him my Dexcom Clarity Report, and he was happy about it overall. I prefaced it by saying that I’d been struggling wi… --- ## [Research on “smart insulin” designed to reduce hypos](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-on-smart-insulin-designed-to-reduce-hypos/7559)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-on-smart-insulin-designed-to-reduce-hypos/7559 "2019-05-25T18:12:29Z")
--- ## [Eli Lilly's lower-priced insulin goes on sale amid drug price debate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eli-lillys-lower-priced-insulin-goes-on-sale-amid-drug-price-debate/7557)
**Author:** [@Dc53705](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dc53705)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eli-lillys-lower-priced-insulin-goes-on-sale-amid-drug-price-debate/7557 "2019-05-24T23:29:14Z")
The saddest part of this is that it took this long when: 1) the patent expired in 2013: and 2) since Lily is the brand name manufacturer, essentially what they will do is make the same product, and put a generic label … --- ## [I love it when the guessing works](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-it-when-the-guessing-works/7544)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-it-when-the-guessing-works/7544 "2019-05-24T23:11:54Z")
I had a dentist appointment at 5:00 tonight. When I was a teenager and had a two-hour appointment to get orthotics (and was on R and NPH), I either went low or was almost low. Eitehr way, it was a big topic of discussi… --- ## [Has anyone had a colonoscope with type 1?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-had-a-colonoscope-with-type-1/7508)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-had-a-colonoscope-with-type-1/7508 "2019-05-24T19:39:35Z")
on this coming tuesday, i am having a colonoscope. its not the procedure that frightens me, its the prep work that does. i start out by eating lightly, removing many foods from my diet. then i must take Milk of Magnesia,… --- ## [FUD Gratitude](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fud-gratitude/6328)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fud-gratitude/6328 "2019-05-23T15:48:39Z")
I want to let the FUDiverse know how grateful I am for the camaraderie here. I’ve never joined or participated in forums before. I did not know what to expect here. But this is definitely the only forum I’ve ever seen th… --- ## [FDA warning for DIY closed-loop systems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-warning-for-diy-closed-loop-systems/7527)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-warning-for-diy-closed-loop-systems/7527 "2019-05-23T00:48:15Z")
Hopefully this is just the one sternly-worded letter they are required to issue and they won’t actually take any action on this, but posting here for awareness. Article on statement: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti… --- ## [Why have diabetes devices gotten so...annoying?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-have-diabetes-devices-gotten-so-annoying/7530)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-have-diabetes-devices-gotten-so-annoying/7530 "2019-05-21T21:58:43Z")
Is it just me? Or have devices like pumps and CGMs gotten increasingly annoying over the years? My Dexcom G4 used to alarm if I was high, low, rising, falling, or if I was out of range. All of those could be set to vibr… --- ## [1st 100% TIR!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/1st-100-tir/6840)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/1st-100-tir/6840 "2019-05-21T02:47:56Z")
My 1st time getting 100% time in range (60-140) over 24 hours !! :crazy\_face::partying\_face: --- ## [Kevin Sayer Podcasts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kevin-sayer-podcasts/7526)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kevin-sayer-podcasts/7526 "2019-05-20T22:56:46Z")
Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer has sat for a series of podcasts that you may find interesting. He discusses many of the hot topics Dexcom is facing. We discuss: How they met, and Kevin’s path to becoming CEO of Dexcom \[7:00\]; H… --- ## [Need help with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-with-xdrip/7511)
**Author:** [@phil121879](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/phil121879)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-with-xdrip/7511 "2019-05-20T22:04:04Z")
Hey Everyone! I am having trouble with my xDrip+ app. I have been using xDrip+ app for about 8 months and I had no problem with my glucose readings or linking my Dexcom G5 to my phone, which is a Galaxy Note 5. After do… --- ## [Xdrip stopped working](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stopped-working/7485)
**Author:** [@CarrieM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarrieM)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stopped-working/7485 "2019-05-20T02:14:57Z")
I just downloaded xdrip today and for the last 4 hours this is all it’s doing. I have read all there is to know about troubleshooting and I did EVERYTHING but it still frozen. Can someone please help Thank you --- ## [Just when i thought i saw everything - build your own insulin pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-when-i-thought-i-saw-everything-build-your-own-insulin-pump/7505)
**Author:** [@SFBob](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SFBob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-when-i-thought-i-saw-everything-build-your-own-insulin-pump/7505 "2019-05-19T19:33:12Z")
If i had a death wish i would go for it otherwise i would think twice. I liked this guys site though, interesting stuff. https://theotherpancreas.org/build.html --- ## [What Is The Attraction To Wearing An OmniPod vs. A Tethered Pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-attraction-to-wearing-an-omnipod-vs-a-tethered-pump/4098)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-attraction-to-wearing-an-omnipod-vs-a-tethered-pump/4098 "2019-05-19T19:25:24Z")
to all of you out there who are on the POD, i was wondering what it was that made you decide that this type of pump was right for you. What were the key selling points that persuaded you in your choice? I have been on t… --- ## [G6 transmitter reset using windows](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507)
**Author:** [@Skooters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Skooters)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507 "2019-05-19T17:10:48Z")
I have tried using the Spike-app.com using windows I have windows 10 and I can’t seem to get this to work, the instructions don’t seem to follow what windows is doing. Any ideas? I don’t have access to a mac and have an … --- ## [Withdraw insulin from a Pod/pump reservoir?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/withdraw-insulin-from-a-pod-pump-reservoir/5362)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/withdraw-insulin-from-a-pod-pump-reservoir/5362 "2019-05-19T12:05:22Z")
Just curious… if you pulled off pod, and have a syringe, can you get insulin out from pod? --- ## [Major victory for our oldest son](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/major-victory-for-our-oldest-son/7503)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/major-victory-for-our-oldest-son/7503 "2019-05-19T11:41:37Z")
He wasn’t sure after he finished the exam, but to get these results tonight…it definitely gets our weekend started out right. Results submitted to his top 4 colleges - MIT, Harvard, Caltech, and Stanford. We couldn’t b… --- ## [First flu after diagnosis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-flu-after-diagnosis/7375)
**Author:** [@Israel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Israel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-flu-after-diagnosis/7375 "2019-05-18T21:31:25Z")
First flu since I was diagnosed last December… and I have to say… yikes… Yesterday spent almost all day on bed (yesterday was a holiday in Mexico so good matching I guess). BG was around 180/200 all day… managed to br… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=111) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=113)