# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=113 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 114 --- ## [Moving from Tslim/Dexcom to Dexcom G6, Toujeo and Afrezza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-from-tslim-dexcom-to-dexcom-g6-toujeo-and-afrezza/7215)
**Author:** [@Jattzl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jattzl)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moving-from-tslim-dexcom-to-dexcom-g6-toujeo-and-afrezza/7215 "2019-05-18T18:41:01Z")
I have posted links to podcasts in the past and people had a difficult time accessing them. I hope you can listen to this one. I am in the process of moving from the Tandem X2, Dexcom G6 (which are the BEST PUMP AND CG… --- ## [Tandem t:slim X2/Minimed 670G Comparison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-x2-minimed-670g-comparison/7490)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-x2-minimed-670g-comparison/7490 "2019-05-18T14:16:07Z")
I wanted to post this before I forget it exists. I wrote this in response to some questions I was getting from my group members, and as I got writing, it grew in depth. I know it won’t apply to everyone, but since I have… --- ## [Trying out Metformin... Wow!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-out-metformin-wow/6243)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-out-metformin-wow/6243 "2019-05-17T20:32:21Z")
I’ve had a pretty active past couple of weeks (mostly the 1st week), so I can’t give Metformin all the credit!! Still, I’ve never had such a low average and low standard deviation over a two week period… ever. I sta… --- ## [DIY Dexcom G6 link Sony Xperia phones?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diy-dexcom-g6-link-sony-xperia-phones/7496)
**Author:** [@travalightly](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/travalightly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diy-dexcom-g6-link-sony-xperia-phones/7496 "2019-05-17T17:10:05Z")
Hi, I’ve had no luck with Medtronic 640G and Enlite sensor, and going back to my Omnipod. I was hoping to try the Dexcom G6 but just found out it doesn’t currently support the app through Sony Xperia phones. Has anyone… --- ## [Starting Omnipod (!)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-omnipod/4347)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-omnipod/4347 "2019-05-17T16:32:39Z")
Hi folks, happy weekend! :clap: So, per the title of the post, I’m starting on Omnipod in about a week after doing MDI for the past several months. I’m feeling a combination of excited and petrified. I was a little hesi… --- ## [Dexcom G6 at Costco](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-at-costco/5509)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-at-costco/5509 "2019-05-17T14:01:36Z")
For costco members, there is a discount for G6. I checked my local Costco today, and got prices, which are the CMPP price, for members only. Low for now because of rebates from Dexcom, that Costco passes on to member… --- ## [Samsung gear 3 and xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-gear-3-and-xdrip/7492)
**Author:** [@CarrieM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarrieM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-gear-3-and-xdrip/7492 "2019-05-17T01:10:28Z")
I am using the xdrip app in place of the dexcom app as the dexcom app is not compatible with the Samsung s10+ but I am wondering if anyone knows of a way to get it to work with the Samsung gear 3 frontier. I am seeing pi… --- ## [Medtronic trial CGMS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-trial-cgms/7464)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-trial-cgms/7464 "2019-05-16T17:25:14Z")
Has anyone tried this ? 30 day free trial. https://info.medtronicdiabetes.com/guardian-connect-trial?medium=tsa&utm\_source=google\_ppc&utm\_medium=text&utm\_campaign=Guardian%20Connect%202.0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg5ax7oyX4gIV… --- ## [HCLF—an inadvertent experiment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hclf-an-inadvertent-experiment/7408)
**Author:** [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hclf-an-inadvertent-experiment/7408 "2019-05-16T14:12:05Z")
Due to the unpleasant combo mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and worse-than-usual seasonal allergies (thanks climate change…), I’ve (hopefully temporarily) had to go an extremely restricted low histamine diet. The ea… --- ## [Looking back on my last year in numbers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-back-on-my-last-year-in-numbers/7171)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 7:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-back-on-my-last-year-in-numbers/7171 "2019-05-16T07:07:03Z")
These two summaries are a little more than a year apart, the first being from Nov 2017-Feb 2018, and the second being Jan 2019-April 2019. There is really so much I could say about then versus now and my whole outlo… --- ## [Type 1 Group-Portland](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-group-portland/7484)
**Author:** [@zoelula2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/zoelula2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-group-portland/7484 "2019-05-16T00:24:53Z")
Hi all Some of you may remember me from TuDiabetes where I was active for several years. You might also know that I started a very wonderful Type 1 Women’s Group in the SF Bay Area in 2010 which has been going strong ev… --- ## [Exercise and bg"s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-and-bg-s/7410)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-and-bg-s/7410 "2019-05-15T02:54:58Z")
@Nickyghaleb, @Eric, i havr kept up with the running tread (book) ya"ll have going and it’s hard stuff. But it has motivated me to start exercising again. Let me say first I have been pretty seditary for awhile and for … --- ## [Can my cat tell when I'm hypoglycemic?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-my-cat-tell-when-im-hypoglycemic/7458)
**Author:** [@Catiya](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catiya)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-my-cat-tell-when-im-hypoglycemic/7458 "2019-05-14T16:25:18Z")
I have noticed my cat, dusty, tends to be extremely present when I have lows. I’ve noticed him waking me up at night for cuddles before that happened to coincide with lows. This morning though was weird. We were asleep a… --- ## [xDrip for iOS?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-for-ios/5323)
**Author:** [@Muffy04](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Muffy04)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-for-ios/5323 "2019-05-13T16:55:19Z")
--- ## [Endo problem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-problem/7436)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-problem/7436 "2019-05-13T02:02:44Z")
@Nickyghaleb This title is misleading, my endo is wounderfull but his CDE is about her story. I had first appt. with her at the beginning of this month. She didn’t even know I was on pump, asked no questions or offered … --- ## [The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Diabetes Edition](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-worst-case-scenario-survival-handbook-diabetes-edition/5232)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-worst-case-scenario-survival-handbook-diabetes-edition/5232 "2019-05-12T15:13:46Z")
General question for FUDders: Does diabetes figure into your daily calculations regarding potentially getting stuck on an elevator? Potentially being stuck in traffic? Stuck on a subway? Potentially being locked out of… --- ## [Humapen Luxura HD replacement case?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/humapen-luxura-hd-replacement-case/7274)
**Author:** [@Flavia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Flavia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/humapen-luxura-hd-replacement-case/7274 "2019-05-12T11:48:34Z")
Hi there! I was just wondering if any of you know of a place where I could buy a new hard case for my HumaPen Luxura HD. I’ve been using this pen for about 6 months now and the case opening/closing system is starting t… --- ## [Switching endos](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-endos/7444)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-endos/7444 "2019-05-11T04:53:49Z")
Been having problems with endo cde in trying to get omnipod script. Was told today by office manager they won’t approve, I need to wait till my Medtronic 530g/enlite expires them up grade to the 670g. That there practic… --- ## [Freestyle Libre sensors may need to be durable medical supply for insurance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-sensors-may-need-to-be-durable-medical-supply-for-insurance/6544)
**Author:** [@Bonni](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bonni)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-sensors-may-need-to-be-durable-medical-supply-for-insurance/6544 "2019-05-11T02:32:29Z")
Well, the process has been started for the dexcom, after talking to the company I am rather excited because it seems like it will do so much more than the Freestyle Libre. Don’t know if anyone else can benefit from this… --- ## [Jelly Mini Android Phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jelly-mini-android-phone/2294)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jelly-mini-android-phone/2294 "2019-05-10T15:53:37Z")
I know there have been some people asking about the smallest phone that could be hooked up with a Dexcom transmitter. Well, here it is: http://www.unihertz.com/jelly.html And their Kickstarter page It’s a fully func… --- ## [Will Samsung Gear S3 Smartwatch work with Nightscout and or xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/will-samsung-gear-s3-smartwatch-work-with-nightscout-and-or-xdrip/7432)
**Author:** [@Davidriccio](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Davidriccio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/will-samsung-gear-s3-smartwatch-work-with-nightscout-and-or-xdrip/7432 "2019-05-10T14:43:04Z")
Will Samsung Gear S3 Smartwatch work with Nightscout and or xDrip+ --- ## [Is there a way to test transmitter battery life w/o starting a session?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-test-transmitter-battery-life-w-o-starting-a-session/2204)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-test-transmitter-battery-life-w-o-starting-a-session/2204 "2019-05-10T13:07:16Z")
So I have quite the collection of expired (low battery) transmitters that I’ve acquired in the past 1.5 years, but until the past 3 months I wasn’t RECORDING the transmitter numbers in my logs…so now I’m in the situation… --- ## [Being Excited about things that suck that turn out not to be due to Diabetes!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/being-excited-about-things-that-suck-that-turn-out-not-to-be-due-to-diabetes/7424)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/being-excited-about-things-that-suck-that-turn-out-not-to-be-due-to-diabetes/7424 "2019-05-09T01:07:48Z")
I keep meaning to post this but then I get sidetracked… I get really excited when something sucks but it turns out not to be related to diabetes! For example: Taking a tour of an aircraft carrier for four hours durin… --- ## [Honeymoon Phase - LADA T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/honeymoon-phase-lada-t1d/2290)
**Author:** [@johnstow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/johnstow)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/honeymoon-phase-lada-t1d/2290 "2019-05-07T19:02:54Z")
Hey guys! I have learned SO much from you all over the last few days. Thank you. I am curious how long your honeymoon phase lasted and how did you know it was over (for those of you that went through this)? I am cur… --- ## [How to get Freestyle Libre approved by Medicare](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-get-freestyle-libre-approved-by-medicare/6762)
**Author:** [@tduke](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/tduke)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-get-freestyle-libre-approved-by-medicare/6762 "2019-05-07T17:17:34Z")
--- ## [Humalog insulin From Canada too you](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/humalog-insulin-from-canada-too-you/7415)
**Author:** [@HereTooHelp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/HereTooHelp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/humalog-insulin-from-canada-too-you/7415 "2019-05-07T00:24:16Z")
Does anyone need help getting humalog insulin from Canada. Just ask, and I’d like to help anyway I could! It hurts to see most Americans pay triple the rate when it cheap down here --- ## [Lancing device for running - One ring to rule them all](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lancing-device-for-running-one-ring-to-rule-them-all/7402)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lancing-device-for-running-one-ring-to-rule-them-all/7402 "2019-05-06T23:47:06Z")
One more thing I wanted to share here. It’s something I’ve been working on for a while. Most of the challenge has been just thinking through it. Making it was the easy part. If you watch the video, it will all make sens… --- ## [Do You TAG? If so, how?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-tag-if-so-how/474)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-tag-if-so-how/474 "2019-05-06T02:40:03Z")
TAG (Total Available Glucose) is a counting system that also counts protein and fat (in addition to carbs) in order to calculate bolus insulin. Do you TAG? Do you TAG every meal, or some meals? What is your formula? Ho… --- ## [Xdrip with G6 frustrations.. change transmitter, sensor, both or what?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-g6-frustrations-change-transmitter-sensor-both-or-what/7378)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-g6-frustrations-change-transmitter-sensor-both-or-what/7378 "2019-05-05T20:01:01Z")
My sugars today have consistently been running 30-40+ points LOWER on Xdrip+ vs finger stick. I tried calibrating but it isn’t helping. Unsure if I should change the sensor, transmitter or both. Transmitter days: 96 Vo… --- ## [News from the Dexcom Q1 2019 conference call](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-dexcom-q1-2019-conference-call/7374)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-dexcom-q1-2019-conference-call/7374 "2019-05-05T15:41:28Z")
Dexcom held their Q1 2019 conference call on 5/1/19; a transcript is available at https://seekingalpha.com/article/4258907-dexcom-inc-dxcm-ceo-kevin-sayer-q1-2019-results-earnings-call-transcript Here’s the news as I se… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=112) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=114)