# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=114 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 115 --- ## [Dexcom G6 - How much of an improvement over G5?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-how-much-of-an-improvement-over-g5/7325)
**Author:** [@Entropy512](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Entropy512)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-how-much-of-an-improvement-over-g5/7325 "2019-05-04T18:57:05Z")
A bit of history here: When the G5 first came out, I took advantage of Dexcom’s “we’ll give you a free upgrade kit” offer. Fortunately I did NOT update my receiver and chose to evaluate the system with just an iPod Tou… --- ## [Tandem and g-5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-and-g-5/7384)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-and-g-5/7384 "2019-05-04T17:30:26Z")
I know some here are using the g-5, are any using with the t-silm X-2. I am wondering if the t-slim will do threshold suspends. Regular t-slim not with basal iq, i have medicade and it is my understanding I can’t get g-… --- ## [If you don't have pockets for low treats, I've got the shoe for you!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-dont-have-pockets-for-low-treats-ive-got-the-shoe-for-you/7370)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-dont-have-pockets-for-low-treats-ive-got-the-shoe-for-you/7370 "2019-05-04T04:36:12Z")
--- ## [Dexcom packaging design flaw](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-packaging-design-flaw/7381)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-packaging-design-flaw/7381 "2019-05-03T17:09:09Z")
My G6 sensor expired earlier tonight so I went to open my last box of sensors… and it turned out to be the receiver box which LOOKS EXACTLY THE SAME as a box of sensors :sob: So now I’m trying the microwave restart tric… --- ## [Dexcom G6 bug: you must swap a new sensor in MORE than 7 minutes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-bug-you-must-swap-a-new-sensor-in-more-than-7-minutes/5429)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-bug-you-must-swap-a-new-sensor-in-more-than-7-minutes/5429 "2019-05-03T16:38:52Z")
--- ## [News from the Q1 2019 Tandem conference call](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-q1-2019-tandem-conference-call/7348)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-q1-2019-tandem-conference-call/7348 "2019-05-03T02:11:56Z")
The Tandem conference call for Q1 2019 was held on 4/30/19. A transcript is available via https://seekingalpha.com/article/4258368-tandem-diabetes-care-inc-tndm-ceo-john-sheridan-q1-2019-results-earnings-call-transcript … --- ## [Is the Dexcom G6 worth the hassle for T2?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-the-dexcom-g6-worth-the-hassle-for-t2/6929)
**Author:** [@Alex](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Alex)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-the-dexcom-g6-worth-the-hassle-for-t2/6929 "2019-05-02T20:30:18Z")
My fingers look like raspberries lately… Been having a hard time / obsessing a lot, trying to find the right foods, exercise etc. Would be nice to have near real time status of BG… who wouldn’t :slight\_smile: I don’t r… --- ## [New blog. Unfortunately it is two pieces of bad news](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-unfortunately-it-is-two-pieces-of-bad-news/7369)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-unfortunately-it-is-two-pieces-of-bad-news/7369 "2019-05-02T04:54:14Z")
Wrote a new blog. Unfortunately it is two pieces of bad news: --- ## [New Dexcom location suggestion -- Help!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-location-suggestion-help/7309)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-location-suggestion-help/7309 "2019-05-01T21:38:14Z")
When Samson switched to the G6, he was having trouble with the sensor when it was on his arm. The data was cutting out for a few hours, it was giving sensor errors pretty much the moment his head hit the pillow for signi… --- ## [Xdrip+ and g6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-g6/7292)
**Author:** [@Mbadams21](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mbadams21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-g6/7292 "2019-05-01T18:47:32Z")
How do I correct the issue of my xdrip not showing readings for hours? I’m using my galaxy s9+ phone as the receiver. Moat of the settings I see are for the g5. --- ## [First time I forgot to take a pod change bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-i-forgot-to-take-a-pod-change-bolus/7340)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-i-forgot-to-take-a-pod-change-bolus/7340 "2019-04-30T20:04:15Z")
I’ve gotten in the bad habit of listening to music way too loud while doing a pod change (typically change pods after a shower…in which I’m listening to way too loud music). I was too busy singing badly to follow proper… --- ## [xDrip+ missed reading alert](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-missed-reading-alert/7338)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-missed-reading-alert/7338 "2019-04-30T15:24:16Z")
Does anyone know how to turn down the volume of the xDrip+ missed reading alert. I have: 14fecb8-2019.01.10 \[Android: google\] Until recently the alert had a reasonable volume, now it seems to be maxed out; klaxon, nuc… --- ## [Help me create my "about me" for facebook!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-me-create-my-about-me-for-facebook/7337)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-me-create-my-about-me-for-facebook/7337 "2019-04-30T11:37:53Z")
So I’m taking a social media class and the trainer suggests in your bio to choose something you are passionate about (diabetes in my case) and start it with “on a mission to…” I’m thinking of incorporating the phrases t… --- ## [Global Fees - What the Heck](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/global-fees-what-the-heck/7312)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/global-fees-what-the-heck/7312 "2019-04-30T00:33:02Z")
Global fee? What in the heck is that? Years I got you on, maturity… You win. --- ## [Nanotechnology research to improve insulin delivery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nanotechnology-research-to-improve-insulin-delivery/7332)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nanotechnology-research-to-improve-insulin-delivery/7332 "2019-04-29T17:54:54Z")
--- ## [Food logging app — testers wanted!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/food-logging-app-testers-wanted/5856)
**Author:** [@masha](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/masha)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/food-logging-app-testers-wanted/5856 "2019-04-29T12:18:52Z")
update Jan 16 The iPhone app is now available for beta-testing, and I really hope to find a couple volunteers here :slight\_smile: Sorry, no Android yet — but we’re on it. To get a testing invite and instructions (cause … --- ## [G5 data with no 2-hour warmup for new sensor (using Dex app on phone and Dex receiver)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-data-with-no-2-hour-warmup-for-new-sensor-using-dex-app-on-phone-and-dex-receiver/7320)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-data-with-no-2-hour-warmup-for-new-sensor-using-dex-app-on-phone-and-dex-receiver/7320 "2019-04-28T22:41:06Z")
I use the Dexcom G5 with the Dexcom app on a phone. I also use the Dexcom (new-style) receiver for “microwave technique” restarts so that I continue to get CGM data during the 2-hour restart warm-up. But when I actuall… --- ## [Active Insulin Time (Duration of Insulin Action?) Basics For an Experienced Diabetic Noob](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/active-insulin-time-duration-of-insulin-action-basics-for-an-experienced-diabetic-noob/4568)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/active-insulin-time-duration-of-insulin-action-basics-for-an-experienced-diabetic-noob/4568 "2019-04-28T22:27:19Z")
I know I can go get this from my book, but I was told a couple of months back that I shouldn’t get from a book that which I can get here. (That was before I did a lot of talking… so maybe I’ll be sent back to my book). W… --- ## [Dexcom needs to get it together or they'll never make money again!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-needs-to-get-it-together-or-theyll-never-make-money-again/7043)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-needs-to-get-it-together-or-theyll-never-make-money-again/7043 "2019-04-28T00:35:00Z")
Today I’ll receive my 3rd free sensor from Dexcom because they can’t seem to submit an authorization request to my insurance company. I’m just very confused by the whole situation. They appear totally willing to give me… --- ## [T1, T1.5 or T2?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-t1-5-or-t2/7322)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-t1-5-or-t2/7322 "2019-04-27T23:36:10Z")
Back in December 2017 I switched endocrinologists. My old one labeled me T2 and kept giving me orals which helped some but not very much. After trying victoza and that not doing much, my old endo stopped all orals and p… --- ## [Prescription app?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prescription-app/4592)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prescription-app/4592 "2019-04-27T00:05:30Z")
I don’t think I have ever seen this topic posted. For prescriptions, I have…well…a few. Test strips, several different types of insulin, dexcom sensors, dexcom transmitters, pods, syringes, etc., etc. They are all on 3… --- ## [Freestyle strips usage with Freestyle Lite monitor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-strips-usage-with-freestyle-lite-monitor/7313)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 4:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-strips-usage-with-freestyle-lite-monitor/7313 "2019-04-26T04:45:37Z")
I just learned that my insurance no longer supports Freestyle teststrips. As if April 1, they said the FDA no longer approves Freestyle Lite steps for the OmniPod, only Freestyle strips. I had been only getting the lites… --- ## [Somethings in the water (100% TIR)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/somethings-in-the-water-100-tir/7278)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/somethings-in-the-water-100-tir/7278 "2019-04-25T12:56:07Z")
Many times we’ve gotten in the 90’s and a few times to 98 or 99%, but this is the first time in 3 years we’ve managed the 100% Time In Range (TIR). It’s TOUGH as HELL with a child. lol. BTW - the range here is 60 an… --- ## [My new A1c post FUD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-new-a1c-post-fud/6348)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-new-a1c-post-fud/6348 "2019-04-25T12:20:44Z")
Wasn’t sure where else to put this, but super pumped that my recent A1c ended up being a 7.1!!! https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-18-2015/6et74P.gif(image larger than 256 KB) --- ## [“You need to eat now, don’t you?” Wink Wink](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/you-need-to-eat-now-don-t-you-wink-wink/7298)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/you-need-to-eat-now-don-t-you-wink-wink/7298 "2019-04-24T20:34:29Z")
I was in a full day meeting at work today, and I was so entertained how people were trying to use my T1D as an excuse to take a lunch break (and a break from the meeting) without them being the ones to cry uncle for lunc… --- ## [Our recent run for the border (the Northern one)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-recent-run-for-the-border-the-northern-one/6385)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-recent-run-for-the-border-the-northern-one/6385 "2019-04-24T20:26:36Z")
So, a while back, I tried canvassing here to see what various people’s experiences had been with purchasing insulin in person in Canada. Turns out, the purchase experience was really similar to the phone experience. T… --- ## [Thanks diabetes! Cataract surgery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanks-diabetes-cataract-surgery/6671)
**Author:** [@kenrick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kenrick)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanks-diabetes-cataract-surgery/6671 "2019-04-24T10:06:38Z")
I have been super nearsighted ever since I was a kid. I learned I had cataracts a couple months ago, likely a diabetes complication, had surgery on my left eye a couple weeks ago and last week had surgery on my right eye… --- ## [Medicade covered meter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicade-covered-meter/7299)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicade-covered-meter/7299 "2019-04-24T04:37:03Z")
Found out Medicade will only cover TRUE METRIX meters and TRUE METRIX strips. I know nothing of these, any input or option of these will be most appreciated. Really want to use my contour because of reliability and assoc… --- ## [Teens, college, drinking and diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/teens-college-drinking-and-diabetes/6387)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/teens-college-drinking-and-diabetes/6387 "2019-04-23T06:13:28Z")
I would be very impressed if by you and your children if you’re able to get them to wake up throughout nights in college to manage their sugars. I’m not saying it’s not possible, but may or may not be realistic. Speakin… --- ## [Survey - Research](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/survey-research/7286)
**Author:** [@MaryEliz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryEliz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/survey-research/7286 "2019-04-22T18:38:55Z")
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