# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=117 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 118 --- ## [Freestyle Libre in the US: 10-day vs 14-day sensor comparison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-in-the-us-10-day-vs-14-day-sensor-comparison/5490)
**Author:** [@DaveJ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DaveJ)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-in-the-us-10-day-vs-14-day-sensor-comparison/5490 "2019-04-03T10:08:31Z")
14-day vs 10-day sensors comparison in the US 10 day sensors Your current prescription covers them and your current reader will scan them 14 day sensors You will need a new prescription if you are using 10 day sensors, … --- ## [Sick Day and Aftermath Settings post Stomach Bug](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sick-day-and-aftermath-settings-post-stomach-bug/7126)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sick-day-and-aftermath-settings-post-stomach-bug/7126 "2019-04-03T03:41:45Z")
How do you change your settings after a sick day? Samson had that period about 2 weeks ago where he was running super super high (like using 25 units a day). His numbers settled down. Then, a day later, he barfed. Since… --- ## [Your best April Fools Prank?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-best-april-fools-prank/7113)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-best-april-fools-prank/7113 "2019-04-03T00:40:10Z")
I’ll start. I am one of 9 children and we all loved playing pranks on each other but we never dared play pranks on my Dad because…well, let’s just say we didn’t. But one year we were especially brave and played a prank… --- ## [Accuchek Mobile Meter Review](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accuchek-mobile-meter-review/4561)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accuchek-mobile-meter-review/4561 "2019-04-02T19:20:07Z")
I posted in another thread that I use an Accuchek Mobile Meter as a back-up meter to a Contour Next. The selling feature of the meter is that it does not use test strips. It uses a cassette that has a test tape on it tha… --- ## [Re lion Premier BLU meter and ReliOn app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/re-lion-premier-blu-meter-and-relion-app/7110)
**Author:** [@Dkhmoose](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dkhmoose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/re-lion-premier-blu-meter-and-relion-app/7110 "2019-03-31T21:17:27Z")
Why does the app change the date at around 8 pm and my meter has the right time. Gets very confusing if trying to log a reading after 8pm --- ## [Insurance now requires pharmacies to pick SHORT end of prescription range?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-now-requires-pharmacies-to-pick-short-end-of-prescription-range/6724)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-now-requires-pharmacies-to-pick-short-end-of-prescription-range/6724 "2019-03-31T02:08:43Z")
this seems to be commonplace now. Our son’s Vimpat (his anti-epileptic drug) is in liquid form and the prescription was written for 300 mL per month. Since the bottle only comes in two sizes (200 ml and 450 ml) they were… --- ## [Scuba Diving with Type 1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/scuba-diving-with-type-1/6965)
**Author:** [@MichaelS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MichaelS)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/scuba-diving-with-type-1/6965 "2019-03-31T01:47:34Z")
--- ## [New Procedures for getting a new Receiver?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-procedures-for-getting-a-new-receiver/7103)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-procedures-for-getting-a-new-receiver/7103 "2019-03-31T01:45:30Z")
Our receiver has broken multiple times in the past and we were shipped a new one immediately. This time when Erin called, they said they’re not sending us a new one until we first send back the old one so that they can … --- ## [A flatline with the flu?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-flatline-with-the-flu/7099)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-flatline-with-the-flu/7099 "2019-03-30T19:22:30Z")
Ok, not an actual flatline, but I’m SUPER proud of my numbers over the last day or two. I have the flu and am using 200% basal and doubling boluses for meals then sugar surfing along the way. Last month with the stomach … --- ## [New Additional Pod Change Step: Secure My Children](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-additional-pod-change-step-secure-my-children/7098)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-additional-pod-change-step-secure-my-children/7098 "2019-03-29T17:32:56Z")
Yesterday I was due for a pod change. I told my 8 year old and 5 year old that I would be changing my pod and while I was doing that, they needed to sit at the kitchen table and each finish their glass of water (they nev… --- ## [Newbie here and this T1D thing - anyone use Humulin 70/30 or the Walmart Novolin 70/30 with VLCD?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newbie-here-and-this-t1d-thing-anyone-use-humulin-70-30-or-the-walmart-novolin-70-30-with-vlcd/6199)
**Author:** [@MNTexan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MNTexan)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newbie-here-and-this-t1d-thing-anyone-use-humulin-70-30-or-the-walmart-novolin-70-30-with-vlcd/6199 "2019-03-29T14:57:00Z")
Would love some opinions on using the cheaper insulins while doing the Dr Bernstein low carb diet. I’m having pretty good results, very few hypos, but looking to dial it in a bit better (i.e. still running ~25 points hi… --- ## [Which CGM system is more advance, Dexcom, Freestyle Libre or Medtronic?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-cgm-system-is-more-advance-dexcom-freestyle-libre-or-medtronic/7042)
**Author:** [@Charlie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Charlie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-cgm-system-is-more-advance-dexcom-freestyle-libre-or-medtronic/7042 "2019-03-29T04:36:45Z")
\[Copying from the web\] CGM is a combination of sensor, transmitter and a reading device which can display glucose readings every 5 minutes without scanning the sensor and also user can get alerts. Dexcom CGM has all of … --- ## [How to use the Freestyle Libre anywhere, without a reader](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-use-the-freestyle-libre-anywhere-without-a-reader/2120)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-use-the-freestyle-libre-anywhere-without-a-reader/2120 "2019-03-28T20:16:06Z")
I am really interested in the Freestyle Libre, which is not available yet in the US. I have looked into what it would take to use it. Many forum threads discuss it, so finding info is easy. Finding good info is harder. S… --- ## [Which would you change....Dexcom G5 runs 40 points low](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-would-you-change-dexcom-g5-runs-40-points-low/6126)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-would-you-change-dexcom-g5-runs-40-points-low/6126 "2019-03-28T17:56:06Z")
AM Basal testing today has shown me how consistently my Dexcom G5 is running 40 points low. I had incorrectly assumed when I saw big spreads between fingersticks and Dexcom that it was lagging. This would also explain (a… --- ## [How to compensate for BG spike during HIIT workouts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-compensate-for-bg-spike-during-hiit-workouts/7087)
**Author:** [@Gadget](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gadget)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-compensate-for-bg-spike-during-hiit-workouts/7087 "2019-03-28T16:13:07Z")
Hello everyone, I just found the FUDiabetes forum and am reading daily- what a wealth of information. I’m 43, diagnosed T1D 3 years ago. My question is: Is there anything to help compensate for a significant BG spike d… --- ## [One-third of 670G users quit closed-loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-third-of-670g-users-quit-closed-loop/7069)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-third-of-670g-users-quit-closed-loop/7069 "2019-03-27T19:52:31Z")
Oh, hey @Nickyghaleb, they’re talking about you :slight\_smile: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/910854?fbclid=IwAR1TJXOv02S-51Y\_tglu0HpuMySVpbOh7i7RLGs-4reFgFpJC-QR47Q-mbI --- ## [Miaomiao with glimp - no readings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-with-glimp-no-readings/7066)
**Author:** [@pgraham9999](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/pgraham9999)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miaomiao-with-glimp-no-readings/7066 "2019-03-26T00:48:51Z")
Recently received miaomiao. Installed Glimp, followed setup procedure. Activated bluetooth, and phone found the M. occasionally it flashes a box with the mac address in it, but no data. periodically I get the alarm "… --- ## [Working with the school nurse](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/working-with-the-school-nurse/7014)
**Author:** [@Momofm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Momofm)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/working-with-the-school-nurse/7014 "2019-03-25T15:44:46Z")
Hi, My 7 year old was recently diagnosed this year and is on the Dexcom G6 and Omnipod. I’m struggling to find a balance with the school nurse at our parochial school and looking for advice. Here are a few examples: T… --- ## [A little story and a personal lifetime accomplishment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-story-and-a-personal-lifetime-accomplishment/7031)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-story-and-a-personal-lifetime-accomplishment/7031 "2019-03-25T01:33:10Z")
So, when I was a kid, I was raised up in a family that didn’t value education at all. They were uber religious (extreme) and all we did was spent our nights and days studying the Bible and going door-to-door pawning Wat… --- ## [Expired Dexcom sensors?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-dexcom-sensors/511)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-dexcom-sensors/511 "2019-03-24T18:46:16Z")
I am curious if anyone has a good sense of how well expired sensors work, and what their effective duration truly is. I don't mean how many days they can function when used but how many months past their due date they ca… --- ## [Perfect Endo Visits](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/perfect-endo-visits/7007)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2019, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/perfect-endo-visits/7007 "2019-03-24T12:21:07Z")
Or last two Endo visits have been perfect in my opinion. Our A1C has remained 6.9 and I’ve become happy with that at this stage in Liam’s life. Staying under 7% and bringing down the severe low percentage is really our… --- ## [How many days are people here getting from their G6 sensor, using xDrip+?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-many-days-are-people-here-getting-from-their-g6-sensor-using-xdrip/6258)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2019, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-many-days-are-people-here-getting-from-their-g6-sensor-using-xdrip/6258 "2019-03-24T00:29:06Z")
I’m on day 12 of mine and the adhesive is only barely starting to come off, plus no skin irritation luckily. I’m just curious as to how many days people are getting out of their G6 sensors since we can go as long as we … --- ## [Azithromycin Starts A Phase-II? Clinical Trial (AIDIT)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/azithromycin-starts-a-phase-ii-clinical-trial-aidit/7048)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/azithromycin-starts-a-phase-ii-clinical-trial-aidit/7048 "2019-03-24T00:25:05Z")
I just posted a new blog: --- ## [Looking for a little feedback on Fish Oil and BGLs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-a-little-feedback-on-fish-oil-and-bgls/7039)
**Author:** [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-a-little-feedback-on-fish-oil-and-bgls/7039 "2019-03-23T14:29:20Z")
Recently started taking 1 Fish Oil softgel daily and seems like BGLs have become more stable. But Dexcom curve shows these unusual (for me) single blips before returning to a more steady trend. Anyone have a good explana… --- ## [Insulin pump or CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-or-cgm/3969)
**Author:** [@Tali](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tali)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-or-cgm/3969 "2019-03-22T15:51:52Z")
I just recently was able to start on the pump again and was able to finally start the dexcom which I have been waiting or years to get…thank you good insurance finally! The issue I have run into is money. While my insu… --- ## [Insulin pump question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-question/7015)
**Author:** [@Tbjones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tbjones)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-question/7015 "2019-03-22T15:30:28Z")
I would love to know which pump ( you that are on pumps) would you recommend! My criteria would be easiest to learn and accuracy! I will be the first to admit that I am not very tech savvy! Thank you in advance for any … --- ## [New Gear](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear/7032)
**Author:** [@dennis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dennis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear/7032 "2019-03-21T22:01:45Z")
With my Animas Vibe (Which I loved. Best pump on the market IMO) officially out of warranty, and no hope for the future of Animas, it was time for an upgrade. A bit of background, I have been on a pump for about 20 year… --- ## [TrialNet no longer funding rescreening?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trialnet-no-longer-funding-rescreening/7027)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trialnet-no-longer-funding-rescreening/7027 "2019-03-21T04:36:19Z")
I just read a Facebook post saying that TrialNet is no longer offering yearly rescreening for autoantibody negative siblings. Apparently they lost their NIH funding. Does anyone know why and what’s going on? --- ## [Reduce risk of Diabetes - Drink More Water](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reduce-risk-of-diabetes-drink-more-water/7023)
**Author:** [@LaurenMs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LaurenMs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reduce-risk-of-diabetes-drink-more-water/7023 "2019-03-20T16:32:12Z")
My grandmother who had type 2 diabetes so I have had the plan to prevent the Diabetes in early stages. Based on French researchers report, drinking about four or more 8-ounce glasses of water a day may reduce the risk o… --- ## [Tubeless pump under development:](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tubeless-pump-under-development/7021)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tubeless-pump-under-development/7021 "2019-03-20T15:09:24Z")
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