# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=119 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 120 --- ## [So it's apparently law now?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-its-apparently-law-now/6915)
**Author:** [@Sensorium139](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sensorium139)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-its-apparently-law-now/6915 "2019-03-09T07:04:59Z")
Insurance companies have made it law that they HAVE to split up boxes of insulin pens? Even if you get 5 pens a month? My dang doctor also only didn’t order 3 test strips a day, so guess who only got 50 test strips at t… --- ## [Tandem in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-in-canada/6916)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-in-canada/6916 "2019-03-09T04:50:34Z")
@Beacher @Jen What does this mean? (I have given up trying to figure out the Canadian system !!!) :smile: --- ## [Fascinating new approach to diabetes cure: stopping cell senescence](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fascinating-new-approach-to-diabetes-cure-stopping-cell-senescence/6783)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fascinating-new-approach-to-diabetes-cure-stopping-cell-senescence/6783 "2019-03-08T21:03:23Z")
This direction was fascinating to me because it is the first time I see it applied to diabetes—I also see some great potential! This brand new study, also out of UCSF (the third in a week!), looks at a radically differe… --- ## [New technique could remove need for immunosuppressants in Beta cell grafts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-technique-could-remove-need-for-immunosuppressants-in-beta-cell-grafts/6707)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-technique-could-remove-need-for-immunosuppressants-in-beta-cell-grafts/6707 "2019-03-08T21:01:55Z")
Warning: this technique has only been tried with mice so far :slight\_smile: Scientists at the University of California San Francisco have developed a new method to minimize the likelihood that a person’s body will re… --- ## [New connection with diabetes onset](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-connection-with-diabetes-onset/6923)
**Author:** [@ckat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-connection-with-diabetes-onset/6923 "2019-03-08T20:47:43Z")
--- ## [Hypoglycemia-related injuries](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hypoglycemia-related-injuries/6906)
**Author:** [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hypoglycemia-related-injuries/6906 "2019-03-08T19:53:37Z")
So we all know the serious short-term risks of hypos, and we’ve talked about whether there are longterm risks on here too. I just encountered a new one though—chipped my tooth on a smartie of all things last night when s… --- ## [Request for help understanding a hypoglycemic event](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/request-for-help-understanding-a-hypoglycemic-event/6789)
**Author:** [@ianrobertdouglas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ianrobertdouglas)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/request-for-help-understanding-a-hypoglycemic-event/6789 "2019-03-08T18:09:35Z")
Hi, My 9-year-old son was diagnosed T1D 12 January after entering an emergency ward DKA. We could still be within the so-called honeymoon period. Some weeks ago we had a Freestyle Libre flash sensor gifted from a new fr… --- ## [My Five Year Old's Increased Awareness of my T1D - Not Sure How I Feel About This](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-five-year-olds-increased-awareness-of-my-t1d-not-sure-how-i-feel-about-this/6627)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-five-year-olds-increased-awareness-of-my-t1d-not-sure-how-i-feel-about-this/6627 "2019-03-08T16:51:49Z")
As a mom with T1D, my personal goal is to never ever need my children’s assistance with my bg. I do not want them to feel responsible for my well-being. I do not want them to feel like they have to keep an eye on me. May… --- ## [Switching from Tresiba to Levemir](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-tresiba-to-levemir/6918)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-tresiba-to-levemir/6918 "2019-03-08T15:32:08Z")
Thanks to my insurance, I’m switching from (my beloved) Tresiba to Levemir. I used Levemir while pregnant with my son - it was the first basal I used - but I’m not sure how it compares to Tresiba as far as dosage goes? O… --- ## [Eli Lilly Offers Half-Price Version of Humalog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eli-lilly-offers-half-price-version-of-humalog/6873)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eli-lilly-offers-half-price-version-of-humalog/6873 "2019-03-07T19:01:00Z")
I am always happy to hear of developments that could mean more insulin in the hands of people who need it. I think this will accomplish that. That said, I’m a little confused about this new announcement, because it makes… --- ## [Dexcom Share/Follow - Warning - Must Upgrade Android OS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-share-follow-warning-must-upgrade-android-os/6904)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-share-follow-warning-must-upgrade-android-os/6904 "2019-03-07T16:43:31Z")
I just noticed a warning message on the Tablet I use to Follow the Dexcom cgm data. This is the tablet I keep the Dexcom Follow App on the nightstand so I can see the cgm data at night without having to touch anything. … --- ## [Is it possible to Re-Develop your physical sense of lows? highs? after depending on CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-possible-to-re-develop-your-physical-sense-of-lows-highs-after-depending-on-cgm/6238)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-it-possible-to-re-develop-your-physical-sense-of-lows-highs-after-depending-on-cgm/6238 "2019-03-07T16:20:52Z")
In my ideal world, I would not be dependent on Dexcom for warning me about lows. I’m 13 years into my T1D journey. I’ve used Dexcom for probably the last six or seven years. Before Dexcom, I went off of fingersticks and … --- ## [Is this legit?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-this-legit/6900)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-this-legit/6900 "2019-03-07T05:21:43Z")
Bought some test strips on Amazon and they arrived with this label on every container, now I am wondering if I bought these from a scammer? ( I am not on Medicaid or Medicare)… --- ## [Medtronic Carelink and Mac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-carelink-and-mac/6505)
**Author:** [@Keefe67](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Keefe67)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-carelink-and-mac/6505 "2019-03-06T19:02:50Z")
Does anyone know a work around to NOT being able to upload the pump data/reports on a Mac? Apparently my computer is to “new” for the most advanced pump they offer … --- ## [Dexcom Receiver question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-receiver-question/6878)
**Author:** [@DDunn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DDunn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-receiver-question/6878 "2019-03-06T15:46:46Z")
Hi All, Thank you for this wonderful forum and resource. I am a parent of a T1D child, and this community has made dealing with issues related to T1D that much easier to handle. I am extremely appreciative for all of y… --- ## [Basal-IQ Benefit / MDI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-iq-benefit-mdi/6867)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-iq-benefit-mdi/6867 "2019-03-06T13:02:07Z")
A benefit of Basal-IQ that may not be obvious. When BG runs high for whatever reason like 250+, we will often find that a manual syringe will work substantially faster then a bolus. Certainly others do the same and it … --- ## [Dexcom discussion on customer services and products](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-discussion-on-customer-services-and-products/6876)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-discussion-on-customer-services-and-products/6876 "2019-03-06T01:22:05Z")
Just found this, thought it was interesting. --- ## [Apparently I've used the same Lancing Device for 14 years](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apparently-ive-used-the-same-lancing-device-for-14-years/6850)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apparently-ive-used-the-same-lancing-device-for-14-years/6850 "2019-03-05T16:36:13Z")
I had cause to look for another lancing device last night, and discovered that: (1) I’ve been using the same lancing device from my very first OneTouch Ultra Mini meter since 2005 (2) I do have one spare lancing device… --- ## [Nightly D-Reminders Checklist](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightly-d-reminders-checklist/6851)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightly-d-reminders-checklist/6851 "2019-03-05T01:44:45Z")
I shouldn’t have to do this, but I’m obviously becoming too absent-minded. Three days in a row I’ve failed to do something the night before that either led to lots of highs or lows. One night, my phone volume was low…s… --- ## [Art you relate to diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/art-you-relate-to-diabetes/6681)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/art-you-relate-to-diabetes/6681 "2019-03-04T20:50:45Z")
I like to sort through my feelings and find new perspectives through art (an open interpretation). Sometimes it just feels like a passage in a book or a painting expresses what I’m thinking or feeling way better than I c… --- ## [Cheap phones?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cheap-phones/6856)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cheap-phones/6856 "2019-03-04T19:11:42Z")
This is marginally related to diabetes care – we need a cheapish EXTRA phone for Samson because he has to wear the one he uses for transmitting data and the school is not doing a good job catching his lows by just checki… --- ## [Lilly - Insulin - Pricing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lilly-insulin-pricing/6865)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lilly-insulin-pricing/6865 "2019-03-04T16:06:10Z")
Lilly will begin selling an “authorized generic” of Humalog 100 for $137.35 per vial, a 50 percent discount off the list price. The new product, which the company said would be made available as quickly as possible, wi… --- ## [Reset G5 Transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reset-g5-transmitter/6842)
**Author:** [@1Fulana](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/1Fulana)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reset-g5-transmitter/6842 "2019-03-04T02:23:32Z")
I’d like to reset my G5 transmitter. My glucoses are sent to my Tandem 2Xslim pump. I do not have them sent to my smartPhone or a transmitter. Is there a way to do do the reset without an iphone and mac computer? I will… --- ## [Trying to eliminate running BG LOWs and post run BG HIGHs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-eliminate-running-bg-lows-and-post-run-bg-highs/6293)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-eliminate-running-bg-lows-and-post-run-bg-highs/6293 "2019-03-04T01:59:32Z")
I’ve been following @daisymae’s Swimming BG thread and @Nickyghaleb’s Running thread and their super coach, @Eric’s suggestions, while trying to apply what they have so graciously shared with us to my own running style. … --- ## [Traveling: Don’t forget extra meter batteries!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-don-t-forget-extra-meter-batteries/6827)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-don-t-forget-extra-meter-batteries/6827 "2019-03-03T22:49:56Z")
I’ve been on a few trips to Europe in the last few years. I’ve been careful to pack all the supplies I thought I’d need, but I also felt secure in the knowledge that there were decent health care systems in these countri… --- ## [Wine/alcohol slows digestion](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wine-alcohol-slows-digestion/6848)
**Author:** [@Scotteric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Scotteric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wine-alcohol-slows-digestion/6848 "2019-03-03T19:43:49Z")
I learned something new tonight. Whenever I have a large/fatty meal/high carb meal, I always struggle with delayed spikes that hit me in the middle of the night, but one thing I never thought about was the effect of alco… --- ## [Going through customs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-through-customs/6767)
**Author:** [@kalle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kalle)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-through-customs/6767 "2019-03-02T22:07:54Z")
Tomorrow I’m flying to Singapore on a one-week trip for work, my first since diagnosis. I feel well prepared and have found some good advice in other topics. I’m also confident that the airport security thing will work o… --- ## [Home-made, "lower carb" churros when you don't have churros](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/home-made-lower-carb-churros-when-you-dont-have-churros/6838)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/home-made-lower-carb-churros-when-you-dont-have-churros/6838 "2019-03-02T17:18:01Z")
So here I am, alone and miserable without my family, with a cold, looking for something to eat that will make me feel better. After thinking a bit, I decided churros would be just the right thing. But I don’t have any! S… --- ## [Low GI mid carb, one pot, healthy: dafina de pollo al comino con ac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-gi-mid-carb-one-pot-healthy-dafina-de-pollo-al-comino-con-ac/6837)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-gi-mid-carb-one-pot-healthy-dafina-de-pollo-al-comino-con-ac/6837 "2019-03-02T15:08:47Z")
I am alone in Granada, with a few leftover ingredients in the fridge, and I discovered I had everything I needed to make an old family recipe that my abuela used to make. My family is ladino, i.e. Spanish Jews expelled f… --- ## [News from the Tandem Q4 2018 conference call](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-tandem-q4-2018-conference-call/6813)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-tandem-q4-2018-conference-call/6813 "2019-03-02T11:40:44Z")
Tandem held their 4th quarter 2018 conference call on February 26, 2019. A transcript is available at https://seekingalpha.com/article/4244554-tandem-diabetes-care-inc-tndm-ceo-kim-blickenstaff-q4-2018-results-earnings-… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=118) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=120)