# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=12 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [Dexcom Sites](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sites/542)
**Author:** [@mikep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mikep)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sites/542 "2025-11-21T14:54:25Z")
Hi everyone - where are your best Dexcom sites? I typically use mine on my upper thighs (more towards outside of leg) and the back of my calves - I have one there now and it's spot on. --- ## [How do you dispose of needles and other sharps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-dispose-of-needles-and-other-sharps/416)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-dispose-of-needles-and-other-sharps/416 "2025-11-21T13:45:39Z")
So I'll be the first to admit I've not always been the most disciplined about proper disposal of sharps. Historically, at home, I've just put the safety cap back on pen needles and thrown them in the garbage. At work, … --- ## [Retinopathy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/retinopathy/15605)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/retinopathy/15605 "2025-11-20T17:23:12Z")
Anybody have retinopathy and know a bunch about treatment for it? I have someone who reached out for someone to speak on a panel. I don’t have it, nor do I know anything about it. --- ## [They are shutting down tu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/they-are-shutting-down-tu/15523)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/they-are-shutting-down-tu/15523 "2025-11-20T01:59:04Z")
This is mohe0001 here. --- ## [Sensor fun!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-fun/15510)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-fun/15510 "2025-11-19T23:59:05Z")
I started a new sensor last night. Didn’t think anything about it, just started it and went along with my evening. Eventually after a few hours, something caught my eye on my shirt. :joy: --- ## [Dexcom G7 & iOS 26?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-ios-26/15458)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-ios-26/15458 "2025-11-19T22:46:16Z")
Has anyone tried using the Dexcom G7 app on iOS 26? Dexcom’s compatibility page shows that they haven’t finished testing it yet. --- ## [Is Epstein-Barr virus also possibly linked to T1 diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-epstein-barr-virus-also-possibly-linked-to-t1-diabetes/15596)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-epstein-barr-virus-also-possibly-linked-to-t1-diabetes/15596 "2025-11-19T16:22:05Z")
Read this fascinating article a few days ago: Stanford Medicine scientists tie lupus to a virus nearly all of us carry I am just right now wondering if this activation mechanism of Epstein-Barr could also be linked to T… --- ## [Are there any Direct Payment or Direct Primary Care endocrinologists?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-there-any-direct-payment-or-direct-primary-care-endocrinologists/15585)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 5:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-there-any-direct-payment-or-direct-primary-care-endocrinologists/15585 "2025-11-19T05:07:21Z")
My doc used to run his own clinic, but it only lasted a year or so. The administrative burden was too high for him. I don’t understand any of this. Here’s what people are writing. --- ## [Public service announcement CloudFlare trouble](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/public-service-announcement-cloudflare-trouble/15595)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/public-service-announcement-cloudflare-trouble/15595 "2025-11-18T23:50:43Z")
I don’t know if this issue will affect FUD or not, but it is affecting 2 websites that I use. I had never heard of CloudFlare before today but it is evidently a security service that websites can use. Access is intermit… --- ## [Linda is banished again. Bug?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/linda-is-banished-again-bug/15590)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/linda-is-banished-again-bug/15590 "2025-11-18T06:06:52Z")
She is writing to me via text and LinkedIn. She suspects that every time she posts a link, her account get suspended. Is this a bug associated with her account permissions? I haven’t gotten suspended for posting the exa… --- ## [New insulin pump - Sequel Twiist - anyone know anything?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insulin-pump-sequel-twiist-anyone-know-anything/15281)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insulin-pump-sequel-twiist-anyone-know-anything/15281 "2025-11-17T22:01:10Z")
I was at my check up with my PA at the Joslin Clinic yesterday. I said - “anything new”? She said - new insulin pump - co-created by Dean Kamen (according to him, the creator of the original insulin pump). The pump is… --- ## [Keeping track of Liam's School meals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keeping-track-of-liams-school-meals/15582)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keeping-track-of-liams-school-meals/15582 "2025-11-15T01:46:38Z")
So, @Liam-M and I have had a good system that works for helping manage his meals at school and I have never shared, so figured it’s a good time to do so since we’ve been using it for three years or so with success. Our … --- ## [Your Most Accurate Dexcom Sensor Site](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-most-accurate-dexcom-sensor-site/4430)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-most-accurate-dexcom-sensor-site/4430 "2025-11-15T01:17:30Z")
i was on the Dexcom G4 and G5 a couple of years back (maybe 3 yrs ago??). i had too many problems with it, though. i did stick with it for about 1 &1/2 yrs. i tried different sites, but i just couldnt get it to work for … --- ## [Diabetic complication or age or both](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-complication-or-age-or-both/15578)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-complication-or-age-or-both/15578 "2025-11-13T19:57:57Z")
I’ve had several incidents where my skin just came loose, leaving a wound. When I was about to board at the Charlotte airport the strap for my carryon slipped of my shoulder peeling a square inch of skin from my forearm. … --- ## [T:Slim or Omnipod for 12/13 year old boy in 2025](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-or-omnipod-for-12-13-year-old-boy-in-2025/15550)
**Author:** [@CatBirdDog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatBirdDog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-or-omnipod-for-12-13-year-old-boy-in-2025/15550 "2025-11-12T18:09:52Z")
Hello all! This is my first post here. I know this has probably been covered quite a few times before. My son is 12, nearly 13, and was diagnosed at the beginning of August. We are using MDI and Dexcom G7. He would lo… --- ## [I know I asked this once before](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-know-i-asked-this-once-before/15572)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-know-i-asked-this-once-before/15572 "2025-11-11T23:14:11Z")
I kinda didn’t believe the responses, so I’m gonna ask one more time…. This is a slightly different slice of the diabetes population, so maybe I get a different answer. This stuff NEVER happens to you guys? When I c… --- ## [Do you need to change the clock on your pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-need-to-change-the-clock-on-your-pump/15519)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-need-to-change-the-clock-on-your-pump/15519 "2025-11-11T07:32:34Z")
If you still have a “dumb” pump like me (OmniPod Dash, no DIY looping), then remember to change back to standard time if that applies to you where you live. :mantelpiece\_clock: --- ## [Does anyone know if the Bluejay gts is compatible with dexcom g7 or dexcom one plus?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-know-if-the-bluejay-gts-is-compatible-with-dexcom-g7-or-dexcom-one-plus/15082)
**Author:** [@Dubdave](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dubdave)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 4:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-know-if-the-bluejay-gts-is-compatible-with-dexcom-g7-or-dexcom-one-plus/15082 "2025-11-11T04:22:05Z")
Bluejay gts compatibility with dexcom g7 or dexcom one plus?? I have it operating with the G6 but I’m being softly pushed towards an alternative sensor. Has anyone any idea?? --- ## [Diabetes mirth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-mirth/15561)
**Author:** [@Terry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Terry)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-mirth/15561 "2025-11-08T17:38:30Z")
Humor is not my strong suit. I’m a more serious type, no fun at a party. I wanted my first post here to break the ice and open the longer conversation that is diabetes. This is a link to a Kerri Sparling video from 2017… --- ## [Uplift our spirits](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uplift-our-spirits/15554)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uplift-our-spirits/15554 "2025-11-07T18:29:04Z")
I want to run a couple exploratory threads to lift our spirits after the tu announcement. One idea might be to explore the wayback machine so everybody knows how to access old posts on tu. Another idea came up from Sco… --- ## [My horrible experience with Twiist!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-horrible-experience-with-twiist/15478)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-horrible-experience-with-twiist/15478 "2025-11-06T23:41:04Z")
WARNING! THIS IS LONG SORRY (not sorry) Sorry this is so long, but if it even helps 1 person, it’s worth it! So Twiist seduced me by being in the first round. My MD agreed and I got trained and have been using it for a… --- ## [Terrible Customer Service from Dexcom Sales](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/terrible-customer-service-from-dexcom-sales/6574)
**Author:** [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 3:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/terrible-customer-service-from-dexcom-sales/6574 "2025-11-06T03:36:06Z")
Has anyone else had appallingly bad service from Dexcom sales? I’m not talking about their tech help, which has always been fine. Or their interpersonal manner on the phone which is fine (but which I don’t particularly c… --- ## [Tattoos with Insulin Pumps & CGMs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tattoos-with-insulin-pumps-cgms/15495)
**Author:** [@SarahFreq](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SarahFreq)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tattoos-with-insulin-pumps-cgms/15495 "2025-10-28T20:43:46Z")
Hello. I’m curious. I’ve had tattoos since I was 18, but as of recent, I started to get more. I’ve met a few diabetics at my tattoo shop & 2 of them said their CGMs work fine on their tattoos. This blew my mind. I was al… --- ## [A puzzle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-puzzle/15501)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-puzzle/15501 "2025-10-27T20:44:03Z")
He’s the thing. I have been using this pump for nearly 5 years. I have only changed sites without filling a cartridge a few times, so how come I have lots of extra 3cc syringes and cartridges? --- ## [Complete Instructions for Replacing G7 sensors for Omnipod 5 Users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/complete-instructions-for-replacing-g7-sensors-for-omnipod-5-users/15500)
**Author:** [@JMe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JMe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/complete-instructions-for-replacing-g7-sensors-for-omnipod-5-users/15500 "2025-10-24T22:09:40Z")
With the G7, Dexcom reduced the sensor warmup time from 2 hours to 30 minutes. This is a significant improvement, especially for Omnipod 5 users since it reduces the outage window for readings in Automated Mode. But with… --- ## [Ask Your CDE for Free Patch Samples!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431)
**Author:** [@ErinRods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ErinRods)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431 "2025-10-23T12:51:11Z")
Hey friends! Just wanted to share a little win I had recently. I’ve been struggling with severe allergic reactions to medical adhesives, so I really didn’t want to spend money on a full pack of patches without knowing if… --- ## [Fiasp, Lyumjev, and other Fast Insulins](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp-lyumjev-and-other-fast-insulins/11949)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp-lyumjev-and-other-fast-insulins/11949 "2025-10-22T22:07:14Z")
yes Samson was on Novolog for years. And he did pretty good with it, but it was so nice with Fiasp to just be able to bolus for what he ate afterwards, rather than guessing before meals. --- ## [DexCom Stelo - what's up with that?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stelo-whats-up-with-that/15485)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stelo-whats-up-with-that/15485 "2025-10-20T18:39:05Z")
I was just poking around the internet when I came across the Dexcom Stelo. It looks like a G7 geared toward non diabetics. Interesting. Does anyone know anything about this or have any perspectives? --- ## [A little Dexcom G6 "hack" I have found](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-dexcom-g6-hack-i-have-found/15486)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-dexcom-g6-hack-i-have-found/15486 "2025-10-20T07:10:17Z")
The annoying thing about the Dexcom G6 iPhone app is that you can’t silence alarms. (I think the G7 allows this). I have found a hack that lets my Loop app still get the G6 readings from my phone and display them, but t… --- ## [Gaming the system on Dexcom transmitter warranty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gaming-the-system-on-dexcom-transmitter-warranty/15274)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gaming-the-system-on-dexcom-transmitter-warranty/15274 "2025-10-15T23:54:20Z")
I have to start a new transmitter today. The one I was using only lasted 45 days, so Dexcom has to replace it. (Yay! I got 45 free days of transmitter use!) I use my transmitters in order of start-by date. The next tran… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=11) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=13)