# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=120 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 121 --- ## [Interpreting overnight basal test](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interpreting-overnight-basal-test/6346)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interpreting-overnight-basal-test/6346 "2019-03-01T15:44:03Z")
I’m in the process of establishing all of my pump settings (starting with basal rates, then ISF, then I:CR). I basal tested my overnight basals last night; to give you all the info, I finished exercising (ran 1.25 mi) a… --- ## [RER - How exhaled air tells us our fuel source](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rer-how-exhaled-air-tells-us-our-fuel-source/5073)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rer-how-exhaled-air-tells-us-our-fuel-source/5073 "2019-03-01T12:08:33Z")
Start with this if you haven’t already seen it. how-does-my-body-fuel-exercise This is an explanation of what RER is and how it can be used to determine what type of fuel your body is using for energy. I mentioned to @… --- ## [Low Carb for Type 1? Not Me!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-for-type-1-not-me/6829)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-for-type-1-not-me/6829 "2019-03-01T07:33:52Z")
Low Carb for Type 1? Not me!! I have read that many type 1 people eat very healthy, low carb meals. That certainly helps with the control of blood sugar levels, but I do not find that to be necessary. For so many years,… --- ## [Whose Hold Music Do You Prefer?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whose-hold-music-do-you-prefer/6824)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whose-hold-music-do-you-prefer/6824 "2019-03-01T05:27:54Z")
As a frequent “hold music” patron, I find that Omnipod currently has my favorite soundtrack. Their pleasant mix of soulful alto saxophone and synthesizers reminiscent of the '90’s “As Seen On TV” classic “Pure Moods” is … --- ## [Safe to reuse insulin from used pump tank into the next?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/safe-to-reuse-insulin-from-used-pump-tank-into-the-next/6732)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/safe-to-reuse-insulin-from-used-pump-tank-into-the-next/6732 "2019-02-28T02:27:54Z")
Do you mean from the old pump cartridge, when you are ready to change sites? --- ## [Missed Basal Dose - Novolin N](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/missed-basal-dose-novolin-n/6817)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/missed-basal-dose-novolin-n/6817 "2019-02-28T00:09:44Z")
I have a friend who’s newly diagnosed w/type 1 (LADA), after many years misdiagnosed as a type 2. She’s currently using Novolin R for meals and Novolin N twice a day for basal. She missed her morning 9AM dose and took it… --- ## [Changing infusion sets on the go](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-infusion-sets-on-the-go/6786)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-infusion-sets-on-the-go/6786 "2019-02-27T17:03:30Z")
Yesterday I found myself at a conference I was to present at with my co-presenter. It was a day event only, so although it was a few hours’ journey from home, we weren’t staying overnight. I had put in a new infusion set… --- ## [Help! Objective time-in-range data?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-objective-time-in-range-data/6405)
**Author:** [@briopelle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/briopelle)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-objective-time-in-range-data/6405 "2019-02-27T00:13:49Z")
I am a type 2 determined to get this blood sugar thing under control. I am using the Freestyle Libre CGM and would like to get some honest and objective information about ideal range. It seems to me that folks on this s… --- ## [Sugarmate.io not displaying all BGs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-io-not-displaying-all-bgs/6742)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-io-not-displaying-all-bgs/6742 "2019-02-26T22:37:46Z")
I’ve started using sugarmate.io on my Mac in the menubar, at the recommendation of so many here on FUD, @ClaudnDaye at Sugarmate thread. I use it similarly to @docslotnick, in conjunction w/ xDrip+, Nightscout and Dexco… --- ## [Flu time](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flu-time/6798)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flu-time/6798 "2019-02-26T19:11:31Z")
Liam has the flu (so does three of his brothers). Today, his TDD is 20 units and the day isn’t even over yet. Oh, and he’s still been high, over 200, still about 70% of the day today. Crazy his illness wrecks the syst… --- ## [Will Dexcom honor sensor failure if one is using xDrip+?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/will-dexcom-honor-sensor-failure-if-one-is-using-xdrip/6746)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/will-dexcom-honor-sensor-failure-if-one-is-using-xdrip/6746 "2019-02-26T02:56:59Z")
Just as the question says. I just had a sensor failure after 8 days and am going to call them to get a replacement, but I’d like to know if they can find out that I’m using xDrip+ and won’t honor the replacement policy b… --- ## [A very bizarre case report](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-very-bizarre-case-report/6797)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-very-bizarre-case-report/6797 "2019-02-25T23:36:22Z")
I’m really not sure what category this fit in, but what an odd story. I’m guessing this is something very few people with diabetes are normally at risk for. But just wow. --- ## [G6 signal erratic losses with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-signal-erratic-losses-with-xdrip/6195)
**Author:** [@Kywalh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kywalh)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-signal-erratic-losses-with-xdrip/6195 "2019-02-25T20:19:02Z")
Hi all, I just moved today from FSL and miaomiao to G6 for my 10 yo daughter. I have the latest xdrip release and the warm up went well… However, since that, I keep on having signal losses erratically… Sometimes it wo… --- ## [BG management when sick: what I know now that I didn't know a year ago](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-management-when-sick-what-i-know-now-that-i-didnt-know-a-year-ago/2556)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-management-when-sick-what-i-know-now-that-i-didnt-know-a-year-ago/2556 "2019-02-25T17:26:44Z")
Diabetes management is not easy for me to learn: it takes me a while to figure things out. Here are a few things that I have learned in the past year about sickness BG management that I did not know a year ago: The core… --- ## [Adult T1D Camps this Year](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adult-t1d-camps-this-year/6791)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adult-t1d-camps-this-year/6791 "2019-02-25T14:40:43Z")
These are scheduled in June and September in New Jersey, I believe. http://www.campnejeda.org/surviveandthrive/ http://www.campnejeda.org/survive-thrive-plus-1-weekend --- ## [Xdrip+ / nightscout to clarity via what app?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-nightscout-to-clarity-via-what-app/5531)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-nightscout-to-clarity-via-what-app/5531 "2019-02-25T14:29:29Z")
My endo doesn’t mind me using Xdrip+ or even Nightscout, but says that due to HIPA regulations they cannot get my #s off a web site and I have to FAX them in if I need tweaking help. I know I read somewhere that there i… --- ## [Mongo Lab Cloud Provider](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mongo-lab-cloud-provider/3391)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mongo-lab-cloud-provider/3391 "2019-02-25T14:18:23Z")
I was beginning the process over again (new account) in the hopes of getting a successful Nightscout/xDrip+ setup and came to the following screen when configuring my Mongo Lab account. My question is…if I’m deploying t… --- ## [How differently do you manage BG when you stop using a CGM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-differently-do-you-manage-bg-when-you-stop-using-a-cgm/6775)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-differently-do-you-manage-bg-when-you-stop-using-a-cgm/6775 "2019-02-25T04:01:00Z")
I am wondering how people change their BG management when they decide to go without a CGM for a while after using one? @Chris’s son goes without his CGM from time to time for 4-5 days. I do too, but most times only for … --- ## [Time zone and data integrity problem with Dexcom and Omnipod data](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-zone-and-data-integrity-problem-with-dexcom-and-omnipod-data/6606)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/time-zone-and-data-integrity-problem-with-dexcom-and-omnipod-data/6606 "2019-02-25T03:33:59Z")
xDrip+ should be doing the convertion internally since Linux uses that timezone (well, it uses UTC). I have to admit I haven’t tested xDrip+ across a timezone yet, but I don’t see how an Android app could mess it up. T… --- ## [How often do you see your endocrinologist?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-do-you-see-your-endocrinologist/6781)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-do-you-see-your-endocrinologist/6781 "2019-02-24T22:27:43Z")
--- ## [670g problems: why microbolus when low BG going down?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-problems-why-microbolus-when-low-bg-going-down/6780)
**Author:** [@Dragonspirt35](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dragonspirt35)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-problems-why-microbolus-when-low-bg-going-down/6780 "2019-02-24T20:11:22Z")
I’m new to pumps period and started with the 670g, not sure it was the greatest idea. In manual mode I’ve done very well, the trainer that’s working with me said it was the best she’s ever seen. That being said the switc… --- ## [Why are my G5 sensors not lasting as long?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-are-my-g5-sensors-not-lasting-as-long/5420)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-are-my-g5-sensors-not-lasting-as-long/5420 "2019-02-24T18:36:42Z")
I have \[…\] been having sensor problems with the G5 for about 6 months: before, I could make them last 10-14 days, but in the past 6 months I have been having a hard time getting them to last just 7 days: we have to ask f… --- ## [Diabetes, young adults and alcohol: early death statistics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-young-adults-and-alcohol-early-death-statistics/6782)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-young-adults-and-alcohol-early-death-statistics/6782 "2019-02-24T18:33:46Z")
I am still searching :slight\_smile: But I did find this link on FUD, which is not exactly what we discussed earlier: The MRR (Mortality Rate ratio) indicates how much mortality is seen in the population in question … --- ## [Diabetic beer olympics: advice on alcohol use?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-beer-olympics-advice-on-alcohol-use/6631)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-beer-olympics-advice-on-alcohol-use/6631 "2019-02-17T11:55:43Z")
I love drinking :slight\_smile: And I really don’t know what to do with diabetes when I’m drinking. What I’ve done in college and post-college drinking is just not bolus for any drinks, have lots of drinks, go up to 400i… --- ## [OneTouch UltraMini vs Contour Next (One?): Lab Draw Challenge 2019](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/onetouch-ultramini-vs-contour-next-one-lab-draw-challenge-2019/6691)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/onetouch-ultramini-vs-contour-next-one-lab-draw-challenge-2019/6691 "2019-02-23T14:11:19Z")
Someone’s going down here, and I can’t wait to see who… not that I’m not pretty sure already… The meter values: Test 1: OneTouch: 114 Contour: 70 Test 2: OneTouch: 107 Contour: 75 Test 3: OneTouch: 114 Contour:… --- ## [Study: teens get worse glucose levels with wrong sleep pattern](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-teens-get-worse-glucose-levels-with-wrong-sleep-pattern/6759)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-teens-get-worse-glucose-levels-with-wrong-sleep-pattern/6759 "2019-02-24T15:05:56Z")
This interesting study tested afternoon napping effects on BG levels against the same amount of total sleep, but uninterrupted. The outcome: split sleep produces better alertness but worse BG. This is a technique my 14-… --- ## [Can't download xDrip. What am I doing wrong?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-download-xdrip-what-am-i-doing-wrong/6774)
**Author:** [@motibhatia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/motibhatia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-download-xdrip-what-am-i-doing-wrong/6774 "2019-02-24T03:23:44Z")
I am trying to download xdrip on Samsung S9+, Android 9.0. I’ve tried downloading NighscoutFoundation/Xdrip apk and nothing happens. I’ve turned on developer mode as well as tried looking for it “Install Unknown Apps” … --- ## [First sensor failure since Dexcom announced massive layoffs of its support staff](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-sensor-failure-since-dexcom-announced-massive-layoffs-of-its-support-staff/6757)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-sensor-failure-since-dexcom-announced-massive-layoffs-of-its-support-staff/6757 "2019-02-24T01:40:54Z")
Samson had a sensor failure that occurred right on startup today, so we had to call Dexcom to get it replaced. The support staff was clearly new, struggled through all the menus, were slightly rude about things like gett… --- ## [Blood sugar rise caused by infection](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-sugar-rise-caused-by-infection/6754)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2019, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-sugar-rise-caused-by-infection/6754 "2019-02-23T07:33:11Z")
Can an infection cause a rise in blood glucose to above 200, in this case to 220. Never herd of this. Had someone say they were sick hadn’t eaten gor two days went to hospital, results from blood test showed 220 but were… --- ## [FreeStyle Libre and Medicare](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-and-medicare/6045)
**Author:** [@Sfbeahen59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sfbeahen59)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-and-medicare/6045 "2019-01-26T20:24:11Z")
I was excited to find that Medicare covers the FreeStyle Lebre. My ACC has been bad for years and I just can’t seem to bring it down. So I got my kit and started using this new no finger stick method. I love that you can… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=119) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=121)