# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=125 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 126 --- ## [Dexcom Overpatch Review](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-overpatch-review/6374)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 7:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-overpatch-review/6374 "2019-02-03T07:55:22Z")
This is a fairly simple review of the product offered FOR FREE by Dexcom called “Overpatch.” We have used the overpatch over Liam’s CGM for the past two change outs and here are my thoughts. The overall “real estate”… --- ## [Yep, I’m Type 2 (like almost everyone else in my family!)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/yep-i-m-type-2-like-almost-everyone-else-in-my-family/6402)
**Author:** [@briopelle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/briopelle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/yep-i-m-type-2-like-almost-everyone-else-in-my-family/6402 "2019-02-03T07:51:54Z")
Hello! I’m a 54 year-old mother of 3. Have been very thin and in good shape for most of my life. I should have know something was up when my first baby was 9 pounds, even though I had hyperemesis gravidarum. I develo… --- ## [Funny story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-story/6392)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-story/6392 "2019-02-02T21:07:30Z")
As I was posting in another thread, I just remembered a funny story that recently happened and I thought I’d share because I got a kick out of it and you might too. So my son, Devlin, who is a Junior this year, is super… --- ## [Sugar Surfing Technique Question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-surfing-technique-question/6394)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-surfing-technique-question/6394 "2019-02-02T20:36:21Z")
For people who swear by Sugar Surfing, and for people who have tried it but may not swear by it: Do you find that lots of mini-corrections (which is what I understand Sugar Surfing to largely be…feel free to correct me) … --- ## ["New" to Omnipod and Pumping: 4 years in and I feel like I'm missing something](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-omnipod-and-pumping-4-years-in-and-i-feel-like-im-missing-something/3879)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 347\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-omnipod-and-pumping-4-years-in-and-i-feel-like-im-missing-something/3879 "2019-02-02T03:03:54Z")
I am new here and still feel new to pumping…but it’s been FOUR years. I felt very capable on MDI and did that for seven years until I ended up pre-DKA in the hospital because my new pharmacy was letting insulin pens sit … --- ## [T2: best diet to lose weight?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t2-best-diet-to-lose-weight/6309)
**Author:** [@PepperGhost](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PepperGhost)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t2-best-diet-to-lose-weight/6309 "2019-02-02T02:06:28Z")
Hubby is T2 needs to lose weight, but what diet? Low carb, no carb, keto, Atkins, I am so confused… --- ## [Stolen Pump Story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stolen-pump-story/6134)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stolen-pump-story/6134 "2019-02-02T00:42:15Z")
So, we had an unusual and frustrating series of events here in happy land. My son was at a pre-school workout and didn’t have time to lock his bags up in the gym locker room. So he set all three of his bags in a pile. … --- ## [An all too familiar story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-all-too-familiar-story/6383)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-all-too-familiar-story/6383 "2019-02-02T00:10:20Z")
Hello, friends from an erstwhile regular member. I’ve had this community on my mind this week especially since reading this: Forgive me, if this has already been a discussion this week. I bring it up now to say that … --- ## [What is the RIGHT age (self-management)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-right-age-self-management/6371)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-right-age-self-management/6371 "2019-02-01T22:23:58Z")
I’m getting seriously involved in DMMP (Diabetes Medical Management Plan), IHCP (Individualized Health Care Plan) and the Emergency Care Plan for Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia…as well as the 504, obviously. And as I’m … --- ## [Metformin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin/4849)
**Author:** [@Chubbs.mama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chubbs.mama)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin/4849 "2019-02-01T20:11:40Z")
Hello. I was just wondering how long does metformin take to show improvement? I have been taking it, 500mg 2 weeks, for my fasting numbers (I’m usually 96-98) and they want them to be under 90. My numbers have not improv… --- ## [Adrenaline Spike](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adrenaline-spike/5766)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adrenaline-spike/5766 "2019-02-01T18:11:39Z")
Last night, I performed in our church’s advent celebration. I haven’t performed publicly in several years, certainly not since diabetes came along (and has been progressing so quickly this year). It was the first time I’… --- ## [8th Grade Science Fair Project— Meter Noise](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/8th-grade-science-fair-project-meter-noise/6277)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/8th-grade-science-fair-project-meter-noise/6277 "2019-02-01T15:57:30Z")
My 8th grade science fair project was due yesterday, and I wanted to share. :grin: Seriously, my son asked if I wanted to test my meters for the experiment (because last year I had wanted to do a calibration factor expe… --- ## [When a cold decides to escalate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-a-cold-decides-to-escalate/6366)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-a-cold-decides-to-escalate/6366 "2019-02-01T01:11:18Z")
I’ve apparently got a sickness from hell right now. It started on Tuesday with a fever and sore throat, then this morning I woke up with an ear infection, then straight after I got home from picking up antibiotics I star… --- ## [Insulin: penfills or vials, and why?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-penfills-or-vials-and-why/6288)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-penfills-or-vials-and-why/6288 "2019-01-31T22:45:19Z")
The topic comes up frequently as a side line of many threads, most recently here: https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-use-your-endocrinologist-visit/6278/23 This is causing me to wonder: do you prefer using penfil… --- ## [Triple unicorn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/triple-unicorn/6363)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/triple-unicorn/6363 "2019-01-31T20:14:22Z")
My pump gcm, libre and fingerstick were all 91, what the he\*\*, think trouble must be approaching. --- ## [Accu-Chek Mobile wireless adapter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-mobile-wireless-adapter/6344)
**Author:** [@MisterMints](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MisterMints)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-mobile-wireless-adapter/6344 "2019-01-31T20:09:00Z")
Hi all, I got one of those new Accu-Chek Mobile wireless adaptors the other day, and it all worked fine for about 48 hours, and now just won’t connect to my phone at all. Nor will it pick it up when trying to search for… --- ## [Juicebox Podcast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/juicebox-podcast/6356)
**Author:** [@Scotteric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Scotteric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/juicebox-podcast/6356 "2019-01-31T14:44:48Z")
This was fun, I encourage anyone interested to be a guest on the Marc Maron of the diabetes universe! --- ## [Knee Replacement (TKR/TKA)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/knee-replacement-tkr-tka/5923 "2019-01-31T03:22:12Z")
Hello FUD’ers! I am wondering if anyone here has undergone a TKR/TKA, and has pointers for pre/post surgery. I have the whole arthroscopic procedure down to a science for pain & insulin management but was wondering w… --- ## [Recent research & question about conducting research through this site](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recent-research-question-about-conducting-research-through-this-site/6339)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recent-research-question-about-conducting-research-through-this-site/6339 "2019-01-31T02:52:43Z")
I ran across these publications today and thought I’d share. Recent publication with positive results for the iAPS: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/dia.2018.0278 Data on diabetes management and outcomes from two… --- ## [Dexcom sensor restarts: microwave trick and 2-hour restart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-restarts-microwave-trick-and-2-hour-restart/3975)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensor-restarts-microwave-trick-and-2-hour-restart/3975 "2019-01-30T18:03:21Z")
Saw this video and was very interested in trying this: --- ## [Contour Next vs Contour Next EZ - Where can I find the difference?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-next-vs-contour-next-ez-where-can-i-find-the-difference/6343)
**Author:** [@Nashvillian](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nashvillian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-next-vs-contour-next-ez-where-can-i-find-the-difference/6343 "2019-01-30T03:51:44Z")
Does anyone know the actual difference between the Contour Next meter and the Contour Next EZ meter? I’ve been searching and searching and searching, including the Ascensia website, and nowhere have I found a comparison … --- ## [Three Months Of New Studies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/three-months-of-new-studies/6291)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/three-months-of-new-studies/6291 "2019-01-30T03:41:11Z")
I’ve just posted a new blog, which is a little different than my usual blogs. I went through all type-1 diabetes clinical trials which started in the last three months, and counted what they were focused on and which on… --- ## [Tough question for seniors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tough-question-for-seniors/6325)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tough-question-for-seniors/6325 "2019-01-30T02:30:53Z")
A little queasy about starting everybody’s week on a downer but I would like to compare notes with fellow seniors about perceived life expectancy with T1/LADA. The context is: I just turned 62 and am trying to rationally… --- ## [Night basals: higher or lower than daytime?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/night-basals-higher-or-lower-than-daytime/6287)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/night-basals-higher-or-lower-than-daytime/6287 "2019-01-29T15:50:01Z")
a few months ago \[my endo and I\] jacked my nighttime basals way up – my logic had me thinking that there must be a different issue as there was no way my nighttime basals should need to be higher than my daytime basals, … --- ## [Bg low after dinner](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-low-after-dinner/6330)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-low-after-dinner/6330 "2019-01-29T03:16:33Z")
Yes!!! Got to walk to store for some medicine. --- ## [Post-exercise - "wasted" carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-exercise-wasted-carbs/1288)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-exercise-wasted-carbs/1288 "2019-01-29T00:07:57Z")
This topic was recently brought up and I wanted to create a wiki to discuss it. (It may be helpful to read these first:) What should I consume before exercise? How does my body fuel exercise? So the question was bro… --- ## [Dexcom Technical Support](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-technical-support/6304)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-technical-support/6304 "2019-01-28T23:10:42Z")
We had a G6 sensor that was put in fresh last night but never worked right. After the two-hour warm-up, it just was not giving good data. Dex Tech Support requested that I try calibrating it. (This new sensor had been… --- ## [Freestyle libre2 with alarms](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre2-with-alarms/6324)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre2-with-alarms/6324 "2019-01-28T21:26:56Z")
Was talking with friend about this and thought I would share with community --- ## [How do you use your endocrinologist visit?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-use-your-endocrinologist-visit/6278)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-use-your-endocrinologist-visit/6278 "2019-01-28T21:19:52Z")
I have recently gotten a new endo since my last one moved. My new endo is a resident and seems excited to support me in my diabetes management. Since I’m also “new” in actually trying to manage my disease, I’m not sure w… --- ## [Traveling with diabetes: lessons and questions from our first 3 months](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-with-diabetes-lessons-and-questions-from-our-first-3-months/4945)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-with-diabetes-lessons-and-questions-from-our-first-3-months/4945 "2019-01-28T16:04:17Z")
We have been on the road non-stop for the past three months, mostly but not only in hot weather, and have had to carry a year’s worth of gear in the car a lot of the time. Planning the trip was really time consuming. We … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=124) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=126)