# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=129 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 130 --- ## [After 3+ months on G6, going back to the G5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/after-3-months-on-g6-going-back-to-the-g5/5383)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/after-3-months-on-g6-going-back-to-the-g5/5383 "2019-01-08T02:16:40Z")
Well, after more than 3 months of struggling with the G6, when Samson’s last transmitter expired a few days ago, we inserted one of the stockpiled G5s we had, along with a new G5 transmitter that someone was kind enough … --- ## [Advice on parents worrying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-on-parents-worrying/6009)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-on-parents-worrying/6009 "2019-01-07T21:33:29Z")
I wanted to get some advice from you parents of children with diabetes. Having been diagnosed just a few years ago, my parents didn’t have a young child with diabetes, which is great, but also means this is as new to the… --- ## [Using HSA funds for diabetes related equipment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-hsa-funds-for-diabetes-related-equipment/6031)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-hsa-funds-for-diabetes-related-equipment/6031 "2019-01-07T19:19:51Z")
Has anyone used their HSA money to purchase diabetes-related equipment…that isn’t specifically labeled as “medical” equipment? If so, what are the steps required in order to be able to do this? I have a cushion of HSA … --- ## [Endo Office Health Propoganda Video: Post Exercise Refueling](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-office-health-propoganda-video-post-exercise-refueling/6029)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-office-health-propoganda-video-post-exercise-refueling/6029 "2019-01-07T16:15:13Z")
Since a major hospital chain took over my endo’s office, we all get to be overstimulated with non-stop health propoganda videos from huge TV screens everywhere. It’s like being stuck in an airport terminal. One of the v… --- ## [Extended/Duel Wave Bolus with Tslim Basal IQ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extended-duel-wave-bolus-with-tslim-basal-iq/6024)
**Author:** [@Jattzl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jattzl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extended-duel-wave-bolus-with-tslim-basal-iq/6024 "2019-01-07T00:48:45Z")
I would like to hear others hints and experiences using extended and/or duel wave bolus. I use a Tandem Tslim X2 with G6 Basal IQ. I use extended bolus usually due to gastroparesis and also for specific foods. So any inf… --- ## [Packing for a Pump Break: What am I going to need?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/packing-for-a-pump-break-what-am-i-going-to-need/5275)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/packing-for-a-pump-break-what-am-i-going-to-need/5275 "2019-01-06T23:14:30Z")
This new thread is ironic because I actually think I have a thread about my own pump break… but I figured, with all these new inquiries, maybe a fresh start is in line… Here’s the question: What does one need to do to p… --- ## [Graduated to the 'Child' section](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/graduated-to-the-child-section/6025)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/graduated-to-the-child-section/6025 "2019-01-06T19:51:18Z")
I was thinking this morning that Liam really isn’t considered a “toddler” anymore…so it looks like we’re graduating from that section of FUD forums and for the next few years at least, I’ll be posting things relating to … --- ## [Venting about UHC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/venting-about-uhc/5809)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/venting-about-uhc/5809 "2019-01-06T18:20:22Z")
I just had the unfortunate experience of making my second trip to our (generally great) pharmacy in two days. I wanted to pick up Freestyle test strips to use with the OmniPod PDM. I am trying to convince Eric to use th… --- ## [Liver dumping glucose & Metformin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liver-dumping-glucose-metformin/6006)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liver-dumping-glucose-metformin/6006 "2019-01-06T17:20:10Z")
The liver dumps extra glucose for a variety of reasons like stress or monthly hormones. For a non-D person, I’ve read that the liver stops dumping glucose when they eat because the alpha cells in the pancreas signal tha… --- ## [That time of year again](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/that-time-of-year-again/5314)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/that-time-of-year-again/5314 "2019-01-05T20:01:21Z")
I’ve shared these before, but it’s that time again… It’s that time of year where pumpkin spice becomes the dominate flavoring for everything. And the Hallmark channel has already started their Christmas countdown. Ever… --- ## [I know I shouldn't do it, but it works](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-know-i-shouldnt-do-it-but-it-works/5963)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-know-i-shouldnt-do-it-but-it-works/5963 "2019-01-05T01:02:52Z")
Because Liam still throws huge fits when it’s time to change the POD, about a month or two ago I came up with a “little white lie” that I now tell Liam and it really helps him throw NO fit at all… The little white lie I… --- ## [24 hours under 100](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/24-hours-under-100/449)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/24-hours-under-100/449 "2019-01-04T23:37:34Z")
I was able to keep my BG under 100 for 24 straight hours. I did this as somewhat of an experiment. It was just a proof-of-concept, and an opportunity to practice self-discipline and just bring to the surface the factor… --- ## [Anyone interested in switch from Levemir to Tresiba?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-interested-in-switch-from-levemir-to-tresiba/5780)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-interested-in-switch-from-levemir-to-tresiba/5780 "2019-01-03T22:55:59Z")
I finally saw an Endo last Friday, and came away with disappointment on the CGM - he hadn’t received anything from Dexcom, though they were supposed to have sent him paperwork - this makes me nervous since I want this do… --- ## [Dear UHC, similar is not the same! Humalog is NOT Novolog!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dear-uhc-similar-is-not-the-same-humalog-is-not-novolog/5452)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dear-uhc-similar-is-not-the-same-humalog-is-not-novolog/5452 "2019-01-03T21:59:43Z")
:rage: Because I’ve got nothing better to do than fight UHC at the holidays. Good times. ETA: the back of the letter seems imply we can argue this. --- ## [Looking for supplier of medtronics pump supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-supplier-of-medtronics-pump-supplies/5992)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-supplier-of-medtronics-pump-supplies/5992 "2019-01-03T18:51:29Z")
Just got off phone with medtronics, they will not allow me to order ANY supplies say I have a count hold. Any one know of a supplier for medtronic pump supplies utter than medtronic. --- ## [Advice Column regarding T1D at Work](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-column-regarding-t1d-at-work/5976)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-column-regarding-t1d-at-work/5976 "2019-01-02T15:18:49Z")
From askamanager.org: "3. My boss is trying to manage my diabetes for me I started a new job in January this year. I love it — the boss is kind (I came from kind of a stressful situation before this), the coworkers are… --- ## [How difficult is college life for a T1?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-difficult-is-college-life-for-a-t1/1552)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-difficult-is-college-life-for-a-t1/1552 "2019-01-02T00:40:33Z")
Boo, I hope you don’t mind my asking – how was college for you in terms of diabetes treatment and issues? My son is a risk taker and I am already worried about how to deal with college with him – not that there is anyth… --- ## [Starting on t:slim X2: my first questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-on-t-slim-x2-my-first-questions/5892)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-on-t-slim-x2-my-first-questions/5892 "2018-12-31T19:03:49Z")
@Nickyghaleb \[Moderator Note: slightly edited for thread split\] :slight\_smile: My suggestion is to read the X2 manual. Front to back. Read it pretty quick - no need to linger, dwell and over think it. You obviously… --- ## [Merry Christmas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/merry-christmas/5924)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/merry-christmas/5924 "2018-12-31T13:15:55Z")
Wishing everyone a happy holiday season. We were out sledding in our yard just now until this moose family decided they had other priorities for our yard! --- ## [The Risks of Hypoglycemia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-risks-of-hypoglycemia/5221)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-risks-of-hypoglycemia/5221 "2018-12-31T02:21:10Z")
Given how long the glycemic variability thread has become, and given that we’re sort of skirting around a topic that keeps coming up, I thought it would be good to create a new thread on the risks of hypoglycemia. I’m go… --- ## [Memorable pump changes on the fly](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/memorable-pump-changes-on-the-fly/5943)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/memorable-pump-changes-on-the-fly/5943 "2018-12-30T21:52:12Z")
Have any of you had memorable pump changes on the fly? I just had to change a failed pod with an audience in a Travel Center of America rest stop bathroom. I could feel the curious stares and kept myself from making an … --- ## [Medicare and Switching from MDT to Dexcom Sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-and-switching-from-mdt-to-dexcom-sensors/5949)
**Author:** [@Marty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marty)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-and-switching-from-mdt-to-dexcom-sensors/5949 "2018-12-30T05:58:40Z")
--- ## [So I Met Eric Yesterday... 😱](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-i-met-eric-yesterday/5475)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-i-met-eric-yesterday/5475 "2018-11-20T02:37:02Z")
And he is as impressive in person as he is in type and his little weird images. :grin: As he has not said anything about our meeting yet, I’m going to pretend like it was really no big deal to me either. I mean it was c… --- ## [Help with Plan to create a Bed Shaker/Light Alarm triggered from Dexcom Urgent Low](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-plan-to-create-a-bed-shaker-light-alarm-triggered-from-dexcom-urgent-low/5418)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-plan-to-create-a-bed-shaker-light-alarm-triggered-from-dexcom-urgent-low/5418 "2018-12-29T00:17:29Z")
So, I am looking into the feasibility of setting up a quiet alarm that can wake my son when he has an urgent low alarm on his Dexcom. The goal would be for a light to light up and a bed shaker to be activated when he h… --- ## [First Time Automode Medtronic 670G](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-automode-medtronic-670g/5822)
**Author:** [@Haylie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Haylie)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-automode-medtronic-670g/5822 "2018-12-27T17:22:22Z")
Hello! I’m new to this forum. Last night was one of the worst nights I have had as a type 1 diabetic. I put my new 670G in auto mode for the first time last night. I was supposed to get trained on how to use it, but my M… --- ## [Getting a G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-a-g6/5929)
**Author:** [@savvv.05](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/savvv.05)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-a-g6/5929 "2018-12-27T16:33:13Z")
I am looking to upgrade to a Dexcom G6, but I’m concerned about changing the site. With the G5, I leave the sensor in for three weeks instead of replacing it every week and I just trick the app. This helps me build up a … --- ## [Liam's first VR experience](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liams-first-vr-experience/5925)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liams-first-vr-experience/5925 "2018-12-27T02:13:09Z")
Santa brought one of his brothers an Oculus for Christmas and Liam wanted to experience VR. What he is watching is a prehistoric roller coaster ride. Wait till the very end. :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [Newest T:slim and G5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newest-t-slim-and-g5/5926)
**Author:** [@savvv.05](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/savvv.05)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newest-t-slim-and-g5/5926 "2018-12-27T00:32:56Z")
I recently got the newest T:Slim (finally!) and tried to connect it to my dexcom G5 transmitter. However, it won’t accept the code that’s on the back of the transmitter that you have to enter into the pump for the device… --- ## [Libre vs Dexcom G5 trial run accuracy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-vs-dexcom-g5-trial-run-accuracy/3681)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-vs-dexcom-g5-trial-run-accuracy/3681 "2018-12-27T00:10:17Z")
Back in mid-January I took advantage of the free Abbott Libre reader and sensor to try it out. I also bought 2 extra Libre sensors to make this a full 30-day trial. I used a Contour Next One meter for manual BG tests and… --- ## [Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) Starts a Phase-II? Trial To Prevent Type-1 In Presymptomatics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hydroxychloroquine-plaquenil-starts-a-phase-ii-trial-to-prevent-type-1-in-presymptomatics/5921)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hydroxychloroquine-plaquenil-starts-a-phase-ii-trial-to-prevent-type-1-in-presymptomatics/5921 "2018-12-24T06:46:25Z")
I just posted a blog on a new clinical trial: [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=128) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=130)