# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=13 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 14 --- ## [No-spike rice](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-spike-rice/2217)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-spike-rice/2217 "2025-10-14T12:08:39Z")
We make quite a few dishes that need rice. But we sometimes have problems with spikes which we think are due to rice. So we have experimented with many different types of rice and recipes. We have found two that work for… --- ## [Medtronic and Abbott launch new Instinct sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-and-abbott-launch-new-instinct-sensor/15466)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-and-abbott-launch-new-instinct-sensor/15466 "2025-10-14T00:58:52Z")
Medtronic and Abbott just introduced their new Libre 3-based Instinct sensor which will integrate with Medtronic’s 780G pumps. I’m very curious to see whether this sensor will be priced similarly to Libre 3 sensors and w… --- ## [New type of Diabetes (Type 5) recognized by the IDF](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-type-of-diabetes-type-5-recognized-by-the-idf/15280)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-type-of-diabetes-type-5-recognized-by-the-idf/15280 "2025-10-06T00:31:22Z")
Interesting read: --- ## [Starting GLP1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-glp1/15476)
**Author:** [@mstan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mstan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-glp1/15476 "2025-10-03T23:13:57Z")
I am about to start using wegovy…a bit apprehensive. Any tips? --- ## [Proposed CMS changes that concern pump users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/proposed-cms-changes-that-concern-pump-users/15473)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/proposed-cms-changes-that-concern-pump-users/15473 "2025-10-03T22:18:12Z")
--- ## [Bad Cartridge with Tandem?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-cartridge-with-tandem/15471)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-cartridge-with-tandem/15471 "2025-10-03T19:57:37Z")
First time happening with my Tandem pump. It was time for the change, and when I did the fill, it pushed out like 18 units and no signs of drops at the end. I dis-assembled the parts of the Tru-Steel infusion and saw no … --- ## [Type 5 Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-5-diabetes/15472)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-5-diabetes/15472 "2025-10-02T00:13:35Z")
https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/09/29/g-s1-90669/neglected-form-of-diabetes-with-unusual-symptoms-finally-gets-its-own-name --- ## [Negative blood glucose! :)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/negative-blood-glucose/15464)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/negative-blood-glucose/15464 "2025-09-25T19:46:44Z")
I always think it’s funny when it shows this. Eventually my blood glucose will be negative! :open\_mouth: But what does it actually mean to have negative blood glucose?!? :thinking: Does it mean that when I am be… --- ## [Remote monitor G6 without phone (with tslim x2)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-monitor-g6-without-phone-with-tslim-x2/9521)
**Author:** [@kenfred](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kenfred)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-monitor-g6-without-phone-with-tslim-x2/9521 "2025-09-23T01:10:25Z")
Hello! Many thanks for reading and helping me. My young daughter has T1 and I’m trying to level up on our CGM monitoring. We are currently using the tslim:X2 pump with the Dexom G6. My wife’s android phone is a seconda… --- ## [Omnipod Mango?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-mango/15460)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-mango/15460 "2025-09-22T15:14:39Z")
I received an email about this and I’m confused…the ads appear to show Omnipods worn by people that still look plain white… The difference is supposed to be just a change in color only? Why? People would prefer to wea… --- ## [Tips and Tricks needed for the OmniPod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tips-and-tricks-needed-for-the-omnipod/10904)
**Author:** [@samihunter95](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/samihunter95)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tips-and-tricks-needed-for-the-omnipod/10904 "2025-09-21T14:46:44Z")
Sorry if this has been talked about already, but I’m currently fighting a 400+ blood sugar and don’t have the brain energy to search further. I was set up with the OmniPod Dash last Thursday and I’m not impressed so far… --- ## [My 2025 bike ride - C&O Canal + Great Allegheny passage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-2025-bike-ride-c-o-canal-great-allegheny-passage/15435)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-2025-bike-ride-c-o-canal-great-allegheny-passage/15435 "2025-09-18T02:18:39Z")
I try to do one longer bike ride every year - preferably one that I can take starting on the bike from my house outside of Boston. This year I’m going to start out on my bike, and take a train down to DC, go to Pittsbur… --- ## [Not a cure, but seems promising](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-a-cure-but-seems-promising/15349)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-a-cure-but-seems-promising/15349 "2025-09-12T20:24:22Z")
--- ## [Prednisone tips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prednisone-tips/15088)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prednisone-tips/15088 "2025-09-10T19:05:31Z")
Perhaps this should be in the diabetes tips, but here it is. I’ve been on immunotherapy for nearly a year and developed the classic itchy rash. It’s the most annoying side effect but the least dangerous. Anyway it’s be… --- ## [Ratio of Planned Carbs to Oops Carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ratio-of-planned-carbs-to-oops-carbs/7765)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ratio-of-planned-carbs-to-oops-carbs/7765 "2025-09-08T14:31:20Z")
Just curious for those who are happy with their control…or not…so everyone, really: What is your proportion of planned carbs in a day compared to your unplanned carbs (oops carbs, low carbs) in a day? --- ## [Mystery CGM Squiggles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mystery-cgm-squiggles/15439)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mystery-cgm-squiggles/15439 "2025-09-06T14:46:35Z")
The ongoing unexplained patterns of T1D. Or just me. I wake at 6:45am for coffee with my wife. My tandem indicates a 3.7 red earning with flat trend. Rather than rushing for dextrose, I’m up at 7 and turn off the pump w… --- ## [First islet cell transplant without immunosuppression](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-islet-cell-transplant-without-immunosuppression/15441)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-islet-cell-transplant-without-immunosuppression/15441 "2025-09-05T11:38:51Z")
A very interesting study by a Swedish-American collaboration of researchers was published recently. The focus of this study was islet transplantation without immunosuppression. This is supposedly the first time ever a ty… --- ## [Today's stupid news headline](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/todays-stupid-news-headline/15438)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/todays-stupid-news-headline/15438 "2025-09-05T02:22:19Z")
Here is today’s stupid headline! It’s so dumb that they do headlines like this. But they do it like this intentionally to get you to read it. To save you from wasting your time reading this dumb story - it’s not the ph… --- ## [Exercise 1-2 hours after meal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-1-2-hours-after-meal/15434)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/exercise-1-2-hours-after-meal/15434 "2025-09-04T14:07:15Z")
Hi folks, do you have any strategies dealing with exercise one to two hours after a meal? In my experience this is one of the hardest challenges of type 1 diabetes. The typical situation for me would be that I need to go… --- ## [HACK TO FSL2 ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hack-to-fsl2/15420)
**Author:** [@Ar3m2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ar3m2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hack-to-fsl2/15420 "2025-09-04T01:18:47Z")
Hello guys, As you know, FSL2 prices are constantly getting price hikes, at least in my country. I was able to extend the sensor usage after 14 days with helper apps for FSL1. However, this has been fixed for FSL2. I ha… --- ## [Questions about looping, dash](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/questions-about-looping-dash/15320)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/questions-about-looping-dash/15320 "2025-09-03T00:16:21Z")
I have terminal curiosity. I am interested in the technology of looping using Dash pumps. Dash is designed to connect to a PDM. 1st question, how is Dash connected to a smart phone? 2nd - Android or iPhone or only Andro… --- ## [Healthy lifestyle-based approaches for successful vascular aging](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/healthy-lifestyle-based-approaches-for-successful-vascular-aging/15429)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/healthy-lifestyle-based-approaches-for-successful-vascular-aging/15429 "2025-08-31T10:03:47Z")
Warning: This post is long! I’m looking for advice on the best supplement to improve vascular age. I’ve tentatively decided that curcumin may be the way to go, but discovered there are many supplement versions out the… --- ## [My lunch status icon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-lunch-status-icon/15426)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-lunch-status-icon/15426 "2025-08-30T00:45:43Z")
For work we use an instant messaging platform. There are a bunch of different status icons you can use for things like out-of-office, commuting, travel, vacation, etc., etc. I’ve seen a lot of different ones used for lu… --- ## [Treating Hypos: Never Learned This](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/treating-hypos-never-learned-this/15384)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/treating-hypos-never-learned-this/15384 "2025-08-27T02:02:09Z")
Few non T1Ds truly understand the adrenaline thumping of a plummeting low, the alerts clanging, while waiting for a glass of juice to kick in. I was, as the Brits say, gobsmacked to read Dan Hellers piece, having never … --- ## [Internet stupidity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/internet-stupidity/15425)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/internet-stupidity/15425 "2025-08-26T21:46:36Z")
The entire Internet has become stupid. It’s value becomes useless when you have to verify everything you see. I spend more time correcting AI than I do getting any useful information from it. I have gotten into AI conve… --- ## [Getting Tired of False Broad Brush Diabetes Assertions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-tired-of-false-broad-brush-diabetes-assertions/15416)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-tired-of-false-broad-brush-diabetes-assertions/15416 "2025-08-22T16:13:52Z")
I am getting very tired of people close to me giving me their inaccurate broad brush assertions about MY diabetes and diabetes in general. What brings this up…the Back to School Crud is going around big time where I liv… --- ## [Ever had a weird reported lowness like this?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ever-had-a-weird-reported-lowness-like-this/15395)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ever-had-a-weird-reported-lowness-like-this/15395 "2025-08-21T23:51:50Z")
My meter said 35. I checked a different meter, and it said 31. Rechecked first meter, and it said 34. I feel fine. Dexcom is saying I am low. Another meter check, and it again said 35. ? Really feel fine still. --- ## [New research study on hypoglycemica is recruiting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-research-study-on-hypoglycemica-is-recruiting/15417)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-research-study-on-hypoglycemica-is-recruiting/15417 "2025-08-21T19:24:23Z")
--- ## [Dexcom G7 sensor adhesive](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-sensor-adhesive/13249)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-sensor-adhesive/13249 "2025-08-19T18:30:16Z")
Does anybody know what adhesive Dexcom is using on the G7 sensors? I am allergic to the current G6 adhesive and have to put a barrier bandage on before applying one. Thanks. --- ## [T-Slim app / x2 losing connection after pump update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-app-x2-losing-connection-after-pump-update/15414)
**Author:** [@Jay1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jay1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-app-x2-losing-connection-after-pump-update/15414 "2025-08-19T17:15:49Z")
Recently did the X2 pump update and since then the app constantly shows “lost connection" Unpaired Re-paired multiple times but no improvement, stays connected for a short time and then gone. Anyone else getting this ? … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=12) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=14)