# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=130 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 131 --- ## [In the past 36 hours](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-the-past-36-hours/5904)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-the-past-36-hours/5904 "2018-12-23T18:42:34Z")
I’ve had two site changes, a cartridge change, a sensor change, two occlusion alarms, and at least 25 other alarms (including lots of CGM alarms stating that my BG is going all over the place). And one of those alarms is… --- ## [What IFTTT applets do you use?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-ifttt-applets-do-you-use/5910)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-ifttt-applets-do-you-use/5910 "2018-12-23T18:32:25Z")
And for what purpose? I’m wondering specifically about the ones relating to alarms. --- ## [How's YOUR day going?!?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hows-your-day-going/5905)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hows-your-day-going/5905 "2018-12-23T18:02:49Z")
Some days are just INSANE…like, every move made is wrong and nonstop MASSIVE roller coasters happen. Glad these aren’t every day…if they were, not sure how I would stay sane. --- ## [Can someone explain carbs activity / absorption rate?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-someone-explain-carbs-activity-absorption-rate/5909)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-someone-explain-carbs-activity-absorption-rate/5909 "2018-12-23T17:57:46Z")
I’m looking into the CGM Remote CGM Monitoring via Heroku and one of the fields to fill out is…“Carbs activity/absorption rate” and I have no idea about this, or how I would figure it out. Anyone smart wants to break it… --- ## [Frestyle Libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frestyle-libre/5903)
**Author:** [@TomislavZupan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomislavZupan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frestyle-libre/5903 "2018-12-22T19:57:20Z")
Hi, im already 38 years Diabetic, still in great conditions, playing still futbool 90 min, and now i have for almost one year Frestyle Libre sensor, im using in Croatia app called Liapp which is great, the nearest to ori… --- ## [Enter BG in 15 Minutes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/enter-bg-in-15-minutes/5897)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/enter-bg-in-15-minutes/5897 "2018-12-22T17:31:31Z")
Anyone seen that on their Dexcom? He showed being low. I did a finger stick and saw he was actually 151. Tried to calibrate and received the message “Enter me BG value after 0723”. CGM reads “Enter BG in 15 minutes.” … --- ## [When Lows Are Out of Your Control](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-lows-are-out-of-your-control/5885)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-lows-are-out-of-your-control/5885 "2018-12-22T06:55:56Z")
We’ve been working hard to eliminate all the lows when Samson is with us. But it’s so frustrating when he’s at daycare and you see this: I messaged them 30 minutes ago and no one responded. I called 20 minutes ago and… --- ## [Dexcom G6, brand new, doesnt work with latest xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-brand-new-doesnt-work-with-latest-xdrip/5894)
**Author:** [@Minedoesntwork](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Minedoesntwork)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-brand-new-doesnt-work-with-latest-xdrip/5894 "2018-12-21T15:18:53Z")
I’m having trouble getting the G6 working with xdrip on a OnePlus 6T, and there doesn’t appear to be any documentation showing up on google. Does anyone have a step by step guide? My experience so far is: clock sync … --- ## [First Scheduled Delivery Today for TSlim Supplies.... but it didn't arrive!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-scheduled-delivery-today-for-tslim-supplies-but-it-didnt-arrive/5829)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-scheduled-delivery-today-for-tslim-supplies-but-it-didnt-arrive/5829 "2018-12-20T16:38:58Z")
Having been with Medtronic for the last 13 or so years, I have never had the experience of having to order supplies through a separate distributor. Medtronic does it all in-house. Today I was supposed to receive my first… --- ## [ISO Animas Ping Rotating Belt Clip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iso-animas-ping-rotating-belt-clip/5881)
**Author:** [@PerfectHorse](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PerfectHorse)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iso-animas-ping-rotating-belt-clip/5881 "2018-12-21T00:47:15Z")
Desperately seeking an Animas Ping rotating belt clip. I somehow managed to break mine Monday. I bent over to pick something up and I guess it was just over-torqued and it came apart. There are none to be had anywhere. A… --- ## [Question about suppliers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-about-suppliers/5868)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-about-suppliers/5868 "2018-12-20T19:55:00Z")
I have a question about getting pump and Dexcom supplies… I have used both Edgepark and Byram Healthcare to get supplies. They ship to me, they bill my insurance company, the insurance company pays a portion, and then t… --- ## [Trialnet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trialnet/530)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trialnet/530 "2018-12-20T01:03:13Z")
I don't know how you parents of kiddos with diabetes do this. I just took ours to Trialnet for the first time, and our sweet baby proved a difficult stick. And now the wait. Guessing they will be negative for antibodies,… --- ## [Dental X-rays and D-devices](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dental-x-rays-and-d-devices/5871)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dental-x-rays-and-d-devices/5871 "2018-12-19T14:12:40Z")
Has anyone had dental x-rays while wearing their Omnipod and their Dexcom? If the devices are covered with a lead apron would they be safe? I called both companies and of course they told me that it hasn’t been tested so… --- ## [Scariest low ever](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/scariest-low-ever/5853)
**Author:** [@Sensorium139](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sensorium139)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 8:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/scariest-low-ever/5853 "2018-12-19T08:25:16Z")
So I’m having a scary night. I don’t know what at all caused it! :sob: Keep in mind I only have a meter and I do insulin pens , I’m on Basaglar (lantus) and Admelog (humalog)…starting to think maybe I should ask my doc … --- ## [What a crazy night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-a-crazy-night/5855)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 6:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-a-crazy-night/5855 "2018-12-19T06:51:18Z")
6 hours high. 4 units given during this time (his TDD is only 5 - 7 units to put that into perspective). Last meal was 1800 and he just has his typical bedtime snack that usually keeps him nice all night. Haven’t expe… --- ## [Poor little guy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/poor-little-guy/5869)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 6:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/poor-little-guy/5869 "2018-12-19T06:45:31Z")
Yesterday, I was holding the baby in bed and Liam was bouncing around on the bed. He is just tall enough to reach the fans lowest chain (the one that turns the light on), but not quite tall enough to reach the shorter c… --- ## [Stash is growing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stash-is-growing/5760)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stash-is-growing/5760 "2018-12-19T06:41:18Z")
Haven’t taken pics of the Insulin yet, but seeing a growing stash makes me content…just never know what the future holds - Liam’s life means everything to me. Misc Unisolve, alcohol wipes, bandaides, ointments. PODs … --- ## [Insurer Medical Policies, Big Picture](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurer-medical-policies-big-picture/5807)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurer-medical-policies-big-picture/5807 "2018-12-18T21:25:05Z")
What is the best strategy an individual can take to push insurance companies into more realistic medical polices regarding CGM coverage for Type 1 diabetes? Is it going through the grievance process at the insurance comp… --- ## [Drops between hour 4-6 after bolus Novolog duration, 4, 5, 6 hrs?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drops-between-hour-4-6-after-bolus-novolog-duration-4-5-6-hrs/5820)
**Author:** [@airtas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/airtas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drops-between-hour-4-6-after-bolus-novolog-duration-4-5-6-hrs/5820 "2018-12-18T20:53:34Z")
I tend to drop between hours of 4-6 after a bolus. If Novolog’s duration is 6 hours as I have seen on many places how much should one expect to drop between hours 4-6 assuming basals were correct? --- ## [Newb desperate for help! Omni Pod + LADA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newb-desperate-for-help-omni-pod-lada/5846)
**Author:** [@dstroyco](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dstroyco)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newb-desperate-for-help-omni-pod-lada/5846 "2018-12-17T21:19:21Z")
Hey all! Last week saw my Endo. I’ve been struggling with everything, normal day is as follows. 5 am wake - 350 5:15 Resting 300 6:50 Bacon Gouda sandwich + 6units humalog - 330 7:50 253 8:27 81 8:35 69 (Crashing!… --- ## [How do you carry your Afrezza?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-carry-your-afrezza/3958)
**Author:** [@sanfran](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sanfran)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-carry-your-afrezza/3958 "2018-12-17T19:54:56Z")
I recently posted this question on Twitter. How do you carry around your Afrezza? I hate the blister packs in my pocket, they constantly cut into my leg and hands when I reach in to grab one. Do you pop them out and carr… --- ## [Omnipod Support (is awesome)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-support-is-awesome/5812)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-support-is-awesome/5812 "2018-12-16T21:19:46Z")
So I got a low battery alarm on my omnipod PDM. I went to change the PDM batteries and when the PDM booted up it failed the pod. I had previously read that this is caused by a worn out PDM internal battery. Others have … --- ## [Diabeloop closed-loop patch pump system approved in Europe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabeloop-closed-loop-patch-pump-system-approved-in-europe/5501)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabeloop-closed-loop-patch-pump-system-approved-in-europe/5501 "2018-12-15T19:22:01Z")
Off hand it looks like the performance is comparable to the 670G but perhaps it’s nicer to the user. Evidently it was approved based on a trial with 33 users over 12 weeks. --- ## [For the coffee lovers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-the-coffee-lovers/5806)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-the-coffee-lovers/5806 "2018-12-15T17:40:59Z")
I got this idea over the weekend. It was a cold and rainy night and I was out with my wife and I needed a little sugar bump. We went into a chocolate store and they had hot chocolate available, but I asked them if it was… --- ## [Fingerstick cholesterol test accuracy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fingerstick-cholesterol-test-accuracy/5817)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fingerstick-cholesterol-test-accuracy/5817 "2018-12-15T16:38:30Z")
This is my experience with the accuracy of the pharmacy fingerstick cholesterol tests… Because I get my prescriptions on a 3 month schedule, and the pharmacy has a minute-clinic inside, I started doing the fingerstick c… --- ## [Hope?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hope/5835)
**Author:** [@ckat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hope/5835 "2018-12-15T15:48:31Z")
--- ## [My review of the ReliOn Premier Voice blood glucose meter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-review-of-the-relion-premier-voice-blood-glucose-meter/4304)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2018, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-review-of-the-relion-premier-voice-blood-glucose-meter/4304 "2018-12-14T12:30:52Z")
@ReliOnAM Thanks Scott for the chance to review a ReliOn Premier Voice meter! I appreciate the opportunity. First, a few observations: The meter setup is very easy. Everything is voice assisted. Testing is easy, … --- ## [Participation in study that uses a browser extension for improved forum searching](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/participation-in-study-that-uses-a-browser-extension-for-improved-forum-searching/5691)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2018, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/participation-in-study-that-uses-a-browser-extension-for-improved-forum-searching/5691 "2018-12-14T03:37:30Z")
Hello everyone. I participated in this a while back, and can vouch for the authenticity of it. I have invited the person who is writing the software, Drashko Nakikj, to join us here. It is a cool tool that makes search… --- ## [Accu-Chek](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek/5800)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek/5800 "2018-12-13T17:03:44Z")
Got a letter from my PBM today that they are switching to Accu-Chek products and offering to send me a free meter of my choice and initiate the strip RX with my doctors office. The three meters they offer for free are t… --- ## [CatLady’s Yoga Thread](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/catlady-s-yoga-thread/5048)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/catlady-s-yoga-thread/5048 "2018-12-13T16:34:34Z")
About 2 years ago, my husband and I started taking yoga lessons and going to beginner yoga classes. The lead teacher, from whom we took our lessons, is affiliated with the Bihar School of Yoga in India and incorporates e… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=129) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=131)