# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=134 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 135 --- ## [Highlight and quote not working](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/highlight-and-quote-not-working/5473)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/highlight-and-quote-not-working/5473 "2018-11-12T09:36:20Z")
I did iPad and Discourse updates the other day and now am unable to highlight and quote in replies on the forum. I think it must be something with Discourse since I can use the copy/paste functions on other websites on m… --- ## [Site/ pod changes followed by weird BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/site-pod-changes-followed-by-weird-bg/5415)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/site-pod-changes-followed-by-weird-bg/5415 "2018-11-12T03:49:47Z")
I have noticed that I sometimes get weird BG behavior in the first 4-6 hours after I change a pod. It is an uncontrolled high that creeps up and up for a while: 2-3 hours. I have a hard time controlling even with pen inj… --- ## [Peaks at school but not at home: do you get them?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peaks-at-school-but-not-at-home-do-you-get-them/3079)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peaks-at-school-but-not-at-home-do-you-get-them/3079 "2018-11-12T03:10:24Z")
This is a question for other teenagers (and their parents). Some peaks I get, I seem to only get them at school, For instance, 4 mornings out of 5, during the school week, I get a peak starting at 9:30 or 10. But I norm… --- ## [A weekend of diabetes firsts!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-weekend-of-diabetes-firsts/5477)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-weekend-of-diabetes-firsts/5477 "2018-11-11T23:49:00Z")
So we hit a few major milestones this weekend. After a few months of trying to get Samson to agree to put a sensor in a place that wasn’t his arm, he finally agreed to put it on his stomach. And he was a total champ abou… --- ## [Heartbreaking: alternative "medicine" parents kill boy with diabetes by withdrawing insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heartbreaking-alternative-medicine-parents-kill-boy-with-diabetes-by-withdrawing-insulin/5469)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heartbreaking-alternative-medicine-parents-kill-boy-with-diabetes-by-withdrawing-insulin/5469 "2018-11-11T20:47:11Z")
The parents decided to enroll their 6-year-old boy with diabetes into an alternative “medicine” workshop, where, at the direction of the charlatan who led it, they withdrew his insulin, and tortured the boy with slapping… --- ## [T:slim X2 Insulin Pump Approved in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-x2-insulin-pump-approved-in-canada/5213)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-x2-insulin-pump-approved-in-canada/5213 "2018-11-11T18:41:12Z")
Well finally the t:slim X2 Insulin Pump is approved in Canada. Reports say that a province by province roll out will occur “this quarter”. Sorry all the links that I have on the story come from financial pages… none fro… --- ## [Keeping track of meal and post-meal BG: pictures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keeping-track-of-meal-and-post-meal-bg-pictures/5463)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keeping-track-of-meal-and-post-meal-bg-pictures/5463 "2018-11-11T13:52:11Z")
One more idea for the tracking… if you have a phone you take pictures with, you could just snap a pic of your dinner and a screenshot of the time or something like that (and pic of your pump screen for the bolus?). I do… --- ## [Bad news: cannabis associated with 80% higher risk of DKA!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-news-cannabis-associated-with-80-higher-risk-of-dka/5441)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-news-cannabis-associated-with-80-higher-risk-of-dka/5441 "2018-11-11T05:56:09Z")
This JAMA letter discusses the association between self-reported cannabis use and DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis): To read the full article, you need to sign up for a free account—or you can read the summary on WebMD: T… --- ## [Xdrip and dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-dexcom/5461)
**Author:** [@Ebenoit](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ebenoit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-dexcom/5461 "2018-11-10T21:11:17Z")
I am about one week into using xdrip and I love it but has a few questions that I am hoping someone out there can help me answer. I was under the impression that I couldn’t”t run both dexcom (clarify) and xdrip but there… --- ## [Lower carb baking](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lower-carb-baking/5435)
**Author:** [@Tfischman](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tfischman)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lower-carb-baking/5435 "2018-11-10T05:16:07Z")
--- ## [Do carbs used for a low have the same ICR as for a meal?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-carbs-used-for-a-low-have-the-same-icr-as-for-a-meal/5428)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-carbs-used-for-a-low-have-the-same-icr-as-for-a-meal/5428 "2018-11-09T02:42:09Z")
I think the answer should be yes, but it rarely works that way for me, I am not sure why. Say you overdose a high by 1U. If your ICR is 1:12, should you eat 12 carbs to make that up? I think it should work that way, be… --- ## [Quick Question about Insulin and Weight Gain \](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-question-about-insulin-and-weight-gain-sigh/4353)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-question-about-insulin-and-weight-gain-sigh/4353 "2018-07-07T05:15:18Z")
It might be the late night peanuts, or, I suppose, it could’ve had something to do with the cookie raids, but since that seems highly unlikely, I thought I’d ask about whether or not my recent increase in insulin could b… --- ## [Do you use showers for BG management?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-use-showers-for-bg-management/5432)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-use-showers-for-bg-management/5432 "2018-11-08T16:50:02Z")
I know this is another thread, but I just wanted to say I’ve been trying to use showers to help my insulin… I can’t say it’s had any effect on my blood sugar, but I am way cleaner. :grin: --- ## [The Unlimited Map](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-unlimited-map/2102)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-unlimited-map/2102 "2018-11-08T00:11:29Z")
I thought it would be cool to post a map of the Unlimiteds. I started with the U.S., mostly just from reading posts and from memory. I may have missed your state. If so, lemme know and I can fill it in. For the world m… --- ## [BG impacts of minor surgery?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-impacts-of-minor-surgery/5404)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-impacts-of-minor-surgery/5404 "2018-11-07T18:52:33Z")
So I just had a minor (out-patient) surgery. Removal of lipoma (fatty growth) from shoulder. Fairly common, not genetic, about 1/5 of people have one according to the surgeon. I’ve had it for ten years or so, and only ha… --- ## [Using syringes with pens](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-syringes-with-pens/5417)
**Author:** [@fortyonesthemike](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/fortyonesthemike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-syringes-with-pens/5417 "2018-11-07T18:42:11Z")
Hello, We recently ordered Humalog vials but instead received pens. Our son has tried pens in the past and prefers vials. I contacted the pharmacy and they admitted the error but said that the insulin can be drawn from … --- ## [Xdrip and nightscout broken](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-nightscout-broken/5423)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-and-nightscout-broken/5423 "2018-11-07T18:19:06Z")
I had xdrip running just fine on my phone and configured it to collect on the heroku site. I called Dexcom and they made me uninstall xdrip and reinstall dexcom for troubleshooting. the problem is I do not remember wher… --- ## [Omnipod questions: managing temp basal, and insulin tank reserve](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-questions-managing-temp-basal-and-insulin-tank-reserve/5421)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-questions-managing-temp-basal-and-insulin-tank-reserve/5421 "2018-11-07T13:23:36Z")
Forgot to put up my Omnipod questions… How do I end a temp basal if I want to get out? Will suspending the Omnipod clear a temp basal? If the Omnipod has alerted me I have a low reservoir, is that a true amount?… --- ## [How often/ much to rotate pump sites?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-much-to-rotate-pump-sites/2826)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-much-to-rotate-pump-sites/2826 "2018-11-07T05:13:16Z")
Do you pretty aggressively rotate pod/pump sites? I know you’re supposed to, and we try, but back of the arm is the preferred spot. Since EH is less than 1 month pumping, right now, I think it’s fine to be getting the ha… --- ## [The wisdom of the endocrinologist](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-wisdom-of-the-endocrinologist/5313)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-wisdom-of-the-endocrinologist/5313 "2018-11-06T16:30:24Z")
This is how we feel when we ask treatment questions from our endocrinologist: I am kinda kidding but not :slight\_smile: I should add that our endocrinologist probably saved my son’s life when he was diagnosed deep in… --- ## [Thought this research was interesting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thought-this-research-was-interesting/5393)
**Author:** [@ckat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thought-this-research-was-interesting/5393 "2018-11-06T15:43:18Z")
--- ## [The Joslin Medals for long term T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-joslin-medals-for-long-term-t1d/5398)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-joslin-medals-for-long-term-t1d/5398 "2018-11-06T12:13:30Z")
On February 26, 2017 there were 5,123 people who had received the 50 year Joslin medal. There were also 95 who had the 75 year medal, and 9 had the 80 year medal. Since that date I have read that there are now more than … --- ## [Xdrip+ Changing the G5 Transmimtter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-changing-the-g5-transmimtter/5378)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-changing-the-g5-transmimtter/5378 "2018-11-05T23:30:36Z")
HELP @docslotnick and others. I use xdrip+ with a sony smartwatch 3 as the collector and a Samsung Galaxy S5. Every time I change the G5 transmitter with xdrip it never “just works” if I just change the transmitter num… --- ## [Myers-Briggs Personality and T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/myers-briggs-personality-and-t1d/5336)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/myers-briggs-personality-and-t1d/5336 "2018-11-05T02:56:39Z")
I’ve had a real Myers-Briggs assessment done in the past and I rang in back then as an ESTJ: Extroverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging. “The Guadian” is the descriptor for this personality type. I just did a free Myers-Br… --- ## [Are you insulin-resistant and slow to respond at night?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-you-insulin-resistant-and-slow-to-respond-at-night/5267)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-you-insulin-resistant-and-slow-to-respond-at-night/5267 "2018-11-05T19:10:13Z")
We have known for a long time that we (my T1D son) were slow to respond at night: from 45 minutes our response time to turning the corner goes up to 60-75 minutes. Over the past few months, we have also figured out that… --- ## [BG rebound after low](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-rebound-after-low/5401)
**Author:** [@Catalyst5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catalyst5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-rebound-after-low/5401 "2018-11-05T17:03:14Z")
Lately, I have noticed a change in my son’s BG patterns- he often measures in the 70s or low 80s one hour after eating, and for fear he is going lower, he usually eats 2-3 grams of carb trying to avoid going lower than 7… --- ## [Anyone hear/know about this ? From 2014](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-hear-know-about-this-from-2014/5400)
**Author:** [@ckat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-hear-know-about-this-from-2014/5400 "2018-11-05T01:06:13Z")
--- ## [Switching to Tresiba From Toujeo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-to-tresiba-from-toujeo/1320)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-to-tresiba-from-toujeo/1320 "2018-11-04T20:52:38Z")
I'm making the switch this week. I have 200u/ml degludec. Has anyone made this switch or have any sage advice? --- ## [Minnesota AG sues insulin makers for deceptive price raising](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/minnesota-ag-sues-insulin-makers-for-deceptive-price-raising/5251)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/minnesota-ag-sues-insulin-makers-for-deceptive-price-raising/5251 "2018-11-04T19:34:24Z")
Business Insider has published several well researched articles on insulin pricing. Here is their take on the lawsuits by the Minnesota AG against Novo Nordisk, Sanofi and Eli Lilly. https://www.businessinsider.com/r-mi… --- ## [What tracking app do you use and why do you like it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-tracking-app-do-you-use-and-why-do-you-like-it/5053)
**Author:** [@mattie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mattie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-tracking-app-do-you-use-and-why-do-you-like-it/5053 "2018-11-04T19:13:19Z")
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