# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=135 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 136 --- ## [Don't forget to change your pump clock](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dont-forget-to-change-your-pump-clock/5394)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dont-forget-to-change-your-pump-clock/5394 "2018-11-04T18:40:35Z")
Don’t forget to set your pump clock back an hour. And just a seasonal reminder guys - for every Christmas light you put up before Thanksgiving, a baby reindeer dies. @Nickyghaleb, since you didn’t get pump training,… --- ## [News from the Tandem Q3 2018 conference call](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-tandem-q3-2018-conference-call/5389)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-tandem-q3-2018-conference-call/5389 "2018-11-03T23:44:17Z")
Tandem had their quarterly conference call on November 1. The transcript is available at https://seekingalpha.com/article/4217453-tandem-diabetes-care-inc-tndm-ceo-kim-blickenstaff-q3-2018-results-earnings-call-transcri… --- ## [News from the Insulet Q3 2018 conference call](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-insulet-q3-2018-conference-call/5390)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-insulet-q3-2018-conference-call/5390 "2018-11-03T17:14:46Z")
Insulet (the Omnipod company) had their quarterly conference call on November 1. The transcript is available at https://seekingalpha.com/article/4217388-insulet-podd-q3-2018-results-earnings-call-transcript I’m not a p… --- ## [Spike?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spike/3847)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spike/3847 "2018-11-03T07:32:26Z")
Anyone here use the Spike app to look at their CGM data? Seems it has a lot of benefits, including no automatic expiration on the transmitter, no 2-hour warmup, etc: It’s for IOS and I am looking for reviews or thoughts… --- ## [Dexcom backorder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-backorder/5381)
**Author:** [@Kbarense](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kbarense)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-backorder/5381 "2018-11-03T04:43:36Z")
I have Kaiser and let them now a few weeks ago that I need to refill my Dexcom supplies. They told me that they have no idea when they will become available has Dexcom in backorder mode. Anyone have any more info about… --- ## [What has two thumbs, a cute smile and ZERO T1 antibodies!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-has-two-thumbs-a-cute-smile-and-zero-t1-antibodies/5377)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-has-two-thumbs-a-cute-smile-and-zero-t1-antibodies/5377 "2018-11-02T23:07:39Z")
This guy!!! I know that doesn’t guarantee Samson’s little brother won’t get type 1, but it’s nice to have some of that risk decreased a little. I’m sure I’ll still hold my breath just a little right around this time n… --- ## [Omnipod placement: where is best?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-placement-where-is-best/5327)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-placement-where-is-best/5327 "2018-11-02T18:37:05Z")
So this makes me wonder about pod placement and general pod tips… I’m getting mine tomorrow (thank you again, Eric), and I have yet to do any reading. Is there a thread for just Omnipod? For placement and such? I read … --- ## [Samsung Galaxy S9+, MiaoMiao and xDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-galaxy-s9-miaomiao-and-xdrip/5366)
**Author:** [@MisterMints](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MisterMints)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-galaxy-s9-miaomiao-and-xdrip/5366 "2018-11-02T15:34:34Z")
Hi all, Has anyone using a S9+ (or S9) installed the October security/update patch from Samsung? I’m having a real problem with xDrip and my MiaoMiao maintaining connection, and I’m trying to see if this update is the p… --- ## [Kpanda’s running highs and lows](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kpanda-s-running-highs-and-lows/4783)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kpanda-s-running-highs-and-lows/4783 "2018-11-02T14:58:04Z")
Hi folks! I haven’t posted much lately, but have still been quietly snooping around. But I’m back with an exercise/running question! I know there are tons of great exercise and running threads around, so I apologize if I… --- ## [Pretty flat: 12h and 6h](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pretty-flat-12h-and-6h/5361)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pretty-flat-12h-and-6h/5361 "2018-11-01T22:41:37Z")
--- ## [Need a laugh? Or a donut? Or maybe stem cell therapies?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-a-laugh-or-a-donut-or-maybe-stem-cell-therapies/5355)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-a-laugh-or-a-donut-or-maybe-stem-cell-therapies/5355 "2018-11-01T21:12:33Z")
@EricH sent me a link about ViaCyte & CRISPR Therapeutics working towards diabetes treatments. “The two companies will focus on the discovery, development and commercialization of gene-edited allogeneic stem cell therapi… --- ## [Problems starting Dexcom G6 with XDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problems-starting-dexcom-g6-with-xdrip/5350)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problems-starting-dexcom-g6-with-xdrip/5350 "2018-11-01T20:11:36Z")
I’m having a lot of problems with my first Dexcom G6 sensor, linked with XDrip+ on my LG Phone (running Android 6.0.1) I entered the transmitter ID, inserted the sensor, connected the transmitter & entered the sensor co… --- ## [Basal Discussion Deep Dive for Everyone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-discussion-deep-dive-for-everyone/4536)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-discussion-deep-dive-for-everyone/4536 "2018-11-01T19:22:12Z")
I think putting my deep dive questions in my “Basal Rates & Hormones” thread was confusing some people as to what I was asking yesterday, so I want to start a new thread to just discuss the ins and outs of basal insulin … --- ## [Omnipod: does PDM need to stay with me at all times?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-does-pdm-need-to-stay-with-me-at-all-times/5354)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-does-pdm-need-to-stay-with-me-at-all-times/5354 "2018-11-01T18:09:44Z")
If anyone is out there, I would love a quick response… if I’m heading out the door for some exercise, does my PDM need to come along?? --- ## [Golimumab Update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/golimumab-update/5329)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/golimumab-update/5329 "2018-11-01T09:52:07Z")
I just posted a blog which is a general update to research on Golimumab (sold as Simponi). There are three clinical trials underway right now: --- ## [I've missed you! & NEW GADGETS, FINALLY](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ive-missed-you-new-gadgets-finally/5346)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ive-missed-you-new-gadgets-finally/5346 "2018-10-31T20:14:15Z")
Hi FUD, feels like it has been ages since I’ve talked to you all. I’ve been gone because my big synthetic biology competition was this last week. It’s been hectic, and everything magically came together in the last 48 h… --- ## [Disturbing alarm failures on Android Dexcom Follow App](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/disturbing-alarm-failures-on-android-dexcom-follow-app/5341)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/disturbing-alarm-failures-on-android-dexcom-follow-app/5341 "2018-10-31T18:09:15Z")
For 8-10 weeks we have seen significant issues with the reliability of alarms in the Android Dexcom Follow App. I use a modern Android phone (Moto X4). I have had numerous instances at night, the primary time when I use… --- ## [SUM post about Timing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sum-post-about-timing/5344)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sum-post-about-timing/5344 "2018-10-31T15:16:39Z")
https://sixuntilme.com/wp/2018/10/24/trapped-by-shipments-and-timeouts/ Thought this was a really good post. I feel this a lot. --- ## [Samsung Galaxy s9, Dexcom G6, XDrip+, and too much free time](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-galaxy-s9-dexcom-g6-xdrip-and-too-much-free-time/4981)
**Author:** [@Pastadude](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pastadude)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-galaxy-s9-dexcom-g6-xdrip-and-too-much-free-time/4981 "2018-10-31T01:00:46Z")
Hey everyone, I’m new here, so hopefully this won’t seem like an insanely stupid first post! I’m diabetic, type 1 - I have been for more than half my life now. In the interests of saving money and better diabetes manage… --- ## [Running injuries: cadence and minimalist shoes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-injuries-cadence-and-minimalist-shoes/5322)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-injuries-cadence-and-minimalist-shoes/5322 "2018-10-30T16:15:54Z")
So… we’ll see what you think about this… Went to see Kevin this morning, and he watched me run on the treadmill. He said if it weren’t for the injury, he wouldn’t change anything—everything looked good. However, becaus… --- ## [Cool Tech for MDI Patients. Warning - Europe Only -](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cool-tech-for-mdi-patients-warning-europe-only/4327)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cool-tech-for-mdi-patients-warning-europe-only/4327 "2018-10-30T15:14:43Z")
Here is a cool insulin pen that doses in 0.1 unit increments and is compatible with everyone’s (4 companies) insulin pen cartridges. Seems pretty cool for those on MDI that want the ability to microdose. It is a bit ex… --- ## [Does DST affect your BG levels?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-dst-affect-your-bg-levels/5310)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-dst-affect-your-bg-levels/5310 "2018-10-30T15:12:28Z")
Over here in Europe, daylight savings time ends tonight, of course accompanied by the biannual ritual debate about abolishing DST. Much of the news focuses on the alleged negative effects of DST. I’ve never paid attentio… --- ## [Replacing Dexcom receiver with iOS or Android App](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/replacing-dexcom-receiver-with-ios-or-android-app/5325)
**Author:** [@John\_T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John_T1D)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/replacing-dexcom-receiver-with-ios-or-android-app/5325 "2018-10-29T23:22:38Z")
--- ## [Rock steady CGM, Freestyle meter all over: puzzled!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rock-steady-cgm-freestyle-meter-all-over-puzzled/5305)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rock-steady-cgm-freestyle-meter-all-over-puzzled/5305 "2018-10-29T17:05:28Z")
Dexcom sensor has been on for a couple of days, right on for 36 hours. The track is solid and steady all afternoon, towards the top of the range. No sports, no special activities. Late afternoon, my son tests once, get… --- ## [Diabetes Terms of Endearment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-terms-of-endearment/5317)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-terms-of-endearment/5317 "2018-10-29T03:52:59Z")
This list was curated by Kerri Sparling from SixUntilMe. Must admit, several of them had me ROTFL. SixUntilMe D-Terms --- ## [How many meters do you have?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-many-meters-do-you-have/5262)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-many-meters-do-you-have/5262 "2018-10-28T22:53:35Z")
We somehow always wind up losing the meters we do have, but ideally we’d like to have something like 6 or 7 of the same type: One for Samson’s room, one for our bedroom, one for the kitchen, one for the living room, one … --- ## [Is an Apple Watch (or similar) on a 5-year-old going to inevitably lead to atomic wedgies, etc?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-an-apple-watch-or-similar-on-a-5-year-old-going-to-inevitably-lead-to-atomic-wedgies-etc/5293)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2018, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-an-apple-watch-or-similar-on-a-5-year-old-going-to-inevitably-lead-to-atomic-wedgies-etc/5293 "2018-10-27T13:54:46Z")
We currently put Samson’s phone inside a pouch sewn to the back of an undershirt, so that he can’t reach it and play with it. But he’s getting to the age that he might soon be able to read his BG numbers, understand the… --- ## [Any xDrip+ Users Out There?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-xdrip-users-out-there/234)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-xdrip-users-out-there/234 "2018-07-13T19:31:58Z")
I've been using using a Dexcom for quite a while. I've also been using an Android phone from the very beginning. My frustration with Dexcom not integrating with Android the way it has with iPhones had been palpable. So… --- ## [Meta Study: Long-term Glycemic Variability and Risk of Adverse Outcomes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meta-study-long-term-glycemic-variability-and-risk-of-adverse-outcomes/5121)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meta-study-long-term-glycemic-variability-and-risk-of-adverse-outcomes/5121 "2018-10-25T15:42:46Z")
This solid meta-study does a fairly thorough review of existing evidence as of 2015 and correlates glycemic variability with complications. It is a 2015 study but I just became aware of it. Long-term Glycemic Variabilit… --- ## [Alzheimer's may be caused by herpes virus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alzheimers-may-be-caused-by-herpes-virus/5292)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alzheimers-may-be-caused-by-herpes-virus/5292 "2018-10-24T15:41:55Z")
Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes have been linked to Alzheimer’s/ senile dementia. This fascinating study, for the first time, shows a possible causal link between HSV1 (herpes) virus and Alzheimer’s: antiherpetic med… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=134) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=136)