# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=139 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 140 --- ## [Travel surprise: dosing for sandwiches in hot weather](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-surprise-dosing-for-sandwiches-in-hot-weather/5002)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-surprise-dosing-for-sandwiches-in-hot-weather/5002 "2018-09-17T20:38:13Z")
While traveling this summer, we encountered surprising problems in dosing for homemade sandwiches, leading to underdoses of 25-30%. When you move from place to place often (say, after 2-3 days), it is often convenient t… --- ## [Alternative BG testing sites?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternative-bg-testing-sites/5007)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternative-bg-testing-sites/5007 "2018-09-17T20:00:32Z")
Is there a thread on alternate bg testing sites? I’ve been wondering whether it’s acceptable to test fasting BG on the palm of the hand. It’s my understanding that finger tips are the best especially for rapidly changi… --- ## [Endos in Milwaukee WI area?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endos-in-milwaukee-wi-area/4805)
**Author:** [@Emilia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Emilia)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endos-in-milwaukee-wi-area/4805 "2018-09-17T13:58:07Z")
We are looking for a knowledgeable compassionate endo MD that listens to patient needs. Any recommendations? Southeastern WI. Thank you! --- ## [Diabetics can do anything?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetics-can-do-anything/4959)
**Author:** [@NickM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/NickM)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetics-can-do-anything/4959 "2018-09-16T22:42:44Z")
I keep on seeing this cliche whenever the media reports on diabetes and sport, and it is basically true for young people. Yet despite years of searching, I have been unable to find other T1s my age who are capable of doi… --- ## [Omnipod: how to set up temp basal as units rather than percentages](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-how-to-set-up-temp-basal-as-units-rather-than-percentages/5000)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-how-to-set-up-temp-basal-as-units-rather-than-percentages/5000 "2018-09-15T23:34:50Z")
If you change your temp basal adjustment to units, you can adjust your temp increments at 0.05 units per hour. Would this still not be a fine enough adjustment? First created the pre-set temp basals you want to have at… --- ## [Real Time Dexcom Data in Browser Tab](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-time-dexcom-data-in-browser-tab/5005)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-time-dexcom-data-in-browser-tab/5005 "2018-09-16T15:49:03Z")
Not sure if anyone is interested, but a user at TUD ( \[apmeyer27\] )(https://forum.tudiabetes.org/u/apmeyer27) has created a way to see Dexcom readings as a browser tab, with your current BG showing as the Favicon. For a… --- ## [How to Use xDrip+ With G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-use-xdrip-with-g6/4992)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-use-xdrip-with-g6/4992 "2018-09-15T17:08:31Z")
As I have said in my last few xDrip+ posts, the best way to use the G6 with xDrip+ is to use the connection wizard. This is what the xDrip+ developer has said on Gitter Hi, does anyone know if I can use g6 transmitter/… --- ## [How exercise increases the effect of insulin and carb usage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-exercise-increases-the-effect-of-insulin-and-carb-usage/3857)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-exercise-increases-the-effect-of-insulin-and-carb-usage/3857 "2018-09-15T12:12:43Z")
Why does BG tend to drop during and after certain types of exercise? Several reasons. From an issue of insulin absorption, exercise increases the rate of absorption. Muscles warm up, the blood pumps faster, and muscle… --- ## [Can You Change a G6 Battery?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-change-a-g6-battery/4989)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-change-a-g6-battery/4989 "2018-09-15T11:51:07Z")
Just in case anybody was wondering… Yes you can change the battery in a G6 transmitter. Realize that you need to be as skilled to replace a G6 as you are to replace the G5. Details: --- ## [This Diabetic Sees Things Differently](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-diabetic-sees-things-differently/4867)
**Author:** [@ckat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckat)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-diabetic-sees-things-differently/4867 "2018-09-15T04:16:05Z")
Hey I scour the internet world wide and post great ground breaking stuff on Facebook. Useful Scientific backed stuff you probably won’t hear anywhere else… Like there is a scientist reversing type 1 diabetes with an old… --- ## [Mariana's story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/marianas-story/4983)
**Author:** [@Mariana](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariana)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/marianas-story/4983 "2018-09-14T20:49:47Z")
Hola all, my name is Mariana, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some of you before in the diabetes space. I was diagnosed w/ type 1 diabetes back in 1984 in Mexico City, there was no diabetes education in the city back th… --- ## [NPR: How others' expectations of you can impact your performance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/npr-how-others-expectations-of-you-can-impact-your-performance/4967)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/npr-how-others-expectations-of-you-can-impact-your-performance/4967 "2018-09-14T16:57:20Z")
Pretty interesting video/article about how researchers’ expectations of rat performance impacted the rats’ results at completing a maze. Maybe we’re all positively impacting each others’ diabetes self-care not just th… --- ## [Two pieces of good news](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/two-pieces-of-good-news/4962)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/two-pieces-of-good-news/4962 "2018-09-13T00:41:42Z")
This morning I got the results back for the bloodwork I had gotten in preparation of my endo appointment next week. My A1c came in at 7.2%, probably still a bit high compared to most in this crowd but I’m pretty happy wi… --- ## [Freestyle libre without prescription](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-without-prescription/4904)
**Author:** [@paascal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/paascal)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-without-prescription/4904 "2018-09-12T23:12:59Z")
Hello I’m in the USA for few months and forgot my libre at home… Can someone explain why a prescription is required if I pay cash (no insurance)… This is rediculous, it’s a device not médecine! Does someone have libre… --- ## [Four years and a little retinophathy :(](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/four-years-and-a-little-retinophathy/4580)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/four-years-and-a-little-retinophathy/4580 "2018-09-12T22:48:13Z")
This week marks my 4th diaversary and most of the time I am coping reasonably well…or so I thought until the eye doctor identified 2 “subtle” spots in my right eye with retinopathy. I did have a pretty rough patch BG-wi… --- ## [Switching from Lantus to Tresiba](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-lantus-to-tresiba/3285)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-lantus-to-tresiba/3285 "2018-09-12T01:50:58Z")
As indicated in a few other threads, I’m switching from Lantus to Tresiba today. I’ve had some trouble determining what my starting dose should be, so I thought I’d create a thread documenting how a 1:1 conversion worked… --- ## [The "right" way to talk about diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-right-way-to-talk-about-diabetes/4268)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-right-way-to-talk-about-diabetes/4268 "2018-09-12T00:47:39Z")
I had a Twitter exchange recently with another T1D. When someone asks her why her blood sugar is the way it is, she might say it’s because the moon was full – or because it wasn’t. I heard this a lot when Samson was fir… --- ## [Dropped G6 connections and L'Shana Tova](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dropped-g6-connections-and-lshana-tova/4955)
**Author:** [@Reneecaryn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Reneecaryn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dropped-g6-connections-and-lshana-tova/4955 "2018-09-11T17:47:19Z")
I am new here and wanted to say L’Shana Tova to everyone! I am a T1D and I just upgraded to the Dexcom6, I am using it with the xDrip+ but it keeps dropping the connections…any words of advice?? --- ## [I think I got the Diabetes Yips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-think-i-got-the-diabetes-yips/4957)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-think-i-got-the-diabetes-yips/4957 "2018-09-11T17:07:01Z")
You know, I think I got the Diabetes Yips. For about five years. I’ve touched on over-analyzing before, but I do think that I got too closely tuned in on finite details and started missing the big picture for a while. I… --- ## [Happy new year](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-new-year/4944)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-new-year/4944 "2018-09-10T19:07:01Z")
wishing everyone a happy new year of health, wealth and joy ( and gelt ) and how does everyone deal with all the honey and sweet carb-unfriendly foods? :wink: DM --- ## [Unicorn Night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unicorn-night/4949)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unicorn-night/4949 "2018-09-10T21:53:44Z")
Well last night was a very unusual night for us, but when it happens it feels so good… --- ## [Remaining insulin production in type 1 prevalent](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remaining-insulin-production-in-type-1-prevalent/4911)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remaining-insulin-production-in-type-1-prevalent/4911 "2018-09-10T20:00:37Z")
Interesting article. This gives me more hope that they’re on the right track with research. Previous understandings that type 1 diabetes unequivocally meant an absolute vs a relative insulin deficiency left much less h… --- ## [We have arrived in Granada: second stage of a crazy year](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/we-have-arrived-in-granada-second-stage-of-a-crazy-year/4934)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/we-have-arrived-in-granada-second-stage-of-a-crazy-year/4934 "2018-09-10T13:59:06Z")
We are there! As many here know, we decided a year ago to take our T1D teenager on a year-long experience around Europe. We sold the business, the house and the cars, put our gear in storage, and left the day after the … --- ## [Need a Dallas Endo Recommendation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-a-dallas-endo-recommendation/4936)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-a-dallas-endo-recommendation/4936 "2018-09-10T00:58:34Z")
We’ll be relocating to Dallas, TX (for work) in the next month or two and I’ll need a new Endo there. I’m looking for a flexible, open minded practitioner (like my current Chicago Endo). I’d appreciate any recent info: g… --- ## [SGLT2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter-2) Inhibitors for Diabetes: Drug Safety Communication - Regarding Rare Occurrences of a Serious Infection of the Genital Area](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sglt2-sodium-glucose-cotransporter-2-inhibitors-for-diabetes-drug-safety-communication-regarding-rare-occurrences-of-a-serious-infection-of-the-genital-area/4870)
**Author:** [@lucaswe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lucaswe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sglt2-sodium-glucose-cotransporter-2-inhibitors-for-diabetes-drug-safety-communication-regarding-rare-occurrences-of-a-serious-infection-of-the-genital-area/4870 "2018-09-09T14:47:25Z")
I get notices from the FDA and this one just appeared in my emails. Thought I would share it. It deals with a Type 2 medication. MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program A new MedWatc… --- ## [Hockey BG swing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hockey-bg-swing/4910)
**Author:** [@Ryan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ryan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hockey-bg-swing/4910 "2018-09-08T23:13:36Z")
Started out at game time with BG at 115, peaked at 250 when the game was over around 1hr30min and 2 goals later, then BG fell to 82 3hrs after it all started. Diabetes is nuts. But if I go for a long distance run, I … --- ## [I’m still here :)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-m-still-here/4930)
**Author:** [@walkingthedragon88](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/walkingthedragon88)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-m-still-here/4930 "2018-09-08T18:32:24Z")
Sorry I’ve been MIA, ya’ll! The last year has brought many ups and downs for me—mainly home ownership, new jobs (including professional writing about diabetes), pregnancy losses (sadly), turning 30 (neutral), my daughter… --- ## [Xdrip+ with Sony SW3 vs. Dexcom with Apple Watch Series 1 go!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-sony-sw3-vs-dexcom-with-apple-watch-series-1-go/4689)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-with-sony-sw3-vs-dexcom-with-apple-watch-series-1-go/4689 "2018-09-08T18:24:38Z")
I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S8+ running 8.0 Android. Toying (not sure) of getting an iPhone SE. I currently have Xdrip+ and am thinking of getting a Sony SW3 watch. I’m also thinking of going back to Dexcom and … --- ## [Nicky's pump makes international news!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nickys-pump-makes-international-news/4744)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nickys-pump-makes-international-news/4744 "2018-09-08T05:06:31Z")
--- ## [Basal reduction and hypoglycemia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-reduction-and-hypoglycemia/4908)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-reduction-and-hypoglycemia/4908 "2018-09-07T13:27:41Z")
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