# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=141 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 142 --- ## [Paying cash for the X2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/paying-cash-for-the-x2/4815)
**Author:** [@mindawhen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mindawhen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/paying-cash-for-the-x2/4815 "2018-08-27T17:05:17Z")
I have united healthcare, and my company just renewed for another year. My t:slim has been out of warranty for a year, I have tried all the tricks to get an new tandem pump approved and nothing worked. Now I see the … --- ## [Pharmacies in Toronto](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pharmacies-in-toronto/4701)
**Author:** [@Brianar107](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Brianar107)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pharmacies-in-toronto/4701 "2018-08-27T12:26:18Z")
I’m traveling to Toronto tomorrow and I’m looking to purchase Lantus and Novarapid pens. Anyone know what pharmacy to use and will I need to bring a script with me. --- ## [My Mom’s Making me Post: Does anyone know of any good tofu recipes to make tofu not taste like tofu?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-mom-s-making-me-post-does-anyone-know-of-any-good-tofu-recipes-to-make-tofu-not-taste-like-tofu/4790)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-mom-s-making-me-post-does-anyone-know-of-any-good-tofu-recipes-to-make-tofu-not-taste-like-tofu/4790 "2018-08-27T01:26:26Z")
The last time I ate tofu I was pregnant, and at that time, I ate a lot. I can’t even look at it anymore, but my mom would love for me to try again. Does anybody have a good recipe?? I have a feeling tofu isn’t a hot “unl… --- ## [Interesting research strategy for T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-research-strategy-for-t1d/4836)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-research-strategy-for-t1d/4836 "2018-08-26T15:51:57Z")
--- ## [New To Dexcom G5; How Often Do You Need To Callibrate?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-dexcom-g5-how-often-do-you-need-to-callibrate/4714)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-dexcom-g5-how-often-do-you-need-to-callibrate/4714 "2018-08-26T13:14:56Z")
just started on my dexcom G5. for the most part its been very accurate, but i find that several times during the day its reading is really off. i was just wondering how frequently others experience this problem, and how… --- ## [Foods particular to you that cause spikes/crashes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/foods-particular-to-you-that-cause-spikes-crashes/4831)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/foods-particular-to-you-that-cause-spikes-crashes/4831 "2018-08-26T03:03:21Z")
I have a lot of difficulty digesting low GI carbs, things like whole grains, oatmeal, lentils, etc. i tend to spike 1-2 hours later after finishing my meal. this afternoon i made myself some Old Fashioned Oatmeal, and, … --- ## [Fiasp MDI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp-mdi/4622)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp-mdi/4622 "2018-08-26T02:00:39Z")
Any MDI fiasp users here yet? I have a sample pen but haven’t put it to use yet. I’m curious if any real perceived benefits are seen over other injected analogs? --- ## [Putting real HONEY in your tea/food](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/putting-real-honey-in-your-tea-food/4827)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/putting-real-honey-in-your-tea-food/4827 "2018-08-26T01:49:30Z")
i have been home sick for the past couple of days. a horrid sore throat has been kind enough to accompany a flu-like cold. the one thing that appeals to me and keeps calling out my name is HONEY. honey in my tea. yummmm. … --- ## [Trying to find a replacement battery service for g4 transmitter who’s not on facebook](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-find-a-replacement-battery-service-for-g4-transmitter-who-s-not-on-facebook/4677)
**Author:** [@Trish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trish)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-find-a-replacement-battery-service-for-g4-transmitter-who-s-not-on-facebook/4677 "2018-08-25T13:21:11Z")
Does anyone know of Dexcom G4 battery replacement service that isn’t on Facebook please in the uk --- ## [Nausea and Vomiting with Severe Hypoglycemia?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nausea-and-vomiting-with-severe-hypoglycemia/4654)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nausea-and-vomiting-with-severe-hypoglycemia/4654 "2018-08-25T01:11:22Z")
For the last couple of months I’ve been experiencing nausea with either severe lows or maybe just fast drops. I’ve never noticed this before and am pretty sure it’s relatively new. Last night, I had a fast drop which res… --- ## [GABA Starts A Phase-II? Clinical Trial in Honeymooners](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gaba-starts-a-phase-ii-clinical-trial-in-honeymooners/4821)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gaba-starts-a-phase-ii-clinical-trial-in-honeymooners/4821 "2018-08-24T05:01:07Z")
This blog has two parts. The first part describes a phase-I clinical trial in honeymooners which started recently. The second part summarizes the rest of the GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) research done so far in peopl… --- ## [Drop while eating/waiting for meal to kick in](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drop-while-eating-waiting-for-meal-to-kick-in/4816)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drop-while-eating-waiting-for-meal-to-kick-in/4816 "2018-08-24T04:16:34Z")
I think I asked this question on another forum once… but since you guys are basically geniuses :wink: I’m going to try asking here… Once in a while I’ll drop fast and go low while still eating a meal, seemingly due to t… --- ## [Dexcom purchased TypeZero](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-purchased-typezero/4809)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-purchased-typezero/4809 "2018-08-24T00:22:36Z")
Dexcom has purchased TypeZero — the company that developed the Control-IQ hybrid closed loop algorithm that Tandem is trialing in the t:slim X2 with expected release in 2019. --- ## [Pump and blood sugar idiosyncracies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-and-blood-sugar-idiosyncracies/4769)
**Author:** [@tonimp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/tonimp)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-and-blood-sugar-idiosyncracies/4769 "2018-08-23T20:46:55Z")
Hi. I currently use the Omnipod with Humalog insulin. Prior to that I used the Medtronic pump. I switched it out because we have a pool and I prefer not being attached to something that can’t go in the water. I have … --- ## [When is Sharing about our Disease “Burdensome” to Family Members, and When is it Necessary to Good Communication?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-is-sharing-about-our-disease-burdensome-to-family-members-and-when-is-it-necessary-to-good-communication/4585)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-is-sharing-about-our-disease-burdensome-to-family-members-and-when-is-it-necessary-to-good-communication/4585 "2018-08-23T01:21:21Z")
This is not another post and run. I know I have “loose threads” :wink: around here to tend to still, but I’m worried about a friend and don’t know what else to do for her. This can be a lonely disease, as all can be I’m… --- ## [Ex Accu-Chek Spirit Users Alternatives to Medtronic 670G](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ex-accu-chek-spirit-users-alternatives-to-medtronic-670g/4811)
**Author:** [@wildzach](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/wildzach)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ex-accu-chek-spirit-users-alternatives-to-medtronic-670g/4811 "2018-08-23T01:17:39Z")
Former Accu-Chek users; I have been on the 670G for seven months. 32 year long diabetic and have been using pumps for 17 years. I have read posts on issues with the 670G and I have experienced many of them. My last p… --- ## [Just got my 630G pump, new to the pump but not pumping](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-got-my-630g-pump-new-to-the-pump-but-not-pumping/4288)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-got-my-630g-pump-new-to-the-pump-but-not-pumping/4288 "2018-08-22T19:44:55Z")
ive been with animas pump since 2010. so im nervous about switching over. i dont have everything yet. im waiting on the CGM part of it so i can get trained on all of it. there is so many books that came with everything i… --- ## [First time for this...anyone else experienced this?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-for-this-anyone-else-experienced-this/4798)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-for-this-anyone-else-experienced-this/4798 "2018-08-22T13:35:36Z")
Just started a new sensor session… Full change on a new arm, on the 16th. Somehow the receiver charge was overlooked and it died while my wife was or and about with Liam. When she got home she plugged in the receiver a… --- ## [The last sensor I will ever have to buy? 😀](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-last-sensor-i-will-ever-have-to-buy/4248)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-last-sensor-i-will-ever-have-to-buy/4248 "2018-08-21T05:04:34Z")
The last 3 sensors I have worn have each lasted exactly 6 days before falling off. I am not calling in the current one, because the others have been replaced, so I have those days covered. But thinking ahead, when the … --- ## [Scrambled Eggs: I Thought these were”Free”, but, AGAIN, I’m learning I might be Wrong](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/scrambled-eggs-i-thought-these-were-free-but-again-i-m-learning-i-might-be-wrong/4741)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/scrambled-eggs-i-thought-these-were-free-but-again-i-m-learning-i-might-be-wrong/4741 "2018-08-20T21:22:18Z")
My friend, Anita, from my other group, to which you’ve all been invited but have not shown (but please don’t feel guilty :cry:) and I were talking about eggs last night. She’s the wife AND mother of two 670G-wearing diab… --- ## [How do I start xdrip+ with a Dexcom?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633 "2018-08-20T14:04:05Z")
Okay, so I rushed home, joined the Facebook group and have downloaded xDrip on my wife's Samsung Galaxy S7. Now the problem I'm having is..I went through steps 1 - 17 in the xDrip guide and, since we have already had Li… --- ## [What would you do? Nighttime and low BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-would-you-do-nighttime-and-low-bg/4761)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-would-you-do-nighttime-and-low-bg/4761 "2018-08-20T03:28:37Z")
We got a new sensor (YAY!) from a very generous person on the support listserve where I live. So, I was sick last night. I went to bed and my husband monitored Samson’s blood sugar. I heard the alarms all night but he a… --- ## [Dexcom dropping the ball](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-dropping-the-ball/4779)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-dropping-the-ball/4779 "2018-08-19T22:24:09Z")
Am I the only one having a terrible time with Dexcom lately? I’d been used to excellent customer service from them but that seems to have completely gone off the rails. I started calling for Dexcom g5 transmitters on J… --- ## [Sony Watch 3 as collector how to?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-watch-3-as-collector-how-to/4781)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-watch-3-as-collector-how-to/4781 "2018-08-19T15:44:54Z")
I’ve seen a lot of different responses and troubleshooting tips all over the place if you want to make the watch the collector and your phone as a fall back and sync with it but I still can’t get it to work. Can someone … --- ## [Xdrip+: Sony SW3, Phone and tslim X2 at same time?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-sony-sw3-phone-and-tslim-x2-at-same-time/4782)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-sony-sw3-phone-and-tslim-x2-at-same-time/4782 "2018-08-19T15:34:16Z")
I’m working on getting the Tslim X2, but was wondering if it is possible to do all 3 together? I really want my watch, and phone is nice, but obviously the X2 integrates with Dexcom. How would all that work or if not, wh… --- ## [What to tell MD Xdrip+ vs Dexcom app?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-tell-md-xdrip-vs-dexcom-app/4780)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-tell-md-xdrip-vs-dexcom-app/4780 "2018-08-19T15:29:10Z")
Went to my endo apt and printed out all that I could find on the nightscout web thingy that I installed using heroku. He liked it and said he’d commit to learning it, but he really would rather use clarity which he’s fam… --- ## [Pump Break?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-break/4695)
**Author:** [@sahmcolorado](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sahmcolorado)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 4:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-break/4695 "2018-08-19T04:14:44Z")
Our daughter just proposed a pump break. My husband and I agreed that she is entitled to a break after 7 years of constant wear, but we’ve asked her to please wait until after the Girl Scout camping trip she and I are g… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Info](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-info/2539)
**Author:** [@Anthony](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Anthony)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-info/2539 "2018-08-19T02:29:24Z")
Here’s a snippet from Dexcom’s Q3 Earnings Report Turning to our product pipeline, we submitted our G6 PMA to the FDA at the end of the third quarter. Based on our review of the data, the G6 platform takes real-time CG… --- ## [Urban Shelf](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/urban-shelf/4762)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/urban-shelf/4762 "2018-08-18T21:37:42Z")
I’ve been eyeing this thing for years but finally splurged on the $20 it took to buy it (cheaper in the US, I’m sure). I don’t have night table, so all my low stuff stays on my dresser, my Dexcom receiver goes under my… --- ## [Feeling lows but not saying anything?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-lows-but-not-saying-anything/4731)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-lows-but-not-saying-anything/4731 "2018-08-18T19:56:18Z")
We’re lucky our son feels his lows usually (not all of them but most of the time.) But, we’ve had a problem where, if we ask him if he feels high, low or in range, he is usually spot-on, but he doesn’t tell us he’s feeli… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=140) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=142)