# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=142 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 143 --- ## [Low-carb diet study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-diet-study/4768)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-diet-study/4768 "2018-08-18T19:14:47Z")
I always take these studies with a grain full shaker of salt. So I am not posting this because I believe it. There are probably many factors that were not properly considered. But I thought people might find it interest… --- ## [Galaxy S9+ apps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/galaxy-s9-apps/4756)
**Author:** [@Woody](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Woody)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/galaxy-s9-apps/4756 "2018-08-18T16:51:02Z")
Currently have a Dexcom G5, and will be upgrading to a G6 next month. I have always used the standard Dexcom app, because I was none the wiser until stumbling on this site. It doesnt seem I have many options when it com… --- ## [Bad FIASP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-fiasp/4773)
**Author:** [@SFBob](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SFBob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bad-fiasp/4773 "2018-08-18T16:21:37Z")
I originally received 3 boxes of FIASP and after first starting to use it, it turned cloudy in about a week. I’ve been carrying this with my tresiba and novolog left out of the fridge, the tresiba and novolog are crystal… --- ## [Daughter just had a very scary severe low](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daughter-just-had-a-very-scary-severe-low/4668)
**Author:** [@sahmcolorado](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sahmcolorado)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daughter-just-had-a-very-scary-severe-low/4668 "2018-08-18T02:38:07Z")
My daughter Clara (12) just had a severe low and I thought we might lose her. 27 minutes out of range from her Dex receiver and smart watch while they charged and she dropped from 104 to below the range of the Dex and me… --- ## [Bloomberg article about DIY closed-loop systems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bloomberg-article-about-diy-closed-loop-systems/4683)
**Author:** [@dm61](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dm61)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bloomberg-article-about-diy-closed-loop-systems/4683 "2018-08-17T17:15:02Z")
A relatively well put together Bloomberg article about do-it-yourself closed-loop insulin delivery systems: --- ## [Does anyone keep a binder of their medical records?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-keep-a-binder-of-their-medical-records/4753)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-keep-a-binder-of-their-medical-records/4753 "2018-08-17T15:14:49Z")
I’m wondering if anyone keeps a binder of their medical records, lab reports, medication lists, etc. and hauls it along to doctor appointments? I’ve lately found at a few appointments, the clinicians are not prepared fo… --- ## [Tslim X2 questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-x2-questions/4759)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-x2-questions/4759 "2018-08-17T15:09:24Z")
I’m currently on a Medtronic 630G and Dexcom G6. My MD really would like to see if I can get on the Tslim X2 and is even willing to change my T2 to a T1 if it helps. (My cpeptide is 0.7 and he said 0.8 or higher = T2 so … --- ## [A warning about the Contour meters "Second-Chance"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-warning-about-the-contour-meters-second-chance/4718)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-warning-about-the-contour-meters-second-chance/4718 "2018-08-17T04:53:18Z")
I have praised how great the Contour Next meters are. And I have recommended them to everyone here. But there is something I have noticed that I think I should caution people about. The Contour meters give you a chance… --- ## [Lost $1000 + worth of Dexcom G6 Sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lost-1000-worth-of-dexcom-g6-sensors/4758)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lost-1000-worth-of-dexcom-g6-sensors/4758 "2018-08-17T03:59:14Z")
Well, after the third G6 sensor today didn’t even start (it just kept going to “insert new sensor”) we went to our diabetes cabinet to look for the next box of G6 sensors …and we could not find it. TWO MONTHS OF SENSORS… --- ## [Daughter to meet with social worker at endo appt today!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daughter-to-meet-with-social-worker-at-endo-appt-today/4751)
**Author:** [@sahmcolorado](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sahmcolorado)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daughter-to-meet-with-social-worker-at-endo-appt-today/4751 "2018-08-16T21:31:46Z")
My 12 yr old daughter has her endo appointment today. With all of her recent challenges, we are very hopeful to get some help with her pump settings. We are also interested in getting her some training and support as … --- ## [3 sons, all with A1cs between 5.7 and 6.5... when to see the doctor?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-sons-all-with-a1cs-between-5-7-and-6-5-when-to-see-the-doctor/4143)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-sons-all-with-a1cs-between-5-7-and-6-5-when-to-see-the-doctor/4143 "2018-08-15T00:48:00Z")
This, I hope, is not really the right category for this question as none of my sons have been diagnosed. However, I couldn’t find a category that was right… a type 1 diabetic mom… with concerns for her non-diabetic child… --- ## [Untethered Regimens? My try with Levemir and NPH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/untethered-regimens-my-try-with-levemir-and-nph/4335)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/untethered-regimens-my-try-with-levemir-and-nph/4335 "2018-08-14T23:48:05Z")
I know some people do variations of this. I think @Jen started this a while ago with Lantus. @Chris’s son does this. And I am trying to get Darling @Nickyghaleb to do this too… For me the huge benefit of a pump is being… --- ## [NYT Article: Circadian Eating](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nyt-article-circadian-eating/4729)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nyt-article-circadian-eating/4729 "2018-08-14T19:55:02Z")
“Dr. Panda argues that people improve their metabolic health when they eat their meals in a daily 8- to 10-hour window, taking their first bite of food in the morning and their last bite early in the evening.” “During t… --- ## [Novolin R Troubles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolin-r-troubles/4726)
**Author:** [@hannah](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/hannah)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolin-r-troubles/4726 "2018-08-14T14:56:56Z")
Please, someone assist me lol. I normally use Humalog, and I had to get R recently. My blood’s been either in the four hundreds or in the fifties, and it’s my fourth day on it. I can’t figure out how to get it working pr… --- ## [How much data for CGM data sharing?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-data-for-cgm-data-sharing/4706)
**Author:** [@sahmcolorado](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sahmcolorado)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-data-for-cgm-data-sharing/4706 "2018-08-13T19:59:47Z")
I’m looking into mobile phone plans for my daughter that would allow us to use follow or share apps. I have no idea how much data we would need on her phone plan. Can someone give me an idea? --- ## [TENS Unit for Pain: Has Anyone used them, and Are They Worth the Money?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tens-unit-for-pain-has-anyone-used-them-and-are-they-worth-the-money/4709)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tens-unit-for-pain-has-anyone-used-them-and-are-they-worth-the-money/4709 "2018-08-13T19:53:54Z")
Seeing a pain specialist on Tuesday and just remembered he recommended a TENS unit last time. It was recommended for both nerve pain and hip/wrist/shoulder. I meant to look into it but forgot. Has anyone here ever used … --- ## [Pen -vs- Syringe precision dosing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pen-vs-syringe-precision-dosing/1649)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pen-vs-syringe-precision-dosing/1649 "2018-08-13T13:10:47Z")
--- ## [Watch band for Toddlers Pebble watch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/watch-band-for-toddlers-pebble-watch/3398)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/watch-band-for-toddlers-pebble-watch/3398 "2018-08-12T10:22:04Z")
We’ve purchased a Pebble watch so that Liam can always have his BG’s on his arm (to free up our phones). I was wondering if any parents of toddlers with T1 that use the Pebble watch can tell me if the watch band fits th… --- ## [Endo checkup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-checkup/4653)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/endo-checkup/4653 "2018-08-11T15:51:30Z")
He was 6.9% this time around… Up .2%. I’m not going to beat myself up over it though. My goal is to keep him under 7% until he’s out of his (first) hormonal stage. New Endo. Long story but she’s great. Anyway, she a… --- ## [ADA Scientific Sessions 2018: Gary’s Top-5 Observations (IDS)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ada-scientific-sessions-2018-gary-s-top-5-observations-ids/4690)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ada-scientific-sessions-2018-gary-s-top-5-observations-ids/4690 "2018-08-09T17:05:19Z")
Thought Gary Scheiner’s write-up was interesting. Just passing it along. --- ## [15% off at eBay Today Only 8-8-18](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/15-off-at-ebay-today-only-8-8-18/4682)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/15-off-at-ebay-today-only-8-8-18/4682 "2018-08-09T02:36:26Z")
Just a heads up. EBay has 15% off on all purchases (some restrictions), including test strips. I know a lot of people buy the contour next one strips, and this is an opportunity to get them for less. --- ## [Re-using pump infusion sets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/re-using-pump-infusion-sets/3976)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/re-using-pump-infusion-sets/3976 "2018-08-09T01:30:58Z")
You can reuse infusion sets. Not just leave them in the same place, but re-insert them into a different place. This can be used as a cost saving measure. These instructions are for the manually inserted teflon infusion … --- ## [Who knew? Life with T1D is hard!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-knew-life-with-t1d-is-hard/4670)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-knew-life-with-t1d-is-hard/4670 "2018-08-08T19:38:04Z")
--- ## [14-day libre with 1-hour warmup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/14-day-libre-with-1-hour-warmup/4684)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/14-day-libre-with-1-hour-warmup/4684 "2018-08-08T17:22:39Z")
I just noticed that on July 23 the US FDA approved the 2nd generation Libre that has 14-day wear and a 1-hour warmup. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh\_docs/pdf16/P160030S017a.pdf Supposedly it’s expected to become … --- ## [Diabetes or Old Age?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-or-old-age/4681)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-or-old-age/4681 "2018-08-08T16:35:20Z")
I have a problem deciding whether a new problem is caused by diabetes, or old age. Since this century began I have had hearing loss, bad aching in my back, pain in my feet and legs, gout, forgetfulness, problems with uri… --- ## [Diabetes Camp and UNLIMITED (carbs)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-camp-and-unlimited-carbs/4660)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-camp-and-unlimited-carbs/4660 "2018-08-08T16:28:45Z")
We just got back from a week of diabetes family camp and the kids had a great time, were utterly filthy for 75% of the time, and ate an ungodly amount of carbs – and without the benefit of looping with openAPS, because t… --- ## [The Humidity Hair Struggle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-humidity-hair-struggle/4664)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-humidity-hair-struggle/4664 "2018-08-08T14:20:38Z")
This has nothing to do with diabetes. My struggle with humidity while in Mom Survival Mode means that the only thing separating me from the Lion in The Wizard of Oz today was a red ribbon. Exhibit A: I was washing m… --- ## [In pen App approved for Android](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-pen-app-approved-for-android/4665)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-pen-app-approved-for-android/4665 "2018-08-08T13:36:41Z")
Companion Medical announced today that the FDA has provided clearance for an Android app for their Bluetooth Smart insulin pen, the InPen. It is scheduled to be available in the fourth quarter of this year. Great news fo… --- ## [Logo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/logo/578)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/logo/578 "2018-08-07T21:31:44Z")
So now that we've settled the name debate and seem to have our forum web address set I think it's time to revisit the subject of the logo... I have exactly zero creativity or artistic ability but I just want to get the d… --- ## [Omnipod basal preset at particular times?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-basal-preset-at-particular-times/4655)
**Author:** [@Catiya](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catiya)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-basal-preset-at-particular-times/4655 "2018-08-04T19:41:46Z")
Hi! My last post asked if I could place omnipod on my bicep as I had managed to pull out two pods in 3 days on my tricep. I’ve done so and it’s much better so now i’m trying to tweak my settings a little Reviewing my d… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=141) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=143)