# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=143 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 144 --- ## [Basal Surfing for Insulin Resistance (Sick Days/Hormones/Etc)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-surfing-for-insulin-resistance-sick-days-hormones-etc/4648)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-surfing-for-insulin-resistance-sick-days-hormones-etc/4648 "2018-08-03T18:28:32Z")
Is it possible that sick day insulin resistance and hormone induced insulin resistance behave by similar rules? @Michel wrote the following points in his “BG management when sick” post. All of these quotes seem to a… --- ## [Mom to tween T1D daughter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mom-to-tween-t1d-daughter/4605)
**Author:** [@sahmcolorado](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sahmcolorado)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mom-to-tween-t1d-daughter/4605 "2018-08-03T17:04:54Z")
My 12 yr old daughter was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 4. She started wearing a Dexcom CGM soon after diagnosis and an Animas Ping the following year. We recently upgraded to the G6 and will have to switch to a diff… --- ## [Think you are having a bad day?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/think-you-are-having-a-bad-day/4629)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/think-you-are-having-a-bad-day/4629 "2018-08-03T16:13:50Z")
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/highest-blood-sugar-level --- ## [Technical setting up of an "open loop" DIY system based on Freestyle Libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/technical-setting-up-of-an-open-loop-diy-system-based-on-freestyle-libre/4234)
**Author:** [@PierreM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PierreM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/technical-setting-up-of-an-open-loop-diy-system-based-on-freestyle-libre/4234 "2018-08-02T21:27:34Z")
Hello all, I’d like to share my recent experiences with setting up an “open loop” DIY system for my wife. This is for the moment solely from a technical point of view as we have not been using it really yet. I hope som… --- ## [Omnipod bicep area?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-bicep-area/4642)
**Author:** [@Catiya](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catiya)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-bicep-area/4642 "2018-08-02T16:29:49Z")
Hi, I’m pretty much brand spanking new to omnipod or any pump. I have had it for about 36 hours now and already love it. I have been using a dexcom for about 2 months now. I currently have omnipod on the bottom of my l… --- ## [Type 1 diabetic for 10 years ╮(╯∀╰)╭](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-diabetic-for-10-years/4634)
**Author:** [@Pikachu\_Lollipops](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pikachu_Lollipops)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-diabetic-for-10-years/4634 "2018-08-02T15:53:32Z")
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in my early 20’s. Growing up I always had issues with my immune system. I was sick a whole lot. My mom would say “At least you don’t have to give yourself shots everyday!” playing on … --- ## [Overthinking, Over-controlling BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overthinking-over-controlling-bg/4624)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overthinking-over-controlling-bg/4624 "2018-08-02T05:57:01Z")
Have any FUDers ever found themselves going through periods of overthinking or over-controlling your T1D and BG? When I am on solo duty with my kids, I find any unforeseen trend or number to be much more significant tha… --- ## [The animas vibe cgm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-animas-vibe-cgm/4620)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-animas-vibe-cgm/4620 "2018-08-01T16:15:20Z")
so im on the medtronic 630G now. i dont have their CGM as it wouldve of been out of pocket. so i needed to figure out how to use a CGM while waiting for my G5. so if you are switched to the medtronic but still need a CGM… --- ## [How Often Do You Tweak Your Basal Rates?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-do-you-tweak-your-basal-rates/4569)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-often-do-you-tweak-your-basal-rates/4569 "2018-07-25T02:39:57Z")
lately i have been having real problems keeping my BGs in my target range. two times during a 24 hour period; about 2.5 hours after dinner i have started to trend up, and then by bedtime i have been having to do a correc… --- ## [Upgrading from G4 with Share to G6 with attempted Xdrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgrading-from-g4-with-share-to-g6-with-attempted-xdrip/4593)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgrading-from-g4-with-share-to-g6-with-attempted-xdrip/4593 "2018-07-31T01:00:28Z")
I’ve been using a Dexcom CGM since the SevenGo. After that I had a G4, then a G4 with Share which eventually got working with an Android Wear smartwatch (Huawei 1) and Xdrip/Xdrip+. I’ve been very happy with my setup, bu… --- ## [New picture book on D for kids](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-picture-book-on-d-for-kids/4617)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-picture-book-on-d-for-kids/4617 "2018-07-30T20:26:10Z")
--- ## [Storing CGM sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/storing-cgm-sensors/4613)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/storing-cgm-sensors/4613 "2018-07-30T19:28:02Z")
I’m in possession of nine CGM sensors; which, as someone who pays out of pocket, is far more sensors than I’ve ever had at one time before. Since I’m hoping each of these will last for a month, I’m wondering what the bes… --- ## [Back to school](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/back-to-school/4616)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/back-to-school/4616 "2018-07-30T19:27:03Z")
My son is getting ready for back-to-school. He was cleaning out his backpack and guess what he found!?!? (No, I don’t even want you to guess. It’s too disgusting.) His lunch! From May of 2018. He didn’t eat it on the l… --- ## [Xdrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip/4597)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip/4597 "2018-07-30T12:52:40Z")
I have the Dexcom G5 and a Samsung Galaxy S8+. I deleted the Dexcom app and tried the latest nightly Xdrip but went back for 3 reasons. Please help me and I may go back to Xdrip: My doc needs the Dexcom reports. I cou… --- ## [I like the new layout of Glooko](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-like-the-new-layout-of-glooko/4567)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-like-the-new-layout-of-glooko/4567 "2018-07-30T12:30:03Z")
It’s been a while since I performed an upload into Glooko, but I did so just now and noticed a new layout. Not sure if it’s new or not (it’s been a while since my last upload), but I like the information layout. I don’… --- ## [Calibrating your treadmill speed](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibrating-your-treadmill-speed/4594)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 4:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibrating-your-treadmill-speed/4594 "2018-07-28T04:48:23Z")
Absolutely nothing about diabetes here whatsoever! Just a reference post. At some point it would be good to check your treadmill’s speed compared to the displayed speed. It’s not too hard to do. Your treadmill belt m… --- ## [How do you keep your insulin cool every day in summer temperatures?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-keep-your-insulin-cool-every-day-in-summer-temperatures/4121)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-keep-your-insulin-cool-every-day-in-summer-temperatures/4121 "2018-07-27T18:31:24Z")
I posted a thread around a couple weeks ago in which I mentioned that I had needed to increase my Tresiba dose because I’d been running into highs in the evening. Increasing the dose worked great for around a week. Then… --- ## [What are your preferred Dexcom alarm sounds?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-are-your-preferred-dexcom-alarm-sounds/4586)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-are-your-preferred-dexcom-alarm-sounds/4586 "2018-07-27T01:03:07Z")
I just selected a new alert sound for my Dexcom “fall rate” alert. The default fall rate alert stresses me out no matter what bg I’m actually at…and it makes me want to immediately down 5 juice boxes. I just simultaneous… --- ## [BG affected by bone bruise?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-affected-by-bone-bruise/4583)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-affected-by-bone-bruise/4583 "2018-07-26T20:01:16Z")
Quick question…has anybody ever had a bone bruise and noted whether it causes a BG rise? I’m dealing with one on my hip right now and noticed my BG running a little higher than usual. It’s pretty deep near the top outsid… --- ## [Man who said his T1D was cured](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/man-who-said-his-t1d-was-cured/4576)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 4:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/man-who-said-his-t1d-was-cured/4576 "2018-07-26T04:46:50Z")
Not sure if folks remembered the story going around a while back about a man whose T1D was cured in part because of a rare gene and ultra-marathons? An intern at the site where I work (Live Science) did a little digging … --- ## [Book Recommendation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/book-recommendation/4571)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/book-recommendation/4571 "2018-07-25T19:03:37Z")
“A Woman’s Guide to Diabetes: A Path to Wellness” authored by Brandy Barnes (founder of Diabetes Sisters) and Dr. Natalie Strand (T1D who won Amazing Race - she’s awesome) I ordered this book specifically to see what … --- ## [A 1996 Survey: Source of the main hormone advice given to women today](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-1996-survey-source-of-the-main-hormone-advice-given-to-women-today/4572)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-1996-survey-source-of-the-main-hormone-advice-given-to-women-today/4572 "2018-07-25T16:00:04Z")
“Many women find their blood sugar tends to be high 3 to 5 days before, during, or after their periods.” This sentence is everywhere. It’s often the only thing stated to give women guidance for how to manage their chang… --- ## [Auto mode - Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/auto-mode-loop/4559)
**Author:** [@mikev1963](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mikev1963)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/auto-mode-loop/4559 "2018-07-24T14:17:14Z")
After being in auto mode for 12 hours I am being asked to calibrate my sensor. Once I calibrate the sensor I am being asked to Enter BG again. Whh thien I do that, I am asked to Calibrate again. This loops for some t… --- ## [Long term sport outcomes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-term-sport-outcomes/4537)
**Author:** [@NickM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/NickM)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-term-sport-outcomes/4537 "2018-07-24T03:49:22Z")
I recently had cause to review my near 10 year old copy of the book Diabetic Athlete’s Handbook. Looking at all the runners in it and then searching online for their current results, it is clear that the physical abiliti… --- ## [What Would You Do?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-would-you-do/4555)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-would-you-do/4555 "2018-07-23T20:26:02Z")
So I pre-bolused for an apple and almond butter (2.5u), which will be fully active in about 10 minutes. But 10 minutes ago, my hubby called and is bringing home burgers and fries for lunch. :yum: He won’t be home before … --- ## [Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/canada/4554)
**Author:** [@Vwahlberg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Vwahlberg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/canada/4554 "2018-07-22T18:31:08Z")
Due to bad insurance coverage I checked out Marks Marine Pharmacy in Canada and was very pleased ordered my insulin at one third the cost of insulin here in the United States. They delivered to my home within a few days … --- ## [“Brittle” Diabetes.... Real? Or just an excuse to explain uncontrolled blood sugar?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/brittle-diabetes-real-or-just-an-excuse-to-explain-uncontrolled-blood-sugar/4190)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/brittle-diabetes-real-or-just-an-excuse-to-explain-uncontrolled-blood-sugar/4190 "2018-07-22T17:27:25Z")
Per diabetes.uk.com: “Brittle diabetes mellitus (or labile diabetes) is a term used to describe particularly hard to control type 1 diabetes… Brittle diabetes presents as type 1 diabetes that is very difficult to contr… --- ## [The struggle to get Admelog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-struggle-to-get-admelog/4529)
**Author:** [@Sensorium139](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sensorium139)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-struggle-to-get-admelog/4529 "2018-07-22T17:26:12Z")
Admelog is the only mealtime insulin covered on my plan, it’s free, so of course if I had to I could switch to regular but that’d be no fun and cost more. Basaglar is the only long acting covered, but that seems readily… --- ## [Nd hand cramps all night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nd-hand-cramps-all-night/4542)
**Author:** [@Txgirl71](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Txgirl71)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nd-hand-cramps-all-night/4542 "2018-07-22T01:22:40Z")
I cant get rid of these cramps in my feet legs now hands . They draw up and wont release. It’s never been this bad . Drinking water all day night… is this normal with diabetes? --- ## [If I’m allowed to do a poll, I’d like to do a poll: How many people here use a CGM? How many do fingersticks only?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-i-m-allowed-to-do-a-poll-i-d-like-to-do-a-poll-how-many-people-here-use-a-cgm-how-many-do-fingersticks-only/4531)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-i-m-allowed-to-do-a-poll-i-d-like-to-do-a-poll-how-many-people-here-use-a-cgm-how-many-do-fingersticks-only/4531 "2018-07-22T00:02:07Z")
I’d like to add a third category, which would be how many people just don’t test, but I don’t imagine I’d find too many of them around here. (I would’ve been in that category for about 12 years of my diabetes life). Any… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=142) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=144)