# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=145 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 146 --- ## [A parable about the IM shot and DM's twin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-parable-about-the-im-shot-and-dms-twin/4411)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-parable-about-the-im-shot-and-dms-twin/4411 "2018-07-07T18:23:48Z")
I sent this to DM in email earlier this year. I know I did the twin story last week for the weight gain thread, but it’s really a good way to illustrate things. So here is a different version. Anyway, last night DM told… --- ## [Pouch specs / insulin pens vs smart phones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pouch-specs-insulin-pens-vs-smart-phones/4159)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pouch-specs-insulin-pens-vs-smart-phones/4159 "2018-07-08T20:16:07Z")
So I’m looking at a few different options now that summer is coming for how to carry my D-junk in lighter clothing. Looking at various belt-pouches on amazon. The thing is, these days they’re all listed in regards to w… --- ## [Adjusting basal on a pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adjusting-basal-on-a-pump/4209)
**Author:** [@airtas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/airtas)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adjusting-basal-on-a-pump/4209 "2018-07-08T19:37:55Z")
Hi, I just switched to an omnipod a couple weeks ago from mdf. Right now I have two profiles 0.50 from 12am to 6am and 0.65 throughout the rest of the day. I am noticing a jump of about 80 points from 2am to 5am. Assu… --- ## [Ideas for a Frustrated Friend: “Are there others out there like me?”](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ideas-for-a-frustrated-friend-are-there-others-out-there-like-me/4266)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ideas-for-a-frustrated-friend-are-there-others-out-there-like-me/4266 "2018-07-08T17:00:57Z")
I’ve tried to drag her here, but I don’t think she understands what “here” has to offer. So I thought I’d bring you to her if anyone here happens to have any thoughts on what she has expressed… I plan on going back in t… --- ## [New Topic - Eosinophilic esophagitis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-topic-eosinophilic-esophagitis/4392)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-topic-eosinophilic-esophagitis/4392 "2018-07-07T16:10:44Z")
--- ## [Good book for 4 to 5-year-olds on T1D?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-book-for-4-to-5-year-olds-on-t1d/4413)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-book-for-4-to-5-year-olds-on-t1d/4413 "2018-07-07T03:54:32Z")
So today while picking up Samson from daycare, I had to field a million questions from a curious little classmate about why Samson “has to eat sugar all the time” and “why his blood sugar needs to be high” and “why he ca… --- ## [Pumping while also taking Afrezza?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pumping-while-also-taking-afrezza/4414)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pumping-while-also-taking-afrezza/4414 "2018-07-07T03:41:20Z")
I’ve been thinking about pumping a lot lately, and have a few questions as I prepare for an upcoming doc visit. I have been dealing with an increased need for insulin for at least 3/4 of the month, and my doctor isn’t wi… --- ## [Successful endo visit, why so blah?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/successful-endo-visit-why-so-blah/4407)
**Author:** [@pancreaswanted](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/pancreaswanted)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/successful-endo-visit-why-so-blah/4407 "2018-07-06T22:40:49Z")
i was at the endo today, i hadnt gone for two years, because they do nothing/they cant help me. so this was the new endo on the socialised medicine in spain. she was very nice and offered to change me to tresiba, which i… --- ## [New Blog Post: GNbAC1 Starts A Phase-II? Trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-post-gnbac1-starts-a-phase-ii-trial/4215)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-post-gnbac1-starts-a-phase-ii-trial/4215 "2018-07-06T23:03:32Z")
Posted a new blog on a possible cure for type-1 diabetes which is going through early tests on people. It is called “GNbAC1” and is based on a unique theory of what causes type-1 diabetes. Best of all, they are going to … --- ## [Am I Too Insulated?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/am-i-too-insulated/4273)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/am-i-too-insulated/4273 "2018-07-05T21:07:54Z")
I am currently in an argument on another unrelated site about drug abuse that contained this quote from an NIDH article: For instance, Type I Diabetics fail to take medication as prescribed or don’t follow diet and exer… --- ## [Quick sugars for travel: glucose powder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-sugars-for-travel-glucose-powder/4393)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-sugars-for-travel-glucose-powder/4393 "2018-07-04T11:26:27Z")
We normally use corn syrup when needing quick sugars at home, in a deep low at night for instance. But we have discovered this to be very difficult to find in Europe. It is also messy if you travel all the time: what if … --- ## [Preparing to Stave off G6 Transition](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/preparing-to-stave-off-g6-transition/4388)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/preparing-to-stave-off-g6-transition/4388 "2018-07-04T04:55:00Z")
So I want to stave off the G6 transition as long as possible for a variety of reasons. A couple of questions if anyone knows the answer already: How easy is it to buy a spare G4 or G5 receiver (I have an old G4 receive… --- ## [How long do you wear or lasts one Dexcom G5 sensor?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-do-you-wear-or-lasts-one-dexcom-g5-sensor/4255)
**Author:** [@John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-do-you-wear-or-lasts-one-dexcom-g5-sensor/4255 "2018-07-04T00:25:10Z")
As the title says. I am wondering how long people use their sensors with restarts? What sites? Any issues as results being far apart at calibration and such? 21 days 5 hours on upper arm. 5 hours after 3rd “restart” “… --- ## [Anyone use Instagram to connect with others about diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-use-instagram-to-connect-with-others-about-diabetes/4384)
**Author:** [@Mike](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-use-instagram-to-connect-with-others-about-diabetes/4384 "2018-07-03T23:30:08Z")
After my son was diagnosed 3 weeks ago and before I found this group, I found a lot of people on Instagram who are sharing their experiences through photos and videos. Curious if others in this group also use Instagram … --- ## [Making a custom case](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-a-custom-case/4369)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-a-custom-case/4369 "2018-07-03T15:16:36Z")
I never like the pre-formed diabetes kits, because everyone’s needs are different. Most of those things don’t fit exactly what I want to carry on trips. I made this custom case for longer trips. It has a place for exact… --- ## [The IOB Predicament... What do you do with a climbing blood sugar prior to starting exercise?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-iob-predicament-what-do-you-do-with-a-climbing-blood-sugar-prior-to-starting-exercise/4259)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-iob-predicament-what-do-you-do-with-a-climbing-blood-sugar-prior-to-starting-exercise/4259 "2018-07-02T23:10:43Z")
My roller coaster has continued into today, but I’m back to feeling less like a helpless lump and a little more driven to just make it stop. So I’m here with a scenario to see how the pros handle such sticky situations b… --- ## [Accu-Chek Aviva Plus Strips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-aviva-plus-strips/4376)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-aviva-plus-strips/4376 "2018-07-02T20:24:16Z")
Does anyone use Accu-Chek aviva plus strips? I have 700 that we don’t need and would like to pass them along. Also, I’ve got a couple hundreds Arriva lancets I would be happy to share too. --- ## [How to take a break from Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-take-a-break-from-dexcom/4270)
**Author:** [@Jattzl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jattzl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-take-a-break-from-dexcom/4270 "2018-07-02T05:49:19Z")
I read your quote below on another post - “Dexcom is an addicting tool. We would never be able to manage BG with the same accuracy without one. But it is also easy to forget how to do it without one! So consider withdr… --- ## [What affects Interstial Fluid?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-affects-interstial-fluid/4306)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-affects-interstial-fluid/4306 "2018-07-01T17:18:32Z")
I just saw in another thread the mention of dehydration and its effect on interstitial fluid. I’m curious if anyone knows of anything else that could have an effect? I’m asking because I use my calibration factor to hel… --- ## [Infection on a pump site: quick story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infection-on-a-pump-site-quick-story/4333)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infection-on-a-pump-site-quick-story/4333 "2018-07-01T16:18:25Z")
@Richard157’s thread on site infection is causing me to post about our first pump site infection as an FYI that may be useful to others. About 8 weeks ago we had a pump site day 3 where insulin use was huge and BG was n… --- ## [Starting to figure out correction doses](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-to-figure-out-correction-doses/4152)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starting-to-figure-out-correction-doses/4152 "2018-07-01T03:30:15Z")
Hello! I’ve been fortunate in my first few months of insulin use that things have been sort-of easy to control. I am certain this is a temporary state and as things progress things will undoubtedly get more squirrely. Th… --- ## [Advice on new hands-free cellphone law](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-on-new-hands-free-cellphone-law/4336)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-on-new-hands-free-cellphone-law/4336 "2018-06-30T20:51:00Z")
My state just passed a law that cellphones used while driving must be totally hands-free. Drivers cannot have an electronic device in their hands. The law also prohibits putting a phone in the lap or any part of the bod… --- ## [Infection From An Insulin Pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infection-from-an-insulin-pump/4105)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infection-from-an-insulin-pump/4105 "2018-06-29T19:20:57Z")
I have a Facebook friend who had an infection while using her Omnipod pump. It was an unusual and frightening experience fo her, She has a blogsite at thediabeticjourney.com, Here is her blog. --- ## [Cellnovo partnering with Flex](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cellnovo-partnering-with-flex/4338)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cellnovo-partnering-with-flex/4338 "2018-06-29T19:12:43Z")
Hoping to see more players in the tubeless pump space. Good to see this sort of stuff. Also, @michel they have some job opportunities in France! Check them out! --- ## [Some non-D cool stuff](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-non-d-cool-stuff/4325)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-non-d-cool-stuff/4325 "2018-06-28T22:21:27Z")
Look what I found in my front yard today. The mother is out looking for food. It was near the street so I led it back into the woods and left it there once it lay back down. --- ## [Nickle-sized Red Injection Marks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nickle-sized-red-injection-marks/4322)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nickle-sized-red-injection-marks/4322 "2018-06-28T21:14:22Z")
I have injected Humalog into my abdomen twice in the last 48 hours and I can still see a nickel-sized pink/red area around each injection site. This has happened one other time on my abdomen this year, but I don’t rememb… --- ## [Automatic Order - G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/automatic-order-g6/4308)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/automatic-order-g6/4308 "2018-06-28T17:02:20Z")
I got emails this morning from Dexcom that orders for a G6 transmitter and G6 sensors were being processed. I’m on hold trying to figure out what’s going on. I got my G5 transmitters 3 months ago, so I have 3 more months… --- ## [Need for 1/2 unit syringes and needle length selection in Toddlers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-for-1-2-unit-syringes-and-needle-length-selection-in-toddlers/4318)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-for-1-2-unit-syringes-and-needle-length-selection-in-toddlers/4318 "2018-06-28T03:13:00Z")
Also, do you have 1/2 unit syringes? I can send you some if you want. They are much easier to use. I have the ones marked for 1/2 units that are 8mm needles. I have tons, so whatever you want, I can send you. If you … --- ## [Please welcome our newest member](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-welcome-our-newest-member/4299)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-welcome-our-newest-member/4299 "2018-06-28T02:29:10Z")
https://timesofsandiego.com/life/2018/06/25/koala-with-diabetes-at-san-diego-zoo-receives-help-from-new-technology/ --- ## [Interesting - Insulin in Pill form?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-insulin-in-pill-form/4296)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-insulin-in-pill-form/4296 "2018-06-27T23:20:06Z")
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