# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=146 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 147 --- ## [Some nights](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-nights/4309)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-nights/4309 "2018-06-27T15:02:30Z")
Not going to mark up the image, but this was us last night/this morning. He started rising at around 0030 and was given a .30 correction and I went to sleep…woke up at 0230 him at 266 so he was given another .50. Then … --- ## [Insulin Activation Time: awake vs asleep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-activation-time-awake-vs-asleep/4297)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-activation-time-awake-vs-asleep/4297 "2018-06-27T21:29:20Z")
In the past few months we have had to deal with a lot of night peaks. We are very aggressive on peaks and stack quickly, based on our known Insulin Activation Time. But we got caught several times overstacking at night:… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Cost? Please help!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-cost-please-help/4314)
**Author:** [@cman1776](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cman1776)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-cost-please-help/4314 "2018-06-27T21:17:42Z")
How much does it cost? I am G5 but not sure whether I want to switch yet Transmitter Cost vs. G5 Sensor Cost vs G5 Receiver Cost vs G5 Anyone willing to share so I can make a better decision? Thanks! --- ## [Other causes for ketones/higher BG levels in a toddler?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/other-causes-for-ketones-higher-bg-levels-in-a-toddler/4312)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/other-causes-for-ketones-higher-bg-levels-in-a-toddler/4312 "2018-06-27T19:13:37Z")
My daughter (non diabetic) was diagnosed with an autoimmune vasculitis condition in April. I’ve checked her blood sugar occasionally since I was diagnosed with LADA, and the only issues we’ve had so far are occasional fa… --- ## [Research: buying insulin out of pocket without insurance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-buying-insulin-out-of-pocket-without-insurance/3512)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-buying-insulin-out-of-pocket-without-insurance/3512 "2018-06-27T13:49:06Z")
There is nothing that worries me more than thinking that my son may one day (when I am dead…) be without insurance. @Sam also felt that we would not be #UNLIMITED if we did not feel able to work through lack of insurance… --- ## [FDA approves Tandem Basal - IQ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-approves-tandem-basal-iq/4262)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-approves-tandem-basal-iq/4262 "2018-06-27T11:24:38Z")
Today the FDA approved the Tandem Basal-I update. Looks like we will probably see it this year as promised. Woohoo! --- ## [We have arrived!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/we-have-arrived/4286)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/we-have-arrived/4286 "2018-06-27T03:08:24Z")
It took us several months, but here we are! We sold the house and the cars, semi-retired, sold the company, put our gear in storage, and took off for a 15-month cultural experience trip abroad. We are now in the South o… --- ## [Priming](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/priming/4303)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/priming/4303 "2018-06-26T23:49:39Z")
I just read this article and realized my puzzlement. I have given myself multiple daily injections with needle and pen for 48 years. But I don’t know what “priming” is and why it’s important. ( couldn’t be too important … --- ## [Forgotten bolus - argh!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/forgotten-bolus-argh/4302)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/forgotten-bolus-argh/4302 "2018-06-26T20:24:02Z")
I used to forget boluses on a fairly regular basis before I got a CGM. But it’s been quite a long time since I’ve forgotten one, especially since must of the past few years has been eating low-carb. I’m currently burned… --- ## [New research from Harvard on insulin in a pill](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-research-from-harvard-on-insulin-in-a-pill/4300)
**Author:** [@Catalyst5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catalyst5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-research-from-harvard-on-insulin-in-a-pill/4300 "2018-06-26T11:42:53Z")
--- ## [Because I believe in pushing the boundaries](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/because-i-believe-in-pushing-the-boundaries/4293)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/because-i-believe-in-pushing-the-boundaries/4293 "2018-06-26T05:21:26Z")
I believe in pushing the boundaries of the disease, so why not push the boundaries on the website too. :crazy\_face: (But hey, don’t blame me. Allison asked for it. :grinning:) So here it is, Allison! The events… --- ## [How did we dose for this last time?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-did-we-dose-for-this-last-time/4282)
**Author:** [@joshjs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshjs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-did-we-dose-for-this-last-time/4282 "2018-06-26T02:28:58Z")
I doubt we (family with t1 toddler) are alone in having these kinds of meals, where we ask this question: “How did we dose for this last time?” And its usual partner: “Did it actually work last time or should we change … --- ## [Only 8 days on this sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/only-8-days-on-this-sensor/4261)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/only-8-days-on-this-sensor/4261 "2018-06-26T00:23:21Z")
I don’t think, until this one, we’ve ever had one last less than 13 days. Just reset it yesterday (microwave trick worked), but today (day 8) we started getting lots of intermittent disconnects in data. After five disc… --- ## [DKA with relatively normal BG?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dka-with-relatively-normal-bg/4294)
**Author:** [@Catalyst5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catalyst5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dka-with-relatively-normal-bg/4294 "2018-06-25T23:53:52Z")
Has anyone heard of cases of DKA after an infection but with rather normal blood sugar level? --- ## [Normal Fasting Glucose without basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/normal-fasting-glucose-without-basal/4276)
**Author:** [@Catalyst5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Catalyst5)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/normal-fasting-glucose-without-basal/4276 "2018-06-25T19:48:38Z")
My 16 yr old son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes about 6 months ago. After a couple of weeks of both basal and bolus insulin use, he no longer needed basal or bolus with very low carb ( 70-80 gram a day). But about 3… --- ## [Dry needling - a new use for pen needles?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dry-needling-a-new-use-for-pen-needles/4237)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dry-needling-a-new-use-for-pen-needles/4237 "2018-06-25T15:08:27Z")
Dry needling - intramuscular stimulation - is often done to promote healing, reduce soreness, and loosen tight muscles. You can’t really massage tissue that is very deep, because you can’t reach it. So needling is simpl… --- ## [New blog posting on Alpha Difluoromethylornithine (DFMO)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-posting-on-alpha-difluoromethylornithine-dfmo/4287)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-posting-on-alpha-difluoromethylornithine-dfmo/4287 "2018-06-25T14:04:04Z")
New blog posting: https://cureresearch4type1diabetes.blogspot.com/2018/06/alpha-difluoromethylornithine-dfmo.html --- ## [Filmmaker looking for interviews on access to insulin for documentary](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filmmaker-looking-for-interviews-on-access-to-insulin-for-documentary/1572)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filmmaker-looking-for-interviews-on-access-to-insulin-for-documentary/1572 "2018-06-25T09:00:05Z")
A couple of months ago, I mentioned that documentary filmmaker and T1D rock climber Stephen Richert was starting to shoot a documentary on insulin access called Banting’s Ghost. Stephen is looking for people to intervie… --- ## [Flattest 12 hour line](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flattest-12-hour-line/4290)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 4:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flattest-12-hour-line/4290 "2018-06-25T04:17:07Z")
We don’t often have a relatively flat line during the night but last night was great. Compared to the hours before that line… We were happy to have it. --- ## [This is my Cereal Bowl.... Unlimited? Or Unnecessary?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-is-my-cereal-bowl-unlimited-or-unnecessary/4226)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-is-my-cereal-bowl-unlimited-or-unnecessary/4226 "2018-06-24T22:54:33Z")
I HOPE that was my cereal bowl I just uploaded… and not anything else. But anyway. I’m not saying I’m buying anything just yet, but I’m up for a little window shopping. I’m curious what the word on the street is aroun… --- ## [More Praises for Tresiba & T2s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-praises-for-tresiba-t2s/4279)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-praises-for-tresiba-t2s/4279 "2018-06-24T05:27:41Z")
Just presented at the 2018 Ada conference, empirical evidence the Tresiba has greater efficacy and fewer Hypo events over Toujo with T2s. Insulin Degludec Injection Improves A1C, Hypoglycemic Episodes in CONFIRM --- ## [Strange happenings -stay away from plasma balls of you wear a CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-happenings-stay-away-from-plasma-balls-of-you-wear-a-cgm/4280)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-happenings-stay-away-from-plasma-balls-of-you-wear-a-cgm/4280 "2018-06-24T03:45:51Z")
Ok… Am I just connecting things that aren’t really there or is it possible that those plasma balls can interfere with the cgm data somehow? Brand new sensor session (2nd day). Liam starts playing around with one of his… --- ## [ReliOn Premier Voice: First Impressions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-premier-voice-first-impressions/4278)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-premier-voice-first-impressions/4278 "2018-06-24T00:33:42Z")
I’m afraid if I don’t start this, it will all slip my mind, and i really do appreciate the opportunity… I LOVE my ReliOn Prime meter, and I was curious if I would love ALL ReliOn products. I also use their blood pressur… --- ## [T1D Self-Care during Motherhood](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-self-care-during-motherhood/4224)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-self-care-during-motherhood/4224 "2018-06-23T23:53:08Z")
@Nickyghaleb has already essentially started this thread beautifully. And maybe this thread has a narrow audience. But I hope that it is helpful to anyone that it can reach. In watching the reactions to the discussion … --- ## [BCG tuberculosis vaccine reverses diabetes?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bcg-tuberculosis-vaccine-reverses-diabetes/4272)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bcg-tuberculosis-vaccine-reverses-diabetes/4272 "2018-06-23T17:46:12Z")
Okay, okay. I used the word reverses in the title to be a little catchy, but interesting results, despite the hair-pulling statistics erroneously cited in this article. Also, my sincere apologies for dropping off in re… --- ## [The Auto Mode experience: 670G two weeks in](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-auto-mode-experience-670g-two-weeks-in/2005)
**Author:** [@drbbennett](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drbbennett)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-auto-mode-experience-670g-two-weeks-in/2005 "2018-06-23T17:14:55Z")
Checking back in, here at the end of my second week on auto. Thought it might be interesting to give a more experiential version of what it’s like. First off, It looks the like a regular pump, but it ain’t. I’m just sta… --- ## [How to calibrate a Dexcom G4/G5 CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-calibrate-a-dexcom-g4-g5-cgm/2049)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-calibrate-a-dexcom-g4-g5-cgm/2049 "2018-06-22T15:46:02Z")
The accuracy of your Dexcom G4/G5 CGM readings depends upon the quality of your calibration. If your calibration is off by 20 points, your next 12 hours of readings will be off by, likely, more than 20 points. So, if you… --- ## [BCG vaccine completes phase 2 trials for T1n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bcg-vaccine-completes-phase-2-trials-for-t1n/1209)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bcg-vaccine-completes-phase-2-trials-for-t1n/1209 "2018-06-21T23:40:23Z")
Ive been intrigued by this research for some time... wouldn't this be amazing if it works... --- ## [Kind of annoyed by SNL this Saturday night](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kind-of-annoyed-by-snl-this-saturday-night/4031)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kind-of-annoyed-by-snl-this-saturday-night/4031 "2018-06-21T06:09:17Z")
I’m usually a fan of SNL, but there were two diabetes-related skits this weekend that just made me sad more than anything. The jokes had to do with the old myth that “eating a lot of sugar causes diabetes.” Did anyone … --- ## [Does a BG Roller Coaster Wear you Out?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-a-bg-roller-coaster-wear-you-out/4241)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-a-bg-roller-coaster-wear-you-out/4241 "2018-06-21T03:15:10Z")
recently (yesterday and today), i have experienced a terrible BG roller coaster going from something like 250 in the middle of the night, doing an IM shot to correct it, bumping up my Basal to120%, only to wake up 2 hour… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=145) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=147)