# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=148 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 149 --- ## [Novolin R](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolin-r/4080)
**Author:** [@Strawhatshianne](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Strawhatshianne)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolin-r/4080 "2018-06-08T01:06:54Z")
Hi guys, I’ve been a diabetic for 7 years now and I just recently got out of the hospital for DKA. I’ll admit I haven’t been the best diabetic but I can also say that I always take my fast acting insulin (which is novoli… --- ## [Omnipod Q3 Earnings Call - DASH PDM Update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-q3-earnings-call-dash-pdm-update/2576)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-q3-earnings-call-dash-pdm-update/2576 "2018-06-07T21:21:52Z")
I read through the transcript of the Insulet Q3 Earnings call. There were a couple of updates on the new DASH PDM (you known - the locked down android phone that communicates via bluetooth to the pod.) so I though I woul… --- ## [How Accurately Can You Dose? An experiment for Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-accurately-can-you-dose-an-experiment-for-eric/4149)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-accurately-can-you-dose-an-experiment-for-eric/4149 "2018-06-07T20:49:20Z")
Well after some discussion I created my latest science experiment and I submit it for your review. At various points in time, as well as during some discussions here at FUD, I was wondering about the accuracy and reprod… --- ## [Substantial private term life insurance for T1Ds?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/substantial-private-term-life-insurance-for-t1ds/4147)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/substantial-private-term-life-insurance-for-t1ds/4147 "2018-06-07T18:36:43Z")
There was a thread about a year ago on life insurance and I didn’t see the info I was looking for so I thought I’d see if anyone has new info: Has anyone out there recently had luck getting a substantial ($1+ million) t… --- ## [Pump fill amount when traveling](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-fill-amount-when-traveling/4163)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-fill-amount-when-traveling/4163 "2018-06-07T16:01:00Z")
I wanted to post this as a bit of a thought-piece for people. On my pump, it lasts for 3 days. Usually I fill it with just enough for a 3 day average supply, plus a little extra because my TDD’s vary a good bit from day… --- ## [72 Years of Type 1, How Is That Possible?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/72-years-of-type-1-how-is-that-possible/4167)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/72-years-of-type-1-how-is-that-possible/4167 "2018-06-07T03:34:16Z")
Good Health After 72 Years of Type 1, How Is That Possible? In one of the diabetes support groups I was asked if I attribute my good diabetes health in my early years to my sugar free diet. My doctor, when I was diagnos… --- ## [To Diluent or Not to Diluent](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-diluent-or-not-to-diluent/4164)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-diluent-or-not-to-diluent/4164 "2018-06-07T02:56:15Z")
I am creating a thread to discuss diluting of insulin for toddlers. I have in my possession a batch of diluent as well as some sterile empty vials. I’m ready to begin experimenting but wanted to get input from those wh… --- ## [Interesting Article re: Patient Adjustments with Closed-Loop Systems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-article-re-patient-adjustments-with-closed-loop-systems/4142)
**Author:** [@DeeM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DeeM)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-article-re-patient-adjustments-with-closed-loop-systems/4142 "2018-06-07T02:49:33Z")
Don’t know if this has already been posted but found it to be an interesting article regarding user attitudes and expectations of closed-loop systems. I liked that an interviewee for the article recognized ‘we need to b… --- ## [When your Insulin Pump shows that your Reservoir is at 0](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-your-insulin-pump-shows-that-your-reservoir-is-at-0/4125)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-your-insulin-pump-shows-that-your-reservoir-is-at-0/4125 "2018-06-06T04:54:18Z")
I hope this is allowed… 2 new threads in such close proximity of one another… I always took those warnings very seriously about the amount of insulin that was left in my reservoir and always made sure to change my set, … --- ## [Dexcom G5 -\> XDrip+ on Sony Smartwatch3 -\> XDrip on Android](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-xdrip-on-sony-smartwatch3-xdrip-on-android/4151)
**Author:** [@martingay1975](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/martingay1975)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-xdrip-on-sony-smartwatch3-xdrip-on-android/4151 "2018-06-05T20:45:53Z")
I am seeking a guide how to get the following working: Dexcom G5 transmitter Using a Sony Smartwatch 3 as the collector (which has XDrip+) Android phone with OS Wear and XDrip+ installed, I have tried setting this up,… --- ## [Some days](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-days/3881)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-days/3881 "2018-06-05T01:05:09Z")
Some days I wonder how I literally survived without an insulin pump and a CGM. When I was diagnosed in the mid-1990s, the doctor gave me a syringe and showed me how to inject saline into an organge. “Okay, well just do … --- ## [Women's Health Category has been created](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/womens-health-category-has-been-created/4145)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/womens-health-category-has-been-created/4145 "2018-06-03T22:00:33Z")
Just an FYI that I was just able to complete and push out the changes that were recently recommended by @T1Allison and @Jen. Great recommendation ladies! If you check out the category and subcategories and find any iss… --- ## [Accu-Chek Guide](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-guide/3895)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-guide/3895 "2018-06-03T19:05:56Z")
Has anyone used this meter yet? The strip vial looks quite interesting. It looks like it may be a flat design. I wonder if it would fit strips from other meters. --- ## [Pumping in !978](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pumping-in-978/4141)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pumping-in-978/4141 "2018-06-02T22:31:59Z")
The following article was written by a lady who started using an insulin pump in 1978. She gave me permission to post this. (Written in 2003) "I was thinking at some ungodly hour last night how much I love the current … --- ## [A bit of manipulation to reduce my insurance co-pay](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-bit-of-manipulation-to-reduce-my-insurance-co-pay/4101)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-bit-of-manipulation-to-reduce-my-insurance-co-pay/4101 "2018-06-02T20:49:59Z")
I wanted to get a Lilly Kwikpen Jr because the Kwikpen Jr is small like the regular Kwikpen, but it has the advantage of the half-unit dosing like the bigger non-disposable Lilly Luxura pen. So best of both worlds - sma… --- ## [William Shakespeare and diabetes. LOL](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/william-shakespeare-and-diabetes-lol/4138)
**Author:** [@ardipa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ardipa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/william-shakespeare-and-diabetes-lol/4138 "2018-06-02T15:46:12Z")
\[shakespear\] --- ## [Auto Mode - Worse than Manual Mode](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/auto-mode-worse-than-manual-mode/4130)
**Author:** [@mikev1963](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mikev1963)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/auto-mode-worse-than-manual-mode/4130 "2018-06-02T03:02:26Z")
I been on auto mode for the last week. My Blood Sugars before auto mode averaged between 80 - 140. Once I switch to auto mode my blood sugars are now averaging between 130 - 220. It appears auto mode is broken and doe… --- ## [New to the forum](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-the-forum/4112)
**Author:** [@Ryan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ryan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-the-forum/4112 "2018-06-01T10:52:58Z")
Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed type 1 in November 2017 at 31 years old. I’ve been soaking up all of the info I can regarding diabetes and have been on this site many times, but only now decided to create an acco… --- ## [For Cody](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-cody/4127)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-cody/4127 "2018-05-30T16:30:40Z")
I saw this in the Under Armour section of the sporting goods store. Looked like a cool shirt for Cody. \[image\] --- ## [Funny penguins](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-penguins/2827)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/funny-penguins/2827 "2018-05-30T15:33:51Z")
For @amymc: This made me think of you :slight\_smile: --- ## [Actos (pioglitazone)?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/actos-pioglitazone/4122)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/actos-pioglitazone/4122 "2018-05-30T00:02:53Z")
Has anyone taken Actos? I contacted my doctor about my slightly increased insulin needs and higher fasting levels, asking if perhaps I could start a very small basal dose. She instead suggested I try Actos and see how I … --- ## [Diabetes sketch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-sketch/1270)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-sketch/1270 "2018-05-29T22:21:49Z")
I stumbled on this topic and immediately I thought of this sketch called Diabetes Intervention by Studio C. They do a good job mocking ignorance about diabetes. I find it hilarious and frustrating at the same time. Have … --- ## [Another Holiday and then its Summertime What will you be doing?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-holiday-and-then-its-summertime-what-will-you-be-doing/4096)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-holiday-and-then-its-summertime-what-will-you-be-doing/4096 "2018-05-29T22:06:47Z")
well, its Memorial Day Weekend here in the United States; what are some of your plans? (you know, this always seems to boil down to a few pertinent things, one, mainly being FOOD :wink: ) will you be barbecuing, travel… --- ## [BG "spikes" from steroid medication](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-spikes-from-steroid-medication/1942)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-spikes-from-steroid-medication/1942 "2018-05-29T19:10:04Z")
I had to get a corticosteroid to heal some inflammation. Things like methylprednisolone and prednisone are examples of this type of steroid. If you have ever used them before, they are notorious for causing BG spikes. T… --- ## [Metformin for type 1s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-for-type-1s/4097)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-for-type-1s/4097 "2018-05-29T18:03:51Z")
i saw my endo on tuesday where we talked about my sugar levels and how they are doing, where my a1c is (7.4%), and about my weight which ive been gaining instead of losing as i thought i was doing. so he put me on metfor… --- ## [Peer support recognition](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peer-support-recognition/4094)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peer-support-recognition/4094 "2018-05-29T14:48:13Z")
Guess they don’t know about FUD yet. --- ## [In honor of Memorial Day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-honor-of-memorial-day/4118)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-honor-of-memorial-day/4118 "2018-05-29T13:10:28Z")
This was the scene at the military cemetery where I went to visit my dad today. \[image\] Warm regards to all the vets today. --- ## [A1Cs in 1980-90s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1cs-in-1980-90s/4116)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1cs-in-1980-90s/4116 "2018-05-29T02:53:07Z")
My first recollection of having an A1C done was maybe in 1983. The doctor (GP, not endo) ordered the test, and verbally gave me the result. It was something in the teens. Don’t recall if she told me what normal range … --- ## [Where is everyone from?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-is-everyone-from/4051)
**Author:** [@John\_T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John_T1D)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-is-everyone-from/4051 "2018-05-29T02:28:38Z")
Hi everyone, I’m fairly new to the group and diabetes as well, 1/22/16 is a day I’ll never forget. With that said, I have met only 1 other T1 in person and wondering where everyone is from. Who knows there could be mee… --- ## [Communication is key](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/communication-is-key/4109)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/communication-is-key/4109 "2018-05-28T01:37:48Z")
So, teenagers and diabetes can be frustrating. Well, teenagers are frustrating much of the time, but add in D and it gets to be more frustrating. So, my son is handling 95 - 99% of all decision making, which is fine, b… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=147) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=149)