# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=149 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 150 --- ## [G6 and openAPS?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-and-openaps/4100)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-and-openaps/4100 "2018-05-28T00:59:04Z")
We just went to Samson’s endo appointment (which lasted 4! hours!!! aaah). Anyways our CDE told us that we should order new G5 transmitters now or else we’ll be automatically routed to the G6… and that no one has “cracke… --- ## [What IS currently available in diabetes management devices?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-currently-available-in-diabetes-management-devices/4064)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-currently-available-in-diabetes-management-devices/4064 "2018-05-27T17:16:39Z")
I am feeling REALLY overwhelmed on this particular Monday morning, so I figured I would give you guys a shot. (And for sharing my angst, you’re welcome.) This all started over the weekend while I was having a debate wit… --- ## [670g predictive alert in auto?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-predictive-alert-in-auto/3982)
**Author:** [@T1Dmom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Dmom)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-predictive-alert-in-auto/3982 "2018-05-27T13:40:54Z")
Can you turn on Predictive low glucose alert while in auto mode (670g)? Or are predictive alerts only available in manual mode? --- ## [Super Boluses... what are they? Do you use them? Is there any drawback?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/super-boluses-what-are-they-do-you-use-them-is-there-any-drawback/4089)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/super-boluses-what-are-they-do-you-use-them-is-there-any-drawback/4089 "2018-05-26T16:53:19Z")
I read about these 15 years ago… It was the first book I had received about diabetes, I had absolutely no idea what it was talking about, so I skimmed, dismissed, and proceeded to deny that I had diabetes for some years … --- ## [Just ordered all versions of the Countour Next: your questions?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-ordered-all-versions-of-the-countour-next-your-questions/3174)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-ordered-all-versions-of-the-countour-next-your-questions/3174 "2018-05-25T20:20:59Z")
After all the discussions we have had on BG meters lately (in particular this thread: The best BG glucose meter that your insurance will pay for) I ordered all three versions of the Contour Next meter, to compare them ag… --- ## [InPen - Smart Insulin Delivery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inpen-smart-insulin-delivery/4082)
**Author:** [@CompanionMedical](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CompanionMedical)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inpen-smart-insulin-delivery/4082 "2018-05-25T17:44:21Z")
Hi! My name is Megan and I work for Companion Medical, which sells InPen®, the only FDA-approved Bluetooth connected smart pen. InPen combines a health management app with a Bluetooth® enabled pen injector to simplify t… --- ## [Very basic insulin using question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-basic-insulin-using-question/4090)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-basic-insulin-using-question/4090 "2018-05-25T15:14:40Z")
Hello! I have a question that’s probably the most basic, beginner insulin-use question you’ve seen in a while, so I hope you’ll humor me :slight\_smile: I’m new-ish at this and working hard at it but still learning the r… --- ## [How long does low blood sugar usually last?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-low-blood-sugar-usually-last/4086)
**Author:** [@Kisa.M](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kisa.M)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-low-blood-sugar-usually-last/4086 "2018-05-25T14:11:53Z")
So ive been told when my blood sugar is low, have 15g of some sort of carb and/or protein along with it. Thats like 2-5 mins of eating but i still have symptoms of low blood sugar for the next 30-45 mins, is that amount … --- ## [Best Diabetes Inspirational Message Gift](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-diabetes-inspirational-message-gift/4092)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-diabetes-inspirational-message-gift/4092 "2018-05-25T00:17:24Z")
For the Talladega Nights fans out there… Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrel) is a washed-up Nascar driver who was spooked by a crash. He had to learn how to “Drive with the Fear” to get back to racing. My husband has hilariously… --- ## [Travel dosing strategy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-dosing-strategy/4033)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-dosing-strategy/4033 "2018-05-24T16:56:00Z")
So, just curious, how do y’all approach dosing for food while traveling? We’ll be going on a trip soon, where many meals will consist of either fried seafood or boiled seafood with potatoes, corn, etc (YUM). I only get e… --- ## [The Giant Gargantuan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-giant-gargantuan/4079)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-giant-gargantuan/4079 "2018-05-24T15:40:00Z")
A few days ago, @daisymae asked me if I was ever not hungry. Tonight for dinner I had a Jimmy John’s Gargantuan, giant size. The big one is 16" long and has 166 grams of carbs and 2190 calories. They put so much meat an… --- ## [What Do You Do With Yourself During Sick Days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-do-with-yourself-during-sick-days/4083)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-do-with-yourself-during-sick-days/4083 "2018-05-24T00:30:56Z")
THIS APPLIES TO NON-D AS WELL: i am home sick. some version of the Flu, but without the fever. aches, pains, hot, cold, no appitite, and a little nausea thrown in (why not ? :wink: ). its wednesday and i have been ill … --- ## [Do you use a diabetes logbook?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-use-a-diabetes-logbook/3232)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-use-a-diabetes-logbook/3232 "2018-05-23T02:47:25Z")
I create logs for multiple reasons. Especially with site rotations, for us…having 6 locations + 6 site rotations (equaling 12 sites), for us…we can just manage rotations better with accurate logs. Liam being so young,… --- ## [Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6/4077)
**Author:** [@dughuze](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dughuze)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6/4077 "2018-05-22T22:16:07Z")
Diabetic Danica on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1lvLSjfQ28 went to Dexcom for a tour and a talk about G6, they told her that you will get 10 days and 10 days only out of the sensor because the algorithm chang… --- ## [New Blog on Results from a Phase-II ATG and GCSF Combination Trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-on-results-from-a-phase-ii-atg-and-gcsf-combination-trial/4061)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-blog-on-results-from-a-phase-ii-atg-and-gcsf-combination-trial/4061 "2018-05-22T21:05:39Z")
I just posted this blog: http://cureresearch4type1diabetes.blogspot.com/2018/05/results-from-phase-ii-atg-and-gcsf.html --- ## [In Honor of World Whisky / Whiskey Day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-honor-of-world-whisky-whiskey-day/4056)
**Author:** [@DeeM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DeeM)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-honor-of-world-whisky-whiskey-day/4056 "2018-05-22T02:26:16Z")
Yum… Pappy Van Winkle 15-Year. Cheers to all! \[IMG\_20180519\_34564\] --- ## [If our BG finger sticks can be up to 20% off our true number, our SGs are likely lagging, and now our A1cs are up for questioning, where do you turn to track improvement?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-our-bg-finger-sticks-can-be-up-to-20-off-our-true-number-our-sgs-are-likely-lagging-and-now-our-a1cs-are-up-for-questioning-where-do-you-turn-to-track-improvement/3962)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-our-bg-finger-sticks-can-be-up-to-20-off-our-true-number-our-sgs-are-likely-lagging-and-now-our-a1cs-are-up-for-questioning-where-do-you-turn-to-track-improvement/3962 "2018-05-21T16:03:54Z")
I test my fingers a disturbing amount of times everyday because it’s the only number (just below most of the time) I can trust. My SG… I won’t start… I’ll just say my SG is at BEST unreliable, and that’s not because it’s… --- ## [2017 pump choices: why did you pick yours?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2017-pump-choices-why-did-you-pick-yours/1614)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2017-pump-choices-why-did-you-pick-yours/1614 "2018-05-21T00:39:59Z")
@SLEE’s post on switching from Medtronic to Tandem reminded me what a hard choice it was for us to pick a pump, and how difficult it was to (a) understand the pros and cons and (b) figure out what was most important to u… --- ## [FIASP insulin: some user information coming out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp-insulin-some-user-information-coming-out/1028)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp-insulin-some-user-information-coming-out/1028 "2018-05-20T21:51:24Z")
FIASP by Novo Nordisk is supposed to be the fastest injected insulin in existence (not available in the US yet, btw): Mean insulin profile in I1D patients Our Canadian friends are starting to use it, and s… --- ## [How to be unlimited](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-be-unlimited/1608)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-be-unlimited/1608 "2018-05-20T13:41:46Z")
So I talked to the Afrezza rep today, and I meet with her tomorrow to go over everything and get a voucher for a month’s supply (and start the process to get things straightened out with insurance to get it covered). Her… --- ## [My Diagnosis Story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-diagnosis-story/666)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-diagnosis-story/666 "2018-05-20T12:32:05Z")
We were in the UK in July 2014 on a family trip for our daughter's wedding and the weather was hotter than normal. I was drinking lots of water and kept telling my husband that my mouth felt so dry. We were walking a lo… --- ## [Emergency Question - Sensor related](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-question-sensor-related/4054)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-question-sensor-related/4054 "2018-05-19T20:21:32Z")
We just changed out the transmitter/sensor and we got a “Sensor Failed, Replace Sensor”. It’s a brand new sensor, and transmitter. It was 1/2 way through calibrating when it got an hour glass, then question marks, then… --- ## [Ingenuity saves a life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ingenuity-saves-a-life/4043)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ingenuity-saves-a-life/4043 "2018-05-18T20:11:16Z")
This was an interesting story! Reminds me of some of the hacks folks here at FuD engage in. --- ## [T1d 19 years; hiiiiiiiii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-19-years-hiiiiiiiii/2919)
**Author:** [@bryn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bryn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-19-years-hiiiiiiiii/2919 "2018-05-17T23:35:44Z")
I happened upon this site while searching for real, t1d-tested, dexcom guidelines. And. Wow! What a resource! Necessary community! I’m a public high school teacher in San Francisco. I’ve been teaching for nearly a de… --- ## [2018 Weather](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2018-weather/3770)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2018-weather/3770 "2018-05-17T21:07:18Z")
Many other members of Fud have shared posts of the crazy weather we are all experiencing this year. I wanted to share a pic of sunny California to cheer everyone up. \[IMG\_20180322\_101040~01~01\] --- ## [Bailed out by a syringe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bailed-out-by-a-syringe/4014)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bailed-out-by-a-syringe/4014 "2018-05-17T20:27:45Z")
I have mentioned this before, but last night it worked out for me and solved a problem for me and saved me a bunch of trouble. I was out for a dinner event, about 45 minutes away from my house. I had a pod failure (occl… --- ## [Interesting Study About T1D Honeymoon and LDL](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study-about-t1d-honeymoon-and-ldl/4044)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-study-about-t1d-honeymoon-and-ldl/4044 "2018-05-17T18:49:40Z")
--- ## [Hypoglycemia Without Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hypoglycemia-without-diabetes/3993)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hypoglycemia-without-diabetes/3993 "2018-05-17T15:57:47Z")
Hypoglycemia Without Diabetes In the 1980s I was teaching an evening math class in a summer session at a community college. I had a student who told me she had hypoglycemic episodes, but she did not have diabetes. I gav… --- ## [For Liam, maybe?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-liam-maybe/4038)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-liam-maybe/4038 "2018-05-16T16:02:06Z")
I ran across this today and thought it might be something for Liam, if he is still into cars (except it is not the licensed Disney-Pixar version, it’s more generic :frowning:). \[image\] \[image\] --- ## [Most BG tests you've done in a day?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/most-bg-tests-youve-done-in-a-day/3799)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/most-bg-tests-youve-done-in-a-day/3799 "2018-05-16T03:00:55Z")
I had a bit of a mission today, and I tested my BG a lot. I just looked at my numbers. 59 tests so far today, and it’s not over yet. Not a normal day! :smiley: What’s your BG testing record for most times in a day? [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=148) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=150)