# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=150 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 151 --- ## [Insulin amount in tubing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-amount-in-tubing/4021)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-amount-in-tubing/4021 "2018-05-14T13:19:48Z")
Does anyone know how much insulin is in the tubing between the set connector (the little clip?) and the insertion piece on the Medtronic Sure-T infusion sets? We had a pump malfunction (I think) and we want to know if th… --- ## [Freestyle Libre thoughts... Great when stable, but the lag is real](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-thoughts-great-when-stable-but-the-lag-is-real/4025)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-thoughts-great-when-stable-but-the-lag-is-real/4025 "2018-05-13T17:14:33Z")
\[Libre%20log\] I’m doing some testing to try to figure out the morning BG rise that can occur with the 670G auto mode, but I’ve begun tracking the Libre as well. I figured I would put up a log if anyone wants to see how … --- ## [Diverse causes of inflammation in Type 1s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diverse-causes-of-inflammation-in-type-1s/3662)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diverse-causes-of-inflammation-in-type-1s/3662 "2018-05-13T15:04:11Z")
Another interesting, if preliminary finding: The causes of inflammation in people with Type 1 are diverse – so perhaps using anti-inflammatories that are targeted to the specific ones in a given person could help. (No da… --- ## [To all the Moms](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-all-the-moms/920)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/to-all-the-moms/920 "2018-05-13T01:06:51Z")
To all the moms of young people with diabetes... You fight for your kids. You do whatever is needed for their benefit - whether it is difficult Endos, or insurance struggles, or circumstances with their school that need … --- ## [Previously Healthy, A Child's Story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/previously-healthy-a-childs-story/4022)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/previously-healthy-a-childs-story/4022 "2018-05-12T22:13:59Z")
This is a wonderful story about a very young child who was misdiagnosed, and then diagnosed with type 1. So well presented, with great pictures. Sad story, but well worth reading! Click on the link below to read the comp… --- ## [XDrip+ Now Displays GVI and PGS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-now-displays-gvi-and-pgs/3561)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-now-displays-gvi-and-pgs/3561 "2018-05-12T18:36:42Z")
With the latest nightly release of xDrip+, the app now calculates GVI (Glycemic Variability Index) and PGS (Patient Glycemic Status). Basically, the GVI measures the length of your CGM track over a specific period of ti… --- ## [Expired glucagon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-glucagon/1417)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-glucagon/1417 "2018-05-12T18:09:48Z")
I have a "Lilly 1mg Glucagon Emergency kit" that expired April 2017. Visually it appears OK, the powder in the bottle is still dry, the fluid in the plunger is still clear. Is this kit 100% useless or, in a pinch, would … --- ## [Tight Glycemic control may not be best for Type 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tight-glycemic-control-may-not-be-best-for-type-2/4019)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tight-glycemic-control-may-not-be-best-for-type-2/4019 "2018-05-12T04:31:32Z")
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/701636 The risk for nonfatal myocardial infarction might be lowered by about 16% by intensive glycemic control, based on reported findings from all trials, at the expense of doubled … --- ## [OmniPod: Vials vs. Cartridges](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-vials-vs-cartridges/2772)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-vials-vs-cartridges/2772 "2018-05-12T02:44:38Z")
I have been trying to sort out the pharmacy options puzzle lately, and thought I might post my results here for other folks to benefit from if they find themselves in a similar situation. Vials versus Cartridges is the p… --- ## [Newly diagnosed teen swimmer, too embarrassed to wear Dexcom, Advice?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newly-diagnosed-teen-swimmer-too-embarrassed-to-wear-dexcom-advice/3482)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/newly-diagnosed-teen-swimmer-too-embarrassed-to-wear-dexcom-advice/3482 "2018-05-11T01:02:09Z")
WE have a local support group and a parent is asking for help with her newly-diagnosed 14-year-old son, who is a competitive swimmer. He’s too embarrassed to be seen wearing the Dexcom and wants to just quit the swim tea… --- ## [JNJ Lifescan maker of OneTouch meters and strips to be acquired](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jnj-lifescan-maker-of-onetouch-meters-and-strips-to-be-acquired/4004)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 11:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jnj-lifescan-maker-of-onetouch-meters-and-strips-to-be-acquired/4004 "2018-05-09T11:04:51Z")
Johnson & Johnson Announces Binding Offer from Platinum Equity to Acquire LifeScan, Inc. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., \[March 16, 2018\] – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that it has received a binding offer from Pl… --- ## [Ooops! Heat and Afrezza?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ooops-heat-and-afrezza/4006)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 5:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ooops-heat-and-afrezza/4006 "2018-05-08T05:12:39Z")
Mannkind has been trying to send us a three month supply of Afrezza for months now, and finally it got approved by insurance and with a coupon it was only $15 for a three month supply. They sent one out, and it felt lik… --- ## [Closed Loop with Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/closed-loop-with-omnipod/4009)
**Author:** [@Seliebl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Seliebl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/closed-loop-with-omnipod/4009 "2018-05-08T03:27:02Z")
I’m type 1 and want to know if I can create a closed loop system with an Omnipod and Dex G4 CGM? If possible, I’m not very familiar with coding and would need some step-by-step instructions. Please advise. Thank you. --- ## [5 PODs from the same box receive errors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/5-pods-from-the-same-box-receive-errors/4001)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/5-pods-from-the-same-box-receive-errors/4001 "2018-05-07T13:44:48Z")
Has anyone ever found an entire box to malfunction? 7 days now, we’ve gone through 5 PODS…today is the 6th. They are receiving errors 1 to 2 days early forcing us to change them out. We’ve decided we’re not going ot u… --- ## [Dexcom - Putting in a New Sensor Without a Restart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-putting-in-a-new-sensor-without-a-restart/3998)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-putting-in-a-new-sensor-without-a-restart/3998 "2018-05-07T13:36:02Z")
By now everyone has read the trick on restarting a sensor without losing your readings for 2 hours. (microwave trick) This is a slightly different trick. Maybe everyone already knows this, it was posted once before on F… --- ## [Everything Minimed 670G (Sharing What I’ve Learned thus Far and Forever Looking for Others’ Experiences)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everything-minimed-670g-sharing-what-i-ve-learned-thus-far-and-forever-looking-for-others-experiences/3955)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everything-minimed-670g-sharing-what-i-ve-learned-thus-far-and-forever-looking-for-others-experiences/3955 "2018-05-07T01:59:12Z")
I came here looking for ideas and strategies to add to what I already know about diabetes and decided to leave information for people who are doing the same. I make YouTube videos about the Minimed 670G, and I have done … --- ## [Lying to the Dexcom for better calibration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lying-to-the-dexcom-for-better-calibration/3536)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lying-to-the-dexcom-for-better-calibration/3536 "2018-05-07T00:28:11Z")
Most of our sensors follow one of two models at one time or another: they are right on and stay right on, or they are 15-25 off, and see to be off again exactly that much at every calibration. When our calibrations are … --- ## [DKA Myths tips and lesser known facts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dka-myths-tips-and-lesser-known-facts/4000)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dka-myths-tips-and-lesser-known-facts/4000 "2018-05-06T17:09:58Z")
I wanted to share this article: https://www.sugarsurfing.com/single-post/2018/05/06/Diabetic-Ketoacidosis-myths-tips-and-lesser-known-facts --- ## [How your Dexcom CGM reacts to calibration input](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-your-dexcom-cgm-reacts-to-calibration-input/2293)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-your-dexcom-cgm-reacts-to-calibration-input/2293 "2018-05-06T05:15:12Z")
When you enter a calibration value into your Dexcom receiving device, your Dexcom data does not automatically line up on the new value. \[DexcomOngoingCalibrationScreen\_2017-10-07\] it is easy to understand why. The meas… --- ## [Just because it made me smile 😏](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-because-it-made-me-smile/1627)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-because-it-made-me-smile/1627 "2018-05-06T04:18:06Z")
\[IMG\_0212\] --- ## [Tandem Customer Service](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-customer-service/3996)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-customer-service/3996 "2018-05-06T00:25:44Z")
Special shout out to Tandem Diabetes for replacing my defective pump in under 14 hours! UNBELIEVABLE SERVICE! Granted I live on the same coast and they are only 445 miles away, but still… It’s a weekend! Way to go Tand… --- ## [Does Afrezza have C-peptides in it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-afrezza-have-c-peptides-in-it/3987)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-afrezza-have-c-peptides-in-it/3987 "2018-05-06T00:07:08Z")
I’ve read a few posts that suggested that one advantage of some of the older insulins is that they had C-peptides in them. People have proposed that C-peptides may protect against certain complications. However, C-peptid… --- ## [How to combat high sugars after a cortisol injection?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-combat-high-sugars-after-a-cortisol-injection/3989)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-combat-high-sugars-after-a-cortisol-injection/3989 "2018-05-05T16:32:29Z")
So I had a ESI for my back and now my sugars are 300’s solid and no matter how much Afrezza or Novolog I taken it only comes down to like 280. Any idea of other things I can take to blunt the sugar rise? Benedryl? --- ## [What a diabetic looks like](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-a-diabetic-looks-like/3988)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-a-diabetic-looks-like/3988 "2018-05-04T16:51:00Z")
Hitting a double! \[image\] signed, proud Dad. --- ## [At home here at FUD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/at-home-here-at-fud/1714)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/at-home-here-at-fud/1714 "2018-05-04T02:41:11Z")
This is a weird post for me – I am driven by data more than anything else. But, in this case, I am trying to share an impression, a feeling maybe. For the first time in 6-7 months (since the start of FUD), I just spent… --- ## [I "love" switching insurance...latest is an insulin refill snafu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-switching-insurance-latest-is-an-insulin-refill-snafu/3977)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-switching-insurance-latest-is-an-insulin-refill-snafu/3977 "2018-05-03T18:44:16Z")
So, it has been approximately 40 days since we refilled an insulin scrip, I trundle down to the pharmacy and get told that despite my son using 1800 units per month, that our insurance will only let us fill the prescript… --- ## [FDA: "technically" legal to resell test strips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-technically-legal-to-resell-test-strips/950)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-technically-legal-to-resell-test-strips/950 "2018-05-03T16:18:14Z")
although they "don't recommend \[buying such\]." https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm049051.htm --- ## [670g Predictive Alerts in Auto mode?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-predictive-alerts-in-auto-mode/3983)
**Author:** [@T1Dmom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Dmom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-predictive-alerts-in-auto-mode/3983 "2018-05-03T02:02:04Z")
Does the 670G have predictive alerts in auto mode? --- ## [Non invasive BG monitoring](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-bg-monitoring/1975)
**Author:** [@jroth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jroth)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-bg-monitoring/1975 "2018-05-02T19:50:06Z")
What a great time! Today I found some interesting news: http://sugarbeat.com --- ## [Aide in school?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aide-in-school/3964)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aide-in-school/3964 "2018-05-02T17:23:40Z")
Wondering if any of your young children have Aides with them throughout the day in school? The nurse at our elementary school recommends we ask for one for my daughter when she starts kindergarten. Thanks [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=149) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=151)