# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=151 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 152 --- ## [I heard from a source that there is now a way to hard reset g5 transmitters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-heard-from-a-source-that-there-is-now-a-way-to-hard-reset-g5-transmitters/3979)
**Author:** [@Ubas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ubas)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-heard-from-a-source-that-there-is-now-a-way-to-hard-reset-g5-transmitters/3979 "2018-05-02T16:36:12Z")
For anyone familiar with Dexcom and G5 transmitters or xDrip+ Software alternative allowing extended use of the G5 transmitter that normally shuts itself off after 90 days. But a reliable source has said there is now a w… --- ## [Keto diets and exercise](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keto-diets-and-exercise/3971)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keto-diets-and-exercise/3971 "2018-05-01T20:34:34Z")
A small study, but interesting nonetheless: --- ## [Possible loss of job coming soon. :(](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/possible-loss-of-job-coming-soon/3946)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/possible-loss-of-job-coming-soon/3946 "2018-05-01T20:16:04Z")
I ETS’d from the Army in 2002 and since then I’ve been with a large Defense Contractor in Northern VA. After 10 years with my current team, it doesn’t seem like our contract is going to be renewed again. As such, it s… --- ## [Fanny pack to fit phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fanny-pack-to-fit-phone/3948)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fanny-pack-to-fit-phone/3948 "2018-05-01T14:14:29Z")
Hi, I want my child to carry around a note 5 with otterbox case( pretty big phone) with her at preschool so she can share her blood sugar with me at home. She is only 4. I was thinking of a fanny pack, but most.of them … --- ## [Are we closer to a universal screening for T1D?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-we-closer-to-a-universal-screening-for-t1d/1986)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-we-closer-to-a-universal-screening-for-t1d/1986 "2018-05-01T03:54:34Z")
This would be a huge improvement for many people if this new test was validated and then widely adopted. Preventive treatments for T1D would a) all of a sudden likely have many more potential volunteers for clinical tria… --- ## [A1C test results - calculating your RBC lifespan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-test-results-calculating-your-rbc-lifespan/3965)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-test-results-calculating-your-rbc-lifespan/3965 "2018-04-30T21:44:16Z")
A person’s A1C can be influenced by how long their red blood cells (RBC) last. A person whose RBC’s live longer will have a comparatively higher A1C, and a person whose RBC’s live shorter will have a comparatively lower … --- ## [Insulin sensitivity variance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-sensitivity-variance/3949)
**Author:** [@EricH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EricH)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-sensitivity-variance/3949 "2018-04-30T21:22:22Z")
Hi all, I offer hear that exercise can increase insulin sensitivity and that we should inject slightly less after exercising (for the remainder of the day). My question is: “How much variance in insulin sensitivity do … --- ## [I love Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-dexcom/3956)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-love-dexcom/3956 "2018-04-30T20:23:01Z")
This is what keeps me with this company: Several days ago I put in a new sensor, and the next day got the alert that my transmitter battery was low. I ordered a new G4 transmitter, but because I’d paid $85 for the sens… --- ## [No. Just No](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-just-no/3942)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-just-no/3942 "2018-04-30T10:50:07Z")
I received a newsletter… \[NO\] No, thanks :man\_facepalming: Usually, I can tolerate a lot with regards to diabetes, but diabetes cards…why?? --- ## [Crazy nights lately](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-nights-lately/3961)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-nights-lately/3961 "2018-04-30T02:41:07Z")
I’ve been having to treat 3 or so “going lows” (not low yet, but headed in that direction) each night for the past week. Trying to figure out what’s going on. Hard to understand because he has ZERO IOB and ZERO Basal (… --- ## [If pharmas could cure T1D, would they?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-pharmas-could-cure-t1d-would-they/3887)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-pharmas-could-cure-t1d-would-they/3887 "2018-04-29T20:08:33Z")
I thought of a post someone had on here recently where they asked whether pharmas would work on curing diseases if they could. It seems for orphan diseases, the big drug makers have decided it’s just not worth it: https… --- ## [Combined years?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/combined-years/532)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/combined-years/532 "2018-04-29T15:49:19Z")
A while ago I was trying to get some information about a new BG meter, and had a few issues getting straight answers from the company. Their rep assured me how great their company was, and as a selling point told me, "We… --- ## [Dex receiver not turning on? Charged](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dex-receiver-not-turning-on-charged/1033)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dex-receiver-not-turning-on-charged/1033 "2018-04-29T12:50:51Z")
Anyone ever had a Dex receiver not turn on even though it's charged? It had over a quarter battery left. I've had this happen a couple times before too. Push the button...nothing happens - it doesn't turn on. Then af… --- ## [Novolog vs Novolin R - Real Life Input Advice](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolog-vs-novolin-r-real-life-input-advice/3922)
**Author:** [@DaveJ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DaveJ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2018, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolog-vs-novolin-r-real-life-input-advice/3922 "2018-04-27T00:56:33Z")
II’m working through some effective solutions to address a situation where I get daily spikes after breakfast, caused by, to all available evidence, what I can only describe as Lantus fade or falloff. I take Lantus twice… --- ## [Are Basaglar and Lantus the same?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-basaglar-and-lantus-the-same/452)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-basaglar-and-lantus-the-same/452 "2018-04-26T16:28:32Z")
Are Basaglar and Lantus the same? Basaglar and Lantus are considered by some countries to be biosimilar biomedical products, and often called biosimilar by online writers -- although they are not considered biosimilar … --- ## [New Insulin, but not expiration date?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insulin-but-not-expiration-date/3947)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insulin-but-not-expiration-date/3947 "2018-04-26T02:26:17Z")
Today we picked up Liam’s supplies for the next 90 days and I was labeling my very cool insulin case (thanks @Chris) for the 5 Novolog pens I received, then I noticed the brand new insulin pens we received had an expirat… --- ## [Kids With Type 1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kids-with-type-1/3945)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kids-with-type-1/3945 "2018-04-26T02:01:12Z")
This photo says it all!! \[384403\_508760139183166\_1519827971\_n\] --- ## [Afrezza - REMS no longer required](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-rems-no-longer-required/3943)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-rems-no-longer-required/3943 "2018-04-25T01:20:41Z")
April 24, 2018 FDA We have determined that the communication plan is no longer necessary as an element of the REMS to ensure the benefits of Afrezza (insulin human) inhalation powder outweigh its risks because the com… --- ## [Research: muscle mitochondria damaged even in active, healthy youngsters with T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-muscle-mitochondria-damaged-even-in-active-healthy-youngsters-with-t1d/3921)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-muscle-mitochondria-damaged-even-in-active-healthy-youngsters-with-t1d/3921 "2018-04-24T02:19:24Z")
Not sure how significant the effect was – but it’s disheartening that even regular physical activity doesn’t seem to mitigate this mitochondrial dysfunction. Although maybe it does and they just haven’t figured out the r… --- ## [Non-Scentific Article Shows Another Benefit of Metformin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-scentific-article-shows-another-benefit-of-metformin/3933)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-scentific-article-shows-another-benefit-of-metformin/3933 "2018-04-23T21:25:56Z")
Research shows diabetes drug’s promise in zapping prostate cancer. Another great use for the wonder drug Metformin is discovered! --- ## [Talk about hyperbole](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/talk-about-hyperbole/3934)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/talk-about-hyperbole/3934 "2018-04-23T19:51:22Z")
Headline: Revolutionary ‘Artificial Pancreas’ Is Proving to Be Incredible For Type 1 Diabetics Dek: Thank you, science! … the small print… “The team found that volunteers trialling this class of device spent roughly 1… --- ## [Http://drc.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000440](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/http-drc-bmj-com-content-5-1-e000440/3872)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/http-drc-bmj-com-content-5-1-e000440/3872 "2018-04-23T01:35:21Z")
http://drc.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000440 Carbohydrate-last meal pattern lowers postprandial glucose and insulin excursions in type 2 diabetes The subjects in the article were type 2 diabetics. However, I think the carbo… --- ## [Recommendations on Paris, Brussels, The Hague, Rotterdam, Amsterdam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommendations-on-paris-brussels-the-hague-rotterdam-amsterdam/3473)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recommendations-on-paris-brussels-the-hague-rotterdam-amsterdam/3473 "2018-04-22T23:32:55Z")
Hey all! I booked a trip to Europe for the end of April, and I’m planning to travel through a series of cities. I’m hoping you’ll share your favorite things and gush over your favorite memories! I’d really love to hear … --- ## [Health burnout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/health-burnout/3928)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/health-burnout/3928 "2018-04-22T03:10:51Z")
This has been a rough week health-wise. Diabetes (crazy blood sugars with off-the-charts readings both high and low, transmitter battery dying), allergies (two new food allergies confirmed, going back to weekly allergy … --- ## [Sharing dexcom g5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sharing-dexcom-g5/3927)
**Author:** [@Nreid77](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nreid77)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sharing-dexcom-g5/3927 "2018-04-21T19:23:07Z")
Hello, My 4 year old is starting preschool in September. I want to buy a phone for her so she is able to share her dexcom numbers with me. My husband and I have samsung Android phones. The cheapest phone I see to buy he… --- ## [Controls and Indicators](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/controls-and-indicators/3917)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/controls-and-indicators/3917 "2018-04-21T04:31:57Z")
I’m curious if other people build “controls” into their daily routine to see how effective their dosing is that day/week/month? I used to and am starting to again today. I’ll explain what I mean. When I was on MDI, my L… --- ## [Going to Omni Pods Monday from MDI since diagnosis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-to-omni-pods-monday-from-mdi-since-diagnosis/3911)
**Author:** [@John\_T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John_T1D)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-to-omni-pods-monday-from-mdi-since-diagnosis/3911 "2018-04-21T03:23:00Z")
On Monday, April 23rd I will be going to Joslins for my pump/Pod training because after a little over 2 years since my T1D diagnosis I’m having major issues with spikes and ridiculous morning highs that continues through… --- ## [My Early Years on Diabetes-Mine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-early-years-on-diabetes-mine/3920)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-early-years-on-diabetes-mine/3920 "2018-04-19T14:06:33Z")
Michael Hoskins and the Diabetes-Mine team have published a new blog about my early years with diabetes. --- ## [Raise in A1c](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/raise-in-a1c/3884)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/raise-in-a1c/3884 "2018-04-18T21:49:33Z")
Just got back from the endocrinologist. He strongly advised me to bring my A1c to…6.4-6.5. This was sure a shock to someone who works hard and strives for a 5.5-5.8. He cited the ACCORD study that shows a higher degree … --- ## [Happy FUD Birthday!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-fud-birthday/3730)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-fud-birthday/3730 "2018-04-18T21:14:31Z")
It’s hard to believe FUD has been around an entire YEAR! Happy Birthday to everyone who’s been with us on this crazy journey since the beginning! :birthday: [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=150) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=152)