# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=153 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 154 --- ## [Low-carb brownies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-brownies/3833)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-brownies/3833 "2018-04-03T18:30:25Z")
Here are some low carb (and gluten, dairy, egg, and nut free) chocolate fudge brownies I made. They’re from this recipe. They have about two grams of carbs each. And are very, very chocolate-y and rich! \[image\] --- ## [Low carb ice cream](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-ice-cream/3815)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-ice-cream/3815 "2018-04-03T15:00:25Z")
I know many here, especially parents of kids with diabetes, don’t like the idea of restricting diet in any way. I eat low carb, and people don’t believe that I still basically eat whatever I want, just low carb versions. … --- ## [Need Diabetes Case ideas, help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-diabetes-case-ideas-help/3675)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-diabetes-case-ideas-help/3675 "2018-04-02T22:33:34Z")
Well, Samson’s Camo insulated lunch bag that he got from the hospital at diagnosis finally broke a few days ago, so we need a case that is decently small, fairly robust and easy to carry. It needs to hold: glucagon a… --- ## [How long can Afrezza be left outside the refrigerator?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-can-afrezza-be-left-outside-the-refrigerator/3826)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-can-afrezza-be-left-outside-the-refrigerator/3826 "2018-04-02T16:51:01Z")
I have a trip coming in a couple weeks, and I’m not sure how much Afrezza I’ll use. I planned to bring quite a bit because I’ll probably have some high carb foods while I’m there. French pastries?? Belgian fries?? Delish… --- ## [Easter candy carb equivalencies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/easter-candy-carb-equivalencies/3828)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 7:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/easter-candy-carb-equivalencies/3828 "2018-04-01T07:22:21Z")
For Easter, I thought it would be fun to translate the carbs I burned on today’s run into Easter candy equivalencies. Peeps x 78 \[image\] Cadbury eggs x 23 \[image\] jelly beans x 561\[image\] Lindt 7oz solid chocolate bu… --- ## [Bolusing for low GI/Slow Digesting Carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-for-low-gi-slow-digesting-carbs/3790)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2018, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-for-low-gi-slow-digesting-carbs/3790 "2018-03-31T20:28:44Z")
i know this might seem like a silly question considering how much i generally eat, but i have little experience when it comes to bolusing for foods like lentils, peas, corn, etc. i know that YDMV, but i was curious to k… --- ## [Flow Chart, High Blood Sugar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flow-chart-high-blood-sugar/3823)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flow-chart-high-blood-sugar/3823 "2018-03-31T15:08:12Z")
I thought you might appreciate a flow chart to help you manage High Blood Sugar. Created by a friend in her blog: theperfectd :rofl: --- ## [Pesach and so much Matza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pesach-and-so-much-matza/3796)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pesach-and-so-much-matza/3796 "2018-03-30T19:48:29Z")
Wishing everyone a very Happy Passover and a word of caution about what you might be putting into your mouth. so much yummy food. so much sugar. so many carbs. not just at seder, but all week long. gotta love that matza :… --- ## [Study confirms what we all know: Diabetes is expensive!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-confirms-what-we-all-know-diabetes-is-expensive/3817)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-confirms-what-we-all-know-diabetes-is-expensive/3817 "2018-03-30T18:30:33Z")
https://www.healio.com/endocrinology/diabetes/news/in-the-journals/{e45ab6d7-a197-432b-a4a8-cb95fe4cca54}/estimated-cost-of-diabetes-tops-327b-in-2017 --- ## [Low Carb on the Run](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-on-the-run/3816)
**Author:** [@DaveJ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DaveJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-on-the-run/3816 "2018-03-30T18:28:09Z")
Eating Low Carb is all well and good, when you are at home, and you control every aspect of the food you eat. But what about when you are out and about? What are your low carb tricks when you can’t control every ingred… --- ## [90-day implantable CGM sensor by Senseonics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/90-day-implantable-cgm-sensor-by-senseonics/2255)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/90-day-implantable-cgm-sensor-by-senseonics/2255 "2018-03-30T00:50:46Z")
--- ## [What is actually required for your renewals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-actually-required-for-your-renewals/3721)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2018, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-actually-required-for-your-renewals/3721 "2018-03-29T23:38:15Z")
I have heard before when going to the endo that certain tests are required by the insurance companies to get the prescription approved for certain things. This is generally stated for CGM and insulin pump supplies. For m… --- ## [Dexcom G5 question about ? ? ? on receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-question-about-on-receiver/2119)
**Author:** [@Dave6746](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dave6746)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-question-about-on-receiver/2119 "2018-03-29T20:51:34Z")
How often have you gotten ??? and how often has it resolved itself. Also, how often does your receiver miss a reading (no backfill on G5 receiver)? My first day, I had 4 missed data points. Yesterday, I got my first “… --- ## [Biochemistry - Glucose and your brain](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biochemistry-glucose-and-your-brain/3813)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biochemistry-glucose-and-your-brain/3813 "2018-03-29T17:04:01Z")
There are a lot of different transporters for glucose that allow tissue to use it. I posted about GLUT4 recently. Today here is a little bit of information about the glucose transporter GLUT3, and why it is used by the … --- ## [Biochemistry - transporting glucose](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biochemistry-transporting-glucose/3803)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/biochemistry-transporting-glucose/3803 "2018-03-28T20:31:12Z")
Here is a little info on how glucose is transported in cells in the digestive system and in the red blood cells where it is used for energy. There are 3 different ways of transporting glucose: “Facilitated Diffusion”, “… --- ## [Good times](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-times/3808)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-times/3808 "2018-03-28T16:08:16Z")
\[image\] --- ## [Getting dexcom numbers on my kid's wrist--if and how](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-dexcom-numbers-on-my-kids-wrist-if-and-how/3802)
**Author:** [@katiereeder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/katiereeder)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-dexcom-numbers-on-my-kids-wrist-if-and-how/3802 "2018-03-28T15:48:13Z")
I’d like to enable my almost 14 year old eighth grade son to act on his dexcom numbers more promptly. Currently, his dexcom is paired to an iPod touch which he carries in his string backpack (also known as his :turtle: … --- ## [United HealthCare OmniPod Coverage Info (4/2018)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/united-healthcare-omnipod-coverage-info-4-2018/3806)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/united-healthcare-omnipod-coverage-info-4-2018/3806 "2018-03-27T21:06:02Z")
I recognize that everyone’s mileage on UHC may vary depending on their employer or plan, but I wanted to jot down what I’ve learned recently in case it helps someone else. Based on a discussion with the UHC representati… --- ## [Transient peaks after glucose intake?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/transient-peaks-after-glucose-intake/3786)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/transient-peaks-after-glucose-intake/3786 "2018-03-27T17:52:49Z")
Last night we got trapped again by dosing a transient peak that we sometimes see after glucose intake. My son had slightly overcompensated for a low after dinner. His CGM was at 139. He fingerpoked and got a 156, then a… --- ## [How I got started on Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-i-got-started-on-loop/3540)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-i-got-started-on-loop/3540 "2018-03-27T16:43:54Z")
--- ## [Libre (+ Blucon): sudden low readings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-blucon-sudden-low-readings/3777)
**Author:** [@lucas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lucas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-blucon-sudden-low-readings/3777 "2018-03-27T08:51:16Z")
Hey everyone :), so I’ve been using the Libre for over a year now and till about 2 or 3 months ago, it worked amazingly well. This is when this error started occuring, where all of a sudden the readings drop to “LO” an… --- ## [Decom swimmers please help me out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/decom-swimmers-please-help-me-out/3778)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 6:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/decom-swimmers-please-help-me-out/3778 "2018-03-27T06:05:40Z")
i have been on the dexcom before, but not during the period where i was swimming in a long, full sized swimming pool. i would like to go back on the dexcom as i believe it is such a helpful tool in learning about my tre… --- ## [The 630G back light](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-630g-back-light/3798)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-630g-back-light/3798 "2018-03-27T04:01:13Z")
Ill be getting the 630G as animas is going out of business. The one thing that is driving me nuts about the animas is the back light. when im out and about i cant see for the life of me what im doing as its just not brig… --- ## [For All the D-Kids out there](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-all-the-d-kids-out-there/3797)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-all-the-d-kids-out-there/3797 "2018-03-27T01:03:33Z")
Just found this site with actual Diabetes Superheroes!! Woohoo! http://www.thediabetesheroes.com/index.html --- ## [iWel CGM (small Pennsylvania company, beyond vaporware but not yet available in US/EU)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iwel-cgm-small-pennsylvania-company-beyond-vaporware-but-not-yet-available-in-us-eu/3788)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iwel-cgm-small-pennsylvania-company-beyond-vaporware-but-not-yet-available-in-us-eu/3788 "2018-03-25T23:45:56Z")
There’s an interview of the head of a small CGM company that I hadn’t heard of. They claim to have 56,000 patients using their CGM. http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/david-zeng-transcript/ Their features are smaller ne… --- ## [Grading scale when I was a kid](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/grading-scale-when-i-was-a-kid/3748)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/grading-scale-when-i-was-a-kid/3748 "2018-03-25T20:24:10Z")
Kids grading scales are super lenient these days! I told my 15-year old that he’s very lucky…“in my day” any grade in the 70’s would have been a D. Today, depending on where that 70 falls, it could be a C OR EVEN A B!!… --- ## [Unlimited Teenager!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unlimited-teenager/3739)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unlimited-teenager/3739 "2018-03-25T18:56:06Z")
Today we are hosting the freshman baseball team meal. As you can imagine my wife and I have been preparing all weekend to host 14 hungry 15 year old’s for three hours. We purchased all of the supplies, and are ready. … --- ## [Teens Learning to Drive](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/teens-learning-to-drive/3680)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/teens-learning-to-drive/3680 "2018-03-25T15:05:17Z")
So my now 15 year old has passed his driving exam to get his permit and we are in the middle of the first 20 hours that I affectionately refer to as the “dreaded hours”. If any of you have taught someone to drive these … --- ## [Evolution](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/evolution/3779)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/evolution/3779 "2018-03-25T03:23:11Z")
According to the attached article, it seems the Blind Cave Tetra fish has overcome T2 diabetes/Insulin Resistance. Evolution at work for this subspecies? It’s an interesting observation if nothing else. --- ## [Happy Easter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-easter/3773)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-easter/3773 "2018-03-24T15:44:02Z")
A little Scottish lass curious about chocolate and Easter. So cute, and funny! https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBBCScotland%2Fvideos%2F1674177669278658%2F%3Fhc\_ref%3DA… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=152) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=154)