# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=155 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 156 --- ## [How far you can go on blood glucose alone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-far-you-can-go-on-blood-glucose-alone/3705)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-far-you-can-go-on-blood-glucose-alone/3705 "2018-03-15T04:18:03Z")
Here are approximates of how far you can get from the different carb sources, if these were the only fuel sources available. (In reality, you always use a combination of whatever fuel sources that are available, not jus… --- ## [The WORST news in a while](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-worst-news-in-a-while/3659)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-worst-news-in-a-while/3659 "2018-03-14T20:24:18Z")
Apparently coffee is not so great for Type 1s – there have to be some holes in this research, right??? https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/893541 --- ## [Learning to use a tubed pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/learning-to-use-a-tubed-pump/3656)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/learning-to-use-a-tubed-pump/3656 "2018-03-14T19:48:19Z")
We are ramping up for Loop. Does anyone have resources/suggestions on learning to use a standard Medtronic tethered pump along with infusion sets? I am going through the manuals right now, wondering if anyone can recomm… --- ## [Goals We Have For Ourselves](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/goals-we-have-for-ourselves/3684)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/goals-we-have-for-ourselves/3684 "2018-03-14T18:02:38Z")
This is not specifically a thread about D: i believe that in our lives, we set certain goals for ourselves and that this a very healthy way to maintain a positive attitude about ourselves and our lives. as many of you … --- ## [T1 and playdates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-and-playdates/3689)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-and-playdates/3689 "2018-03-14T17:21:43Z")
So, Samson has two little buddies at school who he calls his best friends. (Unlike our older son, who says that “everyone” is his friend, Samson is very particular and forms intense friendships with a few people to the e… --- ## [New Apple wristband sensor can detect potassium blood levels](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-apple-wristband-sensor-can-detect-potassium-blood-levels/3690)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-apple-wristband-sensor-can-detect-potassium-blood-levels/3690 "2018-03-14T14:59:23Z")
Now that’s pretty cool: The AliveCor KardiaBand, a sensor compatible with the Apple Watch, can detect dangerous levels of potassium in blood with 94 percent accuracy. \[…\] \[It\] is a sensor that snaps into a slot on… --- ## [T1D and the risk of serious infection](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-and-the-risk-of-serious-infection/3588)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-and-the-risk-of-serious-infection/3588 "2018-03-12T22:00:32Z")
Sobering results: https://www.infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com/sepsis/increased-risk-serious-infections-type-1-diabetes/article/738797/ --- ## [Must read about difference between t1 and t2 d as well as rising the monopoly of rising insulin costs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/must-read-about-difference-between-t1-and-t2-d-as-well-as-rising-the-monopoly-of-rising-insulin-costs/3657)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/must-read-about-difference-between-t1-and-t2-d-as-well-as-rising-the-monopoly-of-rising-insulin-costs/3657 "2018-03-12T19:08:09Z")
SUGARLAND: A FACINATING ARTICAL ABOUT DIAGNOSING T1 & T2 DIABETES this article is a must-read. it is all about the discovery of T1 and T2 D, the difference between them, as well as the monopoly of skyrocketing insulin … --- ## [Are the Faustman Lab claims vaporware?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-the-faustman-lab-claims-vaporware/3637)
**Author:** [@mentat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mentat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-the-faustman-lab-claims-vaporware/3637 "2018-03-12T05:51:01Z")
Every once in a while the FaustmanLab.org “potential cure” gets mentioned in online diabetes communities. I was surprised the topic hasn’t come up here. Faustman claims that a simple tuberculosis vaccine, BCG, has showe… --- ## [Being unlimited in countries with poor medical infrastructure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/being-unlimited-in-countries-with-poor-medical-infrastructure/3592)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/being-unlimited-in-countries-with-poor-medical-infrastructure/3592 "2018-03-12T02:44:16Z")
I met with another T1D mom who had taken their school-age son to Africa, Vietnam, and a few other spots on medical mission trips. I realized that I would not feel comfortable taking Samson to his relatives in India beca… --- ## [Type 2 Experiences with Insulin Pumps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-experiences-with-insulin-pumps/3271)
**Author:** [@dr.intrepid](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dr.intrepid)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-experiences-with-insulin-pumps/3271 "2018-03-11T00:03:19Z")
I am new to this site. I have type 2 diabetes and am insulin dependent. I am in the process of transitioning from three to four daily injections to a pump. I was wondering what anyone, with type 2 experience with a p… --- ## [Kevin's stories, or, The fish that got away](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kevins-stories-or-the-fish-that-got-away/3629)
**Author:** [@kmichel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kmichel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kevins-stories-or-the-fish-that-got-away/3629 "2018-03-10T05:04:09Z")
Since @Michel asked, I will share some stories here. We will start with a short one, since it is late and I am on my mobile phone. This one is more musing than anything. I was reading @Sams story and it got me thinking … --- ## [Supply bags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/supply-bags/1553)
**Author:** [@Engel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Engel)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/supply-bags/1553 "2018-03-10T00:42:36Z")
Hi guys, another thing I wanted to share was this site for everyone, you can even take a little quiz to help you find the perfect bag for you, I have gotten two different bags an just recently the second one which so far… --- ## [Weighing a difficult decision on career, risk, and diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/weighing-a-difficult-decision-on-career-risk-and-diabetes/3644)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/weighing-a-difficult-decision-on-career-risk-and-diabetes/3644 "2018-03-10T00:40:40Z")
--- ## [Dexcom: another DOA transmitter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-another-doa-transmitter/2043)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-another-doa-transmitter/2043 "2018-03-09T19:33:21Z")
It is the third time in a year and a half that our second transmitter in a 2-transmitter shipment fails, leaving us without a working one. Dexcom tells me that transmitter failures are rare. I would willingly order an … --- ## [Abnormal readings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abnormal-readings/3667)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2018, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abnormal-readings/3667 "2018-03-09T06:00:04Z")
I’m not complaining but the past two days, this is what Liam’s BGa have looked like. He’s eating the same foods he always does, he’s being bolused the same and all other variables are the same, the best that I can tell,… --- ## [Goals when things are changing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/goals-when-things-are-changing/3462)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/goals-when-things-are-changing/3462 "2018-03-08T17:59:55Z")
So while I’m stuck in bed, I actually have time to write this post… The past two weeks have been difficult. I weaned my son, my husband was in the hospital, my BG has not been great. I believe hormonal/GI changes due to… --- ## [Report: worrisome deaths in non-hospital surgery centers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/report-worrisome-deaths-in-non-hospital-surgery-centers/3627)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 5:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/report-worrisome-deaths-in-non-hospital-surgery-centers/3627 "2018-03-08T05:37:18Z")
Kaiser Health News just came out with this fascinating and worrisome report on surgery centers: It appears to me that much of the report is based directly on Medicare reports. In one case, for instance, “\[…\] a Medica… --- ## [Five categories. Thoughts? Agree or disagree?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/five-categories-thoughts-agree-or-disagree/3631)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/five-categories-thoughts-agree-or-disagree/3631 "2018-03-08T04:57:23Z")
5 types, Not 2 --- ## [The oscars awards](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-oscars-awards/3650)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-oscars-awards/3650 "2018-03-08T00:09:27Z")
did anyone watch the Oscars? did anyone see any of the movies that were nominated? did anyone have a strong opinion about who won and who shouldnt have won and who should have won? were there any movies that you saw thi… --- ## [Being unlimited, anywhere](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/being-unlimited-anywhere/3635)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/being-unlimited-anywhere/3635 "2018-03-07T21:46:19Z")
I have been thinking about this for a couple of days. I have tried to think of one single thing I could not do because I need to have insulin with me. I came to this conclusion: there is nothing. (Except maybe be a spy … --- ## [Sugarland...A Comic about Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarland-a-comic-about-diabetes/3649)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarland-a-comic-about-diabetes/3649 "2018-03-07T15:31:33Z")
Here is comic the pretty succinctly takes about Type 1 diabetes. --- ## [Fiasp, a Faster Acting Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp-a-faster-acting-insulin/3648)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp-a-faster-acting-insulin/3648 "2018-03-07T13:06:38Z")
Fiasp is a faster actin insulin from NovoNordisk. Have any of you tried it? If so, what are your experiences with it? "Adults with type 1 and type 2 can now choose Fiasp, which can be taken up to 20 minutes after starti… --- ## [New with updates on Diamyd, Verapamil, and Vitamin D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-with-updates-on-diamyd-verapamil-and-vitamin-d/3652)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 5:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-with-updates-on-diamyd-verapamil-and-vitamin-d/3652 "2018-03-07T05:42:28Z")
Just wrote a new blog, which is a bunch of small updates on research aimed at curing type-1 diabetes. Coverage includes Diamyd, Verapamil, and Vitamin D: --- ## [4 days and nights and counting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/4-days-and-nights-and-counting/3642)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/4-days-and-nights-and-counting/3642 "2018-03-07T05:08:40Z")
The nor’easter that passed through the east coast last Friday knocked out our power and it’s been out ever since. I feel like we’re living in the TV show “Revolution”… Whick I loved btw. We’ve had to open four separate… --- ## [Relion Meter Uploads](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-meter-uploads/3583)
**Author:** [@annanemas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/annanemas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2018, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-meter-uploads/3583 "2018-03-06T15:12:50Z")
Anyone know if Relion has a new site for uploading meter readings and if the Blu meters work with it? I was uploading to the Arkcare.net site until it stopped working last month. I found out that I can continue uploadi… --- ## [The perfect food for diabetics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-perfect-food-for-diabetics/2446)
**Author:** [@Robellengold](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Robellengold)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2018, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-perfect-food-for-diabetics/2446 "2018-03-05T06:44:46Z")
I think I’ve discovered it - octopus - low carb even with a dusting of flour and spicy sauces and low protein as well so no damn gluconeogenesis to deal with - bonus for me I could eat the stuff all day - and they serve… --- ## [T1D For 80 Years](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-for-80-years/3624)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2018, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-for-80-years/3624 "2018-03-03T05:45:26Z")
I have been a T1D for 72 years, but there are eleven people who have lived with T1D for 80 years. Kathryn Ham is the most recent to receive the 80 year medal from the Joslin Diabetes Center. --- ## [Interesting solution to kids giving shots](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-solution-to-kids-giving-shots/3626)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-solution-to-kids-giving-shots/3626 "2018-03-02T22:33:43Z")
--- ## [Peaking after salads](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peaking-after-salads/3069)
**Author:** [@Pates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pates)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peaking-after-salads/3069 "2018-03-02T20:15:13Z")
I have noticed I have trouble any time I eat salad. I think I’m choosing something healthy, and even if it includes some carbs like tortilla chips or croutons, and I take a normal dose of about 7-8 units novolog, my bloo… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=154) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=156)