# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=159 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 160 --- ## [With Pebble losing support, what are the options?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/with-pebble-losing-support-what-are-the-options/3390)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/with-pebble-losing-support-what-are-the-options/3390 "2018-01-31T17:03:18Z")
I know this has been discussed in numerous threads at some level, but now that we know Fitbit is no longer going to support Pebble (as of June), I’m wondering what the “next best option” is for those wanting to transitio… --- ## [I want to be a naked mole rat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-want-to-be-a-naked-mole-rat/3386)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-want-to-be-a-naked-mole-rat/3386 "2018-01-31T14:32:10Z")
It appears that naked mole rats don’t age: every normal population of living creatures dies exponentially more/faster with age— that’s called Gompertz law. But naked mole rats don’t: their likelihood to die remains const… --- ## [Being Unlimited while sleep deprived](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/being-unlimited-while-sleep-deprived/3374)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/being-unlimited-while-sleep-deprived/3374 "2018-01-31T03:42:59Z")
I usually do not let anything hold me back. But I have to admit, sometimes I get so exhausted managing chronic health problems. I mean, literally. It seriously interferes with my sleep sometimes. Last night my blood sug… --- ## [Novel Line of Research for a Cure UPDATE](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novel-line-of-research-for-a-cure-update/605)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novel-line-of-research-for-a-cure-update/605 "2018-01-31T02:52:57Z")
"Beta cell formation in vivo through cellular networking, integration and processing (CNIP) in wild type adult mice" Drs. Ralph Defronzo and Bruno Doiron have published research on a novel approach to cure T1 diabetes … --- ## [New JDRF partnership for closed-loop pump in Korea](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-jdrf-partnership-for-closed-loop-pump-in-korea/3356)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-jdrf-partnership-for-closed-loop-pump-in-korea/3356 "2018-01-30T22:27:02Z")
--- ## [Looping: a possible strategy for sleep deprivation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-a-possible-strategy-for-sleep-deprivation/3383)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-a-possible-strategy-for-sleep-deprivation/3383 "2018-01-30T17:26:48Z")
Not a tip, just a plan: I intend to start looping within a month. I’m particularly inspired by Renza Scibilia’s experience as reported on her blog https://diabetogenic.wordpress.com/2018/01/16/my-new-diabetes/ --- ## [Experiment Bolusing for Chinese Food](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experiment-bolusing-for-chinese-food/3364)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experiment-bolusing-for-chinese-food/3364 "2018-01-29T01:37:31Z")
Last night we had Chinese food and I decided to try the approach to insulin dosing that Daisy Mae & Eric have discussed (thank you very much)!! At 6:00pm my BG was 84 and I estimated a 60 carb meal then bolused 65% upf… --- ## [Do multiple doses of Sudafed affect blood sugar?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-multiple-doses-of-sudafed-affect-blood-sugar/3352)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-multiple-doses-of-sudafed-affect-blood-sugar/3352 "2018-01-27T16:52:32Z")
I posted about my high BG event last night (and now another this morning). I’ve eaten the meal I had last night and didn’t have the same experience - though I know things constantly change with diabetes, this was a prett… --- ## [Liam and his big bubby playing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liam-and-his-big-bubby-playing/3344)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liam-and-his-big-bubby-playing/3344 "2018-01-27T01:23:24Z")
Lots of Liam laughter. :smiley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUwg46IkEgs&feature=youtu.be --- ## [Do you wake up for lows?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-wake-up-for-lows/3334)
**Author:** [@CarolynA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarolynA)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-wake-up-for-lows/3334 "2018-01-26T18:16:03Z")
Inspired by the alarms thread. Do low blood sugars wake you up? Not the alarms, the low itself. Even before I got the Dexcom, I had trouble sleeping when I’m low. I’m a night owl and a very sound sleeper (I was the one t… --- ## [Medtronic 630G](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-630g/3325)
**Author:** [@Scotteric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Scotteric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-630g/3325 "2018-01-26T15:18:19Z")
Is anyone using this pump who was using a Paradigm pump before it? I’ve decided to go back to the pump after my MDI/Levemir/Tresiba trial and couldn’t be happier so far (until my sites start to fail that is). I qualify i… --- ## [Frustrated and angry at pediatric endo about Afrezza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrated-and-angry-at-pediatric-endo-about-afrezza/3306)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrated-and-angry-at-pediatric-endo-about-afrezza/3306 "2018-01-25T21:23:46Z")
I am traveling today and away from home. This is probably why a daily event is causing me quite a bit of rage. I am looking at my Dexcom share and at MyNetDiary. My 13-yr-old son is having one of his daily hormonal peak… --- ## [An Uneventful Diagnosis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-uneventful-diagnosis/3225)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-uneventful-diagnosis/3225 "2018-01-25T17:33:02Z")
I was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 8, in 1973. I was lucky - it was pretty uneventful. My mom had been a nurse and recognized the symptoms. She brought me to my pediatrician who sent me to the Montreal Children’s Hos… --- ## [First pod failure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-pod-failure/3303)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-pod-failure/3303 "2018-01-23T23:00:04Z")
Well, today I experienced my first pod failure. I was vacuuming and when I stopped the vacuum all I heard was that lovely noise coming from the pod. When I called Omnipod they said that it failed because of static (and o… --- ## [Treatment instructions in an emergency](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/treatment-instructions-in-an-emergency/3308)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/treatment-instructions-in-an-emergency/3308 "2018-01-23T00:12:17Z")
For T1D adults - Has anyone ever written up instructions for their family in the event that you end up in the hospital and are not able to communicate instructions to the medical staff about your T1D treatment? My family… --- ## [Illness Strategies for Insulin Users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/illness-strategies-for-insulin-users/3294)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/illness-strategies-for-insulin-users/3294 "2018-01-22T19:46:41Z")
First off, I am not sure this post is classified correctly. List item Does anyone have any suggestions on BG control methods for when we get sick, such a flu/cold/etc.? List item Is an increased temprate basal pre… --- ## [T1 a cappella sea shanty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-a-cappella-sea-shanty/3301)
**Author:** [@drbbennett](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drbbennett)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-a-cappella-sea-shanty/3301 "2018-01-22T19:46:19Z")
My friends, your long dark night of waiting for an a cappella T1 sea chanty is over at last. --- ## [Terrible Doctor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/terrible-doctor/3302)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/terrible-doctor/3302 "2018-01-22T19:14:28Z")
I’m going to rant for a minute… Sorry First, my doctor tells me to take around 10 units more of Tresiba than my current Lantus dose. Based on my recent experience, this would have created a serious situation of lows for… --- ## [Tresiba: how do I calculate my daily dose?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-how-do-i-calculate-my-daily-dose/398)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-how-do-i-calculate-my-daily-dose/398 "2018-01-20T20:44:03Z")
I take X units of basal insulin daily. Tresiba lasts longer than 1 day. Should I take less each day or take it every other day? NO! You should do neither! Tresiba is a once-daily basal insulin that can be taken at an… --- ## [Traveling with Omni Pod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-with-omni-pod/3282)
**Author:** [@Misty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Misty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-with-omni-pod/3282 "2018-01-20T19:54:35Z")
We’re flying to Florida for a Disney trip. Any tips for flying/traveling with Omni Pod and Dex??? --- ## [How do you influence your teen's diabetes management?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-influence-your-teens-diabetes-management/3194)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-influence-your-teens-diabetes-management/3194 "2018-01-20T04:54:45Z")
I’m not sure how parents make those kinds of decisions for their teenagers. I have a hard time picturing what my parents could have done to manage my diabetes better than I was without me rebelling severely. I bet there … --- ## [Study: inconsistent insulin concentration/ potency](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-inconsistent-insulin-concentration-potency/3287)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-inconsistent-insulin-concentration-potency/3287 "2018-01-20T04:28:26Z")
This short medscape article reveals some alarmingly inconsistent potency of insulins randomly purchased and tested at USA pharmacies… Definitely worth reading and considering. The study was done on R and NPH insulins, … --- ## [On the animas pump, endo thinks metronic 670G would be best](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/on-the-animas-pump-endo-thinks-metronic-670g-would-be-best/3283)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/on-the-animas-pump-endo-thinks-metronic-670g-would-be-best/3283 "2018-01-19T23:27:06Z")
I wrote this on the tu site as well but thought i post it over here as well i saw my endo today (1/18) and we were talking about how i am on the animas. I told him the options. He said to go with the metronics but use t… --- ## [Meters... pictures worth 1000 words](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meters-pictures-worth-1000-words/3266)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meters-pictures-worth-1000-words/3266 "2018-01-19T17:52:50Z")
So last night I got the first spread between 2 meters with my own blood… this is pretty typical for these 2 meters and I’ve always just attributed it to the vagueries of my own blood chemistry and the specific enzyme rea… --- ## [From Animas to Omnipod - feedback after one month](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-animas-to-omnipod-feedback-after-one-month/3223)
**Author:** [@Lisa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lisa)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-animas-to-omnipod-feedback-after-one-month/3223 "2018-01-19T16:00:05Z")
After having been on the Animas Vibe for 3 years I had to start thinking about what would be next; the Omnipod, the Medtronic 630g (or maybe the t:slim X2 if it gets approved in Canada in 2018). I had the opportunity to … --- ## [Medtronic 670G: my endo clinic's feedback after 7 months](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-670g-my-endo-clinics-feedback-after-7-months/2786)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-670g-my-endo-clinics-feedback-after-7-months/2786 "2018-01-19T15:55:25Z")
We had our endo visit today (or, more exactly, our Nurse Practitioner visit, since we see each one every 6 months). The visit was actually really useful for us. We had some significant challenges, and we got some excell… --- ## [Meter Case](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meter-case/3279)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meter-case/3279 "2018-01-19T15:41:16Z")
Do you all use the case that came with your meter? Every 6-12 months I buy a new long leather wallet with a zip-up pocket in the back. You know, the ones that were once built to hold a checkbook? I stick my meter, lanci… --- ## [How do you obtain your Freestyle Libre sensors in the US?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-obtain-your-freestyle-libre-sensors-in-the-us/3233)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-obtain-your-freestyle-libre-sensors-in-the-us/3233 "2018-01-19T15:35:50Z")
Are all of the USA users getting them at a retail pharmacy? As far as I can tell on the freestyle website this seems to be the only option in the USA? They don’t appear to have an in-house ordering system like Dexcom do… --- ## [BD Latitude - A Blast from the Past](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bd-latitude-a-blast-from-the-past/3278)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bd-latitude-a-blast-from-the-past/3278 "2018-01-19T05:11:44Z")
On another thread about BG meter accuracy people were using the term OneTouch to describe the OneTouch Verio meters. I was going to make some sort of comment like I never had accuracy problems with the OneTouch II or the… --- ## [For MDIers, What Is Your Prefered Basal Insulin And Why?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-mdiers-what-is-your-prefered-basal-insulin-and-why/3269)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-mdiers-what-is-your-prefered-basal-insulin-and-why/3269 "2018-01-18T19:48:21Z")
i’ve become very curious about basal insulins for those of you that do not use a pump (for whatever reasons). i am asking b/c i want to figure out a saftey/back-up plan should my pump go on the fritz. i only use Novolog … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=158) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=160)