# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=161 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 162 --- ## [Finally, some useful ways to use nose hair](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finally-some-useful-ways-to-use-nose-hair/3176)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finally-some-useful-ways-to-use-nose-hair/3176 "2018-01-10T21:06:32Z")
Van Eldijk spent weeks finding 70 scales that were embedded in the ancient soil, teasing each one out using a needle tipped with a human nose hair This could mean a new source of income for me. Fascinating article,… --- ## [EdgePark Medical Supplies: good customer support experience](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/edgepark-medical-supplies-good-customer-support-experience/3115)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/edgepark-medical-supplies-good-customer-support-experience/3115 "2018-01-10T19:14:47Z")
We get our Insulet pods from EdgePark Medical Supplies because of the deal that they have with our insurance company. In December, right before leaving for vacation, I found that, out of the 4 boxes of 10 they had shipp… --- ## [Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug) Plans May Now Cover Omnipod®](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-plans-may-now-cover-omnipod/3150)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-plans-may-now-cover-omnipod/3150 "2018-01-09T21:25:36Z")
So - was looking for an update on the DASH PDM. I went to the Insulet website and noticed that the stock price was up 13%. Turns out the news of the day is… “today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid … --- ## [Tresiba side effects](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-side-effects/3138)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-side-effects/3138 "2018-01-09T15:47:21Z")
I’m curious if anyone here has had any side effects from Tresiba? Or, heck, any other insulin? I certainly haven’t in the past, though I have had side effects to other medications. For several weeks now I’ve had a heada… --- ## [“Free” Unlimited Test Strips!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-unlimited-test-strips/2530)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-unlimited-test-strips/2530 "2018-01-08T19:08:02Z")
So in my ongoing struggles trying to get a CGM covered by insurance, I happened to stumble across a diabetes management program offered through my husband’s work. Basically I just have to go quarterly, meeting with a dia… --- ## [VerioIQ glucose meter up for grabs!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/verioiq-glucose-meter-up-for-grabs/3147)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/verioiq-glucose-meter-up-for-grabs/3147 "2018-01-08T06:09:09Z")
As I was reading this BG meter thread I realized that we will never use our VerioIQ glucose meter. Would anyone want it? I will gladly ship it to anyone who wants to try it. Its three primary features: rechargeable … --- ## [Afrezza: ever had a low after treatment?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-ever-had-a-low-after-treatment/618)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-ever-had-a-low-after-treatment/618 "2018-01-08T03:18:06Z")
I was fascinated by the other threads’ discussion on being able to take 4Us of Afrrezza to deal with low numbers of carbs (or, I imagine, small corrections). Have you ever had a low because of Afrezza treatment? --- ## [Medicare coverage of insulin supplies and Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-coverage-of-insulin-supplies-and-omnipod/3131)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-coverage-of-insulin-supplies-and-omnipod/3131 "2018-01-07T18:38:54Z")
Found this link on DiabetesMine this morning: --- ## [Pump Users and Introducer Needles and Site Rotations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-users-and-introducer-needles-and-site-rotations/3126)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-users-and-introducer-needles-and-site-rotations/3126 "2018-01-06T22:10:15Z")
DOES THIS HAPPEN TO ANYONE OUT THERE? i always rotate my site when doing pump changes. but one of the weird things that happens to me is that i might find a nice virgin site where the introducer needle slides right in w… --- ## [Cold Weather Travel & CGM and Pump Questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cold-weather-travel-cgm-and-pump-questions/2334)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cold-weather-travel-cgm-and-pump-questions/2334 "2018-01-06T20:34:41Z")
I know that there are a number of people on the forum who live in places that are much colder then California, and who seem to spend time outside when it’s cold. Late December and early January @EricH and I are traveling… --- ## [An experiment to measure freezing temperature of insulins?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-to-measure-freezing-temperature-of-insulins/3123)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-to-measure-freezing-temperature-of-insulins/3123 "2018-01-06T19:28:10Z")
@TiaG’s thread on freezing insulin (Insulin below freezing -- should we risk it?) makes me wonder if it would be possible to set up an experiment to figure out the freezing point for different insulins. Does anyone have… --- ## [Childhood increase of vitamin D intake linked to reduced risk of type 1 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/childhood-increase-of-vitamin-d-intake-linked-to-reduced-risk-of-type-1-diabetes/3073)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/childhood-increase-of-vitamin-d-intake-linked-to-reduced-risk-of-type-1-diabetes/3073 "2018-01-06T04:55:59Z")
--- ## [Quick Dex G5 question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-dex-g5-question/3054)
**Author:** [@Jritchie70](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jritchie70)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-dex-g5-question/3054 "2018-01-05T17:09:25Z")
Hi there, I’m new to using the Dex G5 and Tandem X2 Slim pump combo. I have read the Forum Dexcom best practices. Whenever I enter a calibration number into the pump and the smart phone/iPhone, the Dexcom app and Tandem … --- ## [Bedrock Eats and Sweets in Memphis, TN](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bedrock-eats-and-sweets-in-memphis-tn/3101)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bedrock-eats-and-sweets-in-memphis-tn/3101 "2018-01-05T15:24:24Z")
We stumbled across this (truly) little place on our way to my husband’s parents during our Christmas vacation. A dedicated gluten free restaurant (music to this celiac’s ears), I ate a ham and cheese waffle sandwich (its… --- ## [Genetic engineering a cure for T1D?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/genetic-engineering-a-cure-for-t1d/3098)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/genetic-engineering-a-cure-for-t1d/3098 "2018-01-05T13:42:40Z")
Add it to the pile of potential treatment angles: I’d be more excited about this if it had some feasible way to reprogram the immune system. The way I see it, putting some insulin-producing cells into the pancreas is … --- ## [Honey as sugar replacement: decrystallizing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/honey-as-sugar-replacement-decrystallizing/3091)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/honey-as-sugar-replacement-decrystallizing/3091 "2018-01-05T03:07:31Z")
While we often use non-carb sugar substitutes (sweeteners such as Splenda, or erythritol for baking), there are times when a real sugar is necessary. We have come to use honey a lot more than we used to prior to diagnosi… --- ## [In Canada for the Holidays!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-canada-for-the-holidays/2949)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-canada-for-the-holidays/2949 "2018-01-05T02:59:36Z")
We have been in Canada for most of last week, with my two sons, having a great time, first in Montreal, then, as of yesterday, in Quebec City. We experienced with purchasing insulin and have plenty to share. We have bee… --- ## [Dexcom sensors experiment: X-ray machine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensors-experiment-x-ray-machine/528)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensors-experiment-x-ray-machine/528 "2018-01-05T00:09:57Z")
We took a few spare sensors to our last trip to DC. As an experiment, we put two through the TSA X-ray inspection once. Dexcom requests it be kept out of X-ray machines. My expectation was that it would make no differenc… --- ## [Discourse message: "your topic is similar to..."](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discourse-message-your-topic-is-similar-to/3092)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discourse-message-your-topic-is-similar-to/3092 "2018-01-04T23:48:20Z")
Another dumb thing is if you create a new thread - totally different from any thread that exists - it will give you a default message that your new thread is kinda like some other thread and maybe you should reply to it … --- ## [Great support rep at Insulet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/great-support-rep-at-insulet/3096)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/great-support-rep-at-insulet/3096 "2018-01-04T23:40:04Z")
Sometimes I don’t get good answers from Insulet support, but I wanted to let everyone know I spoke with someone that was great and she gave very good information. If you are ever puzzled about something about Omnipod, c… --- ## [Discourse message "Consider replying to more people"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discourse-message-consider-replying-to-more-people/3084)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discourse-message-consider-replying-to-more-people/3084 "2018-01-04T18:06:37Z")
I’ve got it somewhat figured out. But wait a minute! The Discourse Overlord is telling me I shouldn’t reply to you anymore. Crap! --- ## [Do you use preset bolus numbers in your Omnipod PDM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-use-preset-bolus-numbers-in-your-omnipod-pdm/3085)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-use-preset-bolus-numbers-in-your-omnipod-pdm/3085 "2018-01-04T14:44:43Z")
Do you have pre-set bolus numbers programmed into the PDM? It’s a lot easier to do that, and less button pushing than scrolling every single bolus up from 0.00 every time. --- ## [PDM fails at math?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pdm-fails-at-math/3051)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pdm-fails-at-math/3051 "2018-01-04T14:24:33Z")
Hmm. I can do better than this in my head (and I failed math in high school). \[IMG\_1255\] --- ## [Lettuce test](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lettuce-test/2520)
**Author:** [@Robellengold](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Robellengold)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lettuce-test/2520 "2018-01-04T02:24:10Z")
Wanted to give the lettuce test a try after I posted it on another thread So gave it a whirl on my flight home to New York tonight Ate a Caesar salad with croutons removed so just romaine / Caesar dressing that had zer… --- ## [Kaelan's swimming BG thread](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kaelans-swimming-bg-thread/2277)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kaelans-swimming-bg-thread/2277 "2018-01-03T22:25:45Z")
Last year I spent two seasons swimming on MDI. Every 20 minutes, I would take 15 grams of sugar. After practice I did not run low. This year swim season started a few weeks ago. I could not start early on because I had … --- ## [New Dexcom receiver: Love it or hate it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-receiver-love-it-or-hate-it/2825)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-receiver-love-it-or-hate-it/2825 "2018-01-03T22:14:05Z")
Okay folks, what’s the verdict on the new receiver? We’ve just received ours and maybe we’re not using it right, but so far we kind of hate it. Reasons why: Touch screen is not as responsive as old-school button press… --- ## [A fun article about somebody trying a keto diet: like D for normals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-fun-article-about-somebody-trying-a-keto-diet-like-d-for-normals/3061)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-fun-article-about-somebody-trying-a-keto-diet-like-d-for-normals/3061 "2018-01-03T22:12:32Z")
… just easier :smile: I ran into this article accidentally. It reminded me of us in the first few months after my son was diagnosed: --- ## [How Do You Think Having a Pet Has Enhanced Your Life, especially as a D?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-think-having-a-pet-has-enhanced-your-life-especially-as-a-d/3010)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-think-having-a-pet-has-enhanced-your-life-especially-as-a-d/3010 "2018-01-03T18:01:47Z")
I have a cat. his name is Oscar Wilde. he just turned 3. he is a Champagne Burmese and has a moderate to loud talking voice which he uses throughout the day. he lets his needs be known; different tone of voice for his di… --- ## [Study: baby formula from cow milk doesn't increase incidence of T1 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-baby-formula-from-cow-milk-doesnt-increase-incidence-of-t1-diabetes/3057)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-baby-formula-from-cow-milk-doesnt-increase-incidence-of-t1-diabetes/3057 "2018-01-03T16:33:52Z")
This powerful study, from researchers with an outstanding background in this specific area, makes it appear less likely that the whole proteins in baby formula made from cow’s milk increase the risk of a later T1 diabete… --- ## [Spooky occlusion: when do you switch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spooky-occlusion-when-do-you-switch/2960)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spooky-occlusion-when-do-you-switch/2960 "2018-01-02T18:54:57Z")
Last night we had a difficult pump event. His pump site was about 36 hours old. Around 1am, my son’s BG started going up. After a major correction, he went down, but not much, then started on an unstoppable climb until 4… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=160) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=162)