# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=165 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 166 --- ## [Sick child and a quick note of thanks!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sick-child-and-a-quick-note-of-thanks/2758)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sick-child-and-a-quick-note-of-thanks/2758 "2017-12-02T16:36:46Z")
We have had a bit of a rough time these past 10 days with my son being quite sick, and his insulin needs doubled or tripled and varying like a gyrating dervish. It has been wonderful to receive so many messages of suppo… --- ## [Omnipod failure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-failure/2713)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-failure/2713 "2017-12-02T14:23:21Z")
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! And here’s a story that no one but you guys will get. We did “thanksgiving lite” at EH’s mom’s house, one friend came and EH’s mom and dad. This would be day 3 on the OmniPod (future comm… --- ## [Seeking T1 / LADA experience and observations w/ other meds](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/seeking-t1-lada-experience-and-observations-w-other-meds/2721)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/seeking-t1-lada-experience-and-observations-w-other-meds/2721 "2017-12-01T04:29:37Z")
I’ve just been having a hell of a time lately keeping my mealtime BG where I want them. With virtually any carbs I am spiking to near 200. Taking more and more novolog doesn’t seem to be helping as much as it should. … --- ## [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-thanksgiving/2708)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-thanksgiving/2708 "2017-12-01T00:17:29Z")
May all of us Unlimiteds enjoy this festive day with family and friends…and reasonably good BG control! --- ## [Nat. Academy of Science issues recommendations for changes in RX pricing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nat-academy-of-science-issues-recommendations-for-changes-in-rx-pricing/2747)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nat-academy-of-science-issues-recommendations-for-changes-in-rx-pricing/2747 "2017-11-30T22:40:07Z")
Many of the ideas aren’t new but some of the backround material was new to me. --- ## [Portions for low(er) carb meals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/portions-for-low-er-carb-meals/2732)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/portions-for-low-er-carb-meals/2732 "2017-11-30T03:41:55Z")
I was wondering about this (again) after traveling this week. One meal we had was just meat and veggies, and I had to eat quite a bit to feel full, and was getting hungry again an hour later. :slightly\_frowning\_face: Asi… --- ## [A little safety stash behind your PDM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-safety-stash-behind-your-pdm/2728)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-safety-stash-behind-your-pdm/2728 "2017-11-29T15:04:57Z")
I don’t carry a lot of D crap with me when I leave the house. I just take the bare minimum stuff. I found a good place to stash a few extra things for unforeseen events. If you have a PDM gelskin case, you can put a co… --- ## [FDA Guidance - Generic Versions of combo Drug AND Device](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-guidance-generic-versions-of-combo-drug-and-device/2727)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-guidance-generic-versions-of-combo-drug-and-device/2727 "2017-11-28T20:11:02Z")
“Scott Gottlieb, the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, this morning announced plans to speed generic versions of treatments that combine a drug and a device” “While EpiPen isn’t mentioned, the guidance c… --- ## [If you could "select" children to avoid the risk of diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-could-select-children-to-avoid-the-risk-of-diabetes/2546)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-could-select-children-to-avoid-the-risk-of-diabetes/2546 "2017-11-28T16:29:15Z")
would you? This article seems to suggest that such a future may not be so far away… --- ## [Insulin Copay Card & Other Discount Info](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-copay-card-other-discount-info/2722)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-copay-card-other-discount-info/2722 "2017-11-28T13:31:35Z")
I happened into the endo office to ask for a new RX, and the lady who was filling in was amazing. She told me (seriously, first time in 11 years anyone mentioned this) that most medications offer a discount prescription … --- ## [Finding your secret formula and then losing it](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finding-your-secret-formula-and-then-losing-it/1933)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finding-your-secret-formula-and-then-losing-it/1933 "2017-11-28T02:11:33Z")
have you ever found that after many trials and errors with food or exercise or anything for that matter, that you have finally found a way to make things work. you know what i mean: you love pizza (or your child loves pi… --- ## [If I had known what I now know about parenting…](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-i-had-known-what-i-now-know-about-parenting/2716)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-i-had-known-what-i-now-know-about-parenting/2716 "2017-11-28T02:07:03Z")
I’m unsure if the category is the most appropriate. I thought that this thread may be used for sharing general parenting experience. I can start: I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes with my first one 27 years ag… --- ## [Medicare cracking down on getting your supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-cracking-down-on-getting-your-supplies/2701)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-cracking-down-on-getting-your-supplies/2701 "2017-11-25T22:37:15Z")
I use CCS medical for my insulin pump supplies. i was told in order for me to get my supplies i have to see my endo every three months! that was new to me as in the past ive never had any issues with the previous vendor … --- ## [Pets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pets/460)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 4:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pets/460 "2017-11-25T04:17:00Z")
Is this about DADs or diabetic furries? :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [Control too good for CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-too-good-for-cgm/2650)
**Author:** [@Dean](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dean)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-too-good-for-cgm/2650 "2017-11-23T18:55:10Z")
I was really hoping to get on a CGM this year. Dexcom I saying my insurance will not cover it , since my control is to good. I guess they want to see that you are testing at least 8 times a day , and are going under 5… --- ## [Honey in the soap and fingersticks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/honey-in-the-soap-and-fingersticks/2598)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 5:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/honey-in-the-soap-and-fingersticks/2598 "2017-11-23T05:50:16Z")
--- ## [A1c Poll, how different from the standard population are we?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-poll-how-different-from-the-standard-population-are-we/2006)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-poll-how-different-from-the-standard-population-are-we/2006 "2017-11-23T04:01:43Z")
Well, we talk about A1c’s quite a bit, but I don’t think we have quantified it. I am assuming that we have much better A1c’s than the study populations we read so much about. Also, I don’t want people to have to throw … --- ## [Thanksgiving is Upon Us, how will you be Bolusing?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanksgiving-is-upon-us-how-will-you-be-bolusing/2636)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanksgiving-is-upon-us-how-will-you-be-bolusing/2636 "2017-11-22T21:48:18Z")
so its holiday time and we will no doubt be presented with several large food feasts. we all know the food that we are anticipating. everything yummy and irresistable.some families make their stuffing with more carbs tha… --- ## [MEDICARE changes its tune, AGAIN, re: pump supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-changes-its-tune-again-re-pump-supplies/1455)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-changes-its-tune-again-re-pump-supplies/1455 "2017-11-22T17:21:32Z")
So i needed to order more pump supplies, infusion sets and reservoirs. i usually get enough to change out my set every other day. this is nice b/c i am very lean and this frequent change helps me to avoid scar tissue. ye… --- ## [High BG Excursions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-bg-excursions/2627)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-bg-excursions/2627 "2017-11-22T16:16:16Z")
Just wondering, with the variety of T1D experience, treatment approaches, technologies etc. represented here…how often do we each have high BG excursions. We all have our BG range goals, but we also have an overriding go… --- ## [Balancing the needs of your children (T1D and not)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/balancing-the-needs-of-your-children-t1d-and-not/2659)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/balancing-the-needs-of-your-children-t1d-and-not/2659 "2017-11-22T01:47:48Z")
So, this is something that has been eating away at me for the past two months or more. Samson’s blood sugar control lately has been really terrible. We went from an average BG of about 127 and an average SD of about 40,… --- ## [What are you eating today?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-are-you-eating-today/1372)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-are-you-eating-today/1372 "2017-11-22T00:56:36Z")
What are you eating today? I'm making ribs, just like the Pilgrims did with the Indians on the very first July 4th in 1621. :grin: \[image\] Happy Independence Day, everyone! \[image\] --- ## [29 years old changed my life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/29-years-old-changed-my-life/2698)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/29-years-old-changed-my-life/2698 "2017-11-21T21:35:41Z")
I was diagnosed december 21, 2006 (yes Ill never forget the date). I was told a week before that i may have it and the dr wanted to redo the blood test as i may have had something sugary that day. I went back in and had … --- ## [Late fall schedule in rural Wisconsin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/late-fall-schedule-in-rural-wisconsin/2657)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/late-fall-schedule-in-rural-wisconsin/2657 "2017-11-21T18:22:45Z")
You may wonder why I am posting less that usual… Winter is almost there, and we are rushing very hard to try and complete everything we need to do to get the house and land ready for the long freeze :slight\_smile: My pe… --- ## [Zero carb chocolate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zero-carb-chocolate/2635)
**Author:** [@Robellengold](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Robellengold)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zero-carb-chocolate/2635 "2017-11-21T18:08:18Z")
Found these on amazon - I think they taste delicious if you like dark chocolate and they don’t even raise my BG 1 unit ! \[E9BB0203-6CBA-41D4-9E47-715D208998BB\] --- ## [Flex Spending Accounts?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flex-spending-accounts/2654)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flex-spending-accounts/2654 "2017-11-21T17:53:46Z")
FSA’s let you use that money for prescriptions and doctor visits co-pays and things like that. The money is not taxed, so you end up with more take-home $'s There is a $2650 limit per year on FSA’s. Does anyone know if… --- ## [A little bit of my life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-bit-of-my-life/2680)
**Author:** [@MiDanielle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MiDanielle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-bit-of-my-life/2680 "2017-11-21T17:25:56Z")
I have been a T1D since I was 17 and I will be 25 this Tuesday! I am a mother to a 7 year old and a 1 year old. Both my miracle babies. I am an uneducated diabetic. I am honestly not a very good diabetic, but I’m trying.… --- ## [News Blog Posting: Smart Insulin, T-Rex, and Simponi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-blog-posting-smart-insulin-t-rex-and-simponi/2678)
**Author:** [@joshualevy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshualevy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2017, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-blog-posting-smart-insulin-t-rex-and-simponi/2678 "2017-11-20T02:00:27Z")
I just published a blog posting with three short updates on research aimed a curing type 1 diabetes: Merck Cancels “Smart Insulin” (MK-2640) After Unsuccessful Phase-I Trial Phase-II T-Rex Trial Update SIMPONI (Golimum… --- ## [Medtronic recall: infusion sets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-recall-infusion-sets/1939)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2017, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-recall-infusion-sets/1939 "2017-11-19T16:49:43Z")
Medtronic recalls some infusion sets due to “potential over-delivery of insulin shortly after an infusion set change”: REF and LOT numbers can be checked here: --- ## [CGMs and driving](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgms-and-driving/2663)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2017, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgms-and-driving/2663 "2017-11-18T18:06:48Z")
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