# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=169 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 170 --- ## [100th member sweepstakes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/100th-member-sweepstakes/1414)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/100th-member-sweepstakes/1414 "2017-10-18T10:55:50Z")
To celebrate our blossoming online group here I’ve decided to host a little sweepstakes. I, as FUD’s secretary/treasurer will authorize the purchase of any book off of the Diabibles list, of the 100th active member’s c… --- ## [Complications, but Life Is Good](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/complications-but-life-is-good/2383)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/complications-but-life-is-good/2383 "2017-10-17T23:20:20Z")
In 1945, when I was diagnosed, my family did not know that an early death for diabetics was very likely. I had to wait until I was in my 30’s to find that my life expectancy in 1945 was not so good. I might have died whi… --- ## [Just a quick update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-a-quick-update/2376)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-a-quick-update/2376 "2017-10-17T16:47:02Z")
I’ve been a bit MIA recently because we had a baby! Another boy – Colin – born 10/03/2017. I’ve been overwhelmed and Samson’s BG was all over the map while other caregivers picked up the slack for us, but we’re slowly em… --- ## [Rebate for Tandem TSlim and Omnipod when combined with Dexcom G5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rebate-for-tandem-tslim-and-omnipod-when-combined-with-dexcom-g5/2388)
**Author:** [@EricH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EricH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rebate-for-tandem-tslim-and-omnipod-when-combined-with-dexcom-g5/2388 "2017-10-17T16:36:08Z")
If you: Start with the Dexcom G5 Mobile, And select either the Tandem t:slim x2 or the Insulet Dexcom, And complete a patient survey Then: $200 rebate. (I think, I didn’t read all the details) https://www.dexcom.c… --- ## [How does a Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitor work?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-a-dexcom-continuous-glucose-monitor-work/2292)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-a-dexcom-continuous-glucose-monitor-work/2292 "2017-10-17T02:16:13Z")
A Continous Glucose Monitor (CGM) inserts a glucose sensor in your skin, and allows you to obtain an ongoing readout of your glucose on a device somehow connected to the sensor (generally through radio waves) until the s… --- ## [Dexcom insight](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-insight/946)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-insight/946 "2017-10-17T02:00:04Z")
The past few days have been rough going with Samson's sensor. Last night he read 109, finger prick showed 167 and 177. Then, throughout the night he was hovering in the 50s... and finger prick showed 80 or 75. Before tha… --- ## [Dexcom time lag, and interstitial fluid glucose vs BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-time-lag-and-interstitial-fluid-glucose-vs-bg/2318)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-time-lag-and-interstitial-fluid-glucose-vs-bg/2318 "2017-10-16T23:10:46Z")
One thing that was never clear to me, is what does dexcom do regarding lag of tissues vs blood glucose. So is the value that is displayed on receiver what dexcom projects is blood glucose right now, based on tissue gluc… --- ## [T1D Brandon Morrow pitching for Dodgers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-brandon-morrow-pitching-for-dodgers/2371)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-brandon-morrow-pitching-for-dodgers/2371 "2017-10-15T22:29:36Z")
Anyone tracking with Brandon Morrow for LA? Makes me think of @Cody, @Chris! --- ## [Insulin duration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-duration/2343)
**Author:** [@CarolynA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarolynA)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-duration/2343 "2017-10-15T22:26:32Z")
What is the best method for testing insulin duration? I can tell from a no-dinner day that my lantus wears off around 20 hours. How about fast acting insulin? How do I get a better estimate of my Humalog duration? --- ## [Help — exercise as part of job](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-exercise-as-part-of-job/2348)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-exercise-as-part-of-job/2348 "2017-10-15T15:42:52Z")
As some of you know, I’ve started an internship where my exercise level is high but inconsistent. Despite eating very low carb for the most part, I’m having a great deal of difficulty controlling my blood sugar. My exerc… --- ## [Organizing D Supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/organizing-d-supplies/2358)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/organizing-d-supplies/2358 "2017-10-15T11:08:41Z")
Ok, this current setup is partially just amusing me tonight, but a serious question - how/where do you all store/organize all your d supplies (and what do you like to keep on hand in what quantities - currently on MDI/Af… --- ## [Aquapac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aquapac/2366)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aquapac/2366 "2017-10-15T01:31:59Z")
Anyone swam with a pump or CGM in an aquapac in a pool before??? I have an aquapac and the Dexcom G4 and am heading out for a swim. I am very tempted to put the G4 receiver in the aquapac (which I do anyway to protect … --- ## [Bolusing while sick question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-while-sick-question/2327)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2017, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-while-sick-question/2327 "2017-10-14T17:57:49Z")
Pretty sure the kiddos and I are sick. I have a headache and stomach upset, and, ha, my BG control is beautiful at the moment (despite my best efforts otherwise - a little potato with lunch, an apple for a snack, etc). I… --- ## [New FDA program pre-approves tech to speed medical progress](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-fda-program-pre-approves-tech-to-speed-medical-progress/2345)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-fda-program-pre-approves-tech-to-speed-medical-progress/2345 "2017-10-13T21:12:53Z")
http://fortune.com/2017/09/26/fda-digital-health-apple-fitbit/ https://www.theverge.com/tech/2017/9/26/16369212/fda-pre-cert-program-apple-fitbit-health-tech FDA announced a new program Tuesday that offers a “fast tra… --- ## [Dexcom G4 share not pairing with Xdrip on new phone (but worked fine on old one)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g4-share-not-pairing-with-xdrip-on-new-phone-but-worked-fine-on-old-one/2097)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g4-share-not-pairing-with-xdrip-on-new-phone-but-worked-fine-on-old-one/2097 "2017-10-13T18:33:44Z")
I’m a long-time Xdrip user who just upgraded his old phone (LG G3) to a nice shiny new one (LG G6). I don’t remember having any serious trouble setting up Xdrip on the old phone, but this new one absolutely will not pair… --- ## [Maximize Dexcom G5 Transmitter Life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maximize-dexcom-g5-transmitter-life/2263)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maximize-dexcom-g5-transmitter-life/2263 "2017-10-13T17:16:43Z")
Although often described as a 90 day lifespan, the Dexcom G5 Transmitter actually lasts a bit longer. Note: This is specifically when running the Dexcom G5 Transmitter with the Dexcom Receiver, the Tandem t:slim X2 pum… --- ## [Shutting off Omnipod deactivation alarm: suggestions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shutting-off-omnipod-deactivation-alarm-suggestions/2333)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shutting-off-omnipod-deactivation-alarm-suggestions/2333 "2017-10-13T04:50:31Z")
I did a quick google search related to Omnipod alarms. Just 'cause I am curious. I didn’t seem to get many hits on people not noticing. Many many suggestions for how to shut off the various alarms which included driv… --- ## [Afrezza: what dose inhaled if you cough some up?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-what-dose-inhaled-if-you-cough-some-up/2322)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-what-dose-inhaled-if-you-cough-some-up/2322 "2017-10-12T21:07:42Z")
Hello Afrezza users! EH has been using Afrezza as a supplement to his current Humalog and Triseba insulin regimen for almost a month now. He’s been on the road for that entire time, so BG has been a bit wacky and we are… --- ## [How to spellcheck your posts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-spellcheck-your-posts/2157)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-spellcheck-your-posts/2157 "2017-10-12T20:43:58Z")
Discourse, our present forum platform, has outstanding strengths, but does not include a spellchecker. So how can you spellcheck your posts? If you are asking, it is because you are using the Chrome browser on a compute… --- ## [T1D 3rd place in half-marathon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-3rd-place-in-half-marathon/2298)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-3rd-place-in-half-marathon/2298 "2017-10-12T18:20:04Z")
A T1D got 3rd place Overall in a half-marathon this weekend, and 1st place in Masters. Not a big race, so it isn’t anything too exciting, but just wanted to share it so everyone can know that PWDs are getting it done. --- ## [Temp basal +60% for 8 hours](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/temp-basal-60-for-8-hours/2302)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/temp-basal-60-for-8-hours/2302 "2017-10-12T17:36:53Z")
It is always extraordinary to me how quickly—and how much—basal needs change when you are sick:slight\_smile: The boy is down with a small virus, and I find myself tuning his basal up +60%… It is not even serious at all. … --- ## [Double calibration xDrip+ on Android Samsung S7 Edge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/double-calibration-xdrip-on-android-samsung-s7-edge/2329)
**Author:** [@jonathan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jonathan)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/double-calibration-xdrip-on-android-samsung-s7-edge/2329 "2017-10-12T15:59:16Z")
First post… I can’t figure out how to do the double calibration using xDrip+. I am using a Dexcom G5 sensor. (I also have the Dexcom receiver.) I have a Samsung S7 Edge Android phone. I have a notification on my phone th… --- ## [Best week so far for us](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-week-so-far-for-us/2325)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-week-so-far-for-us/2325 "2017-10-12T04:16:11Z")
In A1C, Lows and Severe Lows. \[Best 7 days\] --- ## [Walking and refueling on the go: no need to bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/walking-and-refueling-on-the-go-no-need-to-bolus/2317)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2017, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/walking-and-refueling-on-the-go-no-need-to-bolus/2317 "2017-10-11T22:09:03Z")
@Pianoplayer7008’s Emily’s Walking Thread reminded me of an interesting BG property of walking, that we discovered a few months ago and that we find really useful. Several months ago, we took our T1D pre-teen to DC for … --- ## [Just sent out Omnipod appeal!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-sent-out-omnipod-appeal/972)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2017, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-sent-out-omnipod-appeal/972 "2017-10-11T00:52:16Z")
This appeal has been a bane on me for months. It has consumed me for the last two weeks. But it is done, and I can now go back to spending more time on finishing the WP site. It took about 40 pages and another 40 pages… --- ## [DX Macular Edema](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dx-macular-edema/980)
**Author:** [@DuckFiabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DuckFiabetes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2017, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dx-macular-edema/980 "2017-10-11T00:48:07Z")
Anyone else dealing with Macular Edema? I was diagnosed a week ago in my left eye. I elected to start the injection procedure immediately. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Didn't even feel the injection and… --- ## [Mobile access](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobile-access/2307)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobile-access/2307 "2017-10-10T20:30:50Z")
I don’t have useful suggestions on this. However as a user who primarily interacts with FUD through her iPhone, and finds Discus helpful but not amazing, I find it a little bit difficult to determine where the wiki art… --- ## [Our first CGM session PAST 2 weeks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-first-cgm-session-past-2-weeks/2315)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-first-cgm-session-past-2-weeks/2315 "2017-10-10T17:27:44Z")
We changed Liam’s CGM on 9/24 (when I posted links about the DexTape). Today makes day 16 and we are JUST beginning to have the ‘bad data’ issues that come once it’s been on so long. Usually we can only get just under … --- ## [Dextape](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dextape/1775)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dextape/1775 "2017-10-10T06:40:47Z")
Has anyone purchased from them recently? @rgcainmd reported she loved the tape. But I am having trouble purchasing on the site. --- ## [Family time = good food association](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/family-time-good-food-association/2299)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/family-time-good-food-association/2299 "2017-10-10T05:51:29Z")
I know this site is all about being unlimited, and I AM working toward trying to dose correctly to enjoy more foods, but the balance is really hard, especially when it comes to spending time with my family. My family is … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=168) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=170)