# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=17 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 18 --- ## [FDA Warning Letter to Dexcom posted March 4](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-warning-letter-to-dexcom-posted-march-4/15197)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-warning-letter-to-dexcom-posted-march-4/15197 "2025-03-28T22:36:09Z")
The FDA has posted their warning letter to Dexcom of March 4 on quality control issues with G6 and G7 sensors. It reveals some of the technical issues with verifying the accuracy of the sensors. There are no issues conce… --- ## [Dexcom stock falls after recent FDA letters concerning manufacturing facilities](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stock-falls-after-recent-fda-letters-concerning-manufacturing-facilities/15170)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stock-falls-after-recent-fda-letters-concerning-manufacturing-facilities/15170 "2025-03-28T21:47:04Z")
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/dexcom-receives-fda-warning-letter-two-us-manufacturing-facilities-2025-03-07/ --- ## [Tandem pump IOB in sleep mode](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-iob-in-sleep-mode/15187)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-iob-in-sleep-mode/15187 "2025-03-28T14:43:31Z")
I have noted in the mornings that sometimes my Tandem pump shows Insulin on Board even after 8 hours in sleep mode. Tandem says sleep mode only varies the basal, without boluses. So I asked our Regional Rep and got this … --- ## [Daylight Saving Time 2025](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-saving-time-2025/15172)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-saving-time-2025/15172 "2025-03-21T18:07:29Z")
Be sure to adjust your pump or other device settings if needed for the start of DST 2025. --- ## [Insulin resistance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-resistance/15195)
**Author:** [@TheWayOfLife](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TheWayOfLife)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-resistance/15195 "2025-03-25T21:40:18Z")
Wow, I’m really insulin resistant. I have to self inject (with the pod) 10 units of Novolog. My sugars decide after the injection and pod that they want to go well past 300. My kidneys function is at 50%. I’m scared lite… --- ## [What does your bluetooth show?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-your-bluetooth-show/14652)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-your-bluetooth-show/14652 "2025-03-25T03:32:04Z")
I currently have Dexcom G7 running, and numbers are showing in the Dexcom G7 app. That is the DXCMxM shown below. (The G7 always starts with “DXCM” and then has 2 more characters after that.) Yes, my phone is near my se… --- ## [Supplements for exercise and general](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/supplements-for-exercise-and-general/8888)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/supplements-for-exercise-and-general/8888 "2025-03-24T16:57:24Z")
Sorry, long post, a buncha stuff here… I know that ideally we would get all the nutrition we need from the food we eat. We would get it all from good wholesome freshly prepared and perfectly-balanced meals. But the rea… --- ## [Dexcom G7 applicator issue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-applicator-issue/15149)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-applicator-issue/15149 "2025-03-24T00:23:11Z")
Is anyone else having trouble opening the applicator? The one I’m about to use this morning was OK but about 5 of the last ones took some real grit to twist the lid off. I know I am older and getting older, but this cou… --- ## [Are you prepped for a power outage? What did you do to get ready?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-you-prepped-for-a-power-outage-what-did-you-do-to-get-ready/15182)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-you-prepped-for-a-power-outage-what-did-you-do-to-get-ready/15182 "2025-03-23T18:59:53Z")
We had a power outage last night starting about 9.30 pm. It was throughout our neighborhood - everything was pitch dark. No internet. And the times being what they are, I realized that we had no idea about what the ca… --- ## [Dexcom G7 Direct To Watch Updates to Followers Over Cellular?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-direct-to-watch-updates-to-followers-over-cellular/15188)
**Author:** [@westec2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/westec2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-direct-to-watch-updates-to-followers-over-cellular/15188 "2025-03-23T15:29:23Z")
I’d like to get glucose updates from my daughter while she’s at school, church, friend’s houses, etc, without her also having to carry a cellphone. She’s using the Dexcom G7. According to the Dexcom site, Direct to Wat… --- ## [Tidepool and Sequel Twiist](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-and-sequel-twiist/14516)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-and-sequel-twiist/14516 "2025-03-20T01:45:45Z")
FYI, Tidepool (the FDA approved version of the Loop algorithm) announced FDA approval of Sequel twiist powered by Tidepool today at: The twiist™ AID system powered by Tidepool receives 510(k) clearance The Sequel announ… --- ## [G7 Availability](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-availability/15137)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-availability/15137 "2025-03-19T03:28:29Z")
Anyone know why G7 availability is an issue of late? I had trouble this week getting refilled, local DOD military pharmacy was out, their supplier was out, and I got the last nine available (reportedly) at WR pharmacy (t… --- ## [Dexcom false "signal loss" alerts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-false-signal-loss-alerts/2194)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-false-signal-loss-alerts/2194 "2025-03-18T23:22:29Z")
Yesterday I kept getting signal loss alerts–even when my phone was with me–but there weren’t any actual drop-outs. After Tai Chi class (happened 3 times!), I changed out my sensor and problem solved after only 1 more fal… --- ## [G7 dropping signal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-dropping-signal/15147)
**Author:** [@DavidAZ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DavidAZ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-dropping-signal/15147 "2025-03-14T11:53:32Z")
Since the January android update to the G7 app my phone consistently looses connectivity to the sensor. My Omnipod 5 doesn’t loose the Bluetooth connection. Don’t know if this is because of 2 connections to the sensor or… --- ## [Breakfast to make my Mom smile and wince](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breakfast-to-make-my-mom-smile-and-wince/15169)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breakfast-to-make-my-mom-smile-and-wince/15169 "2025-03-12T18:14:57Z")
My Mom taught be how to make a proper French omelet. Yesterday I acquired 2 dozen yard eggs from my neighbor, Amber, She sells the for $4.00, but I always pay $5.00. I sold eggs to our neighbors in Houston for $0.50 per … --- ## [Dexcom G7 overpatch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-overpatch/13626)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-overpatch/13626 "2025-03-11T18:23:21Z")
Silly question: does the dexcom g7 have different overpatches? I’m assuming yes. I’m thinking of switching soonish, and since the overpatches take a few weeks to get to me, I’d thought I’d check… Thanks! Edit: each sen… --- ## [FIASP availability](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp-availability/15145)
**Author:** [@Talkstr8t](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Talkstr8t)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp-availability/15145 "2025-03-09T14:09:52Z")
My mail order provider, CVS/Caremark, has been out of FIASP vials for several months. I’m running out of my supply and would rather not pay more to try to find it locally. Supposedly it’s supposed to be available this mo… --- ## [Beware the Omnipod 5/Dexcom G6 to G7 upgrade](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beware-the-omnipod-5-dexcom-g6-to-g7-upgrade/15104)
**Author:** [@rcw](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rcw)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beware-the-omnipod-5-dexcom-g6-to-g7-upgrade/15104 "2025-03-09T05:19:36Z")
This morning I used up my last Dexcom G6 and shifted to G7. The change did not go well, and the reason was that the Omnipod 5 iPhone app does not support the Dexcom G7. Which means I have had to shift back to the ol… --- ## [Plain yellow mustard stops muscle cramps NOW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/plain-yellow-mustard-stops-muscle-cramps-now/15154)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/plain-yellow-mustard-stops-muscle-cramps-now/15154 "2025-03-05T18:19:03Z")
I don’t think there is a scientific explanation. It seems I remember something to do with the Vagus nerve, but no one has done a proper study. It will not prevent cramps, but take in the mouth it will stop them right no… --- ## [Backup Iphone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/backup-iphone/15164)
**Author:** [@Cattell](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Cattell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/backup-iphone/15164 "2025-03-04T13:54:09Z")
Am in my mid eighties and have been Type 1 since I was twenty. I run Dexcom 6 and Omnipod 5 on an Iphone 13 mini. Everything works fine except the other night when my iphone went bananas! It just needed a reboot but allo… --- ## [JANUVIA for type 1.5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/januvia-for-type-1-5/15155)
**Author:** [@arnolfo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/arnolfo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/januvia-for-type-1-5/15155 "2025-03-04T03:18:44Z")
I’ve read another topic for JANUVIA here, but that was back in 2023. My A1C is terrible, and I’ve been working with a clinical pharmacist who has been helpful in improving my results. However, the last 3-4 months have be… --- ## [Tandem infusion set hacks - for when supply runs out?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-infusion-set-hacks-for-when-supply-runs-out/15153)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-infusion-set-hacks-for-when-supply-runs-out/15153 "2025-03-01T19:19:49Z")
Everyone has a (horror) story about interacting with all of our service providers, so I’ll spare you the description of this particular one. As a result, however, I am now left with a very low level of inventory for the… --- ## [Maybe I was just a big dummy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-i-was-just-a-big-dummy/15116)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-i-was-just-a-big-dummy/15116 "2025-02-23T17:14:42Z")
I posted this a while back. suggestions-for-itchy-pods I tried all of the different suggestions. I could never really get anything to stop them from itching. Some of the suggestions seemed to help a little bit, or they… --- ## [SugarMate losing Dexcom G6 data access](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-losing-dexcom-g6-data-access/11962)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-losing-dexcom-g6-data-access/11962 "2025-02-23T00:47:12Z")
Just in from SugarMate: Important Sugarmate Information Hello, We are reaching out to share information on an anticipated disruption of CGM data in your Sugarmate account. Regrettably, our Sugarmate app is no longer… --- ## [Contour nextgen vs accuchek guide strips accuracy?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-nextgen-vs-accuchek-guide-strips-accuracy/15138)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-nextgen-vs-accuchek-guide-strips-accuracy/15138 "2025-02-19T17:38:51Z")
My insurance only pays for the Accu Chek series of strips, but I keep hearing the contour. Next test strips are far superior, but they’re not covered. I pay zero co-pay for mine but the contour ones have a co-pay card o… --- ## [Dexcom Recall of Certain G6 Receivers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-recall-of-certain-g6-receivers/15144)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-recall-of-certain-g6-receivers/15144 "2025-02-19T01:04:28Z")
See attached link --- ## [LOOOPing and stuff....suggestions?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loooping-and-stuff-suggestions/15141)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loooping-and-stuff-suggestions/15141 "2025-02-18T15:01:35Z")
I’m currently running Trio, a variant of LOOP, with Dexcom G7 and Omnipod Dash.Its been pretty good, and I’m very fortunate that anything diabetes related is covered 100% no copay through my employer group health plan. T… --- ## [Luer-lock infusion sets still available?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/luer-lock-infusion-sets-still-available/15142)
**Author:** [@Mary55](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mary55)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 2:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/luer-lock-infusion-sets-still-available/15142 "2025-02-18T02:50:05Z")
Does anyone know if a variety of Luer-lock infusion sets are still available in the US? I think these used to be available from Unomedical, now called Convatec. It looks like they are now advertising only Medtronic/Tan… --- ## [Anyone try a type 1 pancreas reboot by fasting?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-try-a-type-1-pancreas-reboot-by-fasting/15134)
**Author:** [@DiabettySince69](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DiabettySince69)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-try-a-type-1-pancreas-reboot-by-fasting/15134 "2025-02-14T14:13:10Z")
Howdy. First experience with this forum, so let’s go big with my first question! Has anyone tried to mimic a study done with Type 1 mice and their ability to "reboot " a pancreas by simply " hard resetting " it? It occ… --- ## [A1c - why bother?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-why-bother/14539)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-why-bother/14539 "2025-02-14T00:29:18Z")
In December, my nurse practitioner put me on lisinopril and atorvastatin preventatively - my lab work has been great for the past few years but since I’ve been type 1 for almost 30 years, I guess they recommend this as a… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=16) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=18)