# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=170 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 171 --- ## [G5 transmitter battery cover for battery change](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-transmitter-battery-cover-for-battery-change/2308)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-transmitter-battery-cover-for-battery-change/2308 "2017-10-10T01:49:47Z")
Thingiverse is a website where people publish and freely share plans for parts that can be printed online (for a fee) on a 3-D printer. User BillyBean on Thingiverse recently published the plans for a G5 battery cover, … --- ## [Dexcom new sensor trials](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-new-sensor-trials/1190)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-new-sensor-trials/1190 "2017-10-09T21:08:25Z")
I met with my pump trainer today to check in on the settings for my new pump (going well!) and she mentioned that her clinic will be a site for the new Dexcom sensor trials. I threw my hat into the ring for consideration… --- ## [Access to "Risk of kidney disease in T1DM" in Nature Reviews Endocrinology?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/access-to-risk-of-kidney-disease-in-t1dm-in-nature-reviews-endocrinology/2282)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/access-to-risk-of-kidney-disease-in-t1dm-in-nature-reviews-endocrinology/2282 "2017-10-09T00:24:18Z")
If anyone has access to this paper, would they be able to submit a fair use review of the article here? it appears to be an interesting 50-year retrospective statistical analysis of kidney disease in T1Ds. https://www.n… --- ## [Needlephobia? Check out the Autoject by Owen Mumford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/needlephobia-check-out-the-autoject-by-owen-mumford/2275)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2017, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/needlephobia-check-out-the-autoject-by-owen-mumford/2275 "2017-10-08T20:26:14Z")
Several members recently mentioned needlephobia, and described how much more time they end up spending on injections. I coincidentally ran into this interesting device, which got good reviews and mentions in the UK from … --- ## [How to I adjust my running BG by changing my running speed?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-i-adjust-my-running-bg-by-changing-my-running-speed/2285)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-i-adjust-my-running-bg-by-changing-my-running-speed/2285 "2017-10-07T19:35:15Z")
I went running this afternoon while I still had some IOB from a correction (not much, I corrected only 0.7U). I was dropping way too much, so I tried to do sprints to get my BG up, but 5 minutes of sprints did not make a… --- ## [Nightscout Foundation Hack event Nov 17, '17 in SF](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightscout-foundation-hack-event-nov-17-17-in-sf/2278)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightscout-foundation-hack-event-nov-17-17-in-sf/2278 "2017-10-07T18:47:33Z")
More information here: http://www.nightscoutfoundation.org/nfhack-172/ --- ## [What I’m experiencing on a low carb diet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-i-m-experiencing-on-a-low-carb-diet/2279)
**Author:** [@Robellengold](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Robellengold)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-i-m-experiencing-on-a-low-carb-diet/2279 "2017-10-07T16:23:29Z")
Had another great week on the low carb diet - as Michel suggested I’ll share some of my experiences \[698DD4FF-3883-4DE9-9D3C-940FAB971A67\] The readings are great again - with average of 99 and little variation especiall… --- ## [Dexcom vs Freestyle Libre accuracy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-vs-freestyle-libre-accuracy/2288)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-vs-freestyle-libre-accuracy/2288 "2017-10-07T14:51:13Z")
This user (Jorge) posted a great graph comparing the Dexcom, the Libre and hand-tested BG: Jorge’s comment: As you can see in the graph (sorry it is in mmol/l, 10 mmol/l is 180 mg/dl, and 80 mg/dl is 4.4 mmol/l), F… --- ## [Insulinomas regenerate beta-cells](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulinomas-regenerate-beta-cells/2283)
**Author:** [@Cam\_TdT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Cam_TdT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulinomas-regenerate-beta-cells/2283 "2017-10-06T22:27:52Z")
Insulinomas are (in general) benign tumors that are largely composed of regenerated beta cells, and that produce insulin. This study identified the genomic differences between regular beta cells and insulinomas: What… --- ## [Practical Cure from Stem Cells Arabia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/practical-cure-from-stem-cells-arabia/2240)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/practical-cure-from-stem-cells-arabia/2240 "2017-10-06T13:57:06Z")
A new trial is underway with exciting preliminary results from a pilot study. 4 patients were treated with a combination of 2 stem cell procedures and went months without needing to inject insulin…all WITHOUT anti-rejec… --- ## [Active management of basal insulin to prevent lows](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/active-management-of-basal-insulin-to-prevent-lows/2265)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/active-management-of-basal-insulin-to-prevent-lows/2265 "2017-10-06T03:37:58Z")
For the past couple of weeks, I have been experimenting and playing very actively with temp basals to prevent lows. Some of my motivation is that my son has gained quite a lot of weight lately – he is still very thin but… --- ## [CGM Sensor - Time to replace?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-sensor-time-to-replace/2271)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-sensor-time-to-replace/2271 "2017-10-06T02:28:54Z")
How to know when your sensor needs to be replaced. \[0781084E82B5000029200003-attachment-1-IMG\_1827\] --- ## [Glucagon - Poll](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucagon-poll/2238)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucagon-poll/2238 "2017-10-06T01:05:40Z")
I wanted to get an idea of how many people have used glucagon. It can be either having given it to yourself, or someone given it to you if you were not able. On your answer, if you are a parent or caregiver, it is of c… --- ## [What the Health](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-the-health/2228)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-the-health/2228 "2017-10-06T00:40:24Z")
This weekends assigned Netflix viewing is the recent popular documentary “What the Health” I’m starting it right now and hope enough of you will too to have a healthy review and discussion next week. (ETA after watchin… --- ## [Everything’s so clear](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everything-s-so-clear/2268)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everything-s-so-clear/2268 "2017-10-05T18:22:41Z")
The latest instructions I’ve gotten in dealing with the insurance/CGM mess were to call my local diabetes educator, so I did, and she cleared things up for me in a big way. Apparently, beginning last year or this year, U… --- ## [Omnipod POD covers from Pinkery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pod-covers-from-pinkery/1558)
**Author:** [@Engel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Engel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pod-covers-from-pinkery/1558 "2017-10-05T01:40:43Z")
I think they are the best price around, you can get any of the ones listed or custom ones, they have all kinds of color, and they ship super quick, and the owners are great as well. I love them. Mentioned in this thre… --- ## [Choosing running shoes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/choosing-running-shoes/427)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/choosing-running-shoes/427 "2017-10-05T00:55:44Z")
The most important piece of equipment you need for running is the running shoe. It’s practically all you need (maybe some shorts and a shirt so you don’t get arrested). Although a well fitting shoe is important to every … --- ## [NYT: How low to push blood sugar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nyt-how-low-to-push-blood-sugar/2256)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nyt-how-low-to-push-blood-sugar/2256 "2017-10-04T23:47:04Z")
FYI- I wanted to share with the group (I came across this article, shared with my by someone else) I cannot agree with an A1C level higher than 7; really? It’s difficult to achieve decent a1c using only anti diabeti… --- ## [High BG before bed - what would you do?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-bg-before-bed-what-would-you-do/2192)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-bg-before-bed-what-would-you-do/2192 "2017-10-04T21:39:39Z")
So sometimes I’ll check before bed and my BG will be on the higher end - 120s-140s (I try to go to bed around 100). Since I don’t usually check during the night (and have no CGM), I’m always nervous to correct it (also s… --- ## [Study: genetics and Type 1 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-genetics-and-type-1-diabetes/2251)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-genetics-and-type-1-diabetes/2251 "2017-10-04T21:11:06Z")
The Trialnet study, which many of us with T1 children are familiar with, has been generating some interesting data on genetics. Their most recent statistical analysis had some interesting conclusions: Type 1 and LADA a… --- ## [Kate Johnston's Medtronic 670G start blog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kate-johnstons-medtronic-670g-start-blog/2239)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kate-johnstons-medtronic-670g-start-blog/2239 "2017-10-04T20:56:51Z")
I found this very cool blog by Kate Johnston (loffkat), which documents her start on the 670G. I thought it was an interesting take: She is an adventurer and an experimenter, like us – check out her motorbike trip! I … --- ## [Preventing skewed Omnipod averages](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/preventing-skewed-omnipod-averages/2249)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/preventing-skewed-omnipod-averages/2249 "2017-10-04T15:59:55Z")
Not sure how many people ever use their PDM’s BG averages, what with Diasend and Clarity and whatnot (I know I don’t anymore), but sometimes if I test high I’ll test again to make sure my finger wasn’t contaminated, and … --- ## [Omnipod BG tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-bg-tags/2247)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-bg-tags/2247 "2017-10-04T15:40:51Z")
On the omnipod PDM, it seems that you can only tag BG readings that are less than 2 hours old. This seems like a bad design. Any idea why they do that?!? Does anyone know of a workaround? It would be nice to be able to… --- ## [Study: twice-daily aspirin may work better for Type 2 Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-twice-daily-aspirin-may-work-better-for-type-2-diabetes/2253)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-twice-daily-aspirin-may-work-better-for-type-2-diabetes/2253 "2017-10-04T03:47:58Z")
This very preliminary study may indicate that T2 PWDs would benefit from twice-daily aspirin: “Given that platelets in people with diabetes are characterized by increased aggregation and increased turnover rates, our… --- ## [Omnipod: Pod expiration reminder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pod-expiration-reminder/1513)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-pod-expiration-reminder/1513 "2017-10-04T04:07:47Z")
Not sure if anyone else does this, but I find it useful. For your pod expiration, the PDM only shows the date. Plus, you have to turn the PDM on to see it. I am not as aware of dates as I am the day-of-the week, and thi… --- ## [A new personal record](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-new-personal-record/2245)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-new-personal-record/2245 "2017-10-04T01:40:29Z")
Hit 228 after breakfast this morning (I guess I just forgot I was diabetic and tried oatmeal again). That’s the highest recorded BG I’ve had so far. Enter Afrezza… \[B994464D-C90D-49A3-8426-BFAB1D76D6F1\] Back down to 11… --- ## [The great milkshake and banana split challenge!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-great-milkshake-and-banana-split-challenge/1877)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-great-milkshake-and-banana-split-challenge/1877 "2017-10-04T01:17:20Z")
The gauntlet was thrown in this thread: can we find a way to accommodate banana splits and milk shakes? So, here is my thought: log in this thread your dosage and BG track for a banana split or a milkshake! Let’s see if… --- ## [Guinness and ice cream](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/guinness-and-ice-cream/2227)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2017, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/guinness-and-ice-cream/2227 "2017-10-03T18:14:14Z")
Best correction ever! Guinness and vanilla ice cream. This tastes awesome! \[IMG\_2337\] --- ## [3 mega-meals in 24 hours!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-mega-meals-in-24-hours/2140)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2017, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-mega-meals-in-24-hours/2140 "2017-10-03T01:42:22Z")
My brother was going back to college this week, so we celebrated with him and had lots of big meals the day before he left. Here is my track for that whole time: \[KCTdTBGTrackBigMeals\_2017-09-21b\] Wednesday night we ha… --- ## [Speeding insulin activation: IM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/speeding-insulin-activation-im/1576)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2017, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/speeding-insulin-activation-im/1576 "2017-10-03T01:40:30Z")
For those who take intravenous or intramuscular insulin to speed up the time to reach peak activity, do you keep an inventory of longer needles? I was hoping to not to and just use my regular needles or pen tips. Schei… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=169) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=171)