# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=173 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 174 --- ## [Severe nausea with "high" BG?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/severe-nausea-with-high-bg/2091)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/severe-nausea-with-high-bg/2091 "2017-09-21T17:12:03Z")
Does anyone else get nauseated every time they go “high” for any length of time - and not even that high? Anytime I’m above 120 for more than an hour, I feel so sick, I have to lay down until my BG starts coming down. Oc… --- ## [Dexcom Developer API now live!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-developer-api-now-live/2059)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-developer-api-now-live/2059 "2017-09-21T16:51:35Z")
https://developer.dexcom.com/ --- ## [Apple Watch Series 3 (for CGM) has connectivity issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-series-3-for-cgm-has-connectivity-issues/2090)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-watch-series-3-for-cgm-has-connectivity-issues/2090 "2017-09-21T14:00:56Z")
From The Verge: AP: “The company says it is investigating a fix for the problem.” --- ## [JDRF T1D Care Kit](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jdrf-t1d-care-kit/625)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jdrf-t1d-care-kit/625 "2017-09-21T01:10:52Z")
Are you an adult with newly-diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes? Order a JDRF T1D Care Kit. --- ## [My son started on Omnipod a few days ago :-)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-son-started-on-omnipod-a-few-days-ago/1845)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-son-started-on-omnipod-a-few-days-ago/1845 "2017-09-20T16:02:54Z")
I have periodically updated the forum on our progress towards a pump: declined insurance request and final appeal win. So, for the next step in the saga, my son started on Omnipod a few days ago. On his first day, he pr… --- ## [Glucagon response in T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucagon-response-in-t1d/2076)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucagon-response-in-t1d/2076 "2017-09-20T15:01:20Z")
So when you’re diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, doctors, dieticians and CDEs will bombard you with lots of information about T1D. At least that’s my experience. They’ll talk about how the body normally maintains glucose h… --- ## [OmniPod manufacturing in the U.S](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-manufacturing-in-the-u-s/2065)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-manufacturing-in-the-u-s/2065 "2017-09-20T03:29:28Z")
I have been thinking about this a little bit. Pure speculation on my part. Currently OmniPods are manufactured in China. There are restrictions on the encryption strength that can be used when products are made in China… --- ## [Liquid (injectable) glucagon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liquid-injectable-glucagon/2071)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liquid-injectable-glucagon/2071 "2017-09-19T23:04:26Z")
All these hypokits still have powdered glucagon that needs to be dissolved shortly before use, because liquid glucagon isn’t stable. Does anyone know how developers of bi-hormonal closed-loop systems (e.g. Beta Bionics a… --- ## [Should Glucagon be refrigerated?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/should-glucagon-be-refrigerated/1881)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/should-glucagon-be-refrigerated/1881 "2017-09-12T14:55:26Z")
I noticed that, on several recent PM threads I was invited to, some people mentioned the improved longevity of glucagon when refrigerated. Lilly Glucagon kits The documentation provided by Lilly for the latest version … --- ## [Advice for a CGM newbie(!)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-for-a-cgm-newbie/2045)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-for-a-cgm-newbie/2045 "2017-09-19T21:51:31Z")
I finally got the call! With insurance coverage straightened out, I should be getting a Dexcom G5 in the mail within the next two weeks. :grin: I’d appreciate any advice (and I’m going to be trying to read up on all of t… --- ## [Increase in prevalence of Type 1 diabetes: why?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/increase-in-prevalence-of-type-1-diabetes-why/2064)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/increase-in-prevalence-of-type-1-diabetes-why/2064 "2017-09-19T20:48:11Z")
I have not done a study to prove a causal relationship, but I suspect that there would be a correlation between Type 1 diabetics living long enough to reproduce and pass on their genes and the increase of which you spea… --- ## [How do you keep track of your Omnipod PDM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-omnipod-pdm/1756)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-omnipod-pdm/1756 "2017-09-19T19:59:22Z")
I just lost mine then found it again a couple of days later. I tend to lose things a lot. How do you keep your PDM at hand without losing track of it? --- ## [Study: salt intake increases incidence of T2D and LADA, yet?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-salt-intake-increases-incidence-of-t2d-and-lada-yet/2050)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-salt-intake-increases-incidence-of-t2d-and-lada-yet/2050 "2017-09-19T19:41:43Z")
This interesting study from Karolinska Institute, a diabetes center of very good reputation, concludes that there is an association between high salt intake and the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes and of LADA. At the same … --- ## [The magic of a zero basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-magic-of-a-zero-basal/1857)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-magic-of-a-zero-basal/1857 "2017-09-19T17:39:50Z")
I wanted to share a few thoughts I had tonight while running, and I wanted to share the magic of a well-timed zero (or temp) basal. One of the thoughts that made me laugh at myself a little bit tonight is that I realize… --- ## [Dexcom phone: why I prefer iOS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-phone-why-i-prefer-ios/2048)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-phone-why-i-prefer-ios/2048 "2017-09-19T17:14:53Z")
Dexcom now offers apps on both iOS and Android. Which alternative is preferable? As for me, although I am a lifelong Android user, I prefer iOS for the purpose. I have several reasons for my preference, each of which wo… --- ## [Dexcom travel: US G5 transmitter won't pair to phone in another country](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-travel-us-g5-transmitter-wont-pair-to-phone-in-another-country/2047)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-travel-us-g5-transmitter-wont-pair-to-phone-in-another-country/2047 "2017-09-19T02:55:37Z")
\[EDIT\] IMPORTANT: uch of the information in this post and thread is incorrect, or has been superseded. The correct information is available on this thread: Traveling with Dexcom: G5 use in other countries If you travel … --- ## [Quarterly Endo Appointment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quarterly-endo-appointment/2044)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quarterly-endo-appointment/2044 "2017-09-18T23:25:52Z")
So we had Liam’s appointment today. Here’s what we found. First, he’s down from 6.9 to 6.8 A1C. Although I thought he was 6.3 (according to the CGM), his actual blood A1C came out to 6.8. And you know what? I’m OK w… --- ## [Cheese balls=magic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cheese-balls-magic/1816)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cheese-balls-magic/1816 "2017-09-18T22:08:04Z")
Anyone else have experience with this? Is it because they are primarily made of air? ETA: in the original post, I referred to these as cheese puffs. They were vastly superior to those. They were cheese balls. My mistake… --- ## [Using CGM for Insulin Dosing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-cgm-for-insulin-dosing/2032)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-cgm-for-insulin-dosing/2032 "2017-09-18T19:15:36Z")
My husband brought this editorial to my attention since I do generally dose off my CGM readings. --- ## [Night-time high spoiling my good run](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/night-time-high-spoiling-my-good-run/2002)
**Author:** [@Robellengold](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Robellengold)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/night-time-high-spoiling-my-good-run/2002 "2017-09-18T18:19:40Z")
Just wanted to share one of my periodic crazy periods trying to control my BG and my liver --- ## [Changes to BG at altitude](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changes-to-bg-at-altitude/1854)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changes-to-bg-at-altitude/1854 "2017-09-18T16:15:08Z")
Sorry, a very quick post, scrabbled together from some other times I posted on the subject. When your body adjusts to higher altitudes, it has to cope with the lower oxygen levels that are at higher altitudes. This ca… --- ## [Shrimp Steak Packs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shrimp-steak-packs/1931)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/shrimp-steak-packs/1931 "2017-09-18T00:33:15Z")
We didn’t have milkshakes this weekend but I did do up some tasty vittles for the fam, cooked on the grill. I call them shrimp steak packs. They were SO good. We had never tried them before and I found the recipe on t… --- ## [No counting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-counting/2014)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2017, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-counting/2014 "2017-09-17T15:00:05Z")
I have no idea how many carbs this was. A thick pizza and 2 beers (I was telling the guy making it to keep piling stuff on, like they do in Chicago). But I wouldn’t have any clue how to do this with a calculator or form… --- ## [A beautiful line](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-beautiful-line/2011)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2017, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-beautiful-line/2011 "2017-09-16T22:08:54Z")
I really just need to commit to eating a lower carb/lower glycemic index breakfast every morning, because it always makes my day better. But this is an extraordinary day, even for me. Ending the night at 99 (my highest B… --- ## [Interesting Medscape Opinion Article UPDATE: PURE Shakes Up Nutritional Field: Finds High Fat Intake Beneficial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-medscape-opinion-article-update-pure-shakes-up-nutritional-field-finds-high-fat-intake-beneficial/1811)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2017, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-medscape-opinion-article-update-pure-shakes-up-nutritional-field-finds-high-fat-intake-beneficial/1811 "2017-09-16T08:32:46Z")
This article (and the hubbub in the comment section) is quite interesting. The authors pretty much debunk the AHA stance against saturated fats in a most convincing manner. If you don’t have a Medscape account, you shou… --- ## [Best BG meters for running](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-bg-meters-for-running/1866)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2017, 7:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-bg-meters-for-running/1866 "2017-09-16T07:26:04Z")
This is a comparison of two meters I use for running. This is not a general meter review, or a discussion about the best BG meter. It is a comparison and review of two different meters for one specific purpose, and one … --- ## [Figure out your sweat loss for CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/figure-out-your-sweat-loss-for-cgm/1345)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2017, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/figure-out-your-sweat-loss-for-cgm/1345 "2017-09-16T06:55:50Z")
I have noticed that Dexcom really bonks on me after about an 1 to 1 1/2 hours of running. This is because of the amount of sweat loss I have, which reduces the effectiveness of the interstitial fluid for measuring BG. I… --- ## [Use in 3 Days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/use-in-3-days/2008)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2017, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/use-in-3-days/2008 "2017-09-16T01:04:57Z")
Afrezza users, how important is it to use the 3 cartridges within 3 days? Attempting sweet potatoes tonight (a guaranteed spike normally), and I think I’m going to try an 8u rather than my usual 4u considering the number… --- ## [Pulmonary function test for Afrezza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pulmonary-function-test-for-afrezza/1995)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pulmonary-function-test-for-afrezza/1995 "2017-09-15T16:45:21Z")
So, I just called to schedule the pulmonary function test and was a little surprised that the test my NP ordered lasts for 90 minutes. Is that consistent with what you’ve experienced or a little overkill? I’ve seen other… --- ## [So how bad is Novolin R really?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-how-bad-is-novolin-r-really/1967)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-how-bad-is-novolin-r-really/1967 "2017-09-15T16:13:17Z")
Give me the good and bad of your experiences, please! Particularly because I’m not on basal insulin as my fasting blood sugars are fine, the extended DIA is scaring me a bit with the potential for lots of lows (I already… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=172) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=174)