# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=175 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 176 --- ## [Acetaminophen, CGM and blood sugar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/acetaminophen-cgm-and-blood-sugar/1920)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/acetaminophen-cgm-and-blood-sugar/1920 "2017-09-11T16:57:21Z")
Could someone please help enlighten my addled, sick brain about why acetaminophen is not a good option? Is it that it actually spikes the blood sugar or that it prohibits the CGM sensor from taking accurate measurements? … --- ## [Nyquil replacement for CGM/ Dexcom users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nyquil-replacement-for-cgm-dexcom-users/1932)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nyquil-replacement-for-cgm-dexcom-users/1932 "2017-09-11T15:17:38Z")
CGM/ Dexcom users can experience the exact effects of Nyquil without using acetaminophen. It is @Irish’s thread on the subject that awakened a home pressure-point for me: my wife uses Nyquil like Irish, and we have that… --- ## [Trulicity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trulicity/1914)
**Author:** [@Robellengold](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Robellengold)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trulicity/1914 "2017-09-11T03:25:14Z")
Adding some more info on my use of trulicity - the doctor recommended for a couple of reasons reduce my basal peak that I have 7am to 3pm each day maybe lose some weight slow down the blood sugar rise after eating carb… --- ## [The "secret"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-secret/1880)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-secret/1880 "2017-09-10T22:29:28Z")
Michel’s post made me think this: Do you know the secret to being a successful diabetic in the long-term? Finding the right mate. Maybe even more important for the guys, 'cuz we’re generally more stubborn. :wink: C… --- ## [Life insurance and diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/life-insurance-and-diabetes/1887)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/life-insurance-and-diabetes/1887 "2017-09-10T15:40:00Z")
--- ## [Swimming and LOW, LOW, LOW overnight](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/swimming-and-low-low-low-overnight/1280)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/swimming-and-low-low-low-overnight/1280 "2017-09-10T04:40:35Z")
Last night was the worst night we've had in a while. We went to a kids' swimming pool yesterday and Samson spent two hours frolicking in the water. But then last night we were just seesawing from low to not-low. We had… --- ## [Easy to dose French crepes for lunch today](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/easy-to-dose-french-crepes-for-lunch-today/1909)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/easy-to-dose-french-crepes-for-lunch-today/1909 "2017-09-10T00:30:31Z")
Today my Mom made French crepes. I had three. It was really awesome and I did not run high! So I think it is a good thing for people with diabetes to have when they want to splurge with sweets. \[RolledCrepeP\_2017-09-08… --- ## [The TAG page on FUD, or how to find all threads tagged "horsecrap"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-tag-page-on-fud-or-how-to-find-all-threads-tagged-horsecrap/1910)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-tag-page-on-fud-or-how-to-find-all-threads-tagged-horsecrap/1910 "2017-09-10T02:49:56Z")
There is a specific TAG page for all tags on FUD, a page that is really easy to find because it is the forum name followed by /tags/: forum.fudiabetes.org/tags/ I had such a good laugh reading @docslotnick’s thread on… --- ## [Holiday Weekend/ What Will You Be Eating?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/holiday-weekend-what-will-you-be-eating/1830)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/holiday-weekend-what-will-you-be-eating/1830 "2017-09-06T16:48:32Z")
So, another Holiday has arrived. some of us are sad to see the summer go and the new season to begin, and some of us are just relieved. the weather has been changing here in Brooklyn, and it seems that all in all, it is … --- ## [Glucagon app: a great app!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucagon-app-a-great-app/1893)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucagon-app-a-great-app/1893 "2017-09-09T19:32:24Z")
This great app by Lilly gives you step-by-step instructions on using Glucagon to treat severe low blood sugar: https://www.lillyglucagon.com/glucagon-app \[GlucagonAppInstructionsP\_2017-09-08\] I am leery of downloading… --- ## [Hurricane relief for diabetes families](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hurricane-relief-for-diabetes-families/1894)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hurricane-relief-for-diabetes-families/1894 "2017-09-09T14:51:20Z")
I just received an email from ADA soliciting supplies and money for the hurricane relief effort for diabetes families: \[ADAHurricaneEffortP\_2017-09-08\] Despite their horrible misspelling of my first name, they are wort… --- ## [Glucose tabs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-tabs/1895)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-tabs/1895 "2017-09-09T14:49:58Z")
nothing to do with the current conversation, but i just wanted to make a plug for Gtabs: i should deffinately buy stock in their company. :blush: anyone else? or are you all skittles, and jellybeans people? --- ## [Surviving on $50 with no prescriptions or insurance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surviving-on-50-with-no-prescriptions-or-insurance/1806)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surviving-on-50-with-no-prescriptions-or-insurance/1806 "2017-09-08T19:39:32Z")
Recently there was a story about a diabetic who died because he couldn’t afford his insulin. And the hurricane news brought other stories up about people needing insulin, and a preparation thread. I wanted to address th… --- ## [Afrezza-- timing is everything](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-timing-is-everything/417)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-timing-is-everything/417 "2017-09-08T14:42:03Z")
Well, this wasn't the point I intentionally set out to prove today.. but it's a valid point none the less... I ate lunch at a Thai restaurant today. Normally I know better. My cgm read 75 when I sat down. Half an ho… --- ## [Strips on amazon? Best choices?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strips-on-amazon-best-choices/1460)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strips-on-amazon-best-choices/1460 "2017-09-08T12:00:03Z")
I know we’ve talked about this recently, but my search turned up older conversations. Can you guys weigh in on best Amazon strips to try? --- ## [How to get past the "don't care" days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-get-past-the-dont-care-days/1878)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-get-past-the-dont-care-days/1878 "2017-09-08T03:31:22Z")
So I’m still testing, I’m still dosing as best I know how and eating how I’ve been eating, but I’m not recording anything (I’m usually a meticulous record keeper), and I just don’t care about it. I don’t want to do it, d… --- ## [My first flatline (almost) on a pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-first-flatline-almost-on-a-pump/1876)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-first-flatline-almost-on-a-pump/1876 "2017-09-07T19:47:34Z")
It was a lucky one because I did not have peaks Monday: \[KCT\_BG\_Track\_Events\_2017-09-04\] The day before, I had hormone peaks all day. But even when I get only one peak, I can’t flatline because I can only catch peaks a… --- ## [What Are Some of The Things That Frustrate You Most About Being (or caring for) D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-that-frustrate-you-most-about-being-or-caring-for-d/1574)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-that-frustrate-you-most-about-being-or-caring-for-d/1574 "2017-09-07T17:01:10Z")
i want to live a life Unlimited by D. i have found that there are so many things that feel and seem like i can’t do. i am learning daily on this incredible site, that i truly can live a life Unlimited, however, there are… --- ## [Hurricane Irma](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hurricane-irma/1863)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hurricane-irma/1863 "2017-09-07T01:54:04Z")
With the devastation that Harvey caused one would think the US could get a break…but it doesn’t look like that’s going to be the case. Irma is now on it’s way west toward FL and projections indicate it could head up the… --- ## [Wrong nutrition information on label](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wrong-nutrition-information-on-label/1862)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wrong-nutrition-information-on-label/1862 "2017-09-07T01:49:34Z")
I forgot lunch today so I went to the cafeteria at work. I ordered a BLT on sourdough with a salad and asked the lady behind the counter to look at the bread bag to get the carb count just right. :slight\_smile: and of c… --- ## [Diabetes school supplies for a pre-teen child](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-school-supplies-for-a-pre-teen-child/1865)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-school-supplies-for-a-pre-teen-child/1865 "2017-09-07T00:38:55Z")
What diabetes school supplies do you assemble for the beginning of the school year? My son was diagnosed during the 2015-2016 school year. We had a hard time putting together our first D kit for school! Now, in our thir… --- ## [Better control while sick?!?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/better-control-while-sick/1869)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/better-control-while-sick/1869 "2017-09-06T19:40:22Z")
So, Liam is sick…he’s been sick for a week now. The only symptom he really has is loose stools. We know he’s sick because his TDD has gone up to 10 - 12u/day from 5-6. @ErinElizabeth and I have discussed the possibili… --- ## [Gender differences in diabetes outcome](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gender-differences-in-diabetes-outcome/1864)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gender-differences-in-diabetes-outcome/1864 "2017-09-06T16:46:44Z")
I was really intrigued by what @Jen wrote on another thread: What do we know about gender differences with D? @jen’s opinion was that a great deal of it was explained by the influence of periods on women’s BG. --- ## [What the heck!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-the-heck/1852)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-the-heck/1852 "2017-09-06T16:53:32Z")
\[IMG\_0332\] Disconnected way too long for my shower? Bad pump site or insulin? Two bee/wasp stings that woke me up? Imitation maple syrup I had was secretly real? Stressing unconsciousy about my upcoming trip? Thyro… --- ## [An unexpected explanation for late evening lows](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-unexpected-explanation-for-late-evening-lows/1859)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-unexpected-explanation-for-late-evening-lows/1859 "2017-09-06T14:53:37Z")
For the past couple of months we have been fighting late evening (midnight) lows. We have been trying many different hypotheses. One that I pursued for a long time was a Lantus activity peak 3 hours after injection – an… --- ## [Police officer arrests nurse](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/police-officer-arrests-nurse/1837)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/police-officer-arrests-nurse/1837 "2017-09-06T00:51:08Z")
Most of you have probably already caught wind of this story because it’s been pretty viral for the past few days… wanted to know your thoughts? Being married to a nurse I have my own perspectives… but I think the offi… --- ## [Ooops ! Forgot to Bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ooops-forgot-to-bolus/1789)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ooops-forgot-to-bolus/1789 "2017-09-05T18:53:57Z")
i haven’t found a post about this topic, so i will just put it out there and see if anybody relates to this and how they have handled it when it has happened. this afternoon i bolused for my lunch. i had other things on… --- ## [Strange things happening](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-things-happening/1843)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-things-happening/1843 "2017-09-05T18:31:19Z")
Freaky situation this morning… I had attempted to pair my wife’s Android phone with Liam’s transmitter after I found out G5 Mobile is now offered for that device. It didn’t pair correctly and I found out it was because… --- ## [Best candies for lows?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-candies-for-lows/1761)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-candies-for-lows/1761 "2017-09-05T15:22:07Z")
Speaking of glucose tabs and glucose necklaces, what type of “sugar” do folks consume to recover from low BG? I noticed on another thread, @Michel was using skim milk for his son at night. And @Eric seems to like chocola… --- ## [Unsustainable insurance trajectory](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unsustainable-insurance-trajectory/1842)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unsustainable-insurance-trajectory/1842 "2017-09-04T23:30:49Z")
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