# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=176 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 177 --- ## [Insulin: syringes vs pens](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-syringes-vs-pens/1817)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-syringes-vs-pens/1817 "2017-09-04T18:17:20Z")
Of all the options for small doses, the syringe is the worst… standard novolog flex pen is better-- other options out there too like the novopen echo and junior allow for half unit dosing but I don’t think they can acc… --- ## [My neighbor's story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-neighbors-story/1841)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 2:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-neighbors-story/1841 "2017-09-04T02:50:44Z")
She was out calling the dog and me my cat…and we met in the street and started chatting–kids back in school, a little more free time, etc. Then she discloses that she has a “wierd pancreas thing” that causes her body to… --- ## [Anyone else have a "munchies" BG zone?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-have-a-munchies-bg-zone/1831)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-have-a-munchies-bg-zone/1831 "2017-09-03T17:45:13Z")
Anyone feel like eating (and drinking) everything in sight when in a particular BG range? For me, if I’m in the 120-130s, no matter how long it’s been since I ate, no matter if I’ve risen to that or dropped to that (and … --- ## [Daily Scare](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daily-scare/1823)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daily-scare/1823 "2017-09-02T17:55:00Z")
Liam’s receiver read 79 and level (he had gone from 83 - 75 for the past hour…and I was loving life) @ErinElizabeth checked his sugars preparing to bolus him for food…his number is something we have never seen before: 2… --- ## ["Pasta doesn't raise blood sugars" writes Reader's Digest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pasta-doesnt-raise-blood-sugars-writes-readers-digest/1682)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pasta-doesnt-raise-blood-sugars-writes-readers-digest/1682 "2017-09-02T02:32:20Z")
As if we needed more proof that it is critical to carefully vet the sources we use for what we read… This quote, at least, is definite proof that the Reader’s Digest does not make the grade. Have a look at this: "Pasta … --- ## [It's that time](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/its-that-time/1782)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/its-that-time/1782 "2017-09-01T20:09:09Z")
Looks like Liam is sick. :frowning: After being up with him until 4:30 this morning trying to get his BG’s under 200 (he was over 200 from 9PM - 4:30am…lots of extra insulin given), @ErinElizabeth and I have come to th… --- ## [Mortality and carbohydrate intake in a cross-sectional, multi-country study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mortality-and-carbohydrate-intake-in-a-cross-sectional-multi-country-study/1765)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mortality-and-carbohydrate-intake-in-a-cross-sectional-multi-country-study/1765 "2017-09-01T16:27:55Z")
More isn’t necessarily better. Alsos surprising: fruits, veggies and legumes only showed a benefit up to a certain point. Still, as one doctor said aout the trial: “The effects are modest effects, in the neighborhood of… --- ## [Getting both injectable rapid acting and Afrezza covered](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-both-injectable-rapid-acting-and-afrezza-covered/1808)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-both-injectable-rapid-acting-and-afrezza-covered/1808 "2017-09-01T14:56:05Z")
Question that came up while taking to my husband (a nurse) about my dwindling supply of Novolog and syringes (which I use along with the Afrezza). We’re still in process of getting Afrezza approved (and a Dexcom…). Curre… --- ## [The 3 energy pathways](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-3-energy-pathways/1809)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-3-energy-pathways/1809 "2017-09-01T11:58:04Z")
Not much here on diabetes particularly, but just a background on energy pathways used during exercise which can be explored further in other topics. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is the immediate source of chemical ener… --- ## [Voucher for Afrezza!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/voucher-for-afrezza/1541)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/voucher-for-afrezza/1541 "2017-08-31T00:38:51Z")
My husband came home from an appointment with our IM PA with an RX and voucher for me for Afrezza! (She knows I’m a fan and that insurance won’t cover it.) The voucher is from Mannkind for a 180-count titration pack. Mus… --- ## [The actual current amount of a temp basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-actual-current-amount-of-a-temp-basal/1672)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-actual-current-amount-of-a-temp-basal/1672 "2017-08-31T19:35:26Z")
Does anyone do anything to calculate their actual temp basal amounts to figure out what they are really getting at the present time? I don’t think any pumps do this. If you lower your basal, it takes a while for that a… --- ## [First ever cell-based gene therapy approved by FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-ever-cell-based-gene-therapy-approved-by-fda/1798)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-ever-cell-based-gene-therapy-approved-by-fda/1798 "2017-08-31T15:14:20Z")
This is pretty neat. This is not a pure diabetes news – but it has a strong impact. Yesterday, the FDA approved the first ever cell-based gene therapy treatment in the US, in this case for a form of juvenile leukemia (ac… --- ## [Glucose necklace: potential new product](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-necklace-potential-new-product/665)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-necklace-potential-new-product/665 "2017-08-31T12:45:57Z")
I found this idea interesting: --- ## [Posting on FUD by phone rather than computer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/posting-on-fud-by-phone-rather-than-computer/1785)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 6:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/posting-on-fud-by-phone-rather-than-computer/1785 "2017-08-31T06:39:45Z")
I love the Discourse app! But typing on the phone, for me, is fraught with risk! I have really thick fingers that frequently mistype on the phone keyboard. Between that and the terrible dangers of auto-correct, the effe… --- ## [Is low(er) carb always necessary?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-low-er-carb-always-necessary/1752)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 6:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-low-er-carb-always-necessary/1752 "2017-08-31T06:28:00Z")
Something I’ve been curious about, looking towards the end of my honeymoon period and trying to think of ways to balance my various health issues (one of which I was originally told required 70% of my daily intake to com… --- ## [Small container for strips when running?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-container-for-strips-when-running/1499)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-container-for-strips-when-running/1499 "2017-08-31T02:57:41Z")
My son uses an armband for his phone and sugar when running. I would like to give him a small glucose meter and some strips too. I have been looking for small water-resistant containers to take 8-10 strips (Wisconsin has… --- ## [Sugru moldable glue: have you done anything exciting with it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugru-moldable-glue-have-you-done-anything-exciting-with-it/1776)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugru-moldable-glue-have-you-done-anything-exciting-with-it/1776 "2017-08-31T00:33:50Z")
I have been fascinated with this item recently: It seems like such an amazing ability to have! I have been toying with several diabetes DIY projects with it but nothing has really come out to tell me “make me!.” Have… --- ## [What would your custom Dexcom alerts be?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-would-your-custom-dexcom-alerts-be/1686)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-would-your-custom-dexcom-alerts-be/1686 "2017-08-30T18:28:52Z")
If you could make your own Dexcom alerts, what would you choose? For my regular low alert, I’d start with Low Rider: --- ## [Higher basal due to boredom?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-basal-due-to-boredom/1783)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-basal-due-to-boredom/1783 "2017-08-30T17:49:58Z")
Our son is home for the week and my husband and I are both still working, so he’s basically pottering about the house, watching TV, doing puzzles and playing with toys while one of us works. He hasn’t spent much of the d… --- ## [Poor BG Management, Running, Switch to Higher Carb Diet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/poor-bg-management-running-switch-to-higher-carb-diet/1764)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/poor-bg-management-running-switch-to-higher-carb-diet/1764 "2017-08-30T14:25:38Z")
I wanted to write a post specifically about my boyfriend EH’s present state as a LADA T1D. Sadly, EH’s current diabetes management is not going well. He’s spiking to 200++ daily, and then crashing after exercise or misga… --- ## [Hurricane Harvey relief--diabetes supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hurricane-harvey-relief-diabetes-supplies/1766)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hurricane-harvey-relief-diabetes-supplies/1766 "2017-08-29T15:47:40Z")
Just saw this article: http://insulinnation.com/living/how-to-donate-diabetes-supplies-in-harveys-aftermath/?utm\_src=HseEmail+00285 --- ## [Figuring out the consumed volume of an oddly-shaped container](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/figuring-out-the-consumed-volume-of-an-oddly-shaped-container/1754)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/figuring-out-the-consumed-volume-of-an-oddly-shaped-container/1754 "2017-08-29T18:32:18Z")
This is a little trick to figure out half volume on an oddly-shaped drink bottle or container. This may be useful if you are not at home and can’t measure the volume of a drink! Suppose your need some sugar and the bot… --- ## [CGM Set-up for Toddlers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-set-up-for-toddlers/1583)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-set-up-for-toddlers/1583 "2017-08-29T12:18:41Z")
OK - So I use a Dexcom G5 with xdrip+ and a Sony Smartwatch 3 as a collector. I even have a Nightscout site set-up for me. I love it and it works great for me. I am looking to get a CGM for my 23 month old son, but I am… --- ## [Thoughts with Texas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thoughts-with-texas/1738)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 8:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thoughts-with-texas/1738 "2017-08-29T08:39:48Z")
I’ve been following Harvey since it began and it’s becoming more devastating than originally predicted. Many thousands of people were told that they were far enough out or whatever that they could expect to receive only… --- ## [Diabetes carry bag: interesting new insulated sling bag](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-carry-bag-interesting-new-insulated-sling-bag/1759)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-carry-bag-interesting-new-insulated-sling-bag/1759 "2017-08-29T05:34:58Z")
In the process of looking for an Omnipod PDM case, I ran across this new insulated diabetes carry sling bag at sugarmedical: https://sugarmedical.com/styles-cat/purses/peak-insulated-sling-backpack.html The main compar… --- ## [Best Omnipod PDM case?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-omnipod-pdm-case/1718)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-omnipod-pdm-case/1718 "2017-08-29T05:24:58Z")
Recently, @Engel was showing cool pod cases. How about PDM cases - any recommendations? The only one I know that seems functional is this one: to be completed with this battery compartment door (the case does not hav… --- ## [Crazy basal numbers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-basal-numbers/1733)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-basal-numbers/1733 "2017-08-29T02:05:12Z")
Since DM has been sick and has been adjusting her basal… …it got me to wondering about crazy basal numbers people have had. I don’t generally go back and look at entire days, but I know I was using a lot less the past… --- ## [Insulin purchases in Costa Rica](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-purchases-in-costa-rica/1748)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-purchases-in-costa-rica/1748 "2017-08-28T23:41:31Z")
@Michel is asking about purchasing insulin in Canada. I don’t have answers there, but I recently went to Costa Rica with my son, and checked out a few pharmacies to see about insulin purchases. What I found out: the g… --- ## [Got a package today](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-a-package-today/1744)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-a-package-today/1744 "2017-08-28T20:18:10Z")
They’re AWESOME! Thanks @Eric! I love them! They’re going to make accessing these strips much easier…especially at night when I check Liam’s sugars in the dark…feeling around in that test strip tube for ONE strip is … --- ## [A way to keep track of IM basal shots on board](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-way-to-keep-track-of-im-basal-shots-on-board/1740)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-way-to-keep-track-of-im-basal-shots-on-board/1740 "2017-08-28T15:21:04Z")
since i have been sick, i have been challenged, like we all get, with elevated BGs. b/c i don’t want to wait forever after giving myself a correction through my pump to bring my BGs down into target range , i prefer to g… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=175) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=177)