# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=178 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 179 --- ## [Auto-syringes and early pumps/ CGMs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/auto-syringes-and-early-pumps-cgms/1656)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/auto-syringes-and-early-pumps-cgms/1656 "2017-08-20T19:39:52Z")
I noticed you started pump in 1981, Auto-syringe. I would love to hear more about that. I was still doing single day injections of lente and would have freaked out at the thought of a pump. --- ## [Just re-read all of our Sports & Exercise threads - wow!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-re-read-all-of-our-sports-exercise-threads-wow/1660)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-re-read-all-of-our-sports-exercise-threads-wow/1660 "2017-08-20T19:46:09Z")
I just re-read all of them, after reading @Chris’s Effect of long distance aerobic exercise in a teenager. They constitute an extraordinary body of sports and D information. I don’t know of any other place, either on th… --- ## [Effect of long distance aerobic exercise in a teenager](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/effect-of-long-distance-aerobic-exercise-in-a-teenager/1658)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/effect-of-long-distance-aerobic-exercise-in-a-teenager/1658 "2017-08-20T19:13:29Z")
Interesting results here. So my son has switched from baseball, where the exercise is short anaerobic bursts, to cross-country which is lots of long distance training runs until the day of the race, when he will have a … --- ## [Recapping a pen in the dark](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recapping-a-pen-in-the-dark/389)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recapping-a-pen-in-the-dark/389 "2017-08-20T03:35:11Z")
Any suggestions on the best way to re-cap a pen after using it, when in a dark room? I don't mean when using it during the day, I mean when taking a shot at night. When I have to take insulin in the middle of the nigh… --- ## [Dexcom world records](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-world-records/1005)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-world-records/1005 "2017-08-20T00:00:28Z")
I'm on day 23 here now of this Dexcom G5 sensor and it's still working great (although the first 2 days were somewhat sketchy). Wondering what the longest anyone else had gotten out of a sensor? --- ## [Gratuitous Flat Line Post](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gratuitous-flat-line-post/1348)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gratuitous-flat-line-post/1348 "2017-08-19T17:10:26Z")
I've reduced my carbs by about 25%/day, reduced basal from 70u/day to 50u/day, seen my C/I ratio go from .68 to around 2-3. And best of all I've been getting many more days like this: \[image\] If I would have known t… --- ## [Do Crazy BGs Effect Your Moods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-crazy-bgs-effect-your-moods/1452)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-crazy-bgs-effect-your-moods/1452 "2017-08-19T13:27:07Z")
just wondering if anyone else has had this type of scenario. i find that if i am stuck in either a BG roller coaster going high then low and on and on, or been high for a long time and insulin resistant, or low and unabl… --- ## [One change that has made a huge difference!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-change-that-has-made-a-huge-difference/1618)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-change-that-has-made-a-huge-difference/1618 "2017-08-19T05:58:53Z")
So, since Samson was diagnosed he’s maintained pretty good control, thanks to the artificial pancreas algorithm he uses (openAPS), but there were at least two or three times a day when we had baked in lows we’d have to p… --- ## [Display G4 data on iwatch face?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/display-g4-data-on-iwatch-face/1464)
**Author:** [@walkingthedragon88](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/walkingthedragon88)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/display-g4-data-on-iwatch-face/1464 "2017-08-19T03:35:55Z")
Is there an app to get my Dexcom G4 data to display directly on my iwatch face? Use the share2 app and also have the nightscout/ myBG app. I am just looking for something to get it on my home screen/ iwatch face, if poss… --- ## [Changing DIA?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-dia/591)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changing-dia/591 "2017-08-19T00:17:45Z")
So, my son has been having some pretty bad lows the past day -- 3 below 55 in the last 24 hours alone!! What's weird is that his lows seem to come towards the end of what should be the DIA, and then they seem to really a… --- ## [Hourly and Daily Statistics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hourly-and-daily-statistics/1635)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hourly-and-daily-statistics/1635 "2017-08-18T22:42:37Z")
I’m loving the new statistics within Clarity! Really good info there. I’m not sure if it’s new but I don’t recall ever seeing it before. You can even view more advanced data as well. A really nice resource and a grea… --- ## [Diabetes camping supplies?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-camping-supplies/1227)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-camping-supplies/1227 "2017-06-13T00:59:54Z")
The travel report from @Irish and @walkingthedragon88's travel thread are making me wonder, since I am taking my son camping next month: How do you deal with diabetes camping supplies? How different are they compared t… --- ## [Horrific accident at Iowa state fair](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/horrific-accident-at-iowa-state-fair/1622)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/horrific-accident-at-iowa-state-fair/1622 "2017-08-18T19:38:01Z")
--- ## [Tresiba for Everyone?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-for-everyone/1526)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-for-everyone/1526 "2017-08-18T18:27:47Z")
--- ## [Venous Blood Glucose Sensor vs. Subcutaneous BG Sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/venous-blood-glucose-sensor-vs-subcutaneous-bg-sensor/1629)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/venous-blood-glucose-sensor-vs-subcutaneous-bg-sensor/1629 "2017-08-18T17:05:25Z")
Interestingly, in this one patient study the venous sensor didn’t work as well as the subcutaneous due to sensor design issues. --- ## [My ridiculously complicated story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-ridiculously-complicated-story/1615)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-ridiculously-complicated-story/1615 "2017-08-18T14:02:14Z")
This is very long, I’m afraid, but it has been a very drawn out process… In September of 2015, my husband, daughter, and I moved to a new state. I despise finding new providers, so I procrastinated on finding a new endo… --- ## [Using "Like" in the forum is a good thing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-like-in-the-forum-is-a-good-thing/1616)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-like-in-the-forum-is-a-good-thing/1616 "2017-08-18T06:42:55Z")
If you look at the bottom right corner of every post, you can find a gray heart that can be turned red with a click of the mouse. This icon indicates that you “like” the corresponding post. It is a good thing to do, and… --- ## [Gary Taubes interview podcast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gary-taubes-interview-podcast/1620)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gary-taubes-interview-podcast/1620 "2017-08-18T06:33:27Z")
Really enjoying this podcast interview with Gary Taubes, about his book “The Case Against Sugar” He casts a lot of doubt on the conventional models of calories in vs calories out in regards to weight and diabetes and sh… --- ## [I got some Fiasp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-got-some-fiasp/1249)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-got-some-fiasp/1249 "2017-08-18T01:53:24Z")
Fiasp is the newest insulin from Novo Nordisk (the makers of NovoLog,Tresiba, & Levemir). Fiasp stands for "Faster-acting Insulin Aspart”. It is supposed to be much faster than the current rapids like NovoLog, Humalog,… --- ## [Type 2 Diabetes transmissible?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-diabetes-transmissible/1532)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-diabetes-transmissible/1532 "2017-08-18T00:57:30Z")
In mice of course… --- ## [OTC or at home A1C test kits](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/otc-or-at-home-a1c-test-kits/1573)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/otc-or-at-home-a1c-test-kits/1573 "2017-08-17T22:40:57Z")
Has anyone had any experience with A1C kits, such as the one below? --- ## [Lowest 90-day numbers for us so far](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lowest-90-day-numbers-for-us-so-far/1598)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lowest-90-day-numbers-for-us-so-far/1598 "2017-08-17T12:50:53Z")
We’ve never had his “serious low” below 1.4% (I know, far too high). But the changes over the past weeks/month have brought down his overall numbers tremendously. Liam’s Serious low is now 1% (can’t wait to get under t… --- ## [How well does the Frio bag work?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-well-does-the-frio-bag-work/1501)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-well-does-the-frio-bag-work/1501 "2017-08-16T21:13:16Z")
Keeping insulin cool: earlier today, I was writing about an experiment on preparing for a hot weather, high humidity trip. I mentioned in passing that the Frio bag loses its effectiveness around 85% humidity, and @Sam ch… --- ## [Chronically low lymphocyte numbers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/chronically-low-lymphocyte-numbers/1606)
**Author:** [@vprediabetic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/vprediabetic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/chronically-low-lymphocyte-numbers/1606 "2017-08-16T23:12:19Z")
i have had a below normal lymphocyte count since 2015. a low lymphocyte count is associated with higher risk of infections, which i do seem to get in the spring. the past two years my vitamin d has been at a normal level… --- ## [How does fudiabetes manage to be run without corporate sponsorship?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-fudiabetes-manage-to-be-run-without-corporate-sponsorship/1591)
**Author:** [@vprediabetic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/vprediabetic)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-fudiabetes-manage-to-be-run-without-corporate-sponsorship/1591 "2017-08-16T15:05:58Z")
how does fudiabetes manage to be run without corporate sponsorship? --- ## [Colonoscopy and Basal rate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/colonoscopy-and-basal-rate/1563)
**Author:** [@Spinlady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Spinlady)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/colonoscopy-and-basal-rate/1563 "2017-08-16T21:07:53Z")
Any suggestions for me regarding Colonoscopy and Basal rates on my pump? I have had numerous experiences with this lovely procedure, but I am new to changing basal rates. I plan to have diet and regular 7UP on hand to r… --- ## [State Privacy Rules and Access to Minors Medical Information](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/state-privacy-rules-and-access-to-minors-medical-information/1603)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/state-privacy-rules-and-access-to-minors-medical-information/1603 "2017-08-16T17:09:14Z")
lol - I am unable to view my son’s online lab data. That is because privacy rules dictate I must have his consent to view but he is too young to consent. Who writes these rules? Parents and guardians are not able to r… --- ## [OmniPod - BG test "Confirm" reminder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-bg-test-confirm-reminder/1518)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-bg-test-confirm-reminder/1518 "2017-08-16T14:43:39Z")
Not sure if anyone else has this problem, but I am so used to doing blood tests - on many different meters - that I just mindlessly put the strip in and put blood on it. The problem is when I use the BG meter on the PDM… --- ## [Vacation strategies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vacation-strategies/1525)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vacation-strategies/1525 "2017-08-16T04:44:16Z")
In @Michel’s thread on his son’s scary low one night at camp, several members offered suggestions for avoiding something similar in future. I got to thinking that others might have tips for travel/vacation adjustments. T… --- ## [What were your earliest symptoms if you were later diagnosed with LADA?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-were-your-earliest-symptoms-if-you-were-later-diagnosed-with-lada/1590)
**Author:** [@vprediabetic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/vprediabetic)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-were-your-earliest-symptoms-if-you-were-later-diagnosed-with-lada/1590 "2017-08-15T21:43:42Z")
my mother was diagnosed with type 2, but became fully insulin dependent within 5 years, which can be i believe a characteristic of LADA. i seem to be very insulin sensitive based on fasting insulin and fasting glucose sc… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=177) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=179)