# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=18 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 19 --- ## [Study finds lower cardiovascular risk for type 1 diabetes patients compared to type 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-finds-lower-cardiovascular-risk-for-type-1-diabetes-patients-compared-to-type-2/15132)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-finds-lower-cardiovascular-risk-for-type-1-diabetes-patients-compared-to-type-2/15132 "2025-02-13T20:11:52Z")
A surprising finding? Type 1 diabetes appears to be associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events compared to type 2 diabetes: Open access article: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(24)02191-4/fulltext --- ## [Anyone have any G6 transmitters/sensors they don’t need?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-any-g6-transmitters-sensors-they-don-t-need/15092)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-any-g6-transmitters-sensors-they-don-t-need/15092 "2025-02-13T13:58:33Z")
My wife, Lori is a type two diabetic on Medicare and because she does not take insulin. Medicare won’t pay for a G6 a G7 or anything and we can’t afford to go on the new Dexcom one at $100 a month. Is anyone recently up… --- ## [Pump break success - now, Lantus to Tresiba?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-break-success-now-lantus-to-tresiba/15001)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-break-success-now-lantus-to-tresiba/15001 "2025-02-12T01:51:37Z")
I have been on a pump break for 3 months and my BGs have been fantastic - I’ve been taking Lantus via pen, 8u at night and 6u in the morning; using a vial/syringes for my Novolog. Exhibit A: Dexcom readings from the pas… --- ## [Pump options?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-options/15115)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-options/15115 "2025-02-11T16:13:29Z")
Hello. I’ve been on MDI for my entire diabetic life, 21 years. It has worked fairly well for me over that time, using Levemir and novolog. I also use the freestyle libre 3 CGM sensors with xdrip and juggluco to help mana… --- ## [Insurance issues with Diabetes Supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-issues-with-diabetes-supplies/15110)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-issues-with-diabetes-supplies/15110 "2025-02-11T15:59:16Z")
With all the recent events surrounding medical care/insurance in the US, including the negative coverage of claims’ denials by healthcare insurance companies, I am interested to hear if/how people on this forum are affec… --- ## [Finally woke up in an aid car](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finally-woke-up-in-an-aid-car/15117)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finally-woke-up-in-an-aid-car/15117 "2025-02-10T22:47:30Z")
Not sure if it was bound to happen some day but this afternoon I finally did it…,passed out from a low, collapsed in my snowy yard. I guess I’ll cross that one off the bucket list. Was rescued by my wife who (oops) had … --- ## [Early visual dysfunction in diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/early-visual-dysfunction-in-diabetes/15118)
**Author:** [@needlesandmath](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/needlesandmath)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/early-visual-dysfunction-in-diabetes/15118 "2025-02-09T15:02:45Z")
This open-access review of research on visual pathologies in diabetes is interesting, if depressing. Abstract below, but the even shorter version is that microvascular hemorrhages like the ones picked up on your annual e… --- ## [Glucotrack true blood glucose constant monitoring](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucotrack-true-blood-glucose-constant-monitoring/15112)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucotrack-true-blood-glucose-constant-monitoring/15112 "2025-02-08T17:39:30Z")
In development. The device is inserted into a vein under the collar bone. Suppose to last 3 years. No info if has Bluetooth connectivity, which I doubt because I think it’s too small to have a battery that last that long… --- ## [Looping: Is there a way to tell the algorithm you injected?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-is-there-a-way-to-tell-the-algorithm-you-injected/15091)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-is-there-a-way-to-tell-the-algorithm-you-injected/15091 "2025-02-07T02:54:00Z")
I thought I’d asked this before but I can’t find my question for some reason. Is there a way to tell Loop (any system that works with an iPhone) that you injected via syringe? I think when I asked before, someone said y… --- ## [Tandem t:slim X2 with Control-IQ+ (7.9)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-x2-with-control-iq-7-9/15111)
**Author:** [@bsmorgan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bsmorgan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-x2-with-control-iq-7-9/15111 "2025-02-06T20:46:29Z")
I went to https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/support/resources/documents to look up something in the user manual and discovered a document for CIQ 7.9. Anyone know what Control-IQ+ is and how it differs from Control-IQ? --- ## [AID vs Fully Closed Loop Systems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aid-vs-fully-closed-loop-systems/15097)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aid-vs-fully-closed-loop-systems/15097 "2025-02-06T01:18:03Z")
I recently read the attached article in Diatribe. I found it very interesting and wondered how many of you are using a fully closed loop system such as the Beta Bionics iLet System or other similar systems. I am also cu… --- ## [Consistency of Apple Watch 10 Dexcom display over Apple Watch 6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/consistency-of-apple-watch-10-dexcom-display-over-apple-watch-6/15090)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/consistency-of-apple-watch-10-dexcom-display-over-apple-watch-6/15090 "2025-01-26T20:42:00Z")
I have an Apple Watch 6 that, battery is getting weak. The Dexcom complications often show— requiring to tap to get a display. It also has trouble pairing direct to sensor. Is the Apple Watch 10 better at displaying Dexc… --- ## [Type 1 Baltimore Raven tight end’s drop and the Bill’s Mafia rasing 100K for type 1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-baltimore-raven-tight-end-s-drop-and-the-bill-s-mafia-rasing-100k-for-type-1/15089)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-baltimore-raven-tight-end-s-drop-and-the-bill-s-mafia-rasing-100k-for-type-1/15089 "2025-01-24T23:09:42Z")
Just heard this sliver lining out of a black cloud. Mark Andrews is a type 1 diabetic who lost the Ravens’ chance at the championship against the Buffalo Bills. But the Buffalo Bill’s fans called the Buffalo Mafia have r… --- ## [Dexcom stock drops 40% today - any perspectives?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stock-drops-40-today-any-perspectives/14805)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stock-drops-40-today-any-perspectives/14805 "2025-01-23T02:48:04Z")
Dexcom missed their targets for revenues and for profits and lowered guidance. This is quite a stock drop in one day. Here’s what Motley Fool says: Why DexCom Stock Is Crashing Today ▶ Summary --- ## [Filled Omnipod Dash pump but it didn’t beep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filled-omnipod-dash-pump-but-it-didn-t-beep/15019)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/filled-omnipod-dash-pump-but-it-didn-t-beep/15019 "2025-01-22T21:53:14Z")
My question is…is it okay to use the pump? It did prime okay but wow! did I have a bit of a rough time with my post-meal/pre-bedtime blood sugar last ngiht. (This morning is somewhat better.) I am low on pumps (awaiting … --- ## [Squirrelling away the spare supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/squirrelling-away-the-spare-supplies/15071)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/squirrelling-away-the-spare-supplies/15071 "2025-01-19T02:54:47Z")
Packing for a 2 1/2 week trip in variable conditions: First and last 3 days camping in my van, cold weather in high desert, enroute to warm Sonoran desert for 10 days recreation and sun. I decided to squirrel away the D … --- ## [DIABELOOP DBLG1 confidential mode](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabeloop-dblg1-confidential-mode/15085)
**Author:** [@sletz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sletz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabeloop-dblg1-confidential-mode/15085 "2025-01-18T10:08:21Z")
Hi, My understanding is that the DIABELOOP system is constantly using the 3G connection to send values to the YourLoops online platform. The documentation tells about a “confidential mode” that can be setup to 3 hours, … --- ## [The Virtual DCCT study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-virtual-dcct-study/15081)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-virtual-dcct-study/15081 "2025-01-17T12:21:58Z")
Researchers used machine learning techniques to add virtual CGM data to the famous DCCT study in order to assess the predictive value of CGM data for the development of diabetes complications. Free access research arti… --- ## [My G6 Dexcom is asking to be calibrated daily. Why? Will this go on for 10 days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-g6-dexcom-is-asking-to-be-calibrated-daily-why-will-this-go-on-for-10-days/15075)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-g6-dexcom-is-asking-to-be-calibrated-daily-why-will-this-go-on-for-10-days/15075 "2025-01-14T14:07:11Z")
For some unknown (to me) reason, my current Dexcom G6 is asking for daily calibration. What a pain. Did I do something wrong in the insertion? What was different for me this time was that I inserted later in the eveni… --- ## [Tandem Tslim X2 infusion set issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-x2-infusion-set-issues/15020)
**Author:** [@Ahawkins84](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ahawkins84)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-x2-infusion-set-issues/15020 "2025-01-13T00:35:15Z")
Hello all!!! I am a newer T:slim X2 user and I am having some issues with the infusion sets! I am using the Autosoft 90 and it seems like I can’t even go a full 3 days without it seeming to have issues with not deliveri… --- ## [New study opportunity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-study-opportunity/15066)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-study-opportunity/15066 "2025-01-07T21:12:23Z")
--- ## [Didn't plan this very well](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/didnt-plan-this-very-well/15058)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/didnt-plan-this-very-well/15058 "2025-01-02T20:17:09Z")
Could I have picked a worse time?!? :joy: --- ## [So which came first, Omnipod or Picasso?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-which-came-first-omnipod-or-picasso/15022)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-which-came-first-omnipod-or-picasso/15022 "2024-12-24T00:10:28Z")
--- ## [A1C Records](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-records/15052)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-records/15052 "2024-12-23T13:06:20Z")
How far back have you kept note of your A1C results? I have a note consistently from 2008 - Current year. I have a 2002 result, but then nothing until 2008 and nothing prior to 2002. I was consistently getting A1C’s s… --- ## [Long Covid high insulin resistance blues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-covid-high-insulin-resistance-blues/14915)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-covid-high-insulin-resistance-blues/14915 "2024-12-22T17:45:19Z")
About 6 weeks ago I had a short bout with Covid 19. The vaccinations and actual Covid cause me to have high insulin resistance. 2 weeks ago I started having shortness of breath, incredible fatigue and spiking BG that doe… --- ## [Tresiba backordered?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-backordered/15030)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-backordered/15030 "2024-12-21T21:29:50Z")
According to my Walgreens, Tresiba vials are on backorder until 12/27. Fortunately, I have the time to call every pharmacy nearby to check what they have in stock. But most of them are out. I have enough to last months, … --- ## [Novo Nordisk Glucose Sensitive Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novo-nordisk-glucose-sensitive-insulin/15048)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novo-nordisk-glucose-sensitive-insulin/15048 "2024-12-21T17:17:13Z")
I’m not sure if anyone has already posted about Novo Nordisk’s current research on NNC2215 which is sort of like an “glucose sensitive insulin”. It sounds promising as an improvement to the current insulins. The injecte… --- ## [Apple Developer - Loop question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-developer-loop-question/15047)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-developer-loop-question/15047 "2024-12-18T21:42:22Z")
Hi everyone, My developer account expires in 2 weeks. I will at some point renew it. But supposing I just do a Loop build on my phone right now. Would that last for a full year? Or does it only last until my developer … --- ## [iOS 18.2, Tandem and Dexcom apps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-18-2-tandem-and-dexcom-apps/15034)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ios-18-2-tandem-and-dexcom-apps/15034 "2024-12-17T19:52:13Z")
I saw where Tandem was ok, but not Dexcom. I took one for the team and did the upgrade. T:Connect Mobile, Decom and Clarity work fine. When I opened the Decom app there was a message how they were working on 18, but the … --- ## [Solara is wanting access to Clarity app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/solara-is-wanting-access-to-clarity-app/15029)
**Author:** [@CRB](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CRB)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 7:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/solara-is-wanting-access-to-clarity-app/15029 "2024-12-18T07:38:29Z")
Has anyone else heard this yet? I ordered new G7 sensors today & at the end he asked for my permission to connect Solara to my Clarity app. I asked for info to be emailed to me. He said that has not been prepared yet,… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=17) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=19)