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## [Post exercise lows -- anything we can do better?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-exercise-lows-anything-we-can-do-better/1515)

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**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-exercise-lows-anything-we-can-do-better/1515 "2017-08-01T21:28:30Z")

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My son has sports practices most every day. Most of them cause lost-exercise lows. This is exactly our routine: 20 minutes before exercise, bring BG up to 130-150 by eating a complex carb eat as much carb as you ca…

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## [Strange jumps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-jumps/1510)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-jumps/1510 "2017-08-01T18:37:10Z")

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Check out these three images and see if anything looks wrong… This happens infrequently, but lately it’s been happening more than usual. What it causes is a) confusion on mine and Erin’s part b) total panic c) extra “c…

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## [Help: shock cord DIY](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505)

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**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505 "2017-08-01T01:52:14Z")

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My son has a nylon glucose bag that is really light and comfortable, and which he really likes: But it does not have a shock cord assembly outside – it would be useful to have one so as to be able to use a Frio bag on…

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## [A \<100 day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-100-day/1508)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-100-day/1508 "2017-07-31T22:44:42Z")

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I was kinda surprised to notice this because I was not really focusing on it. Only a few lows which didn’t turn out to be that bad. \[image\]

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## [Travel & TSA: express check line for CGM & supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-tsa-express-check-line-for-cgm-supplies/1507)

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**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-tsa-express-check-line-for-cgm-supplies/1507 "2017-07-31T13:25:34Z")

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When flying a couple of years ago I alerted TSA that I had a CGM and syringes and an insulin pen. The agent made a phone call and then invited me to go through the express check where they just scan your pocket contents …

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## [Omnipod and backup meter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-and-backup-meter/1495)

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**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-and-backup-meter/1495 "2017-07-31T00:23:49Z")

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I am curious – what is your strategy with backup meters when you wear an Omnipod? Is it even possible to buy a meter that uses the same strip as the Omnipod PDM? I notice that some people on the web have been experiment…

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## [An egg a day?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-egg-a-day/1496)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-egg-a-day/1496 "2017-07-30T23:54:49Z")

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My wife believes we shouldn’t give Liam eggs more than 3 or 4 times per week based on the medical sites she’s visited. I’ve read several medical sources that indicate 1 a day isn’t bad. So what are your thoughts for th…

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## [FreeStyle Libre Pro; is it Really Waterproof?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-pro-is-it-really-waterproof/1484)

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**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-pro-is-it-really-waterproof/1484 "2017-07-30T16:53:23Z")

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last month my endo put me on a 2 week trial of the FreeStyle Libre Pro sensor to see how my BGs were doing. usually he just down-loads my pump and my meter on his computer; but this was, for me, a very exciting experienc…

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## [Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom/1493)

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**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom/1493 "2017-07-30T14:56:25Z")

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I have been dealing with Dexcom as the parent of child with T1 diabetes for a year. Over that period of time, I have called them probably 20 times. Every one of my interactions with their operators has been positive. I …

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## [One for Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-for-sam/1497)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-for-sam/1497 "2017-07-30T04:05:32Z")

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Figured you would like this pic. :slight\_smile: \[IMG\_2178\]

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## [Picking a glucose meter for children: blood drop size](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/picking-a-glucose-meter-for-children-blood-drop-size/1494)

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**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/picking-a-glucose-meter-for-children-blood-drop-size/1494 "2017-07-30T00:10:32Z")

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There have been many times on the forum where we discuss and compare glucose meters. The discussions typically focus on (a) cost, (b) accuracy, and © meter size. For my son, I also look at another criterion: blood drop …

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## [Cord blood, cord tissue?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cord-blood-cord-tissue/1490)

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**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cord-blood-cord-tissue/1490 "2017-07-29T19:19:21Z")

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Wondering if folks here have done any research on the potential T1D treatments that may involve cord blood and/or cord tissue? With the upcoming baby we are probably going to do the cord blood banking. Even if the odds …

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## [What is your toddler's A1C?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-your-toddlers-a1c/1488)

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**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-your-toddlers-a1c/1488 "2017-07-29T19:32:11Z")

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Making dosing decisions with a toddler is especially difficult, often resulting in dramatic highs and lows. I cannot seem to get the A1C of my son lower than the high 7’s. I am curious as to what others can accomplish …

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## [Insulin synthesis, storage, and utilization with Dr Najeeb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-synthesis-storage-and-utilization-with-dr-najeeb/1487)

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**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2017, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-synthesis-storage-and-utilization-with-dr-najeeb/1487 "2017-07-28T16:12:22Z")

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I just finally got around to starting the insulin lectures with Dr Najeeb after @TiaG mentioned them to me months ago and I wish I hd started much sooner. The man is a brilliant educator. Here’s lecture 1 out of 4 just…

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## ["I'm not hungry OR thirsty"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-hungry-or-thirsty/1476)

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**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-hungry-or-thirsty/1476 "2017-07-27T16:21:13Z")

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Lately our son has been completely rejecting any and all low treatments. When we ask him if he wants juice, milk, jelly beans, candy, etc. etc. etc. he just says “but I’m not hungry or thirsty” – with a lot of emphasis. …

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## [\[FIRSTS\] First full week of 0.0% Serious Lows (07172018)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-first-full-week-of-0-0-serious-lows-07172018/1486)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-first-full-week-of-0-0-serious-lows-07172018/1486 "2017-07-27T04:44:31Z")

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A1C is a bit higher than I’d like (works out to 6.6%), but to have zero serious lows this week makes Erin and I very happy.

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## [How long without any lows?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-without-any-lows/1473)

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**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-without-any-lows/1473 "2017-07-26T13:34:35Z")

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So, for the past 3 days, we’ve not had a single low, while staying around 135 overall BG and that got me to thinking…as a fun question. What’s the longest you’ve gone without a single low, severe or otherwise?

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## [United Healthcare and Afrezza?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/united-healthcare-and-afrezza/1470)

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**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/united-healthcare-and-afrezza/1470 "2017-07-26T06:13:40Z")

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I was prescribed Afrezza by my doc last week. Immediately got a call from the pharmacy saying it isn’t covered by my insurance. My husband’s coworker (also type 1) told him it would take a LONG time to get it approved, i…

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## [Tu, have you no shame?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tu-have-you-no-shame/1427)

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**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tu-have-you-no-shame/1427 "2017-07-25T21:09:06Z")

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So Tu (or actually thin-skinned eyebrow guy) threw me off several years ago, and I've never gone back. If they don't want me, then I sure as hell don't want them. But I just got an email from them - and guess what? It wa…

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## [The complete (?maybe?) Amazon dry-pak collection](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-complete-maybe-amazon-dry-pak-collection/1475)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-complete-maybe-amazon-dry-pak-collection/1475 "2017-07-25T20:21:12Z")

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I guess Amazon knows I like the water-proof containers. They keep sending me ads for them. Anyway, lots of different sizes and types for whatever you want to keep waterproof. I like some of these for various events. I …

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## [Opportunity to share your views on D-tech](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/opportunity-to-share-your-views-on-d-tech/1467)

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**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2017, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/opportunity-to-share-your-views-on-d-tech/1467 "2017-07-23T18:10:09Z")

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Diabetes Mine and Beyond Type 1 are co-sponsoring a survey on how PWDs use D-tech: https://uscannenberg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV\_ekZ1jvVHa22YYvz

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## [Vitamin supplements : yes or no, what do you take?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vitamin-supplements-yes-or-no-what-do-you-take/1456)

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**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vitamin-supplements-yes-or-no-what-do-you-take/1456 "2017-07-22T20:47:25Z")

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i have been taking probiotices for years now. recently, my endo as well as my PCP recommended that i take vitamin D. well when i started adding the d, i figured why not take C and B complex. i know that the probiotic he…

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## [Breastfeeding and Afrezza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breastfeeding-and-afrezza/423)

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**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breastfeeding-and-afrezza/423 "2017-07-22T13:30:26Z")

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So, I am highly considering Afrezza at my upcoming endo (well, endo np) appointment this week, but it seems like breastfeeding is a murky area. Thoughts? Baby is 12 months this week, but I do want to continue breastfeed…

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## [Apple wipe, brain wipe!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-wipe-brain-wipe/1457)

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**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-wipe-brain-wipe/1457 "2017-07-21T21:12:57Z")

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Okay, so obviously the risk with carrying a phone these days is how dependent we are on them. My phone is spazzing out—the canoe incident didn’t help, I’m sure, but it’s about to have to be replaced. As in, tomorrow. I’m…

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## [Back to pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/back-to-pump/1453)

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**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/back-to-pump/1453 "2017-07-21T14:28:43Z")

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I have been doing mostly MDI for the past few months, but I am starting back on primarily doing pump again. Starting back full-time today.

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## [iPod Touch: cost-effective alternative to Dexcom receiver that shares](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ipod-touch-cost-effective-alternative-to-dexcom-receiver-that-shares/1445)

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**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ipod-touch-cost-effective-alternative-to-dexcom-receiver-that-shares/1445 "2017-07-21T14:24:56Z")

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I am retooling our Dexcom tool chain. I just figured out a really cost-effective fallback on the Dexcom receiver ($600) or a regular iPhone: an iPod Touch can be the primary Dexcom receiver, and share Dexcom data to foll…

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## [Kayak camping: how we ruined a Dexcom receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kayak-camping-how-we-ruined-a-dexcom-receiver/1451)

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**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kayak-camping-how-we-ruined-a-dexcom-receiver/1451 "2017-07-20T21:17:22Z")

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I was going to mention that at another time, but @Sam raised the topic… Because the receiver is small and compact, and because we did not need any sharing where we were (a total of 10 days without wifi or broadband in t…

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## [Diabetes Reality TV](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-reality-tv/1411)

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**Author:** [@mpg54](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mpg54)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-reality-tv/1411 "2017-07-20T00:45:49Z")

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Anyone going to watch this? Starts July 18th at 7pm on the Discovery Life Channel. http://www.reversedyourhealth.com/ Storyline: Imagine five people on an island retreat created just for diabetics ready for a life cha…

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## [Stem Cell Therapy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stem-cell-therapy/1447)

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**Author:** [@kenrick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kenrick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stem-cell-therapy/1447 "2017-07-19T23:05:59Z")

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What do you think about this article on stem cell therapy? I found it interesting that it may apply to T1 and T2.

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## [Summer...Fun Filled with Diabetes Challenges](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/summer-fun-filled-with-diabetes-challenges/1433)

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**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/summer-fun-filled-with-diabetes-challenges/1433 "2017-07-19T22:38:00Z")

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Well the summer is in full swing and all of the challenges that come with it. Son went to diabetes camp, and of course had a great time and crappy control since the physician was the only one doling out insulin. One we…

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