# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=184 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 185 --- ## [I'm writing a book that includes a child with diabetes. I would really appreciate any help I could get to better understand diabetes and maybe have some questions answered](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-writing-a-book-that-includes-a-child-with-diabetes-i-would-really-appreciate-any-help-i-could-get-to-better-understand-diabetes-and-maybe-have-some-questions-answered/1225)
**Author:** [@Skipper\_of\_Stones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Skipper_of_Stones)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-writing-a-book-that-includes-a-child-with-diabetes-i-would-really-appreciate-any-help-i-could-get-to-better-understand-diabetes-and-maybe-have-some-questions-answered/1225 "2017-06-13T02:47:03Z")
Hello, This forum was recommended to me as a good source of information on diabetes. I'm writing a book that includes a four-year-old boy with diabetes. Most of the story that will include this child will be a surviv… --- ## [Sunburn and crazy high](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sunburn-and-crazy-high/1213)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sunburn-and-crazy-high/1213 "2017-06-13T02:28:15Z")
My son went tubing this morning with a friend, and, like the smart boy he is (...) declined any kind of sunblock from his friend's mother. His sensor stopped working this afternoon, so he restarted it. He checked his BG … --- ## [Afrezza: dealing with the 4U minimum](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-dealing-with-the-4u-minimum/613)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-dealing-with-the-4u-minimum/613 "2017-05-23T02:56:47Z")
How do you deal with the 4U minimum? Do you plan meals in 4U increments? Do you combine bolus insulin every time you have a meal? For us, 4U = 200 mg/dl --- ## [This bill is flying completely under the radar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-bill-is-flying-completely-under-the-radar/1220)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-bill-is-flying-completely-under-the-radar/1220 "2017-06-13T00:50:19Z")
So apparently the Senate is trying to vote on a version of the health care bill before the July 4 recess: However, they won't release their version until the last possible moment. Apparently they learned from mistakes … --- ## [Insulet presents new data from Omnipod Horizon System](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulet-presents-new-data-from-omnipod-horizon-system/1215)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulet-presents-new-data-from-omnipod-horizon-system/1215 "2017-06-13T00:30:28Z")
Good news so far with the development of the new hybrid closed-loop study. --- ## [Interesting Story, Man with T1 has Gene, Able to stop insulin injections](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-story-man-with-t1-has-gene-able-to-stop-insulin-injections/1203)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-story-man-with-t1-has-gene-able-to-stop-insulin-injections/1203 "2017-06-12T23:14:16Z")
Interesting case. --- ## [Travel!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel/909)
**Author:** [@walkingthedragon88](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/walkingthedragon88)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel/909 "2017-06-12T22:27:55Z")
Hi all! I was away last week (aside: I climbed Machu Picchu while using a breast pump every 3 hrs to maintain supply for my 6 month old, but that's another story; and yes, diabetes too..) what do you do to prepare for tr… --- ## [First days with the Omnipod!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-days-with-the-omnipod/1082)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-days-with-the-omnipod/1082 "2017-06-12T19:58:18Z")
I was fitted up with my new Omnipod on Friday afternoon and that evening I realized that I was no longer hostage to my Lantus schedule. Wow! Go to bed early or stay out with friends (without having to remember to bring t… --- ## [Maltodextrin experiment: how fast does it raise you?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maltodextrin-experiment-how-fast-does-it-raise-you/1205)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maltodextrin-experiment-how-fast-does-it-raise-you/1205 "2017-06-12T19:25:12Z")
The other day Eric talked about maltodextrin as a faster replacement for sucrose. So my mom ordered some and last night we tried it for the first time. I was very low, low 50s. I had already taken about 30 grams of car… --- ## [Foods That Spike your BGs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/foods-that-spike-your-bgs/1210)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/foods-that-spike-your-bgs/1210 "2017-06-11T20:36:03Z")
on other thread i have read about 3 different foods that cause BGs to spike ;yogurt, milk and coffee. i investigated this and still cannot find a solution to experiencing this problem. in order for me to have a 13gm 1… --- ## [Updated Calmette-Guérin (BCG) information](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/updated-calmette-guerin-bcg-information/1207)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/updated-calmette-guerin-bcg-information/1207 "2017-06-11T00:15:56Z")
Mass. General study finds potential mechanism for BCG vaccine reversal of type 1 diabetes --- ## [Spooky, control - re: there is life after unrelenting hormone highs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spooky-control-re-there-is-life-after-unrelenting-hormone-highs/1184)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spooky-control-re-there-is-life-after-unrelenting-hormone-highs/1184 "2017-06-10T19:44:36Z")
Well, we hit a new place this week. Not sure why, but we had been having incredible hormone highs (\>300 bg) for quite a while (\>6 months) and things had begun quieting down, and now this is what my son's control looked … --- ## [A pretty good letter to a new diabetic young adult](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-pretty-good-letter-to-a-new-diabetic-young-adult/1204)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-pretty-good-letter-to-a-new-diabetic-young-adult/1204 "2017-06-10T19:33:46Z")
--- ## [New book for caregivers of T1 children reviewed on Diabetes Mine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-book-for-caregivers-of-t1-children-reviewed-on-diabetes-mine/1206)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-book-for-caregivers-of-t1-children-reviewed-on-diabetes-mine/1206 "2017-06-10T19:01:19Z")
--- ## [Catching Carb Peaks (When To Test Blood Glucose)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/catching-carb-peaks-when-to-test-blood-glucose/1201)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/catching-carb-peaks-when-to-test-blood-glucose/1201 "2017-06-10T02:20:54Z")
CONCLUSION: To best assess peak postprandial glucose levels, the optimal time for blood glucose monitoring is about 1h and 15 min after the start of the meal, albeit with wide interpatient variability. Nevertheless, 8… --- ## [Cold cereals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cold-cereals/1199)
**Author:** [@Shelby](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Shelby)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cold-cereals/1199 "2017-06-09T20:16:16Z")
What brand of cold cereal do any of you T2's enjoy? Just curious. Any recommendations? --- ## [Antibiotics...Increase risk to developing T1 among young children?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/antibiotics-increase-risk-to-developing-t1-among-young-children/1198)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/antibiotics-increase-risk-to-developing-t1-among-young-children/1198 "2017-06-09T18:19:25Z")
I am wondering how many children have used antibiotics leading up to a T1 diagnosis? I don't want to sound like an anti-vaxxer, but the fact is there were multiple uses of antibiotics leading up to diagnosis and there a… --- ## [Parents, ever do this?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/parents-ever-do-this/1193)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/parents-ever-do-this/1193 "2017-06-09T16:30:43Z")
It was time to calibrate Samson's Dexcom and we are staying at my parents house. Anyways, my husband goes into the room -- Samson's Dex reads 173. The kids are both huddled under their blankets with just a little bit of … --- ## [Omnipod Dash + Contour Next One = Awesome....I hope](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-contour-next-one-awesome-i-hope/1194)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-contour-next-one-awesome-i-hope/1194 "2017-06-09T16:12:55Z")
Looks like Insulet has entered an agreement with Ascensia (of Contour Next One) to connect the Pods to a meter. As stated in the article, 95% of blood readings were within 8.4% of the reference results...which seems pre… --- ## [Sincere thanks to the Diabetes Hands Foundation, and welcome to tuD members](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sincere-thanks-to-the-diabetes-hands-foundation-and-welcome-to-tud-members/1191)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sincere-thanks-to-the-diabetes-hands-foundation-and-welcome-to-tud-members/1191 "2017-06-08T22:38:32Z")
The Hands Foundation, which has operated the tuDiabetes community for the past 10 years, has announced that it will wind down, and hand the tuD community over to Beyond Type 1. The tuD community has made a big differen… --- ## [Importing insulin: Analysis by Erica Lietzan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/importing-insulin-analysis-by-erica-lietzan/1177)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/importing-insulin-analysis-by-erica-lietzan/1177 "2017-06-08T14:56:22Z")
Erika Lietzan is Associate Professor of Law at the University of Missouri School of Law. She is an expert in drug and device regulation, the FDA, and intellectual property. We have been in contact with her over the past … --- ## [US$30 for a vial of Humalog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/us-30-for-a-vial-of-humalog/1182)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/us-30-for-a-vial-of-humalog/1182 "2017-06-08T14:10:38Z")
In Canada: This American T1D went to Vancouver BC, and was able to buy a vial of Humalog for US$30, without a need for a prescription: \[image\] New plans for summer: we are spending some of our vacations in Canada :sl… --- ## [I get so angry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-get-so-angry/1143)
**Author:** [@Shelby](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Shelby)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-get-so-angry/1143 "2017-06-07T23:17:02Z")
Sometimes I get so overwhelmed by all the "stuff" that comes along with being diabetic. Also heart problems,all the pills for that,the shot of insulin. But then I realize how blessed I am with a patient loving family. S… --- ## [Beta Bionics artificial pancreas completed Phase 2A trials](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beta-bionics-artificial-pancreas-completed-phase-2a-trials/1181)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beta-bionics-artificial-pancreas-completed-phase-2a-trials/1181 "2017-06-07T22:00:59Z")
It is the company that is working on the dual insulin-glucagon pump, mentioned in @TiaG's mini-glucagon thread. I can't see it on their site, though. Here is the announcement, which is totally bereft of details on the … --- ## [FDA approves Android Devices for Dexcom G5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-approves-android-devices-for-dexcom-g5/1179)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-approves-android-devices-for-dexcom-g5/1179 "2017-06-07T20:37:01Z")
Finally! http://www.healio.com/endocrinology/diabetes/news/online/%7B120ca5d1-b867-49a1-a826-30afc68dce7a%7D/fda-approves-first-android-app-for-cgm --- ## [Functional High Intensity Training (F-HIT) lowers insulin resistance for T2Ds](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/functional-high-intensity-training-f-hit-lowers-insulin-resistance-for-t2ds/1150)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/functional-high-intensity-training-f-hit-lowers-insulin-resistance-for-t2ds/1150 "2017-06-07T17:00:05Z")
I ran into this interesting article in Science Daily. I was interested because it involved very short training sessions. The experiment involved 12 T2Ds doing 3 F-HIT workout per week of 10-20 minutes each for 6 weeks. T… --- ## [Drug prices: FDA considers encouraging generics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drug-prices-fda-considers-encouraging-generics/1173)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/drug-prices-fda-considers-encouraging-generics/1173 "2017-06-07T15:40:22Z")
The FDA head says he is looking into what we can do to encourage competition from generics: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-05/drug-prices-become-target-for-fda-as-chief-expands-agency-s-view A few nugg… --- ## [First 100 followers on Twitter!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-100-followers-on-twitter/1163)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-100-followers-on-twitter/1163 "2017-06-07T13:54:43Z")
\[image\] --- ## [Engineered Micro Pancreas in mice](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/engineered-micro-pancreas-in-mice/1170)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/engineered-micro-pancreas-in-mice/1170 "2017-06-07T03:05:59Z")
This interesting company makes micro pancreas constructs on scaffolds made out of lung tissue. They just won a pharmaceutical prize in Israel: The thing I liked: no vascularization needed -- and you need a whole lot… --- ## [Do we all need a personalized glycemic index?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-we-all-need-a-personalized-glycemic-index/1168)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-we-all-need-a-personalized-glycemic-index/1168 "2017-06-07T02:19:07Z")
I've been following this work and find it really fascinating. If this data is borne out, then what people reallyneed to do is keep a logbook of every individual food they eat and how it affects BG numbers. A bolus librar… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=183) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=185)