# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=187 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 188 --- ## [Glucose tabs containers?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-tabs-containers/939)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-tabs-containers/939 "2017-05-25T13:54:31Z")
My son hates these glucose tabs - but we find the 10-tab containers of this Dex4 to be the best we have found so far to carry hard candy in the pocket or slingpack: Of course, my son loses them all the time, and the… --- ## [Need advice from breastfeeding T1 moms](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-advice-from-breastfeeding-t1-moms/1022)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-advice-from-breastfeeding-t1-moms/1022 "2017-05-25T04:25:53Z")
Hello! I'll try to make this long story short. I was diagnosed with LADA a year ago, got pregnant and just delivered baby 3 weeks ago. I was on insulin by 26 weeks into the pregnancy (needed it before then but took me a … --- ## [504 - To test or Not to test, in Class](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/504-to-test-or-not-to-test-in-class/1040)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/504-to-test-or-not-to-test-in-class/1040 "2017-05-25T02:58:46Z")
I just gotta ask... why is it a fight worth fighting when they can just use the receiver instead? Doesn't seem like a worthwhile battle... --- ## [Not usually a buzzfeed fan, but the service dog story is too good](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-usually-a-buzzfeed-fan-but-the-service-dog-story-is-too-good/1042)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-usually-a-buzzfeed-fan-but-the-service-dog-story-is-too-good/1042 "2017-05-25T01:25:43Z")
--- ## [Was getting excited, until the 8th paragraph](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/was-getting-excited-until-the-8th-paragraph/1020)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/was-getting-excited-until-the-8th-paragraph/1020 "2017-05-24T20:35:25Z")
--- ## [Pancreum--An Artificial Pancreas System of the Future](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pancreum-an-artificial-pancreas-system-of-the-future/1030)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pancreum-an-artificial-pancreas-system-of-the-future/1030 "2017-05-24T19:06:43Z")
For the last couple of years I’ve been following a group of pioneers in the development of what they call the " Bionic Pancreas". Guilherme de Paula & Jerry Joseph (ex- Medtronic CGMS & Insulet OmniPod pump engineers) ha… --- ## [Tiny Lancets for Tiny Fingers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tiny-lancets-for-tiny-fingers/1031)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tiny-lancets-for-tiny-fingers/1031 "2017-05-24T19:02:21Z")
TiniBoy lancets for tiny, tender fingers… \[image\] TiniBoy Lancets - 36 gauge http://www.tiniboy.com/lancet.php --- ## [Excellent long-term review of the T-Slim X2 by Laddie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/excellent-long-term-review-of-the-t-slim-x2-by-laddie/1035)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/excellent-long-term-review-of-the-t-slim-x2-by-laddie/1035 "2017-05-24T18:56:00Z")
It is a 5-month review, overall very positive. The main issue was occlusion alerts, which she was able to solve after a long amount of experimentation: “I have not done a scientific test to determine whether it is th… --- ## [How do you organize & keep track of your diabetes research?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-organize-keep-track-of-your-diabetes-research/1034)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-organize-keep-track-of-your-diabetes-research/1034 "2017-05-24T18:25:52Z")
I never seem to be able to find an article that I have read when I need to find its reference. How do you keep track of your diabetes research? I'd love to read about your methods! I am particularly interested in findi… --- ## [Sourcing a pump for OpenAPS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sourcing-a-pump-for-openaps/998)
**Author:** [@mentat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mentat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sourcing-a-pump-for-openaps/998 "2017-05-24T02:53:13Z")
I'm planning to build myself an artificial pancreas! Does anyone have an old medtronic pump they are willing to donate or sell? The supported models are here but if you are unsure just ask me. If anyone has thoughts on… --- ## [Variable BG corrections](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/variable-bg-corrections/1025)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/variable-bg-corrections/1025 "2017-05-24T00:15:49Z")
This topic came up on a different post, so I am curious if other people have a similar variability. For me, 1 unit of insulin does not work the same for different levels of BG. For instance, the higher I am, the less i… --- ## [Mini-glucagon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mini-glucagon/1023)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mini-glucagon/1023 "2017-05-23T23:15:17Z")
A recent trial shows that dasiglucagon, a glucagon analogue developed by Zealand Pharmaceuticals, is effective and stable when used as mini-gluc https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/23/994953/0/en/Positive-Pha… --- ## [The Four Research Pathways to a Practical Cure for Type 1 Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-four-research-pathways-to-a-practical-cure-for-type-1-diabetes/1018)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-four-research-pathways-to-a-practical-cure-for-type-1-diabetes/1018 "2017-05-23T19:13:27Z")
http://mailchi.mp/thejdca/research-pathways-to-a-practical-cure-for-t1d-vut38bf3gz?e=\[UNIQID\] --- ## [Reservoirs: How low can you go?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reservoirs-how-low-can-you-go/677)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reservoirs-how-low-can-you-go/677 "2017-05-23T19:05:40Z")
We decided with the last pump site change to leave the insulin in the reservoir, even though there were only 29 units left. He now has 7 units left in his reservoir and he's running high and we're wondering if the boluse… --- ## [Eli Lilly raises prices for Humalog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eli-lilly-raises-prices-for-humalog/880)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eli-lilly-raises-prices-for-humalog/880 "2017-05-23T18:46:23Z")
They're not even paying lip service to "controlling drug prices" like Novo Nordisk and Sanofi. --- ## [Pump vs Tresiba](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-vs-tresiba/981)
**Author:** [@DuckFiabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DuckFiabetes)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-vs-tresiba/981 "2017-05-23T16:22:08Z")
I talk to a lot of T1's and T2's for my job as Mannkind Patient Advocate. While most of the time I'm talking about Afrezza I certainly get my time in with Tresiba. Now full disclosure, I have never been on an insulin p… --- ## [Adults only: substitute for glucose tabs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adults-only-substitute-for-glucose-tabs/1009)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/adults-only-substitute-for-glucose-tabs/1009 "2017-05-23T15:32:34Z")
I found these Strongbow Mini's, and they are a great way for me to treat a low BG. They have about 9-11 grams of sugar, depending on which one you get. It's basically just a small can of the hard (apple) cider, so it doe… --- ## [$25 Amazon gift card to the first person](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/25-amazon-gift-card-to-the-first-person/953)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/25-amazon-gift-card-to-the-first-person/953 "2017-05-23T01:25:19Z")
I am posting this in the Share category so I don't give away the answer with a category. I'll give a $25 Amazon gift card to the first person who can tell me why I am posting this. There are a few key words I am lookin… --- ## [Wine may not prevent heart disease after all: study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wine-may-not-prevent-heart-disease-after-all-study/1015)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wine-may-not-prevent-heart-disease-after-all-study/1015 "2017-05-22T22:52:58Z")
Well, rats! All these studies that have pointed at a correlation between moderate wine consumption and improve cardiac health may have pointed at the wrong direction. This study tries to analyze if, by any chance, tho… --- ## [Your best diabetes carry bag?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-best-diabetes-carry-bag/1011)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-best-diabetes-carry-bag/1011 "2017-05-22T20:30:32Z")
I recently posted about a carry bag we use in summer when we travel, when we need to use a Frio bag for insulin. But that bag is not our favorite bag for everyday diabetes carry: it is a bit too heavy. This is the one … --- ## [Why it seems like we'll never hit a 5.something A1C (a picture essay)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-it-seems-like-well-never-hit-a-5-something-a1c-a-picture-essay/601)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-it-seems-like-well-never-hit-a-5-something-a1c-a-picture-essay/601 "2017-05-22T20:53:56Z")
Lately I've become discouraged about the possibility of lowering our son's A1C further without significant life changes. Most of the time, we do a pretty good job keeping him under 200, and at least 60 percent of the t… --- ## [AdvFunctionalMedicine clinics: what do you think?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advfunctionalmedicine-clinics-what-do-you-think/1002)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advfunctionalmedicine-clinics-what-do-you-think/1002 "2017-05-22T20:08:42Z")
I just ran into this website: http://www.advfunctionalmedicine.com/diabetes-info. They decided to follow us on twitter. The first line of their twitter profile is: The #DiabetesReversal experts! This makes me somewhat… --- ## [What does unlimited mean for you?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-unlimited-mean-for-you/1013)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-unlimited-mean-for-you/1013 "2017-05-22T19:32:58Z")
I've been wondering about the notion of not being limited by diabetes and what that means. For instance, I would think it a horrible shame if my son could be an Olympic swimmer or something and we dissuaded him because… --- ## [Diabetes slingbag with shock cord for Frio bag](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-slingbag-with-shock-cord-for-frio-bag/1007)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-slingbag-with-shock-cord-for-frio-bag/1007 "2017-05-22T09:40:28Z")
Not so long ago, I was asked on a thread about using a Frio bag for insulin. I said I would post what kind of a sling bag I use. The one I use is this one: You can see the shock cord on the top front, which can hold… --- ## [Non-insulin therapy proves successful for T2Ds](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-insulin-therapy-proves-successful-for-t2ds/1004)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-insulin-therapy-proves-successful-for-t2ds/1004 "2017-05-22T01:59:42Z")
This interesting study tests a combination of drugs for poorly controlled type 2 diabetics. The outcome: lower A1c by 1% and 1/3 the rate of hypoglycemia compared to insulin! Check this out: To be clear: this stu… --- ## [Triathlon training- I need advice!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/triathlon-training-i-need-advice/163)
**Author:** [@pancreaswanted](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/pancreaswanted)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/triathlon-training-i-need-advice/163 "2017-05-22T01:52:20Z")
hello! i am training for a sprint triathlon. i am an avid runner and cyclist, and swimming is the thing ive really got to work on. so im following a training programme and have inquired about private swim lessons at my g… --- ## [Fear of Foods & BG Control](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fear-of-foods-bg-control/990)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fear-of-foods-bg-control/990 "2017-05-21T21:34:23Z")
for so long, i have wondered if i am alone in this predicament; so, i thought i would start a thread and ask if anyone understands what i feel, what they have done about it, and how they have achieved their success. i … --- ## [Are longer insulin needles faster to act?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-longer-insulin-needles-faster-to-act/993)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-longer-insulin-needles-faster-to-act/993 "2017-05-21T20:19:19Z")
We have discussed this several times in the past. I was convinced the longer needles were faster to act with insulin. To my surprise, I found out that, from this recent (Aug. 2016) super-large injection survey research p… --- ## [OTC Insulin: terrible NPR article](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/otc-insulin-terrible-npr-article/994)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/otc-insulin-terrible-npr-article/994 "2017-05-21T19:01:51Z")
This whole article makes me squirm. But one section drives me particularly angry: the story of why Indiana stopped OTC sales of older insulin (the whole article is a hatchet job on patient rights): "One state does re… --- ## [Thank you](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thank-you/986)
**Author:** [@Shelby](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Shelby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 5:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thank-you/986 "2017-05-21T05:37:57Z")
I just wanted to thank everyone who has replied to my posts. Its so good to have somewhere to go and know there are people like you,knowledgeable and kind. Shelby [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=186) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=188)