# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=19 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 20 --- ## [Dexcom G7 Now FDA Approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-now-fda-approved/13394)
**Author:** [@bggale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bggale)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-now-fda-approved/13394 "2024-12-16T18:42:53Z")
I just read online that the FDA has approved Dexcom’s G7 (finally!). It will roll out next year (2023). https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/12/08/fda-approves-iphone-connectible-dexcom-g7-glucose-monitor --- ## [What supplies do you carry and how to you keep them organized?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-supplies-do-you-carry-and-how-to-you-keep-them-organized/4986)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-supplies-do-you-carry-and-how-to-you-keep-them-organized/4986 "2024-12-16T13:03:52Z")
So, on this Friday while i should be working, I’m sitting here thinking about purses and wallets and diabetes cases. I’m wondering how much diabetes stuff you all carry with you, and how you carry it. Specifically, do t… --- ## [RSV Vaccine? Any perspectives?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rsv-vaccine-any-perspectives/15032)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rsv-vaccine-any-perspectives/15032 "2024-12-16T00:46:29Z")
I have never gotten one of these; it seems to me that I didn’t hear about it pre-COVID. Now my medicare account is sending me messages like the one reprinted below. Does anyone have any perspectives on whether this is w… --- ## [I think I'm finally moving away from SugarMate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-think-im-finally-moving-away-from-sugarmate/15008)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-think-im-finally-moving-away-from-sugarmate/15008 "2024-12-05T17:00:06Z")
I have been using SugarMate now for many years. The true value of it, for me, was the phonecall that I was able to receive for the LOW BGs or impending LOW BGs. Since I received and started using the Sugar Pixel, I hea… --- ## [New Edition of Pumping Insulin Released](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-edition-of-pumping-insulin-released/15021)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-edition-of-pumping-insulin-released/15021 "2024-12-03T23:18:07Z")
Want to know what’s in Pumping Insulin with Automated Insulin Delivery? The newly released 7th edition of Pumping Insulin with Automated Insulin Delivery (now available as an ebook) presents enhanced strategies for di… --- ## [How does inflammation affect insulin absorption?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-inflammation-affect-insulin-absorption/14997)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-inflammation-affect-insulin-absorption/14997 "2024-12-03T18:19:05Z")
I am a week out from total knee replacement surgery and doing reasonably well. However, I am finding that I need to replace insulin pumps more frequently—I use Omnipod Dash—because I don’t seem to be absorbing boluses v… --- ## [Tandem - invalid pairing code](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-invalid-pairing-code/15017)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-invalid-pairing-code/15017 "2024-12-02T14:33:31Z")
I received an “invalid pairing code” error with the Tandem X2 pump after pairing my Dexcom Sensor even though the sensor code is correct. All you have to do is “stop your G7 senor” on the pump and then add the same sens… --- ## [Happy Thanksgiving everyone!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-thanksgiving-everyone/15014)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-thanksgiving-everyone/15014 "2024-11-30T16:46:46Z")
Happy Thanksgiving! Hope everyone is enjoying their day! --- ## [High BS Readings Due to Mobi Infusion Set Issue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-bs-readings-due-to-mobi-infusion-set-issue/15007)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-bs-readings-due-to-mobi-infusion-set-issue/15007 "2024-11-29T16:44:04Z")
I changed out my Mobi cartridge and set this morning. No issues noted. Ate late breakfast and bolused accordingly. BS has been over 300 all day despite multiple manual corrections (13 units total). The entire day, the pu… --- ## [Upcoming gratitude meditation with the Diabetes Sangha](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upcoming-gratitude-meditation-with-the-diabetes-sangha/15009)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upcoming-gratitude-meditation-with-the-diabetes-sangha/15009 "2024-11-29T03:53:40Z")
This Wednesday at 8 pm Eastern Time the Diabetes Sangha will hold a hosted meditation focusing on Gratitude. Follow the Zoom link on the events page to participate in the practice. No experience needed, simply a willingn… --- ## [Study links Levothyroxine to bone density loss](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-links-levothyroxine-to-bone-density-loss/15010)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-links-levothyroxine-to-bone-density-loss/15010 "2024-11-28T21:38:15Z")
Hypothyroidism is common to people with diabetes mellitus. I have been on Levothyroxine for about 15 years and the dose has increased over the years. I am not running around saying, “the sky is falling.” As this is one s… --- ## [Are Omnipod5 users EVER going to get an iPhone app?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-omnipod5-users-ever-going-to-get-an-iphone-app/14710)
**Author:** [@KaseyAlen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KaseyAlen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-omnipod5-users-ever-going-to-get-an-iphone-app/14710 "2024-11-28T15:52:29Z")
Are we EVER going to get an iPhone app for the Omnipod5? This has been promised for over a year, and I’m really getting tired of waiting for it. Carrying around the PDM as well as my work and personal phones is getting… --- ## [Statins and blood pressure drugs: yes or no?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/statins-and-blood-pressure-drugs-yes-or-no/3585)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/statins-and-blood-pressure-drugs-yes-or-no/3585 "2024-11-27T04:18:58Z")
Such a pleasure to see you here too! I do take a statin “because I am a guy with family risk factors” btw. Since I have started taking it, my blood tests are absolutely stellar. Not sure if it makes a difference, but i… --- ## [Expired Dexcom sensors work fine!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-dexcom-sensors-work-fine/1688)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-dexcom-sensors-work-fine/1688 "2024-11-27T03:04:59Z")
Because so many people run their Dexcom sensors longer than 7 days, at some point people may wonder about using old sensors that have passed their expiration date. (See: expired-dexcom-sensors) No worries, I like trying… --- ## [Levemir petition](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/levemir-petition/14865)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/levemir-petition/14865 "2024-11-26T21:52:18Z")
@CatLady posted this topic last fall…Novo Nordisk will phase out Levemir in 2024 So there’s a meeting setup for September 24 between Novo and a Senate committee, and this petition is asking folks to email their senators… --- ## [Uncrustables](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uncrustables/15005)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uncrustables/15005 "2024-11-25T23:40:48Z")
I am headed to an outdoor ice hockey tournament, entirely older players so I will be in my element. The town we are staying in does not have much in the way of restaurants, just bar food. I am seriously considering bring… --- ## [Share your experiences with new Omnipod 5 iPhone app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/share-your-experiences-with-new-omnipod-5-iphone-app/14966)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/share-your-experiences-with-new-omnipod-5-iphone-app/14966 "2024-11-25T22:58:56Z")
I wanted to start a thread for this, so we can hopefully have a somewhat centralized place for people to share their experiences with the O5 iPhone app. Having it all in one place can be helpful if someone is looking fo… --- ## [Travel Bag Recommendations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-bag-recommendations/567)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-bag-recommendations/567 "2024-11-23T00:31:10Z")
So, I'd love to get recommendations from you all as to what bags you use to carry all your D-Equipment in. We are still using the small "cammo" bag that was given to us from the hospital when Liam was diagnosed, but it … --- ## [Unreasonable gestational D diagnosis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unreasonable-gestational-d-diagnosis/14994)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unreasonable-gestational-d-diagnosis/14994 "2024-11-22T19:51:07Z")
My wife is 29w pregnant. She just completed the routine OGGT 2 hour test. Her results and reference ranges are as follows: Fasting: her result 93 Reference range \<92 1 hour: her result 145 Reference range \<180 2… --- ## [CGM Ring?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-ring/15000)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-ring/15000 "2024-11-21T23:58:59Z")
Could be interesting! --- ## [Very quick way to remove pump & sensor easily](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-quick-way-to-remove-pump-sensor-easily/14986)
**Author:** [@Liam-M](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Liam-M)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-quick-way-to-remove-pump-sensor-easily/14986 "2024-11-18T13:55:25Z")
If you are like me from a couple months ago using Unisolve to remove your pump and sensor, there is no need for all that, If you wanted to, you could just peel the tape slightly on one side, then rip it off as fast as yo… --- ## [I just got a SugarPixel!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-just-got-a-sugarpixel/14657)
**Author:** [@Liam-M](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Liam-M)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-just-got-a-sugarpixel/14657 "2024-11-16T16:28:43Z")
It goes off when I get too low or high and it makes random beeps so I don’t get used to it! :smile: --- ## [Cheap and efficient way for carbs!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cheap-and-efficient-way-for-carbs/14981)
**Author:** [@Liam-M](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Liam-M)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cheap-and-efficient-way-for-carbs/14981 "2024-11-16T01:55:56Z")
Tired of having to eat snacks, or milk, or something along those lines just to bring your glucose up? The solution is Smarties!!! Not only are these tiny carb packs cheap and efficient, as they come in three flavors!… --- ## [9 important tests for diabetes health fyi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/9-important-tests-for-diabetes-health-fyi/14993)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/9-important-tests-for-diabetes-health-fyi/14993 "2024-11-12T05:26:56Z")
Just got this handy reference from my health insurance, Tufts Health. Just fyi. I don’t think I’d ever heard of a “peripheral artery disease (PAD)” test, but I’m asking my endo about it. --- ## [Mobi questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobi-questions/14975)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobi-questions/14975 "2024-11-11T05:59:55Z")
Hey, not sure who the Mobi users are here. I have a few questions. These are very important considerations for my special friend, who is wondering about these things. She is a surgeon! How are the alarms? Are there ma… --- ## [Travel tips for PWDs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-tips-for-pwds/12528)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-tips-for-pwds/12528 "2024-11-09T02:39:04Z")
--- ## [Whey protein: BG effects?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whey-protein-bg-effects/14978)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whey-protein-bg-effects/14978 "2024-11-08T14:12:15Z")
Hey guys, This morning, I ate 20 grams of whey protein isolate (no carbs, 100% protein) with my normal 100 grams of oatmeal for breakfast. Big spike in BG 2 hours later. I’d say I took 20-30% extra insulin bolus to co… --- ## [Any Tandem Mobi experiences yet?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-tandem-mobi-experiences-yet/14881)
**Author:** [@chris113113](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/chris113113)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-tandem-mobi-experiences-yet/14881 "2024-11-08T01:07:35Z")
My endo appointment is in two weeks and I’ll be upgrading to a G7, but also have the option of getting off of the Omnipod 5. I’ve had an uptick in faulty pods (high leakage) over the past few months and it’s frustrating… --- ## [Can't say I'm a fan of the new SugarMate UI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-say-im-a-fan-of-the-new-sugarmate-ui/14982)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-say-im-a-fan-of-the-new-sugarmate-ui/14982 "2024-11-07T23:25:45Z")
The tab icon is white which is hard to see, the page looks just strangely laid out and the “Feed” area on the right side of the page is just in the way and can’t be collapsed. The BG number, trajectory and last update t… --- ## [A thought came to me about pharma standing in the way of a type 1 cure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-thought-came-to-me-about-pharma-standing-in-the-way-of-a-type-1-cure/14980)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-thought-came-to-me-about-pharma-standing-in-the-way-of-a-type-1-cure/14980 "2024-11-07T00:05:38Z")
We tend to get caught up in our own issues and I hate to say it, provincialism. The thing is, most developed nations have national health care systems that keep obscene pharma profits down, unlike the USA. It is in the… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=18) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=20)