# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=190 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 191 --- ## [High peaks and inexplicable lows](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-peaks-and-inexplicable-lows/757)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-peaks-and-inexplicable-lows/757 "2017-05-09T03:46:27Z")
We've been having a rough time for the past 1.5 weeks. :frowning: LOTS of inexplicable lows...I'm talking a lot of them. Trying to figure out what's been going on, but it's been a frustrating last week or week and a h… --- ## [Today I was a Blue Man](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/today-i-was-a-blue-man/799)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/today-i-was-a-blue-man/799 "2017-05-08T22:18:37Z")
No, not a Blue Man like this: \[image\] But a Blue man like this: \[image\] Well, OK, maybe like this: \[image\] T… --- ## [Trade](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trade/766)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2017, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trade/766 "2017-05-08T18:21:43Z")
It has come to my attention that true metrix go meters can't be purchased online, or apparently anywhere in Alaska... So I propose a trade. Anyone wants to purchase one at a cvs or Walgreens where they live and send … --- ## [Big thanks to the launch mod team!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/big-thanks-to-the-launch-mod-team/785)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2017, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/big-thanks-to-the-launch-mod-team/785 "2017-05-08T05:35:59Z")
It is particularly plucky of them to volunteer because the launch is the worst of all moments: we are piloting all of our new processes we have new software we don't really know what to expect Our team of mods fo… --- ## [2017 FUDiabetes Unlimited Unconference?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2017-fudiabetes-unlimited-unconference/600)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2017-fudiabetes-unlimited-unconference/600 "2017-05-07T22:38:21Z")
We have mentioned this a few times jokingly. Should we think about seriously? If enough of us are willing, I am proposing: mid or late summer (August when the weather is still good) Meeting in the Midwest which … --- ## [Hormone peak right before a game](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hormone-peak-right-before-a-game/771)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hormone-peak-right-before-a-game/771 "2017-05-07T21:54:53Z")
Today we had a tough situation. One and a half hour before a game, my teen son got a strong hormone peak. The timing could not be worse, because his insulin needs about 40 minutes to be in full force. This means that … --- ## [Can Flag when I post a new topic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-flag-when-i-post-a-new-topic/28)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-flag-when-i-post-a-new-topic/28 "2017-03-19T01:10:37Z")
Tags work when creating a new topic --- ## [How should we refer to the site: FUD, FUDi or?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-should-we-refer-to-the-site-fud-fudi-or/661)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-should-we-refer-to-the-site-fud-fudi-or/661 "2017-05-06T23:00:28Z")
What is the right way to refer to the site when we want to use shorthand? Do we use FUD, FUDi, or ? Early on, @kenrick mentioned that he didn't think FUD would be good, since the acronym also means Fear, Uncertainty,… --- ## [Launching in the next few days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/launching-in-the-next-few-days/756)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/launching-in-the-next-few-days/756 "2017-05-06T18:45:06Z")
Well, it looks like we are pretty much there. We have an issue with Discourse on TOS that is the only gating issue which we don't control. We still have to finalize a couple of things, such as the new user info, the mod … --- ## [More sleep for puberty: our night watch technique](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-sleep-for-puberty-our-night-watch-technique/758)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/more-sleep-for-puberty-our-night-watch-technique/758 "2017-05-06T18:09:07Z")
We have recently been able to resolve my son's lack of sleep (and subsequent school absences) due to night puberty peaks. Our new night watch technique has allowed us to largely resolve lack of sleep -- for him at least :… --- ## [Flat top but not on the bottom :-)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flat-top-but-not-on-the-bottom/752)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flat-top-but-not-on-the-bottom/752 "2017-05-06T15:47:02Z")
My son did not get a hormone peak yesterday, for once (probably one of three days since he started puberty). Here goes (MDI, Dexcom, Lantus/Novolog): \[image\] I don't think he broke 120 :slight\_smile: I am posting t… --- ## [Dexcom and site changes: tricks for toddlers?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-site-changes-tricks-for-toddlers/718)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-site-changes-tricks-for-toddlers/718 "2017-05-06T06:48:52Z")
It's been over a year since diagnosis (over 1/2 year since on Pump/CGM) and we're still trying to get Liam to "stop screaming bloody murder" every time we do a CGM or Pump change out. :frowning: I see videos of toddler… --- ## [Community guidelines](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/community-guidelines/742)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/community-guidelines/742 "2017-05-06T03:19:39Z")
Our community is self-driven and self-managed by our own users. We all administer and moderate it. Someday you will be asked to take a turn at moderating the community. This is a clean, well-lit place for fighting diabet… --- ## [Diaversary yesterday: bittersweet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diaversary-yesterday-bittersweet/724)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diaversary-yesterday-bittersweet/724 "2017-05-06T01:52:02Z")
Well, yesterday made our Dx a year old. Our "diaversary" was an understated affair, I would say: no black tie, and definitely no white tie -- my son hasn't met a food spot he does not want to host :slight\_smile: We did… --- ## [Jay Cutler on diabetes prepping for games](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jay-cutler-on-diabetes-prepping-for-games/735)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2017, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jay-cutler-on-diabetes-prepping-for-games/735 "2017-05-05T20:50:24Z")
It is not as extensive as I would have liked, but still interesting, if only for background: More info about his MO: Synthesizing between the two articles and reading between the lines: He pays careful attent… --- ## [LADA diagnosis in NFL takes 6 months](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lada-diagnosis-in-nfl-takes-6-months/736)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2017, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lada-diagnosis-in-nfl-takes-6-months/736 "2017-05-05T19:53:05Z")
Recently, @Eric focused a thread on questioning why pediatricians don’t test kids’ BG more often, resulting in delayed diagnoses. This story is even more shocking. It took Jay Cutler 6 months to get diagnosed with typic… --- ## [New House Republicans Health Insurance Bill](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-house-republicans-health-insurance-bill/728)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2017, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-house-republicans-health-insurance-bill/728 "2017-05-05T18:27:34Z")
Well, they passed the bill. Honestly, I'm shocked -- the bill was so hastily constructed there was no budget analysis. Many of the people who voted for it had never read it. This whole debacle has convinced me that the R… --- ## [Water desalination and diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/water-desalination-and-diabetes/737)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/water-desalination-and-diabetes/737 "2017-05-04T17:40:24Z")
Sam, I was hesitant to post this. But I figured I should do it before we go live. I think this is legal in Alaska. In my state, what I have is a water desalinization machine. I simply use it to remove salt from water a… --- ## [Low research investment from charitable diabetes organizations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-research-investment-from-charitable-diabetes-organizations/727)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2017, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-research-investment-from-charitable-diabetes-organizations/727 "2017-05-05T16:07:47Z")
I recently did some research on how much large diabetes organizations invest in research. I was under the impression that most of their budget is spent on research. I was really disappointed to find out that the % of the… --- ## [High risk insurance pools: opinions?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-risk-insurance-pools-opinions/679)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-risk-insurance-pools-opinions/679 "2017-05-01T21:10:29Z")
My question isn't intended to be political, but I'm sure someone will take it there because it will potentially be the result of political actions happening now in the Senate and the House. So, what does everyone think… --- ## [Permanent National Parks Pass for diabetics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/permanent-national-parks-pass-for-diabetics/713)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/permanent-national-parks-pass-for-diabetics/713 "2017-05-04T18:58:14Z")
I believe it was @CatLady who mentioned it once -- it is possible for (unlimited) diabetics to obtain a permanent access pass to all National Parks for $10 for life: https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass. I just found the… --- ## [Diabetes Research Institute?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-research-institute/726)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-research-institute/726 "2017-05-04T17:25:06Z")
I recently ran into the site of the Diabetes Research Institute -- it appears to be a foundation whose only mission is to find a cure for diabetes. It has a good Charity Navigator rating. I tried to do some research on… --- ## [Diabetes and starting school: difficult choices?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-starting-school-difficult-choices/717)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-starting-school-difficult-choices/717 "2017-05-04T01:38:09Z")
There are pros and cons to consider when a child reaches school age and of course each school district's policies may vary. Parents of CWDs spend long hours conferring with school staff and HCPs on this and hopefully ot… --- ## [Insulin - risks/criticism](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-risks-criticism/651)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-risks-criticism/651 "2017-05-04T01:07:34Z")
Are any of you chemists/biochemists? I read this article:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin\_analog The section on Carcinogenicity and Criticism are of interest to me. (For a long time, I was still under the impr… --- ## [Problems with quote reply](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problems-with-quote-reply/684)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problems-with-quote-reply/684 "2017-05-03T03:56:37Z")
I am using the Discourse app on an IPad2 with up-to-date IOS. When I try to use quote reply, I am unable to highlight and quote text. So usually I select quote reply, then go back and copy the text I want (and that usua… --- ## [FUDiabetes values](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fudiabetes-values/707)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fudiabetes-values/707 "2017-05-03T01:31:45Z")
Community and Solidarity: together we are a community, a true home to our members. Our differences make us stronger. We grow through the honest exchange of our diverse experiences. Kindness: we care for and support eac… --- ## [FUDiabetes mission statement](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fudiabetes-mission-statement/706)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fudiabetes-mission-statement/706 "2017-05-03T01:17:32Z")
Our Mission FUDiabetes is an online community for people with diabetes of any kind, and for those who are close to them. We give each other the strength of shared information and nonjudgmental support to lessen the burd… --- ## [Our community: different but together](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-community-different-but-together/704)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-community-different-but-together/704 "2017-05-02T23:05:30Z")
I ran into this really cool tongue-in-cheek video (a 4:26 ad by Heineken). I find it one of the best ads I have ever seen -- but the reason I am putting it up here is that I think it illustrates really well how we should… --- ## [T1 mortality rates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-mortality-rates/224)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-mortality-rates/224 "2017-05-02T22:54:12Z")
I’m currently on my phablet, so it makes editing and providing citations a bit difficult. I’ll provide some counterpoints as time allows throughout the day. Let’s start w/ “Myth: As far as diseases go, Diabetes isn’t th… --- ## [Genetics and Type 2 Diabetes - Broad Institute (Video)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/genetics-and-type-2-diabetes-broad-institute-video/696)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/genetics-and-type-2-diabetes-broad-institute-video/696 "2017-05-02T03:38:08Z")
Midsummer Nights' Science: Genetics and \[Type 2\] Diabetes (2014); Broad Institute w/ David Altshuler, Endocrinologist, Geneticist (Video), Harvard/MIT Description: Designing new drugs would be easier if scientists un… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=189) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=191)