# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=191 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 192 --- ## [Genetic Studies on Diabetes and the Heart - Dr. Heribert Schunkert, TUM (Video)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/genetic-studies-on-diabetes-and-the-heart-dr-heribert-schunkert-tum-video/694)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/genetic-studies-on-diabetes-and-the-heart-dr-heribert-schunkert-tum-video/694 "2017-05-02T00:14:22Z")
Video: Genetic Studies on Diabetes and the Heart - Dr. Heribert Schunkert, Chair; Internal Medicine – Cardiology Department; TUM School of Medicine; Munich, Germany; CVOT Summit 2016 --- ## [My story: DKA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-story-dka/692)
**Author:** [@literaturesnob18](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/literaturesnob18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-story-dka/692 "2017-05-01T23:26:53Z")
I was diagnosed May 31, 2013, after being admitted to hospital in DKA with a blood glucose of 1036. I currently manage diabetes with MDI using Novolog and Levemir. I follow a Low Carb/High Protein/ High Fiber diet. I tes… --- ## [Update on proposed Pre-existing Conditions amendment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-on-proposed-pre-existing-conditions-amendment/687)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-on-proposed-pre-existing-conditions-amendment/687 "2017-05-01T22:58:59Z")
http://insulinnation.com/living/what-the-macarthur-amendment-means-for-people-with-type-1-diabetes/?utm\_src=HseEmail+0025 --- ## [We attended TCOYD in SLC in April](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/we-attended-tcoyd-in-slc-in-april/682)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/we-attended-tcoyd-in-slc-in-april/682 "2017-05-01T22:35:54Z")
My husband and I attended the Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) patient conference in April but the is the first chance I've had to do a write-up about the event. The patient program divided into tracks for T1s and… --- ## [Insurance category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-category/690)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-category/690 "2017-05-01T20:48:39Z")
In the early categories discussion, many had requested "Insurance' as a subcategory. It was really difficult to have it and keep every category to a single line of subcategories. But, in the end, it is just too hard to… --- ## [In prep for launch: please fill your profile!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-prep-for-launch-please-fill-your-profile/660)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-prep-for-launch-please-fill-your-profile/660 "2017-05-01T20:08:45Z")
We are getting geared up for our public launch! We made numerous decisions in previous threads in the Lounge. It is important that we all do what we want new users to conform to. Here is everything we all need to do: … --- ## [Aggressive and Devastating Neuropathy: Untreated LADA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aggressive-and-devastating-neuropathy-untreated-lada/681)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aggressive-and-devastating-neuropathy-untreated-lada/681 "2017-05-01T17:30:53Z")
Aggressive and devastating neuropathy: the consequence of untreated slow-onset type 1 diabetes by P. Narendran et al; QJM (2011) 104 (6): 523-526 | DOI: Aggressive and devastating neuropathy: the consequence of untreated… --- ## [The stories and my rant about the doctors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-stories-and-my-rant-about-the-doctors/663)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-stories-and-my-rant-about-the-doctors/663 "2017-05-01T17:11:11Z")
From the two stories that were just posted, from Michel and Harold, one thing struck me. I just wanted to make this a separate post so as not do dilute their stories. This just drives me nuts. All the things they alwa… --- ## [Momiji, Washington DC: sushi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/momiji-washington-dc-sushi/672)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/momiji-washington-dc-sushi/672 "2017-04-30T17:09:08Z")
A few weeks ago, during spring break, we spent several days in DC, with my 12-year-old T1D son. Up there, we were on the go all the time and hit several restaurants that provided us with interesting diabetes experiences. … --- ## [Dexcom fail!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-fail/668)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-fail/668 "2017-04-30T14:58:36Z")
Sensor was only one day old. I had it on my upper thigh. I noticed this bloody mess. I guess that's not a good place..... \[image\] --- ## [Samson's diagnosis story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsons-diagnosis-story/669)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 2:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsons-diagnosis-story/669 "2017-04-30T02:50:58Z")
Samson was diagnosed on St. Patrick's day in 2016. He was not quite 2 years old. Prior to that: In November the year prior he got a bad case of hand, foot and mouth disease -- so bad that his fingernails fell off. Abou… --- ## [Almost to market glucose testing on a phone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/almost-to-market-glucose-testing-on-a-phone/658)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/almost-to-market-glucose-testing-on-a-phone/658 "2017-04-29T21:59:49Z")
Does anyone think this will be useful? --- ## [Forums Boards: congrats to Britt, and a surprise!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/forums-boards-congrats-to-britt-and-a-surprise/657)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/forums-boards-congrats-to-britt-and-a-surprise/657 "2017-04-29T00:23:07Z")
I was just looking at the forum boards this afternoon, and found out, not to my total surprise, that we have one champion in this community: @britt\_j has read an astounding 3,600 posts, more than anyone else on this for… --- ## [Diabetes Kaizen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-kaizen/655)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-kaizen/655 "2017-04-28T19:20:40Z")
@TiaG's picture essay has been in my thoughts a lot in the past few days. It was a great essay because it captured so much of our daily lives. I will get back to it multiple times in the next few weeks, because it is so … --- ## [Right for three weeks....Wrong this week](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/right-for-three-weeks-wrong-this-week/650)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/right-for-three-weeks-wrong-this-week/650 "2017-04-28T15:13:25Z")
This week has been frustrating. What has been working amazingly for the past three weeks...I'm talking only 1 low in 3 weeks and BG between 80 and 150 for most of the time during the past 3 weeks...has crashed a burned … --- ## [Diabetes Diagnoses (T1 & T2) Increasing in the Young](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-diagnoses-t1-t2-increasing-in-the-young/581)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-diagnoses-t1-t2-increasing-in-the-young/581 "2017-04-28T13:02:16Z")
"The incidences of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes among youths increased significantly in the 2002–2012 period, particularly among youths of minority racial and ethnic group" So says a new research article from the Ne… --- ## [CGM mobile app annoyance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-mobile-app-annoyance/629)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-mobile-app-annoyance/629 "2017-04-28T02:45:53Z")
It irritates me that the Dexcom G5 mobile app is only for iPhone or Apple products...I HATE my iPhone with a passion but I have to have it for the mobile app... Hope they get an Android app completes soon... Just ven… --- ## [Autonomic Testing - Christopher H. Gibbons, MD, FAAN; Harvard/Joslin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/autonomic-testing-christopher-h-gibbons-md-faan-harvard-joslin/630)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/autonomic-testing-christopher-h-gibbons-md-faan-harvard-joslin/630 "2017-04-28T00:27:36Z")
\[Autonomic Testing - American Academy of Neurology by Christopher H. Gibbons, MD, FAAN; Harvard/Joslin et al (PDF)\] (https://www.aan.com/uploadedFiles/Website\_Library\_Assets/Documents/3.Practice\_Management/1.Reimbursemen… --- ## [Received something interesting in the mail today](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/received-something-interesting-in-the-mail-today/626)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/received-something-interesting-in-the-mail-today/626 "2017-04-27T20:21:22Z")
We received an invitation to something called the "Type One Training (TOTs) Project", an NIH funded research program to help support parents of young children with Type 1 diabetes. Anyone familiar with this project? I… --- ## [Fiasp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp/628)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp/628 "2017-04-27T20:37:25Z")
Does anyone have access to get the new Fiasp? I want to try some real bad. It's only in Europe and Canada though. Can anyone hook me up? --- ## [Should we just make this "Low Carb"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/should-we-just-make-this-low-carb/603)
**Author:** [@walkingthedragon88](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/walkingthedragon88)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/should-we-just-make-this-low-carb/603 "2017-04-27T05:16:03Z")
Interestingly, many I know are not necessarily lchf but lchp or just some individualized variation of lc. Those who want to lose weight (in particular) may be more lean protein lower fat than those in ketosis, for instan… --- ## [Original "Welcome to FUDiabetes"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/original-welcome-to-fudiabetes/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/original-welcome-to-fudiabetes/8 "2017-04-26T22:51:18Z")
I am finalizing it for launch. This is the original. Welcome to Diabetes Unlimited, where you will find that you are not alone. We exist to help each other on our journey with Diabetes. While we take seriously the risk… --- ## [Afrezza: packaging and use?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-packaging-and-use/611)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-packaging-and-use/611 "2017-04-26T01:35:46Z")
I am really naive with the different sizes that it comes in. How exactly is it packaged? And how are the different sizes used? How can it be purchased for a month (or three) (i..e in what combinations of quantities)?… --- ## [Good, bad, or indifferent](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-bad-or-indifferent/500)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-bad-or-indifferent/500 "2017-04-25T20:27:15Z")
What would you say to a patient who achieved an A1 C of 4.7 looking like this? \[image\]\[image\] As you might imagine, I was roundly scolded by my nurse practitioner today. The main concern was insulin stacking, resulti… --- ## [Social benefits of inhaling insulin vs injecting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/social-benefits-of-inhaling-insulin-vs-injecting/598)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/social-benefits-of-inhaling-insulin-vs-injecting/598 "2017-04-25T17:47:55Z")
As many of you know I'm a big fan of afrezza. In trying to explain its benefits, one theme I keep coming back to in my mind is the superiority in the social context. Injecting medications is absolutely perceived as … --- ## [Resources for managing diabetes during pregnancy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/resources-for-managing-diabetes-during-pregnancy/602)
**Author:** [@walkingthedragon88](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/walkingthedragon88)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/resources-for-managing-diabetes-during-pregnancy/602 "2017-04-25T16:43:30Z")
Currently, there are several books available for planning (and undergoing) pregnancy with diabetes. Cheryl Alkon has a good book called "Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-existing Diabetes". Another resource that recently arr… --- ## [Hypoglycemia: When Is It Problematic? (How Low Is Too Low?)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hypoglycemia-when-is-it-problematic-how-low-is-too-low/604)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hypoglycemia-when-is-it-problematic-how-low-is-too-low/604 "2017-04-21T15:37:06Z")
I disagree if the phrase “too many moderate lows” is only based on the number. Instead of a number, how about: How long were they? Did you need help to recover? Or could you manage it yourself? Was it a quick drop be… --- ## [A Single Bout of HIIT Reduces Awareness of Subsequent Hypoglycemia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-single-bout-of-hiit-reduces-awareness-of-subsequent-hypoglycemia/587)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-single-bout-of-hiit-reduces-awareness-of-subsequent-hypoglycemia/587 "2017-04-24T16:16:14Z")
"A single \[High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)\] session rapidly reduces awareness of subsequent hypoglycemia in patients with type 1 diabetes and \[Normal Awareness of Hypoglycemia (NAH)\], but not in patients with \[Im… --- ## [The Palette Model of Type 2 Diabetes (PDF)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-palette-model-of-type-2-diabetes-pdf/593)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-palette-model-of-type-2-diabetes-pdf/593 "2017-04-24T00:42:20Z")
Painting a new picture of personalised medicine for diabetes by Mark I. McCarthy; Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Oxford; Diabetologia (2017) 60:793–799 DOI 10.1007/s00125-017-4210… --- ## [Survey: the trolls won the internet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/survey-the-trolls-won-the-internet/309)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/survey-the-trolls-won-the-internet/309 "2017-04-24T00:23:47Z")
This was some interesting research, and also a bit depressing: Pew concludes the trolls won the internet. Let's make sure they don't win on this community! I am thinking particularly Sam and Eric. :slight\_smile: [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=190) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=192)