# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=20 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 21 --- ## [Maybe this non invasive watch will work](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-this-non-invasive-watch-will-work/14969)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-this-non-invasive-watch-will-work/14969 "2024-11-05T19:25:43Z")
Reading the article is vague in my opinion --- ## [Daylight Savings Time (finally!) ended in most of the US](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-savings-time-finally-ended-in-most-of-the-us/14973)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/daylight-savings-time-finally-ended-in-most-of-the-us/14973 "2024-11-03T20:28:01Z")
So be sure to check your pump’s clock if you have a « dumb » pump like I do! --- ## [Pump site painful](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-site-painful/14972)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-site-painful/14972 "2024-11-03T19:24:49Z")
I put a new Dash pod on yesterday (side of left thigh) and when I move the wrong way the insertion site is rather painful, a burning/stinging sensation. Nothing obviously wrong in the pump window. Maybe I hit a nerve?? W… --- ## [Halloween Costumes PWDs and their Pets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/halloween-costumes-pwds-and-their-pets/14970)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/halloween-costumes-pwds-and-their-pets/14970 "2024-11-02T19:25:08Z")
Tonight is Halloween where sweets are the nemesis for many of us. Instead of focusing on that which we shouldn’t, let’s focus on that which is fun - costumes. Ours, our kids, our grandkids and our furry kids. Happy Ha… --- ## [For those who've been able to eat low carb for YEARS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-those-whove-been-able-to-eat-low-carb-for-years/12555)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-those-whove-been-able-to-eat-low-carb-for-years/12555 "2024-11-02T03:42:21Z")
What’s the secret? How do you stick to it? What the heck can I eat that’s actually going to be something I want to eat. I have no skill nor interest in the kitchen. I am busy and like grab and go, but I could stand doing… --- ## [CVS App](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cvs-app/14967)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cvs-app/14967 "2024-10-30T01:16:14Z")
Over the last year I’ve become annoyed with the CVS app. I wish they would stop overhauling the look and feel of the app every few months. CVS needs to understand all I do on their app is request prescription refills. … --- ## [Calibration using xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibration-using-xdrip/14964)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibration-using-xdrip/14964 "2024-10-28T15:24:58Z")
Greetings all, I hope all is well. I have been using xDrip+ on my Samsung for some time, with Libre2 sensors, but find the ‘calibration’ process quite odd. A few Qs if i may: i) aside the initial 2 calibration inputs, … --- ## [Long Acting Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-acting-insulin/14942)
**Author:** [@jpf](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jpf)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 11:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-acting-insulin/14942 "2024-10-28T11:17:16Z")
Hi Everyone, I haven’t really posted since the first few months after diagnosis back in January 2023. But I am reaching a milestone this week and thought I’d check in. I am going in to the diabetic nurse educator to l… --- ## [The story behind insulin pens](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-story-behind-insulin-pens/14962)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-story-behind-insulin-pens/14962 "2024-10-28T02:02:38Z")
--- ## [For hypos, do you think more carbs works faster than fewer carbs?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-hypos-do-you-think-more-carbs-works-faster-than-fewer-carbs/10336)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-hypos-do-you-think-more-carbs-works-faster-than-fewer-carbs/10336 "2024-10-25T01:22:27Z")
Wanted to ask your opinion, based on your personal experience. Do you think taking more carbs for a hypo works faster than fewer carbs? And yes, I know you can spike if you take too much, and all of that. I am not aski… --- ## [Saturated fat overdose lunch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/saturated-fat-overdose-lunch/14960)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/saturated-fat-overdose-lunch/14960 "2024-10-24T19:52:48Z")
I don’t have complete taste faculties since I been doing immunotherapy. I thought about an omelet, but cheese is just tasteless. So I sliced a very small boiled potato in hot avocado oil. I was using my late Mom’s prized… --- ## [Monitoring devices recommendations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/monitoring-devices-recommendations/14953)
**Author:** [@tomaitistomas029](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/tomaitistomas029)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/monitoring-devices-recommendations/14953 "2024-10-24T15:59:11Z")
I couldn’t find the right thread so I created a new one. Has anyone tried any kind of feet monitoring device? I’m currently interested in one that monitors the temperature of the feet, helping to detect early signs of in… --- ## [Trial recruiting participants for study of new type of insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trial-recruiting-participants-for-study-of-new-type-of-insulin/14959)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trial-recruiting-participants-for-study-of-new-type-of-insulin/14959 "2024-10-23T16:00:08Z")
https://opti2trial.com/?utm\_campaign=launch&utm\_medium=email&\_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8dgaJa1i8ThqxzlvUYQmSkHS2DT8MnZNcEUA511sqZeQCpDD\_R2AxBv7ztoi\_GM\_3fyUj7cR3LptHRUHLFRfgDc9p5kw&\_hsmi=330269597&utm\_source=newsletter --- ## [Watch sending data to the cloud?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/watch-sending-data-to-the-cloud/14956)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/watch-sending-data-to-the-cloud/14956 "2024-10-23T02:02:13Z")
Our son is at soccer practices 3 or 4x a week and gets a ride there most days, meaning I can’t be with him. However, he’s not yet 100% when it comes to treating lows at practice. And the fields are now big enough that he… --- ## [Tandem let me update my old pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-let-me-update-my-old-pump/14929)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-let-me-update-my-old-pump/14929 "2024-10-19T18:26:47Z")
I was pleasantly surprised when I updated the software in my Tandem Tslim X2 pump that my older out-of-warranty pump also appeared on the list of possible pumps to be updated. Woke it up and plugged it in, and the update… --- ## [Bluejay GTS died, anyone have one or more for sale?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts-died-anyone-have-one-or-more-for-sale/14954)
**Author:** [@Icewiz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Icewiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts-died-anyone-have-one-or-more-for-sale/14954 "2024-10-19T02:34:39Z")
Title says it all. My GTS died and work won’t let me have WiFi devices like the U1 or U2. Anyone have a BlueJay GTS that the are no longer using and willing to sell and ship? Dying without my watch! thanks. --- ## [Quick and easy pen and refillable from vial cartridge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-and-easy-pen-and-refillable-from-vial-cartridge/14949)
**Author:** [@GeorgeFowlerEsq](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GeorgeFowlerEsq)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-and-easy-pen-and-refillable-from-vial-cartridge/14949 "2024-10-17T19:46:34Z")
I wish to buy a pen and empty but refillable cartridges. I am basically stoopid with a double o. All the sites I visit want me to buy a filled cartridge which takes a Rx, then I suspect I could refill it. I got many vi… --- ## [Medtronic recall](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-recall/14950)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-recall/14950 "2024-10-17T16:32:32Z")
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/insulin-pump-recall-medtronic-notifies-users-minimed-600-and-700-series-pumps-risk-shorter-expected?utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=govdelivery --- ## [Does anyone use the tandem pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-use-the-tandem-pump/14925)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-anyone-use-the-tandem-pump/14925 "2024-10-17T16:31:54Z")
PLEASE HELP: I have been using Medtronic pumps since I started on a pump. (about 24 years with Medtronic) Recently a few people and my new endo have recommendid to me that I try out the Tandem Pump, that it will work wel… --- ## [You had 1 job!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/you-had-1-job/14947)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/you-had-1-job/14947 "2024-10-17T12:56:23Z")
--- ## [Intramuscular injection of rapid insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intramuscular-injection-of-rapid-insulin/14943)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intramuscular-injection-of-rapid-insulin/14943 "2024-10-14T20:32:32Z")
I’m sure many here know I’ve been having issues with high insulin resistance after getting Covid. I don’t know if recent events are because the PTB changed me from Novolog to Humalog. I’m on my first cartridge. This mor… --- ## [Tidepool Paid Study: Women’s’ Period Impacts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-paid-study-women-s-period-impacts/14935)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2024, 9:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-paid-study-women-s-period-impacts/14935 "2024-10-13T09:01:47Z")
Saw this in an email from Tidepool and thought it may have some interest to women here: Women’s health and diabetes is core to the work of the Tidepool Period Project. We need more participants for a paid research oppor… --- ## [CBD Oil and Diabetes: What You Need To Know – Diabetes Daily](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cbd-oil-and-diabetes-what-you-need-to-know-diabetes-daily/7433)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cbd-oil-and-diabetes-what-you-need-to-know-diabetes-daily/7433 "2024-10-12T20:34:51Z")
Thought this pretty interesting. Just got medical card due to early stage glocuma. Let me say i dont drink or do drugs, except prescription, Eye doctor offered i have been torn but this article has me thinking about try… --- ## [G7 Fun](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-fun/14840)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2024, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-fun/14840 "2024-10-12T03:30:57Z")
I’ve used 6 - G7 Sensors 3 - No Issue 1 - Sensor Failure Error after warm up completed. 1 - The Sensor wire didn’t get inserted correctly so it failed after warm up. 1 - Mobile app was “Searching for Sensor” and coul… --- ## [It’s one patient](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/it-s-one-patient/14930)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/it-s-one-patient/14930 "2024-10-11T22:22:08Z")
I would be interested in reading the actual clinical study. Will see if I can track it down. Sounds like another promising lead in the search for the holy grail (cure). Proceed with the stone throwing! --- ## [Https://t1dexchange.org/t1d-outcomes-is-being-female-a-risk-factor/](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/https-t1dexchange-org-t1d-outcomes-is-being-female-a-risk-factor/14936)
**Author:** [@MsCris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MsCris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/https-t1dexchange-org-t1d-outcomes-is-being-female-a-risk-factor/14936 "2024-10-11T17:33:50Z")
Hers an article on the disparate outcomes in women vs men living with T1D. Some highlights: -Women who developed T1D before age 10 lost an average of 17.7 years of life, while men lost 14.2 years. -Women living with… --- ## [Bluejay GTS battery running down](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts-battery-running-down/14712)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts-battery-running-down/14712 "2024-10-10T04:37:48Z")
Has anyone replaced the battery in their Bluejay GTS watch? Mine is no longer holding a charge very long and I’d rather replace the battery than the watch! Thanks! --- ## [Help! New to Insulin Pump therapy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-new-to-insulin-pump-therapy/14830)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-new-to-insulin-pump-therapy/14830 "2024-09-25T02:40:03Z")
I am about to start using an insulin pump after 10 years on MDI. I’m interested in getting feedback from all you pump aficionados out there as to what I can expect, learning curves, issues etc. I have been on a CGM for 1… --- ## [Vertex clinical trials update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vertex-clinical-trials-update/14183)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vertex-clinical-trials-update/14183 "2024-10-08T15:10:46Z")
--- ## [It may cure diabetes but it could also cause lead poisoning](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/it-may-cure-diabetes-but-it-could-also-cause-lead-poisoning/14916)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/it-may-cure-diabetes-but-it-could-also-cause-lead-poisoning/14916 "2024-10-07T21:14:53Z")
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