# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=22 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 23 --- ## [Upgrade to Libre 3 from Libre 2 (using xDrip+ on Android)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgrade-to-libre-3-from-libre-2-using-xdrip-on-android/14774)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgrade-to-libre-3-from-libre-2-using-xdrip-on-android/14774 "2024-08-31T03:27:16Z")
Greetings all ; not posted for a while, so please forgive asking a question that has likely already been asked. Do members recommend upgrading from the Libre 2 to 3? What are the pros and cons? The main one i’m aware of … --- ## [A tip for pod users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-tip-for-pod-users/14804)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-tip-for-pod-users/14804 "2024-08-27T20:35:49Z")
I noticed something that I wanted to pass along. I was testing some stuff yesterday and I activated a pod but did not have it attached to my body. After it activated, I did a bolus and watched the cannula. It took abou… --- ## [Diabetes Care August issue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-care-august-issue/14849)
**Author:** [@Mikey417](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mikey417)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-care-august-issue/14849 "2024-08-27T19:32:56Z")
I wanted to blow my horn a little. My artistic release in life has been photography, and now that I am retired it is full time. I have had several shows, and am represented by a gallery in Durham. The August issue of Di… --- ## [Half marathon in 2024!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/half-marathon-in-2024/14168)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/half-marathon-in-2024/14168 "2024-08-27T16:05:32Z")
After successfully completing a couple of 5ks and a 10k this year, I received an email about a race series next summer - it’s 10k, 5k, 6k, and half marathon races, adding up to a marathon. I signed up :flushed: I found … --- ## [Cartridge vs Vial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cartridge-vs-vial/5862)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cartridge-vs-vial/5862 "2024-08-26T18:17:50Z")
What is the difference between insulin cartridges and insulin vials? I use a pump but my dr called in a new prescription to my pharmacy for insulin cartridge, not my regular insulin vial prescription. Can I use cartrid… --- ## [Dose of "aww"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dose-of-aww/14852)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dose-of-aww/14852 "2024-08-26T02:19:22Z")
I caught a bumblebee sleeping in my celosia. For anyone who needs an “aww, fuzzy bee butt” moment. --- ## [Abbott and Medtronic partnership](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-and-medtronic-partnership/14864)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-and-medtronic-partnership/14864 "2024-08-25T19:54:36Z")
This week I came across this video by Nerdabetic. Abbott and Medtronic have announced a partnership to produce a Libre-style CGM that will work (exclusively) with Medtronic pumps. I’m very curious to see how this will pl… --- ## [If You Knew What Living with Diabetes was like 30 years ago, You’d be more Appreciative of your Current Technology....?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-knew-what-living-with-diabetes-was-like-30-years-ago-you-d-be-more-appreciative-of-your-current-technology/7081)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-knew-what-living-with-diabetes-was-like-30-years-ago-you-d-be-more-appreciative-of-your-current-technology/7081 "2024-08-25T01:21:07Z")
I didn’t have diabetes 50 years ago… or 40… or 30… or even 20. I developed it later in life than most which, for me, was 15 years ago. I couldn’t tell you what it was like managing diabetes at that time because I wasn’t … --- ## [Todays Glooko email "Nutrition Database"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/todays-glooko-email-nutrition-database/14837)
**Author:** [@SobeiT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SobeiT)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/todays-glooko-email-nutrition-database/14837 "2024-08-24T18:00:18Z")
Pretty Good App I thought I would pass along. I like the stand alone version Nutritionix Information on the Glooko Built-in version can be found Here --- ## [Type 2 on insulin pump with Covid added](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-on-insulin-pump-with-covid-added/14839)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-on-insulin-pump-with-covid-added/14839 "2024-08-24T14:54:03Z")
Monday I was tired all day, spent it in my recliner napping. I woke up in the afternoon shaking like a cottonwood leaves. Took my temperature and it was 103. And did a Covid test negative. I’ve been managing the fever a… --- ## [iAPS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iaps/14561)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iaps/14561 "2024-08-19T20:55:10Z")
iAPS is DIY software for use as an Integrated Automated Glycemic Controller (iAGC) for use in an AID system. Think of it as the software brains that integrates data from a CGM and controls an insulin pump…ala Tandem Cont… --- ## [Please help if you can - low sodium and chloride, but pedialyte ramped up BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-help-if-you-can-low-sodium-and-chloride-but-pedialyte-ramped-up-bg/14850)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-help-if-you-can-low-sodium-and-chloride-but-pedialyte-ramped-up-bg/14850 "2024-08-19T16:56:05Z")
Hi, all. I am just looking into this, but feel too sick to really comprehend the complexities with us T1Ds between sodium levels and blood sugars and such. Long story made short(er) I was put on an eyedrop called cosopt … --- ## [Pancreatic Insufficiency AKA The hits just keep on rolling](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pancreatic-insufficiency-aka-the-hits-just-keep-on-rolling/14816)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pancreatic-insufficiency-aka-the-hits-just-keep-on-rolling/14816 "2024-08-18T15:53:55Z")
Well, the hits just keep on comin’! Apparently, I’m going to receive the diagnosis tomorrow from an NP I saw a few weeks back that my loving pancreas, other than not providing insulin, also isn’t providing enough Pancrea… --- ## [Glucagon expiration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucagon-expiration/14832)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 5:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucagon-expiration/14832 "2024-08-18T05:48:04Z")
Some info on glucagon expiration… I have tested the old red Lilly glucagon kits. The old ones that you needed to mix. (They are now made by a different company, but still available as a generic.). Those never expire (… --- ## [Anyone have high days that won't come down?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-high-days-that-wont-come-down/8511)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-have-high-days-that-wont-come-down/8511 "2024-08-17T01:50:33Z")
I have some days where I can’t seem to get my BG down, it hovers around 200. My normal insulin/carb ratios don’t work. Anyone else? How do you deal? --- ## [Should I own GINORMOUS underwear to be Unlimited? Do you?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/should-i-own-ginormous-underwear-to-be-unlimited-do-you/4269)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/should-i-own-ginormous-underwear-to-be-unlimited-do-you/4269 "2024-08-17T00:40:31Z")
So since my hip/back sites have been big flops, and I want to give my arms a break, I’m trying my butt. Or “buttock” in formal, Insulet parlance. I have never worn a pod on my butt. It is weird. In order for this to be … --- ## [Research about insulin pump site failures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-about-insulin-pump-site-failures/14843)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-about-insulin-pump-site-failures/14843 "2024-08-15T18:35:33Z")
I have been having a lot of problems lately with my Pod infusion sites (redness, pain, poor absorption). I started searching for some information on this topic and found this abstract on allergic reactions: Here’s ano… --- ## [Your AID system will only be as good as](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-aid-system-will-only-be-as-good-as/14828)
**Author:** [@SobeiT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SobeiT)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/your-aid-system-will-only-be-as-good-as/14828 "2024-08-15T13:35:44Z")
your CGM will let it be. I am having bouts with my Dexcom again, well really it never goes away. I know this is beating a dead horse & been discussed many times but hey I need to vent so thanks for taking your time to vi… --- ## [BG readings on new Galaxy Watch Ultra / 7?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-readings-on-new-galaxy-watch-ultra-7/14838)
**Author:** [@Hammer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hammer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bg-readings-on-new-galaxy-watch-ultra-7/14838 "2024-08-14T01:02:08Z")
I got the new Galaxy Watch Ultra. Very nice watch, and really nice battery life (Reason I got this over the 7, big difference in battery size/life.) But, the new Wear Os 5 doesn’t allow for all the previous watch faces… --- ## [Our Paris Olympics Experience](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-paris-olympics-experience/14823)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-paris-olympics-experience/14823 "2024-08-13T16:01:37Z")
My wife, Carol, and I ended up seeing 8 events in Paris over 5 days. I had previously bought 4 sets of tickets about 6 months ago, and then we picked up 3 more sets while we were there. One event was free. Our events: … --- ## [T1 Diabetic is a national league all star pitcher - Mason Miller](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-diabetic-is-a-national-league-all-star-pitcher-mason-miller/14796)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-diabetic-is-a-national-league-all-star-pitcher-mason-miller/14796 "2024-08-13T14:31:08Z")
Pretty cool to see this guy pitching a fastball at 102 mph and to hear the back story. Let me see if i can find it … Mason Miller (’20) selected to MLB All-Star game - Waynesburg University Athletics, The part that wa… --- ## [Tandem app email](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-app-email/14829)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-app-email/14829 "2024-08-12T21:10:21Z")
2 days ago I got an email from Tandem about the Mobile Tandem Connect app. I had noticed that the graphics would be blank and then I thought my nearly 3 year old pump was having battery issues. In the past I would charge… --- ## [Dexcom G6 filament broke and may be in my leg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-filament-broke-and-may-be-in-my-leg/14825)
**Author:** [@diabetic101](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/diabetic101)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-filament-broke-and-may-be-in-my-leg/14825 "2024-08-09T20:04:36Z")
I put a new one in, had some trouble as I forgot to remove the covers over adhesive. I managed to remove them while it was on and I saw the wire in me slip and it went back in. When it attached I had pressed the button b… --- ## [CGM is lasting a SHOCKING amount of days!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-is-lasting-a-shocking-amount-of-days/14819)
**Author:** [@Liam-M](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Liam-M)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-is-lasting-a-shocking-amount-of-days/14819 "2024-08-09T00:38:25Z")
This is a world record… My CGM has lasted for 18 DAYS! And it is about to be 19! It looks so beat up but it still works somehow… --- ## [Admelog vials not lasting more than one month](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/admelog-vials-not-lasting-more-than-one-month/14801)
**Author:** [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/admelog-vials-not-lasting-more-than-one-month/14801 "2024-08-07T15:00:14Z")
Is anyone else experiencing this? I have been a low dose user and a vial of insulin can usually last me for several months. At least that was my experience with both Humalog and Novolog for years. But it seems that the l… --- ## [Not my Gradma’s gumbo, but not bad](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-my-gradma-s-gumbo-but-not-bad/14821)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-my-gradma-s-gumbo-but-not-bad/14821 "2024-08-05T22:17:18Z")
I’ve been dealing with some of my taste buds not working well, especially salt. I don’t normally add salt as most food has plenty. Anyway a lot of foods taste odd to me. Cheeses are the worst, nearly tasteless. This may … --- ## [FYI Omnipod 5 G7 compatible pods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fyi-omnipod-5-g7-compatible-pods/14766)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fyi-omnipod-5-g7-compatible-pods/14766 "2024-08-04T14:07:56Z")
Just a heads up. You do not need a new prescription for the G7 compatible pods but you might want to contact your pharmacy to make sure they don’t give you the old ones. I use one of the three ASPN pharmacies. I found t… --- ## [Clarity clarity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/clarity-clarity/13800)
**Author:** [@jpf](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jpf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/clarity-clarity/13800 "2024-08-04T03:01:44Z")
Hi Everyone- I am fiddling around with those reports on Clarity and wondering which ones you all find most useful. For me, a person with recently diagnosed Type 1 LADA, it’s hard to discern what information is actually … --- ## [Beta bionics I let pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beta-bionics-i-let-pump/14640)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/beta-bionics-i-let-pump/14640 "2024-08-03T18:20:39Z")
Good morning all, i am curious if anyone is on the ilet pump yet and there impressions of it, and any opinions of this product. It is now covered as a Pharmacy benefit under my Medicaid plan. I was ready to make the swi… --- ## [Still No G7 Omnipods at Kaiser SoCal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/still-no-g7-omnipods-at-kaiser-socal/14818)
**Author:** [@bggale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bggale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/still-no-g7-omnipods-at-kaiser-socal/14818 "2024-08-02T15:25:07Z")
Just picked up my Omnipod 5 pod refills today at Kaiser here in SoCal. I have 3 Dexcom G6 Sensors left, and I hoped to get the newer pods that work with both G6 and G7 in time to request a prescription for the G7 before … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=21) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=23)