# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=24 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [Insulet Fully Rolls Out Omnipod 5 with Dexcom G7 in U.S., Launches iPhone App](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulet-fully-rolls-out-omnipod-5-with-dexcom-g7-in-u-s-launches-iphone-app/14737)
**Author:** [@bggale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bggale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulet-fully-rolls-out-omnipod-5-with-dexcom-g7-in-u-s-launches-iphone-app/14737 "2024-06-24T16:13:34Z")
I found this online as of 6/20/24. See this link: --- ## [Approaching my 10 year diaversary](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/approaching-my-10-year-diaversary/14727)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/approaching-my-10-year-diaversary/14727 "2024-06-19T11:14:20Z")
My 10 year diaversary is coming up this summer, so I cleared out 10 years of accumulated D-junk on my stockpile shelves getting ready for the next ten years. Found this BG log from the first week after I saw my GP for a… --- ## [My 1st Dexcom G7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-1st-dexcom-g7/14697)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-1st-dexcom-g7/14697 "2024-06-18T16:06:49Z")
Lasted 9 days and 20 hours. Oh well :frowning: --- ## [Everyone Has Been So Helpful](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everyone-has-been-so-helpful/14707)
**Author:** [@SobeiT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SobeiT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everyone-has-been-so-helpful/14707 "2024-06-16T16:52:44Z")
I want to thank you all so much. I have learned a lot from you! As of late I feel the life has been sucked out of me so I am going to go back to lurking. Best Wishes :smiley: --- ## [Happy Father’s Day 2024!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-father-s-day-2024/14724)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-father-s-day-2024/14724 "2024-06-16T15:11:21Z")
Hope all our FUD Dads have a terrific day! :tada: --- ## [Dexcom G7 on Apple watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-on-apple-watch/14486)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-on-apple-watch/14486 "2024-06-15T21:37:34Z")
Very exciting to have another option for direct to watch cgm. --- ## [Omnipod Alarm Explanations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-alarm-explanations/3022)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-alarm-explanations/3022 "2024-06-15T19:53:47Z")
Thank you @Eric for compiling and sharing this information! Omnipod alarm codes on the PDM are displayed under Alarm History. The alarm number is a sequence of 2 digits, followed by 5 digits, followed by another 5 digi… --- ## [Potential new pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/potential-new-pump/11399)
**Author:** [@Hammer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hammer)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/potential-new-pump/11399 "2024-06-15T02:04:44Z")
My warranty runs out on my Tandem X2 pump in June. Of course a Tandem rep has called me asking about getting a new pump. Honestly, my X2 pump works good! That being said, I plan on using it until I have issues. Havin… --- ## [Omnipod 5 Approved in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-approved-in-canada/14715)
**Author:** [@Al.S](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Al.S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-approved-in-canada/14715 "2024-06-12T13:15:54Z")
There seems to be Good news from Insulet & Health Canada… As of April 12, 2024. I noticed a new section for Omnipod 5 on Omnipod Canda site. (use this link for Signup for email updates) The site - Type1Better.com als… --- ## [Remember Fresca & TaB when they came out?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remember-fresca-tab-when-they-came-out/14649)
**Author:** [@SobeiT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SobeiT)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remember-fresca-tab-when-they-came-out/14649 "2024-06-11T15:20:25Z")
If you do you’re a pretty old betic :rofl: I remember Fresca coming out first although Wiki says it came out in 1966. TaB according to Wiki came out in 1963. No matter they were both equally horrible but something us D… --- ## [Now this](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/now-this/14709)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/now-this/14709 "2024-06-10T16:50:39Z")
Somehow I managed to survive the sachrin scare of the 80’s. Now I got this monkey on my back. Hope I make it to my next b-day. Wish me well. To be honest the only thing I’ve ever seen send my BG go up a 1000 fold is … --- ## [Always holding out hope for a cure in Liam’s life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-holding-out-hope-for-a-cure-in-liam-s-life/14698)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-holding-out-hope-for-a-cure-in-liam-s-life/14698 "2024-06-09T18:16:29Z")
I know there are lots of unanswered questions but i read them all with excitement and hope. --- ## [Stem Cell Right or Wrong](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stem-cell-right-or-wrong/14702)
**Author:** [@SobeiT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SobeiT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stem-cell-right-or-wrong/14702 "2024-06-06T01:39:10Z")
Let your own conscious be your guide. I promised myself I would not be silent again & so here I am… About 10 years ago I was in a Pumpers Group in Tucson, Arizona. We got together once a month to share experiences & he… --- ## [Dexcom G7 Direct To Apple Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-direct-to-apple-watch/14701)
**Author:** [@bggale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bggale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-direct-to-apple-watch/14701 "2024-06-05T17:48:01Z")
They just announced this is now possible. Now we need Omnipod 5 compatibility. --- ## [Is anyone getting more than 7 good days out of a Dexcom sensor?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-getting-more-than-7-good-days-out-of-a-dexcom-sensor/13119)
**Author:** [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-getting-more-than-7-good-days-out-of-a-dexcom-sensor/13119 "2024-06-05T00:39:44Z")
For the last 4-5 sensor placements-all on abdomen as suggested-I have only gotten 6-7 days out of a sensor before getting wonky readings. For example I just received an alert that BGL was 48 and falling fast. I feel fine… --- ## [Life with diabetes analogies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/life-with-diabetes-analogies/14699)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/life-with-diabetes-analogies/14699 "2024-06-03T19:59:27Z")
Explaining life with diabetes to non-diabetic people can be hard. Analogies may be helpful to convey some of the struggles we have with maintaining our blood glucose within a healthy range. A common example of this is th… --- ## [Stem Cell Beta that was injected into a man and cured his diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stem-cell-beta-that-was-injected-into-a-man-and-cured-his-diabetes/12478)
**Author:** [@ckat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stem-cell-beta-that-was-injected-into-a-man-and-cured-his-diabetes/12478 "2024-06-03T13:41:54Z")
hello everyone. wondering if anyone heard anything further… I know the scientist had two daughters with type one. and had success with an older man who for a while reversed type 1 and then nothing… anyone have anymore… --- ## [3 months after surgery less insulin sensitive](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-months-after-surgery-less-insulin-sensitive/14674)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-months-after-surgery-less-insulin-sensitive/14674 "2024-06-03T13:37:06Z")
For 3 months I’ve been eating lots and pumping lots, but BG was not awful. Then I experience big rises that don’t respond well to corrections. Spending 30 minutes on the stationary bike will bring it down but then it cli… --- ## [Dexcom G7 And Omnipod 5 Limited Market Release](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-and-omnipod-5-limited-market-release/14455)
**Author:** [@bggale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bggale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-and-omnipod-5-limited-market-release/14455 "2024-06-02T07:41:09Z")
Guys, On the Omnipod 5 FAQ page, I just found the following news: When will Omnipod 5 be compatible with the Dexcom G7 CGM? We recently started a limited market release for Omnipod 5 with Dexcom G7 integration so that… --- ## [Looper Question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looper-question/14692)
**Author:** [@SobeiT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SobeiT)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looper-question/14692 "2024-06-01T18:12:45Z")
I was wondering if there is any way to do what @Eric has suggested to verify your insulin delivery is flowing correctly but when dispersing 5 units it would not show up in your daily usage? I tried a test of .5 units wh… --- ## [Emergency preparedness](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-preparedness/1794)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/emergency-preparedness/1794 "2024-06-01T17:57:30Z")
In light of the events in Texas, and due to my own personal interest in such things, I’m starting to brainstorm a thread for emergency preparedness for diabetics… I don’t even really have my own outline drafted up yet bu… --- ## [Any experience with concierge care?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-experience-with-concierge-care/14659)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-experience-with-concierge-care/14659 "2024-06-01T15:26:46Z")
I’m considering switching to concierge care for my primary care and hoping they will also sign off on all of my diabetes needs. It seems like my endocrinology office thinks I’m taking good enough care of myself - I have … --- ## [Tandem sport vs Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-sport-vs-omnipod/14687)
**Author:** [@bas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-sport-vs-omnipod/14687 "2024-05-31T21:16:01Z")
Hello, I am new to this forum and hope to find some information and opinions. I have used the Omnipod pump for many years and am now on the Omnipod 5. My endo said that the Tandem closed loop algorithm is better than th… --- ## [Berberine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/berberine/14691)
**Author:** [@Jwarfi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jwarfi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/berberine/14691 "2024-05-31T15:44:57Z")
Has anyone in the group experimenting with the supplement “Berberine”. --- ## [Looking for Users Comparisons of Omnipod Dash vs Tandem T-Slim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-users-comparisons-of-omnipod-dash-vs-tandem-t-slim/12575)
**Author:** [@Suesa1c](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Suesa1c)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-users-comparisons-of-omnipod-dash-vs-tandem-t-slim/12575 "2024-05-30T15:01:40Z")
I am contemplating a return to Omnipod vs my current Tandem t-Slim pump since I really dislike being tethered by the tubing connection. The Tandem system is good overall. In hindsight, I loved the “pod” since it was easi… --- ## [Upgrading my tandem pump software - ended up with a new pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgrading-my-tandem-pump-software-ended-up-with-a-new-pump/14628)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgrading-my-tandem-pump-software-ended-up-with-a-new-pump/14628 "2024-05-29T18:23:47Z")
I have to migrate to the G7 and that requires a new piece of software for my tandem x2 pump. For some reason my existing pump would not accept the software update - it kept insisting the pump software was up to date. S… --- ## [Buying a Samsung Galaxy for Omnipod 5 app use](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-a-samsung-galaxy-for-omnipod-5-app-use/14671)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-a-samsung-galaxy-for-omnipod-5-app-use/14671 "2024-05-29T01:04:30Z")
I managed to break Omnipod 5 PDM and have decided to replace it with a Samsung Galaxy phone from the Omnipod 5 app “compatible list”. This time it was in my back pocket and I fell back on my keister into a hard landing s… --- ## [Constantly Staying High](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/constantly-staying-high/9821)
**Author:** [@egreen76](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/egreen76)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/constantly-staying-high/9821 "2024-05-28T05:16:43Z")
For the past several days, regardless of what settings I put in my pump I am staying higher than 200. I’ve been checking my BG about every 2 hours. I feel like I’m constantly having to bolus to get it down. My basal is s… --- ## [G6 to be discontinued](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-to-be-discontinued/14277)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-to-be-discontinued/14277 "2024-05-28T04:34:19Z")
I just got informed the G6 is going to be discontinued by my supplier. They wanted to know if I wanted to upgrade to the G7 and I told them no. Then they said I will be getting an e-mail from Dexcom that the G6 will be d… --- ## [Interesting Sugarmate anomoly](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-sugarmate-anomoly/14688)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-sugarmate-anomoly/14688 "2024-05-28T02:58:41Z")
For some reason, my Sugarmate is reporting two different numbers depending on the platform. So, first here is the last 24 hours as seen directly from Dexcom: Notice less that 1% low/severe low Now check the data wi… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=23) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=25)