# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=26 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 27 --- ## [How to deal with a Dexcom allergy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-a-dexcom-allergy/2138)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-deal-with-a-dexcom-allergy/2138 "2024-05-07T15:07:39Z")
How do you deal with an allergic reaction to a Dexcom sensor when you want to wear a CGM? Many Dexcom users suffer from allergic reactions, which make it difficult for them to withstand a sensor for 7 days or more. Thes… --- ## [Pandamania 10k Training Log](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pandamania-10k-training-log/14467)
**Author:** [@panda](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/panda)\ **Replies:** 259\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pandamania-10k-training-log/14467 "2024-05-07T04:18:35Z")
Run #1: 03/02/2024 : 22 Days to Go Distance: 6.0 miles Run Time: 1:12:19 or 72:19 RPE: ~6/10 Location: Treadmill Surface: Treadmill Shoe: Hoka Bondi 8 Start Time: 09:27 PST Start BG: ~130 End BG: ~110 Notes: fa… --- ## [Frustrating couple of weeks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrating-couple-of-weeks/14567)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrating-couple-of-weeks/14567 "2024-05-06T20:50:41Z")
The last couple of weeks have been so atypical and rather frustrating for me. I experienced several days of hypos at night when I needed 25-30 grams of fast carbs each time—not related to exercise, go figure. Then I had … --- ## [Type 2 drugs for type 1 with insulin resistance (aka double diabetes)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-drugs-for-type-1-with-insulin-resistance-aka-double-diabetes/14594)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-drugs-for-type-1-with-insulin-resistance-aka-double-diabetes/14594 "2024-05-05T20:18:06Z")
I’ve been reading this post Ozempic and similar drugs for Type 1? wit interest. Perhaps the ADA and the JDRF can lobby the powers that be, whoever they are to add a new sub code for for type 1s with insulin resistance. … --- ## [Full body workout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/full-body-workout/14623)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/full-body-workout/14623 "2024-05-04T00:02:53Z")
Had a great workout with my personal trainer in my outdoor gym. Not deterred by the beady eyes of the buzzard watching or the rumbles of thunder. Got a full hour, hitting most every muscle group. --- ## [A diary of my journey managing blood glucose on chemotherapy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-diary-of-my-journey-managing-blood-glucose-on-chemotherapy/14236)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-diary-of-my-journey-managing-blood-glucose-on-chemotherapy/14236 "2024-05-03T14:23:53Z")
Date: 11/10/2023 This is not to focus on the cancer (bladder) that I have, but on how chemotherapy laced with a steroid will affect BG management. I am type 2 on a Tandem pump, loving C-IQ. My last HbA1c was 5.4% and m… --- ## [Overnight camping--what to do with backup insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overnight-camping-what-to-do-with-backup-insulin/1124)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/overnight-camping-what-to-do-with-backup-insulin/1124 "2024-05-02T21:48:11Z")
Drumroll, please! It's my first ever camping experience. I have to admit that I'm a little pleased to be taking it on so late in life post-diagnosis. I can already feel the eyerolls of you experienced campers, but it's a… --- ## [Omnipods and hot tubs?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipods-and-hot-tubs/14619)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipods-and-hot-tubs/14619 "2024-05-02T16:06:32Z")
Does anyone on Omnipods routinely use a hot tub or take hot baths (\>105F)? I know its an official no-no but I’ve been playing around with hot water immersion. The goal is to soak from the neck down for 15 minutes or mor… --- ## [Insulin pump recommendation?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-recommendation/14608)
**Author:** [@frostydankbud](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/frostydankbud)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-recommendation/14608 "2024-05-01T16:23:35Z")
Hello to whoever is reading. I just joined the community for support and answers that I can’t seem to find anywhere else. I was diagnosed about two years ago with a A1C of 14.2 on 3/13/22. With the help of Toujeo and Hum… --- ## [Having some fun with the support rep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/having-some-fun-with-the-support-rep/14618)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/having-some-fun-with-the-support-rep/14618 "2024-05-01T14:39:53Z")
I had to call to get a pod replaced because of an occlusion. We went through the normal process, and at the end of the call he gave me the little speech blurb that they always give - “Thank you for calling Insulet. Reme… --- ## [Creating a Sugarmate calendar on my iPhone](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/creating-a-sugarmate-calendar-on-my-iphone/14612)
**Author:** [@Xandy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Xandy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/creating-a-sugarmate-calendar-on-my-iphone/14612 "2024-05-01T02:47:03Z")
I am trying to get (Dexcom)Follow on my iPhone to communicate numbers to Sugarmate on my iPhone. In order for this to happen I have to have a Sugarmate calendar on my iPhone. How do I create a Sugarmate follow. --- ## [California is going to make and sell insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/california-is-going-to-make-and-sell-insulin/14609)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/california-is-going-to-make-and-sell-insulin/14609 "2024-05-01T01:17:52Z")
This is apparently old news but I just learned about it. California is investing $100 million to make its own insulin and sell it for $30 per vial to all residents of California, no insurance required. --- ## [New BlueJay GTS Watch!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-bluejay-gts-watch/11498)
**Author:** [@Hammer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hammer)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-bluejay-gts-watch/11498 "2024-04-30T18:56:26Z")
Well, it looks like Bluejay just released a new watch called the GTS. BlueJay GTS watch Has a more user friendly interface on the watch And, what really interests me, is that you can do a lot of things on the watch it… --- ## [Important info for g7 users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/important-info-for-g7-users/14593)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/important-info-for-g7-users/14593 "2024-04-29T05:15:10Z")
The g7 app no longer offers the option to override silent/do not disturb modes. It must be done on your phone. Not all phones, mine (s9) included, allow app exceptions. I used to be able to do it in g6/g7 alert settings,… --- ## [DASH Diet & t1d](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dash-diet-t1d/14602)
**Author:** [@michelle831](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/michelle831)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dash-diet-t1d/14602 "2024-04-26T17:42:47Z")
Does anyone have any experience with the DASH diet? Just went to see my PCP yesterday. The good news: my A1C was 6! The bad news is that for the first time in my life my blood pressure was high :weary:. So I’m looking i… --- ## [Could someone help me to create an Omnipod 5 ID?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/could-someone-help-me-to-create-an-omnipod-5-id/14324)
**Author:** [@RaymondGan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RaymondGan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/could-someone-help-me-to-create-an-omnipod-5-id/14324 "2024-04-25T14:28:09Z")
I have just purchased a set of Omnipod 5 starter kit from a US online shop, namely DiabetesSaving dot com. I am a Malaysia citizen where there is no official Insulet coverage. In fact, there is also no official Insulet … --- ## [12 hour power outage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/12-hour-power-outage/1276)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/12-hour-power-outage/1276 "2024-04-25T01:51:48Z")
Fortunately, I had a cooler and some cold packs. As soon as the power went out my first thought wasn't the milk, waffles or other food in the fridge. Not even the ice cream. Nope...after about an hour of the power bei… --- ## [NovoLog Vial Availability Issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolog-vial-availability-issues/14569)
**Author:** [@panda](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/panda)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolog-vial-availability-issues/14569 "2024-04-25T01:11:09Z")
Hey all: Just a headsup, this week I have been struggling to locate NovoLog vials. Express Scripts (my usual delivery pharmacy and PBM) expects to be out of stock until at least 5/30/2024 so I transferred my Rx to my lo… --- ## [GETTING BACK INTO THE POOL (after 2 years away)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-back-into-the-pool-after-2-years-away/12729)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 488\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-back-into-the-pool-after-2-years-away/12729 "2024-04-24T02:48:40Z")
SLOWLY LEARNING HOW TO SWIM AGAIN: First off, I want to thank (again) the wonderful members of our FUD community for contributing to the financial obligations for a YEARS membership to my local YMCA pool. And in case y… --- ## [Dexcom g7 newness frustration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-newness-frustration/13794)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-newness-frustration/13794 "2024-04-21T22:33:02Z")
On my 2nd g7 session. I think it will eventually be better than the g6, but hopefully some aspects will be improved upon. It has some weird glitches, but the most annoying is that you cannot see numbers in history, even … --- ## [My son, Liam read “Liam’s Story”](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-son-liam-read-liam-s-story/14554)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-son-liam-read-liam-s-story/14554 "2024-04-21T12:00:00Z")
Tonight, Liam created his own account to reply to Eric’s amazing solar eclipse images posting. He read the post I created in 2017 (Liam’s Story) of his diagnosis, and my biggest fears, and he sent me a Discord message t… --- ## [Tresiba burning](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-burning/7778)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-burning/7778 "2024-04-20T20:43:46Z")
I’m using a pump but recently started doing the untehthered regiment by taking part of my basal as Tresiba. I plan on switching over to Levemir (which I’ve never tried) once my Tresiba runs out, since that’s what I have … --- ## [Name the game with Emojis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/name-the-game-with-emojis/14560)
**Author:** [@Liam-M](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Liam-M)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/name-the-game-with-emojis/14560 "2024-04-19T13:43:26Z")
Try to name the game! I’m gonna start :boy:t2::crossed\_swords::zombie::pick::gem::gem::gem::fire::droplet::black\_large\_square::black\_large\_square::black\_large\_square::black\_large\_square::hammer::fire: … --- ## [My BG track from this morning's marathon! :)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-bg-track-from-this-mornings-marathon/50)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-bg-track-from-this-mornings-marathon/50 "2024-04-15T14:27:45Z")
A new post on the world's greatest Flatliner's thread. \[image\] --- ## [Can I make diluted insulin myself? Info on diluted insulin turning cloudy?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-i-make-diluted-insulin-myself-info-on-diluted-insulin-turning-cloudy/14072)
**Author:** [@Hopper900](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hopper900)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 5:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-i-make-diluted-insulin-myself-info-on-diluted-insulin-turning-cloudy/14072 "2024-04-12T05:31:34Z")
Hey there, I would like to know if anyone has any experience with diluting insulin themselves? Are there any special procedures or tests that need to be performed? How long can I use it for if I am able to do it mysel… --- ## [Having Diabetes (by 8-year-old Rachel)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/having-diabetes-by-8-year-old-rachel/14523)
**Author:** [@RachelMaraii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RachelMaraii)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/having-diabetes-by-8-year-old-rachel/14523 "2024-04-12T00:24:38Z")
I often forget I have this little piece of my diabetes history. My second grade teacher was a wonderful illustrator. She always had her classes write and illustrate a book – and that was the year I was diagnosed. Pencil … --- ## [Am I getting sicker?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/am-i-getting-sicker/14540)
**Author:** [@jsich](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jsich)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/am-i-getting-sicker/14540 "2024-04-08T01:41:24Z")
I was diagnosed Type 1 six years ago. Up until recently, I had not noticed any difference in the number of time I get sick each year, or how sick I get. But, in the past few months, I have had what appears to be a gard… --- ## [Feeling like a yoyo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-like-a-yoyo/14550)
**Author:** [@Sally](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sally)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-like-a-yoyo/14550 "2024-04-05T21:40:02Z")
For about the past two weeks, my BG has been up and down, with both high and low alarms sounding seemingly at random. CGM changed. Injection sites changed. Insulin vials changed. Transmitter still good for a few weeks… --- ## [Rage eating](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rage-eating/14537)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rage-eating/14537 "2024-04-05T13:18:14Z")
This is a busy week for me as a Catholic deacon, Holy Week. I also teach 7th/8th grade kids on Wednesday night. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening meal times are disrupted. Last night on my way home I saw m… --- ## [Describe a movie in emoji](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/describe-a-movie-in-emoji/14504)
**Author:** [@panda](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/panda)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 4:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/describe-a-movie-in-emoji/14504 "2024-04-02T04:04:26Z")
i’ll go first, name the film :wink::rofl: : :family\_man\_woman\_boy::mountain\_snow::ghost::ghost::drop\_of\_blood::axe::scream::cold\_face::skull\_and\_crossbones: who’s next?! pick any movie! [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=25) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=27)