# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=27 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 28 --- ## [How long do spikes due to puberty last?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-do-spikes-due-to-puberty-last/14544)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-do-spikes-due-to-puberty-last/14544 "2024-04-02T01:42:26Z")
My son is almost 10, and last we checked he didn’t have even the beginning signs of puberty yet. But the last few days he’s had a really, really stubborn high. He’s been HIGH on Dexcom and getting between double and trip… --- ## [Dexcom G6 and G7 not lasting full 10 days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-g7-not-lasting-full-10-days/14322)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-g7-not-lasting-full-10-days/14322 "2024-04-01T16:23:57Z")
​For over a year now I’ve had problems with both G6 and G7 not lasting the full 10 days. Typically I get weird numbers or they just give the 3 hour error and never come back starting around day 7 or 8. I’m not sure, but… --- ## [3/31/2024 - NS Down?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-31-2024-ns-down/14543)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3-31-2024-ns-down/14543 "2024-04-01T03:04:53Z")
Anyone else’s Nightscout not working at the moment before i even start troubleshooting anything that may be on my end? --- ## [Man reverses Adult Onset T1D? - Johan Kotze](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/man-reverses-adult-onset-t1d-johan-kotze/14416)
**Author:** [@ninako](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ninako)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/man-reverses-adult-onset-t1d-johan-kotze/14416 "2024-03-28T17:30:46Z")
Hi all, first post here. Diagnosed LADA/T1D a few months ago. Since then I have been extensively poring over medical papers, Reddit, Youtube because the diagnosis blindsided me and I knew almost nothing about this diseas… --- ## [DiaBibles (Books to Help us on This Journey)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabibles-books-to-help-us-on-this-journey/189)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabibles-books-to-help-us-on-this-journey/189 "2024-03-27T20:12:52Z")
Books for All to Consider Books For Those With Type 2 Books for Those Interested in Low-Carbohydrate Lifestyle Books Helping People Process the Diagnosis Psychologically Books… --- ## [How to "take a break" from Omnipod 5 pods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-take-a-break-from-omnipod-5-pods/14528)
**Author:** [@gitano](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/gitano)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-take-a-break-from-omnipod-5-pods/14528 "2024-03-27T18:58:35Z")
Hello. I’m on the Omnipod 5 with the Android app and would like to know if there’s a way not to have the app alarm me if I have no pod activated. For example, if I run out of pods and have to wait a few days… or if I w… --- ## [New non-artificial but sugar-free sweetener just approved by FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-non-artificial-but-sugar-free-sweetener-just-approved-by-fda/14526)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-non-artificial-but-sugar-free-sweetener-just-approved-by-fda/14526 "2024-03-26T14:24:13Z")
“The Oubli Fruit Sweet Protein is one of several sweet proteins that is derived from fruits primarily found in West Africa and other equatorial environments. Sweet proteins are a class of proteins that deliver a sugar-… --- ## [New closed-loop pump system using Tidepool Loop just cleared by FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-closed-loop-pump-system-using-tidepool-loop-just-cleared-by-fda/14522)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-closed-loop-pump-system-using-tidepool-loop-just-cleared-by-fda/14522 "2024-03-25T13:23:20Z")
Twiist automated insulin delivery (AID) system made by Sequel Med Tech using Tidepool Loop algorithm with pump technology from Deka to precisely measure both the volume (amount) and flow (speed) of each micro-dose of ins… --- ## [First time low-dose glucagon: was this an expected result?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-low-dose-glucagon-was-this-an-expected-result/14508)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-low-dose-glucagon-was-this-an-expected-result/14508 "2024-03-21T20:01:42Z")
I went out for dinner and seriously overestimated carbs when bolusing, so kept treating and crashing for over an hour. Back home, injected 0.5 mg glucagon, subcutaneous, around 11 p.m. BG quickly went up to about 6 (110)… --- ## [Tandem Mobi: Approved for Me but Tandem SIGI Seems Better](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobi-approved-for-me-but-tandem-sigi-seems-better/14520)
**Author:** [@KonaDan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KonaDan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobi-approved-for-me-but-tandem-sigi-seems-better/14520 "2024-03-21T04:27:35Z")
I am approved for a new Mobi system and seeking feedback from users, Likes, dislikes, The Tandem Sigi looks much more user friendly and is entirely tubeless, also using interchangeable insulin cartridges, so no self-fill… --- ## [Guess I'm Off OmniPod 5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/guess-im-off-omnipod-5/14084)
**Author:** [@bggale](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bggale)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/guess-im-off-omnipod-5/14084 "2024-03-20T23:44:17Z")
I guess I’ve got to stop using the OmniPod 5 after over a year. I was very happy with the control I was getting (my last A1c was 6.1), and I’m certainly not looking forward to giving myself 6 - 8 injections each day (aga… --- ## [(another) Exercise question, I wonder if others have similar issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-exercise-question-i-wonder-if-others-have-similar-issues/14494)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-exercise-question-i-wonder-if-others-have-similar-issues/14494 "2024-03-19T19:28:09Z")
Hi All, So I’ve been exercising for many years but lately have increased the cardio significantly over the last few months particularly in the late mornings. I’m curious if anyone else has had repeated low blood sugars… --- ## [FreeStyle Libre2, accuracy, wither notes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre2-accuracy-wither-notes/14517)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre2-accuracy-wither-notes/14517 "2024-03-18T18:41:00Z")
I’m a 53 year T1D (lucky!), trying to be more strict in patterns after a good long stretch of getting away with much. I have been on an OmniPod Classic for 3 years, and using a FreeStyle Libre2 for 18 months. I do like … --- ## [Happy Birthday FUD!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-birthday-fud/14514)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-birthday-fud/14514 "2024-03-18T14:44:02Z")
It’s been a busy day today, but I didn’t want the day to go by without sending a b-day shoutout to FUD and all the co-founders. :heart\_eyes: --- ## [Half Unit Options?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/half-unit-options/14464)
**Author:** [@panda](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/panda)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/half-unit-options/14464 "2024-03-17T15:29:43Z")
hi gang: this isn’t actually for a kid, it’s for me, but i heard this was the place to come for information on half-unit pen options. i currently take lantus and novolog, but i find that full units aren’t always the inc… --- ## [Enterra for Severe Gastroparesis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/enterra-for-severe-gastroparesis/14485)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/enterra-for-severe-gastroparesis/14485 "2024-03-15T22:08:05Z")
I have suffered with Gastroparesis for years now, but it has gotten to the point where i am on every medication under the sun, and i have still ended up in the hospital with such pain, nausea, and even sepsis from blocka… --- ## [Walgreens and Medicare Part B](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/walgreens-and-medicare-part-b/14383)
**Author:** [@mstan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mstan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/walgreens-and-medicare-part-b/14383 "2024-03-15T21:22:42Z")
I’m at my wit’s end with Walgreens and Part B coverage. For several weeks I’ve been trying to get test strips filled. They keep asking for different info from dr (who says they already sent). They say with new year, Medi… --- ## [Unisolve liquid alternative?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unisolve-liquid-alternative/14270)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unisolve-liquid-alternative/14270 "2024-03-14T14:22:42Z")
We normally use the liquid unisolve adhesive remover to take off old sites, but we’re running low and all the places I normally would get it show a picture of the liquid bottle but are actually selling the wipes, which d… --- ## [My new CVS game](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-new-cvs-game/14450)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-new-cvs-game/14450 "2024-03-11T14:56:17Z")
Anyone else have to go to CVS on occasion? It’s a mundane task, so I started a fun game. They always ask, “Would you like your receipt?” So I began responding with fun answers. Each one has to be different. “Yes, I … --- ## [Infusion set problems scaring new pumper back on MDI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infusion-set-problems-scaring-new-pumper-back-on-mdi/13295)
**Author:** [@Aronld](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aronld)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infusion-set-problems-scaring-new-pumper-back-on-mdi/13295 "2024-03-10T18:47:39Z")
Hi all, I’m a 63 year old T1 diagnosed 32 years ago who decided to try pumping. After five weeks I am forced to stop and reconsider. I’ve done well on MDI for years so I have been waiting for a commercially available lo… --- ## [A low fat/fiber spread for my bland low fat/fiber diet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-low-fat-fiber-spread-for-my-bland-low-fat-fiber-diet/14354)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-low-fat-fiber-spread-for-my-bland-low-fat-fiber-diet/14354 "2024-03-10T18:03:34Z")
I was in Kroger looking at nut butter labels when I found powered peanut butter. It is both low fat and fiber, but what to do with it. Into the caldron in my mind, I concocted a potion that might be tasty. I bought the… --- ## [Higher i tensity aerobic exercise and dexcom g6 inaccuracies (40 lower than actual)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-i-tensity-aerobic-exercise-and-dexcom-g6-inaccuracies-40-lower-than-actual/14487)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-i-tensity-aerobic-exercise-and-dexcom-g6-inaccuracies-40-lower-than-actual/14487 "2024-03-10T16:22:00Z")
Hi, all. I am struggling with how to deal with this. I walk very fast, high heart rate, for 4-5 miles most mornings. I have been thinking I was getting post-exercise highs and then dealing with that at breakfast as best … --- ## [Slomo on the bike](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/slomo-on-the-bike/14488)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 2:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/slomo-on-the-bike/14488 "2024-03-10T02:50:53Z")
1st ride post surgery. No ill effects but my legs are really out of condition. I did a bit over 9 miles, half with my friends and the rest solo bucking the headwind on the way back. It felt really good to be back on the… --- ## [OTC cgm approved for ppl who do not inject/pump insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/otc-cgm-approved-for-ppl-who-do-not-inject-pump-insulin/14471)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/otc-cgm-approved-for-ppl-who-do-not-inject-pump-insulin/14471 "2024-03-08T21:01:42Z")
--- ## [Recovering a flooded Dexcom receiver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recovering-a-flooded-dexcom-receiver/1212)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recovering-a-flooded-dexcom-receiver/1212 "2024-03-08T17:44:59Z")
It is always difficult to recover electronics that were immersed in water. The Dexcom G4 or G5 receivers are not waterproof, while the transmitters are. There are many stories of wet Dexcom receivers, some of which have … --- ## [G7 & Libre 2 plus AID pumps approved FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-libre-2-plus-aid-pumps-approved-fda/14358)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-libre-2-plus-aid-pumps-approved-fda/14358 "2024-03-07T21:54:15Z")
From: Tandem t:slim X2 users in the US can now use either the Dexcom G7 or FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to manage their diabetes as part of their automated insulin delivery (AID) systems? So… --- ## [New Lancet study on bihormonal closed-loop system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-lancet-study-on-bihormonal-closed-loop-system/14480)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-lancet-study-on-bihormonal-closed-loop-system/14480 "2024-03-07T19:51:13Z")
The Lancet published a new study on a bihormonal (insulin and glucagon) artificial pancreas: Bihormonal fully closed-loop system for the treatment of type 1 diabetes: a real-world multicentre, prospective, single-arm tr… --- ## [Mobi vs Omnipod 5 on Medicare](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobi-vs-omnipod-5-on-medicare/14479)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobi-vs-omnipod-5-on-medicare/14479 "2024-03-06T20:43:40Z")
I’ve been using Omnipod 5 for a while and am now considering a switch to Tandem Mobi. Overall I am still pretty happy with the Om5. I have it working for me, my most recent A1c was 6.0 which is right where I feel like I … --- ## [Dexcom site is down](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-site-is-down/13890)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-site-is-down/13890 "2024-03-06T08:11:30Z")
For those who may be wondering as I had began wondering, the Dexcom site is currently down…for us since 2155 (9:55PM) last night. Our Sugarmate isn’t currently working. Just a heads up! --- ## [Dexcom alerts volume can’t be lowered](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-alerts-volume-can-t-be-lowered/14469)
**Author:** [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-alerts-volume-can-t-be-lowered/14469 "2024-03-05T16:28:03Z")
Since updating to iOS 17.3.1 I cannot figure out how to adjust the volume level of G6 alerts. Only options are maximum volume or no alerts! Has anyone had this same issue and solved it? Thanks for any suggestions. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=26) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=28)