# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=29 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 30 --- ## [Yay! I got G7 added to my Loop build!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/yay-i-got-g7-added-to-my-loop-build/14373)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/yay-i-got-g7-added-to-my-loop-build/14373 "2024-01-27T03:39:59Z")
One of the things I have learned is that you have to always be thinking ahead. I know at some point, Dexcom will stop making the G6 and I will be forced to use the G7. And yes, the G7 has already been added to the avail… --- ## [A History of Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-history-of-insulin/3387)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-history-of-insulin/3387 "2024-01-26T08:42:19Z")
The video below gives an excellent history of the discovery of insulin. WARNING: There are pictures shown that may be disturbing to some of you. This is a very well prepared, and very educational video. I hope that many … --- ## [Diabetic vs Person with Diabetes -- what's in a name?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-vs-person-with-diabetes-whats-in-a-name/14372)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-vs-person-with-diabetes-whats-in-a-name/14372 "2024-01-25T22:36:26Z")
Interesting editorial on language. I have always gravitated to “diabetic,” but can understand the usage and embrace of PWD, too. This condition is definitely so central to who I am that the “-ic” resonates with me. I … --- ## [Question for O5 users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-for-o5-users/14381)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-for-o5-users/14381 "2024-01-25T17:54:09Z")
I assume there is some way of entering a carb duration, is that right? If so, what is the longest carb duration you can enter? I am asking because suppose someone is sick and they need more insulin. It takes the O5 seve… --- ## [Samsung watch 6 as standalone for dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-watch-6-as-standalone-for-dexcom/14376)
**Author:** [@Kiversen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kiversen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-watch-6-as-standalone-for-dexcom/14376 "2024-01-25T07:58:26Z")
Hi, I’m New to this forum and can’t find a solution for samsung watch 6 as a standalone for dexcom 6. Is it possible of I have esim in the watch? Which app should I use to get it work. I have tried xdrip+, but can only … --- ## [Study: Cell Insulin Production](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-cell-insulin-production/14370)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-cell-insulin-production/14370 "2024-01-20T01:57:48Z")
Saw this on a JDRF email! Years away, but promising for conversion of cells to insulin production with no immuno attacks generated. Probably 10 years off, but possible…,. JDRF-funded investigators in Australia showed in… --- ## [Garmin watch with xdrip!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/garmin-watch-with-xdrip/14371)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/garmin-watch-with-xdrip/14371 "2024-01-19T17:14:20Z")
Hi guys, back home from my big adventure, photos and details to come later. Before the trip, I bought a Garmin Vivoactive 5 watch, my first smartwatch. My intent was to use it as an auxiliary display for CGM data, so I… --- ## [Delayed spikes after every meal?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/delayed-spikes-after-every-meal/13741)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/delayed-spikes-after-every-meal/13741 "2023-05-06T20:38:07Z")
I activated my new Dexcom sensor on Sunday (4/2), the first monitor I’ve had outside of my meter since the end of December (due to doctors office and insurance issues). Last year, my insulin needs were fairly stable and … --- ## [Omnipod 5 iPhone app FDA approved!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-iphone-app-fda-approved/14209)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-iphone-app-fda-approved/14209 "2024-01-19T01:05:05Z")
I was super excited until I saw 2024. I was just thinking last night that my fanny pack would be so much lighter without that dang controller on long walks. Oh well - something to look forward to., --- ## [Things we've learned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-weve-learned/14298)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/things-weve-learned/14298 "2024-01-16T17:26:33Z")
My wife got an annoying Christmas card from her sister. It was a gag gift. Once you open the card it starts playing some annoying jingle and it does not stop until the battery wears out. Even if you close the card, no ma… --- ## [Looping with MM 780g on Android](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-with-mm-780g-on-android/14362)
**Author:** [@Mikey417](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mikey417)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-with-mm-780g-on-android/14362 "2024-01-14T15:25:31Z")
Is anyone looping with the MM780g on an Android phone? Is it possible to loop with the MM 780g? The Tidepool site only states that MM has partnered with them, but this was some time ago. I just upgraded to the 780g, but… --- ## [CGM Clock/Sugar Pixel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-clock-sugar-pixel/14363)
**Author:** [@Mikey417](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mikey417)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-clock-sugar-pixel/14363 "2024-01-14T02:55:21Z")
I saw a vlog with device in the background showing the posters CGM on the desktop. The device is called Sugar Pixel, and can post the CGM data of one or two people. It has a puck that can sit under your pillow and vibrat… --- ## [Tandem Exercise Mode?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-exercise-mode/14360)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-exercise-mode/14360 "2024-01-13T06:09:14Z")
Exercise mode doesn’t work for me, I only use scheduled bedtime sleep mode and regular. Twice since using this pump it has gone into exercise mode. I don’t know how long it was before I noticed it this time, but it cause… --- ## [Novolog vs Humalog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolog-vs-humalog/14337)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novolog-vs-humalog/14337 "2024-01-12T01:58:17Z")
So, like others have experienced, PBMs tend to change with insurance, or they themselves change formularies. Caremark made me switch from Humalog to Novolog, and I’m loving it. Since I’ve started HRT (another thing I’ll … --- ## [Omnipod 5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5/14361)
**Author:** [@TheWayOfLife](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TheWayOfLife)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5/14361 "2024-01-11T21:50:10Z")
Since I started the Omnipod 5, was doing self injections until I did my training. I received my starter kit 4 months ago and put in numbers myself on the PDM. I did pretty good. I just called in to get a refill on my Omn… --- ## [Too much insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/too-much-insulin/14346)
**Author:** [@TheWayOfLife](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TheWayOfLife)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/too-much-insulin/14346 "2024-01-11T20:43:04Z")
Accidentally took 40 units of Novolog instead of my Lantus!! --- ## [Insulet recall](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulet-recall/13329)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulet-recall/13329 "2024-01-10T14:02:05Z")
I’m sure those that need to know already do, but just in case… https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/insulet-recalls-omnipod-dash-insulin-management-systems-personal-diabetes-manager-pdm-risk-batter… --- ## [Is anyone Looping with the G7?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-looping-with-the-g7/14359)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-anyone-looping-with-the-g7/14359 "2024-01-10T23:57:37Z")
If so, please reply. I have some questions about how that is setup. Thanks! --- ## [Tandem connectivity to G7 and Libre 2 Plus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-connectivity-to-g7-and-libre-2-plus/14356)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-connectivity-to-g7-and-libre-2-plus/14356 "2024-01-10T11:57:25Z")
--- ## [Any experience with BG monitoring watches from China?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-experience-with-bg-monitoring-watches-from-china/14279)
**Author:** [@Penningdcp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Penningdcp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 4:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-experience-with-bg-monitoring-watches-from-china/14279 "2023-12-20T04:23:20Z")
I have seen several smartwatches from China that purportedly have noninvasive BG monitoring capability. I wouldn’t expect any accuracy comparable to finger stick but curious if they could show a direction? Anyone know of… --- ## [DEXCOM G7 shelf life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-shelf-life/14351)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-shelf-life/14351 "2024-01-08T20:58:15Z")
Hi all, I have 6 month supply of g6 sensors, but would like my next prescription filled with G7. Curious what the shelf life is for the G7 sensor/transmitter. Could I let the G7 sensor/transmitter age 6 months before u… --- ## [Basal profiles in Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-profiles-in-loop/13998)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-profiles-in-loop/13998 "2024-01-08T00:42:34Z")
Is there an easier way to manage basal profiles in Loop? Every once-in-a-while I need to use a different basal profile. Loop only lets me have 1 basal profile. Not sure if there is a better way of doing this, like if yo… --- ## [Omnipod 5 time settings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-time-settings/14345)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-time-settings/14345 "2024-01-08T00:12:18Z")
Heads up !! The Omnipod 5 pdm has some oddball ways of telling time… Sad but true…the same time zone setting provides two different times. I suspect this bug appeared with the recent software update (I started this p… --- ## [Getting a Macbook for building Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-a-macbook-for-building-loop/14163)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/getting-a-macbook-for-building-loop/14163 "2024-01-07T19:54:22Z")
I no longer have the Mac that I was using to build Loop, so I am getting another one. I found a used one on eBay that was pretty cheap. Anything special I need to know? I assume I can just download Xcode and then put m… --- ## [Diabetes Sangha offering new meditation course](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-sangha-offering-new-meditation-course/14339)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-sangha-offering-new-meditation-course/14339 "2024-01-07T01:10:49Z")
This is a really welcoming group and the course has been updated for 2024. More info here: https://www.diabetessangha.com/being-with-diabetes --- ## [Last ride for me before surgery and the last ride ever for a friend](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/last-ride-for-me-before-surgery-and-the-last-ride-ever-for-a-friend/14347)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/last-ride-for-me-before-surgery-and-the-last-ride-ever-for-a-friend/14347 "2024-01-07T00:27:57Z")
I did 26 miles, feeling more like before the cancer diagnosis. I could’ve done more but knew the wind would be in my face on the return. At the halfway mark I stopped to give tribute to my friend Ken Spence who was kill… --- ## [Dash PDM battery life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dash-pdm-battery-life/14230)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dash-pdm-battery-life/14230 "2024-01-06T23:28:19Z")
Twice now the battery of the Dash PDM has dropped from a healthy charge to 0-1% in a very short time. Yesterday it was at 74% when I went to do some errands. Four hours later it was completely drained. :angry: Is anyone… --- ## [Suggestions for itchy pods?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/suggestions-for-itchy-pods/13434)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/suggestions-for-itchy-pods/13434 "2024-01-06T22:34:31Z")
I know there are a bunch of different things people have used/tried/suggested. I am not sure what they all are. I have recently tried Cavilon spray. Somewhat underwhelming. It helps a little bit, but not much. Many pod… --- ## [Glooko support for nightscount?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glooko-support-for-nightscount/13052)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glooko-support-for-nightscount/13052 "2024-01-05T10:03:55Z")
Today I got my first appointment with my new endo after over a year trying to get an endo to take me. The endo wouldn’t. The reason? I didn’t have Glooko connectivity; my Omnipod data isn’t downloaded to Glooko and Gl… --- ## [Frustration with Omnipod Dash](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustration-with-omnipod-dash/14332)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustration-with-omnipod-dash/14332 "2024-01-06T01:17:11Z")
I have been using the Dash pumps for a couple of months now and am having more issues with post-meal spikes, bruises at the insertion sites, and not getting a full 3 days from too many of the pumps than I ever did with t… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=28) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=30)