# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=30 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 31 --- ## [Gratitude to this community 😀](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gratitude-to-this-community/14321)
**Author:** [@Sally](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sally)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gratitude-to-this-community/14321 "2024-01-05T01:45:00Z")
I haven’t posted anything yet, but I read almost everything I see. I appreciate this community very much. Although I am elderly, I am a rather new T1D. I have learned so much from your posts. Thank you, and Merry Christm… --- ## [D drawer and Go-Bag](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/d-drawer-and-go-bag/14340)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/d-drawer-and-go-bag/14340 "2024-01-04T17:27:18Z")
I’ve been putting off opening 2 boxes of G6 and tandem stuff. I’m not sure how I got so much ahead but I have 18 sensors and 3 transmitters. 12 + 2 transmitters in the D drawer and 6 sensors and 1 transmitter in my GoBag… --- ## [Medicare-Tricare For Life Coverage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-tricare-for-life-coverage/14328)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-tricare-for-life-coverage/14328 "2023-12-30T02:19:35Z")
I just found out yesterday that DOD pharmacies are carrying and covering Fiasp and Dexcom G7 thru military pharmacies, though possibly not the mail order system via Express Scripts. I think the Dexcom G7 has been covered… --- ## [2 Days after Christmas - how did everyone cope?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2-days-after-christmas-how-did-everyone-cope/14316)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2-days-after-christmas-how-did-everyone-cope/14316 "2023-12-29T18:25:26Z")
Most know I have been doing chemotherapy. I had the last round on the Tuesday prior to Christmas. I experienced longer fatigue and queasiness than the other infusions. Well, I feel good on this Wednesday. I am going EAT… --- ## [Rolling into the new year the right way](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rolling-into-the-new-year-the-right-way/14326)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rolling-into-the-new-year-the-right-way/14326 "2023-12-29T17:01:35Z")
--- ## [Insulin still good?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-still-good/14327)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-still-good/14327 "2023-12-29T16:57:11Z")
We’re in a cold place where the overnight low is 26 degrees fahrenheit. Current temperature is actually 26 degrees. We forgot the diabetes supply bag in the car from around 6pm last night. We just opened the car and the … --- ## [Twin sister bicycles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/twin-sister-bicycles/14302)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/twin-sister-bicycles/14302 "2023-12-29T16:22:11Z")
I acquired a bicycle I built from a used one I bought, The only parts original were the frame, stem and seat post… The fork had to be replaced because of a hairline crack causing high speed wobbles. I used the ultergra g… --- ## [Sugars high](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugars-high/14306)
**Author:** [@TheWayOfLife](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TheWayOfLife)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugars-high/14306 "2023-12-29T01:48:40Z")
Settings I received from the doctor are too low, sugars always high. Type II here​:woozy\_face::woozy\_face: --- ## [Free Omnipods Eros Pods, G5 sensors, used G5/G6 Dexcom transmitters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-omnipods-eros-pods-g5-sensors-used-g5-g6-dexcom-transmitters/14213)
**Author:** [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-omnipods-eros-pods-g5-sensors-used-g5-g6-dexcom-transmitters/14213 "2023-12-28T03:52:27Z")
Hi, We have about 35 Omnipod Eros pods with expiration date 12/9/23 that we don’t plan to use. Our son transitioned to the Dash pods when he went to college in order to eliminate the need for Riley Link with Loop. We a… --- ## [FDA approves new T1D beta cell therapy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-approves-new-t1d-beta-cell-therapy/14313)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-approves-new-t1d-beta-cell-therapy/14313 "2023-12-26T20:50:36Z")
--- ## [Omnipod BG control](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-bg-control/13675)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-bg-control/13675 "2023-12-26T16:44:45Z")
good day all, I have been trying to fight my evening spikes. Have been switching to manual mode with some success. Was reading an article on a lot of doctors are using time in range verses Aic, and in article that spoke … --- ## [Dexcom adhesive sensitivity SOLUTION!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-adhesive-sensitivity-solution/12612)
**Author:** [@Ron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ron)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-adhesive-sensitivity-solution/12612 "2023-12-25T14:19:57Z")
I have found a product to eliminate rashes caused by the tape that Dexcom is now using. It’s a pre-cut UNDERLAY Patch that eliminates any contact from Dexcoms sensor adhesive tape to your skin. Search for “Stick2Hope” Wh… --- ## [My christmas card this year (thanks to me and Dall-E)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-christmas-card-this-year-thanks-to-me-and-dall-e/14311)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-christmas-card-this-year-thanks-to-me-and-dall-e/14311 "2023-12-24T23:49:16Z")
Which version do you prefer: or 2. For a while I didn’t have any preference but now when I see them like this I prefer 1. I like the colors better. --- ## [I am having great luck with oats](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-am-having-great-luck-with-oats/14307)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-am-having-great-luck-with-oats/14307 "2023-12-23T23:45:32Z")
Does anyone else use oats as a grain? I am using unrolled oats, which take an hour to cook. You can eat them like oatmeal (tastier and crunchier, but the same idea) but they also work well as a savory dish - with chees… --- ## [Juggluco & Libre2 - starting new sensor issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/juggluco-libre2-starting-new-sensor-issues/14297)
**Author:** [@Gavin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gavin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/juggluco-libre2-starting-new-sensor-issues/14297 "2023-12-22T03:07:38Z")
I have a Samsung Galaxy 10plus and Galaxy4 watch. Setting up initially was a massive chore, but i have used it through 2 sensors now and it has been great. However, on starting a nee sensor last night, i could not get … --- ## [When the CGM refuses to update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-the-cgm-refuses-to-update/14278)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-the-cgm-refuses-to-update/14278 "2023-12-22T01:43:16Z")
Nice late night up continuously updating the CGM and it continues reverting back to the old (wrong) BG. Going on an hour now of changing it every 5 minutes because it refuses to accept/calibrate to the correct BG. He h… --- ## [Zevia ginger root beer is a hit with me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zevia-ginger-root-beer-is-a-hit-with-me/14294)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zevia-ginger-root-beer-is-a-hit-with-me/14294 "2023-12-13T09:07:30Z")
Since I am limiting caffeine and ginger can really calm nausea I bought a 6 pack of Zevia ginger ale. This stuff was super carbonated and I found it better a room temperature and poured in a glass. I was going to buy so… --- ## [Medicare Coverage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-coverage/9134)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-coverage/9134 "2023-12-13T15:14:11Z")
This thread is intended to discuss Medicare eligibility and coverage. I’m getting it started, but hopefully other people will add some additional comments and insights to the thread. I’m going to go over my basic knowle… --- ## [Low-carb Baileys](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-baileys/14285)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-baileys/14285 "2023-12-12T20:29:32Z")
I like Baileys in coffee sometimes (No, not my early morning coffee! Only in my after dinner coffee. :joy:) I also like it on ice cream. I saw a lower carb / less sugar version of it. I always keep an eye out for … --- ## [Switching to Tresiba from Levemir](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-to-tresiba-from-levemir/14188)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-to-tresiba-from-levemir/14188 "2023-12-12T20:05:14Z")
Hi y’all, I’ve just picked up a box of Tresiba pens, gonna give it a try after years of intending to do so! Levemir 2x daily has worked fine for me, except at the low dosage I use (10U am, 7U pm) doesn’t last 12hrs. A… --- ## [Novo Nordisk will phase out Levemir in 2024](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novo-nordisk-will-phase-out-levemir-in-2024/14237)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novo-nordisk-will-phase-out-levemir-in-2024/14237 "2023-12-12T19:58:27Z")
--- ## [Braces for Liam, and what it means for his T1D care](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/braces-for-liam-and-what-it-means-for-his-t1d-care/14289)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/braces-for-liam-and-what-it-means-for-his-t1d-care/14289 "2023-12-12T14:58:29Z")
So, Liam has had a lot of teeth issues early on because, quite honestly, he just wasn’t brushing as thoroughly as he should have…and that’s my fault for not monitoring his brushing to ensure he’s doing it thoroughly, flo… --- ## [Anyone Using Libre2 with Juggluco?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-using-libre2-with-juggluco/14290)
**Author:** [@tomlhm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/tomlhm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 7:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-using-libre2-with-juggluco/14290 "2023-12-12T07:13:26Z")
Greetings from China! Libre 2 works great with juggluco+xdrip to send data to my nightscout pages. But after 10 days, the readings became higher than it actually was. The question is, has anyone successfully calibrate… --- ## [Sometimes I just think](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sometimes-i-just-think/13613)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sometimes-i-just-think/13613 "2023-12-11T16:43:18Z")
Hey, sorry Nick Jonas and Dexcom and all the rest. But sometimes I just wonder… I heard a comment one time that said, “My Dexcom is so accurate, I never test anymore.” If you don’t test, you won’t ever see things like … --- ## [Medicare and HSA contributions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-and-hsa-contributions/14282)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-and-hsa-contributions/14282 "2023-12-11T01:09:38Z")
I will start medicare next May 1. I have contributed to HSA account for past several years. Today I found out some disappointing news. I may be penalized for a portion of my 2023 HSA contributions, done in 2023. (I di… --- ## [TCOYD Virtual conference](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tcoyd-virtual-conference/13981)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tcoyd-virtual-conference/13981 "2023-12-10T18:41:32Z")
Here is a link to TCOYD online conference coming up. JULY 26, 2023 | 4:00pm PT (1pm HT | 5pm MT | 6pm CT | 7pm ET) TCOYD® and The diaTribe Foundation invite you to join us for the 17th Annual (4th Virtual!) Diabetes F… --- ## [Trial: first human implants of stem-cell-issued beta cells](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trial-first-human-implants-of-stem-cell-issued-beta-cells/6592)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trial-first-human-implants-of-stem-cell-issued-beta-cells/6592 "2023-12-10T11:53:26Z")
This European trial uses ViaCyte’s stem cell line product PEC Direct, and has started implanting them in human subjects: dLife.com: First Human Trial of Stem Cell-derived Implants Underway in Type 1 Diabetes in Europe. … --- ## [Please help! Just screwed up cake bolus - crappy math](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-help-just-screwed-up-cake-bolus-crappy-math/13821)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-help-just-screwed-up-cake-bolus-crappy-math/13821 "2023-12-06T21:48:56Z")
Hi everyone. I decided to be bold and even picked a 248 Gram size of Of my triple layer, key lime cake to try for breakfast this morning. I played with the number so much and combining the different temps. I received th… --- ## [How to get xDrip+ to work on Samsung galaxy watch 5 (no Wear OS)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-get-xdrip-to-work-on-samsung-galaxy-watch-5-no-wear-os/13921)
**Author:** [@MarkoG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkoG)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-get-xdrip-to-work-on-samsung-galaxy-watch-5-no-wear-os/13921 "2023-12-06T20:32:00Z")
Hello everyone, I just created the account, I apologize in advance if this topic was already discussed. I have a girlfriend with Type 1 and she got Samsung galaxy watch 5 and she wants to use xdrip on her watch. There… --- ## [How should I store the old Omnipod PDM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-should-i-store-the-old-omnipod-pdm/14222)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-should-i-store-the-old-omnipod-pdm/14222 "2023-12-05T22:13:14Z")
I’ve upgraded to the Dash pods and am wondering how best to store the Eros PDM in case I need to use it with old style pods as a backup. Any suggestions? Thanks! [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=29) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=31)