# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=31 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 32 --- ## [A selfie of a gargoyle in front of endo’s office](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-selfie-of-a-gargoyle-in-front-of-endo-s-office/14272)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-selfie-of-a-gargoyle-in-front-of-endo-s-office/14272 "2023-12-03T01:01:15Z")
I have such poor abilities taking selfies. This is from this morning’s ride --- ## [Levemir split dose peak](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/levemir-split-dose-peak/10666)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/levemir-split-dose-peak/10666 "2023-12-01T18:25:13Z")
Firstly, apologies if this doesn’t make sense, I’m really foggy after a 3am hypo! I’ve been having a number of those around the 3-4am mark. I know that it means that I have too much IOB, and especially since they are de… --- ## [Where to wear the G7?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-to-wear-the-g7/14196)
**Author:** [@Mikey417](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mikey417)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-to-wear-the-g7/14196 "2023-11-30T19:19:10Z")
I started using the G7 last week, and just replaced the first one. I placed it on my abdomen, rather than the back of my arm, which would be difficult to do without my wife helping me. In Europe it is approved for place… --- ## [I'm not able to sign in T:Connect on laptop and iPAD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-able-to-sign-in-t-connect-on-laptop-and-ipad/14257)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-able-to-sign-in-t-connect-on-laptop-and-ipad/14257 "2023-11-30T19:08:10Z")
Any body getting this when logging into to T:Connect not mobile? I tried 2 browsers and cleared cache on my iPAd, 3 browsers on my Mac book pro. The tech at support said this is happening to a few people, I wonder i… --- ## [\[FIRSTS\] Liam changed out his POD including extracting insulin (11/22/23)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-liam-changed-out-his-pod-including-extracting-insulin-11-22-23/14253)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-liam-changed-out-his-pod-including-extracting-insulin-11-22-23/14253 "2023-11-30T03:05:18Z")
We usually race…him taking off the old POD, cleaning the site and putting the Neosporin & bandaid on while i prime the new POD and get it ready. Over the past month he started expressing interest in learning how to do i… --- ## [Diabetes fails and a tip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-fails-and-a-tip/14223)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-fails-and-a-tip/14223 "2023-11-29T22:26:27Z")
Our son was at a soccer tournament a few hours out of town and had three site changes and three cartridge changes happen over a 24-hour period. Long story short, he ran out of insulin. we had the doctor call in prescript… --- ## [Pie for Thanksgiving](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pie-for-thanksgiving/14258)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pie-for-thanksgiving/14258 "2023-11-29T17:31:07Z")
My husband grew several types of winter (and summer) squashes this summer. I baked up this 7-pound Candy Roaster squash to use in “pumpkin” pie. The flavor is similar to that of a butternut squash but a bit brighter/sw… --- ## [Surfing with a CGM?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surfing-with-a-cgm/5649)
**Author:** [@rland](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rland)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surfing-with-a-cgm/5649 "2023-11-24T05:38:15Z")
Hi all, just discovered the site and it looks cool. I was wondering if there were any other diabetic surfers or perhaps CGM experts who may offer some advice on this: I have a enlite sensor (Medtronic 530g system), but… --- ## [Anyone around the Baltimore Area? December 9-21/23](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-around-the-baltimore-area-december-9-21-23/14235)
**Author:** [@FatCatAnna](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/FatCatAnna)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-around-the-baltimore-area-december-9-21-23/14235 "2023-11-22T23:09:40Z")
Hey - not sure if I’m allowed to do this here (and will understand if @Eric takes this down) - but curious. Anyone close by to the Cruise Port of Baltimore that doesn’t mind if I park my steed (will take an Uber /hoof … --- ## [Interesting effect when inserting a G6 yesterday](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-effect-when-inserting-a-g6-yesterday/13867)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-effect-when-inserting-a-g6-yesterday/13867 "2023-11-21T00:02:15Z")
I just reported to Dexcom because of major issues with the last sensor and replaced it early. I use the underside and inside of my upper arms and have for a while. When I pushed the trip hammer to insert the sensor I go… --- ## [Dexcom G7 vs libre 3](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-vs-libre-3/14243)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-vs-libre-3/14243 "2023-11-20T19:36:34Z")
Hey y’all, I’ve been using the freestyle libre 3 for about 7 months. It’s been pretty good overall, once I figured out how to use juggluco with xdrip+ and kicked the factory libre 3 app to the curb. It is a bit makesh… --- ## [Pigmented villanodular tynosivitis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pigmented-villanodular-tynosivitis/14244)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pigmented-villanodular-tynosivitis/14244 "2023-11-17T06:46:01Z")
Has anyone had this? Does it have any association with T1D? --- ## [UK approves gene editing therapy for sickle cell and thallasemia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uk-approves-gene-editing-therapy-for-sickle-cell-and-thallasemia/14240)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uk-approves-gene-editing-therapy-for-sickle-cell-and-thallasemia/14240 "2023-11-16T17:00:51Z")
It looks like there could be a cure to thallasemia through stem cell gene editing. Trials showed normal hemoglobin for up to a year. It uses the Crispr gene editing process where a patient’s corrected stem cells are inje… --- ## [Looking for some feedback - re: Surgery Anesthesia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-some-feedback-re-surgery-anesthesia/14199)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-some-feedback-re-surgery-anesthesia/14199 "2023-11-13T12:54:43Z")
FUD Team of experts! Sorry I haven’t been around much lately, my business has absolutely exploded. I now need some help. My youngest son has broke his collarbone into three segments and is going to have surgery tomorr… --- ## [Insurance bounced my CGM prescription](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-bounced-my-cgm-prescription/2189)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2023, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-bounced-my-cgm-prescription/2189 "2023-11-11T02:32:36Z")
@Pianoplayer7008, I am really sorry to read this! :frowning: What reason are they giving now? Should we start a thread on this and see how we can help you go through their hurdles? --- ## [Using a pen ONLY for manual Injections OR filling PODs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-a-pen-only-for-manual-injections-or-filling-pods/14077)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-a-pen-only-for-manual-injections-or-filling-pods/14077 "2023-11-10T21:04:17Z")
Can anyone explain why the following would be problematic? We were moved to Humalog and have been moved back to Novolog. My first script I received recently was for Novolog vials. I’ve always preferred pens because if… --- ## [Tandem Mobi pump approved by US FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobi-pump-approved-by-us-fda/14009)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-mobi-pump-approved-by-us-fda/14009 "2023-11-10T20:40:50Z")
It turns out that the FDA approved the Tandem Mobi pump a couple weeks ago, but I hadn’t heard. They expect limited availability late 2023, full availability 2024. --- ## [Billing issues with Byram & United Healthcare](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/billing-issues-with-byram-united-healthcare/14229)
**Author:** [@Kirbywright](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kirbywright)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/billing-issues-with-byram-united-healthcare/14229 "2023-11-08T15:25:45Z")
Byram is double bills, incorrect diagnosis codes etc. Anyone else have issues with Byram and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage? thanks --- ## [Here is something I don't see every day](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/here-is-something-i-dont-see-every-day/14219)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/here-is-something-i-dont-see-every-day/14219 "2023-11-02T01:07:48Z")
The numbers actually matched! :open\_mouth: --- ## [SugarMate down for anyone else?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-down-for-anyone-else/14221)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugarmate-down-for-anyone-else/14221 "2023-11-02T21:13:34Z")
Anyone else’s SugarMate stop working a bit ago? For me, it was at 12:25 (just over an hour ago, EST). Update: I just found this on Google: --- ## [Is this what a slowly failing sensor looks like?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-this-what-a-slowly-failing-sensor-looks-like/13725)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-this-what-a-slowly-failing-sensor-looks-like/13725 "2023-10-31T21:55:28Z")
I’ve been extending my sensor beyond 10 days, but at some point it starts to fail. I was getting the following patterns and wondered if this is the kind of data that comes from a slowly failing sensor: See those dro… --- ## [My review of Omnipod 5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-review-of-omnipod-5/12775)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-review-of-omnipod-5/12775 "2023-10-20T01:00:48Z")
I started with Omnipod 5 about two weeks ago. It was a bit of a rough start for my first few pods but now that I’ve got things figured out I am loving it. As soon as I switched from Novolog to Fiasp I got better results.… --- ## [How does the honeymoon period end?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-the-honeymoon-period-end/13016)
**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Finn)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-the-honeymoon-period-end/13016 "2023-10-27T15:06:52Z")
Is it a slow, gradual end? Or sporadic bursts of pancreas-produced insulin until the end? When I was diagnosed almost exactly a year ago, I was told I was in the honeymoon period and it could last months or maybe years… --- ## [Thinking about a Bluejay watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thinking-about-a-bluejay-watch/14189)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thinking-about-a-bluejay-watch/14189 "2023-10-27T01:48:48Z")
Hey guys, I’m currently running xdrip+ on my phone, which collects data from my libre 3 via juggluco. It works fine. I’m thinking a watch would be handy for certain situations, either as a standalone collector, or as … --- ## [Omnipod 5 Loss of communication with pod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-loss-of-communication-with-pod/13488)
**Author:** [@KaseyAlen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KaseyAlen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-loss-of-communication-with-pod/13488 "2023-10-01T20:03:26Z")
Has anyone else been having issues with the Omnipod 5 controller going off EVERY night, multiple times, to let me know that it hasn’t been able to communicate with my pod for 4 hours and is going to shut off? I’ve only … --- ## [Some Info on Dexcom 7 accuracy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-info-on-dexcom-7-accuracy/14202)
**Author:** [@GarLipow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GarLipow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-info-on-dexcom-7-accuracy/14202 "2023-10-26T03:42:30Z")
I had an offer from Dexcom to get a free G7 receiver. But it would have required switching from G6 to G7. So I called Dexcom tech support and asked about the problem many users talk about: spiky readings which give fals… --- ## [Study on endocrine disruptors and insulin resistance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-on-endocrine-disruptors-and-insulin-resistance/14210)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-on-endocrine-disruptors-and-insulin-resistance/14210 "2023-10-26T03:32:11Z")
Abstract The association between Insulin resistance, a global health issue, and endocrine disruptors (EDCs), chemicals interfering with the endocrine system, has sparked concern in the scientific community. This article… --- ## [I'm to undergo chemotherapy soon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-to-undergo-chemotherapy-soon/14208)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-to-undergo-chemotherapy-soon/14208 "2023-10-25T17:48:57Z")
I’m type 2 and steroids really jack resistance to insulin in me. I think that steroids will be added to ease the problems that come with chemo. I wonder if anyone has dealt with steroid induced hyperglycemia and what wo… --- ## [BMF-219 Covalent-112 Study to Stimulate Beta Cell Regrowth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bmf-219-covalent-112-study-to-stimulate-beta-cell-regrowth/14212)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bmf-219-covalent-112-study-to-stimulate-beta-cell-regrowth/14212 "2023-10-24T17:01:49Z")
Just saw this on Diatribe regarding an effort to try to stimulate growth of Beta cells: https://diatribe.org/clinical-trial-tests-new-technique-stimulate-beta-cells?omhide=true&utm\_source=diaTribe&utm\_campaign=28de88a66c… --- ## [Dexcom blackout during surgical procedure](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-blackout-during-surgical-procedure/14204)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-blackout-during-surgical-procedure/14204 "2023-10-20T05:51:16Z")
A couple of weeks ago I had a procedure. I was allowed to keep my pump on at 75% basal rate. When I was in recovery I looked at my pump and phone and was surprised by the lack of data. I didn’t see any basal at all just … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=30) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=32)