# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=37 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 38 --- ## [Post-Covid insulin needs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-covid-insulin-needs/13803)
**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Finn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-covid-insulin-needs/13803 "2023-05-12T03:28:41Z")
I’m recovering from my first bout of Covid and have noticed my insulin needs have changed drastically. Normally, I’d need 3-5 units for breakfast, 4-5 for lunch, and 4-5 for dinner. I’d keep most of the day in range (70… --- ## [Insulin Thermostability in the real world](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-thermostability-in-the-real-world/13819)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-thermostability-in-the-real-world/13819 "2023-05-11T22:19:47Z")
Once again, FUD leading the way! https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/landia/PIIS2213-8587(23)00028-1.pdf --- ## [G6 Advice Swimming](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-advice-swimming/13814)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-advice-swimming/13814 "2023-05-11T05:16:56Z")
Hi All, Was wondering if anyone had any good waterproofing strategies for swimming with G6. It seems as though lately the sensors have been failing for a variety of water related reasons, not just swimming. Thank you --- ## [How much blood is too much for a Dexcom sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-blood-is-too-much-for-a-dexcom-sensor/11185)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-blood-is-too-much-for-a-dexcom-sensor/11185 "2023-05-09T00:03:01Z")
Just did a sensor change for Samson and there was so much blood, it was really oozing out. I’m wondering if this will wind up working or not? Or should I just assume no and change out again. He loathes and dreads senso… --- ## [Real world comparison of Dexcom G6 , Dexcom G7, Libre3](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-world-comparison-of-dexcom-g6-dexcom-g7-libre3/13701)
**Author:** [@GarLipow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GarLipow)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-world-comparison-of-dexcom-g6-dexcom-g7-libre3/13701 "2023-05-06T02:00:57Z")
Before the Dexcom 3 and Libre 3 came out, I was switched by my provider to the Dexcom 6 from the Libre 2, cause the Libre 2 was so inaccurate for me as to be useless. The Dexcom 6 is imperfect, but works well enough to g… --- ## [Medicare Free OTC Covid tests ending for some](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-free-otc-covid-tests-ending-for-some/13809)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-free-otc-covid-tests-ending-for-some/13809 "2023-05-05T22:24:36Z")
Medicare is ending the free OTC Covid tests as of May 11th. The pharmacies are already running out. I guess some advantage plans might still be covering some and my plan is not an advantage plan and it is just changing i… --- ## [Omnipod 5 charge cable](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-charge-cable/13799)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-charge-cable/13799 "2023-05-04T22:03:56Z")
Hey, can someone using the O5 send me a picture of the end of the charging cable it uses? I don’t mean the side that goes into the charger, I mean the side that goes into the phone. All the different variations of USB c… --- ## [" How Does Hyperglycemia Cause Damage And What Can We Do To Avoid It?" by Alan Shanley](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-hyperglycemia-cause-damage-and-what-can-we-do-to-avoid-it-by-alan-shanley/13782)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-hyperglycemia-cause-damage-and-what-can-we-do-to-avoid-it-by-alan-shanley/13782 "2023-05-04T18:56:12Z")
We all know that hypoglycemia can cause immediate symptoms that just demand attention NOW. Hyperglycemia is more sneaky causing injury to various parts of out bodies that can decrease well being (understatement) or lifet… --- ## [50 years today](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/50-years-today/13564)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/50-years-today/13564 "2023-05-04T03:51:49Z")
Today is 50 years for me. It is not really a celebration or anything. It does not feel like any kind of milestone or special day. But it has given me a lot to reflect on, as I think back on everything. There is a lot t… --- ## [Loop 3.0 Released](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-3-0-released/13484)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-3-0-released/13484 "2023-05-03T17:53:43Z")
Loop 3.0 has been released! See Release Loop 3.0 · LoopKit/Loop · GitHub. This means the scripts for building it in Xcode on a Mac will be updated making it easier for non-programmers and the non-technical oriented folk… --- ## [Bluejay GTS won't turn on](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts-wont-turn-on/12799)
**Author:** [@Dubdave](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dubdave)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bluejay-gts-wont-turn-on/12799 "2023-05-02T04:47:38Z")
Hi guys, I have my bluejay GTS a couple of months. Working like a dream until yesterday. Fully charged since the day before. Working fine until lunchtime and then gone. Screen blank, won’t take a charge, won’t turn on. … --- ## [Tandem infusion set won’t connect](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-infusion-set-won-t-connect/13228)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-infusion-set-won-t-connect/13228 "2023-05-01T03:44:49Z")
Ok I have been out of the pump game for awhile as just didn’t feel like wearing mine so went back to shots but I wanted to try out the new bolus from pump thing with my tandem x2. So I loaded cartridge with insulin then … --- ## [I can't wake up to my alerts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-cant-wake-up-to-my-alerts/13048)
**Author:** [@edison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/edison)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-cant-wake-up-to-my-alerts/13048 "2023-05-01T03:39:01Z")
Hello, I’m a 12 year old that has had diabetes for 9 years and my alerts go off in the middle of the night. I have ADHD and ADD, I also have sleeping issues so I’ll usually fall asleep around 11-3 pm/am. I NEED a new roo… --- ## [Extra TSlim AutoSoft 90 infusion sets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extra-tslim-autosoft-90-infusion-sets/13791)
**Author:** [@TommyGadd](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TommyGadd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extra-tslim-autosoft-90-infusion-sets/13791 "2023-05-01T03:24:37Z")
I have a box full of AutoSoft 90 infusion sets to give away to someone if they need them. I use the TrueSteel sets now and want desperately to give these to someone that needs them. I have about a 2 months supply of ever… --- ## [Protein and Blood Sugar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/protein-and-blood-sugar/13787)
**Author:** [@MissKent](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MissKent)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/protein-and-blood-sugar/13787 "2023-04-29T21:01:58Z")
Hello all, Im a type one diabetic and have been for 28 years now . Developed the condition (Wont call it a disease as its not) when i was 8 years old… Ive heard recently that protien can have a serious effect on blo… --- ## [Post exercise blood sugar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-exercise-blood-sugar/205)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-exercise-blood-sugar/205 "2023-04-27T14:24:03Z")
How do I control my BG after exercise? . Post-exercise blood sugar is sometimes a challenge. A few different things can happen that will affect your blood sugar following a workout: Sometimes you will see a low beca… --- ## [Best place to get test strips?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-place-to-get-test-strips/13767)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 7:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-place-to-get-test-strips/13767 "2023-04-27T07:26:27Z")
Any suggestions about the best sources for Contour Next test strips? I usually get them from Amazon, but recently they have either been unavailable or take forever to arrive. Amazon only has 70 strip boxes (35 per vial)… --- ## [A little help with IPhone and Dex](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-help-with-iphone-and-dex/13779)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-help-with-iphone-and-dex/13779 "2023-04-25T21:16:09Z")
Until yesterday I had two iPhone widget things. Then one was suddenly gone from the Home Screen. I have no idea how I did that. I also can’t find it on the add menu. Does anyone know what this is called. I want to add i… --- ## [New Covid vaccine - april 2023- are T1's eligible?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-covid-vaccine-april-2023-are-t1s-eligible/13771)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-covid-vaccine-april-2023-are-t1s-eligible/13771 "2023-04-25T02:04:49Z")
fyi - here’s a news story on this below. My question - are T1 Diabetics defined by the CDC as “immunocompromised” and thus eligible for this vaccine? When I look at the CDC documentation, they don’t specifically mentio… --- ## [For a few hours I was cured NOT!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-a-few-hours-i-was-cured-not/13776)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-a-few-hours-i-was-cured-not/13776 "2023-04-23T16:38:25Z")
I had a really strange day today. I bicycle ride regularly and do a group ride once a week that is longer in distance and duration. Since I began using C-IQ I don’t use activity mode. On group ride days I eat my regular … --- ## [G7 and LOOPing o Yeah!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-and-looping-o-yeah/13754)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-and-looping-o-yeah/13754 "2023-04-23T01:59:37Z")
So I got my G7 90 day supply today from CVS Pharmacy’s Caremark mail order division. The first one fell off immediately, so I had to try again. I decided to try #2 in where I am most comfortable - in the abdomen vs arm.… --- ## [Cost of G6 Sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cost-of-g6-sensors/9418)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cost-of-g6-sensors/9418 "2023-04-23T01:29:59Z")
I recently placed an order for G6 sensors and was gobstruck when told how much my share of the cost would be. My distributor said one 3-pack of sensors is about $1900.00. With my small deductible of $150 and my insurer p… --- ## [A shoutout to JessicaD - She is incredible!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-shoutout-to-jessicad-she-is-incredible/13773)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-shoutout-to-jessicad-she-is-incredible/13773 "2023-04-22T01:12:12Z")
I wanted to post a little bit about @JessicaD, because she is absolutely amazing! She was so helpful to me, and also so helpful to my wife this past week. She made things so much easier for us on our recent visit to Bost… --- ## [Another real life meetup!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-real-life-meetup/13770)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-real-life-meetup/13770 "2023-04-22T00:38:40Z")
So I had a wonderful meet up with a FUD’er and his amazing wife this weekend and we thought it might be fun to see if anyone could guess who my guest is… For bonus points, guess who he is channeling?!?! More details onc… --- ## [Going back to Omnipod 5, how long to wait post Tresiba? Reset or no?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-back-to-omnipod-5-how-long-to-wait-post-tresiba-reset-or-no/13764)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-back-to-omnipod-5-how-long-to-wait-post-tresiba-reset-or-no/13764 "2023-04-20T14:54:36Z")
Hi, all. I am thinking of going back to OP5 after a brief pump break. I currently take Tresiba at 7 am each day. If I want to begin pod tomorrow, can I begin at 7? Thanks for any suggestions/ideas to help this run smoot… --- ## [Indoor exercise equipment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/indoor-exercise-equipment/13273)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/indoor-exercise-equipment/13273 "2023-04-20T12:17:11Z")
I know several in our group exercise and bike. I’ve been having knee problems lately and am unable to complete my runs so I’m looking to buy an indoor bike to supplement my restricted running. Any recommendations for a… --- ## [Hospital stay](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hospital-stay/13766)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hospital-stay/13766 "2023-04-19T18:49:10Z")
Good Morning all, I have not been right since my adventure with bg’s the week before, and the day before I ended up in ER to which they kept me until this morning. First off they did cat scan thought I had a stroke, afte… --- ## [Yogurt](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/yogurt/535)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 4:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/yogurt/535 "2023-04-19T04:48:41Z")
I was recently surprised to find several comments in another thread mentioning how difficult it was to deal with yogurt. We have the opposite experience. We incorporated yogurt in our hardest meal of the day, breakfast… --- ## [If you’re diabetic, don’t wait for your smartwatch to replace your](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-re-diabetic-don-t-wait-for-your-smartwatch-to-replace-your/13750)
**Author:** [@Al.S](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Al.S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-you-re-diabetic-don-t-wait-for-your-smartwatch-to-replace-your/13750 "2023-04-16T20:49:09Z")
While looking for something unrelated to diabetes, This article came up in in my feed, and I think it does a good job explaining why a smartwatch only blood glucose monitor may not be coming anytime soon… Really well wr… --- ## [New info from omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-info-from-omnipod/13757)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-info-from-omnipod/13757 "2023-04-12T20:14:04Z")
Good evening, found this on Omnipod site, they say that existing O5 pods will only work with the G-6, that the G-7 pods will be new. Wow I really hope they give it a substanchel new name also, https://www.omnipod.com/hc… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=36) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=38)