# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=38 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 39 --- ## [Diet and Exercise? Does it matter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diet-and-exercise-does-it-matter/13733)
**Author:** [@jpf](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jpf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diet-and-exercise-does-it-matter/13733 "2023-04-12T14:38:10Z")
Hi Everyone, Since my LADA diagnosis in late January 2023, I have been very careful about what I eat. A fairly low carb diet of 20-30 carbs/meal (fresh veggies, yogurt, nuts, occasional legumes). Oh, and a serving of … --- ## [Possible Loop bug](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/possible-loop-bug/13752)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/possible-loop-bug/13752 "2023-04-12T03:12:10Z")
I wonder if anyone has reported this, or if anyone can try it real quick to check if they see the same thing. It might be something that has already been fixed in later versions than the one I am using. When I set a tem… --- ## [If basal rate is 0.05 E/h and you increase with 95% what happens?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-basal-rate-is-0-05-e-h-and-you-increase-with-95-what-happens/13355)
**Author:** [@Olorin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Olorin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-basal-rate-is-0-05-e-h-and-you-increase-with-95-what-happens/13355 "2023-04-10T20:17:29Z")
Hi all! We cant increase basal rate temporarily more than 95% with our PDM for omnipod DASH. I would assume that when basal-rate is increased from 0.05 E/h to ~0.09 E/h that it rounds it up to 0.1 E/h and delivers that … --- ## [FreeStyle Libre readers Nov 2017 – Feb 2023 are recalled for fire hazard](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-readers-nov-2017-feb-2023-are-recalled-for-fire-hazard/13749)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-readers-nov-2017-feb-2023-are-recalled-for-fire-hazard/13749 "2023-04-10T19:04:14Z")
There’s a class 1 recall of Abbott / Libre readers. I hadn’t seen this before. “Abbott is recalling the FreeStyle Libre, Libre 14 day, and Libre 2 Flash Glucose Management Systems because the systems’ reader devices, w… --- ## [Very high copay for Omnipod 5?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-high-copay-for-omnipod-5/13751)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/very-high-copay-for-omnipod-5/13751 "2023-04-10T17:26:32Z")
We recently ordered the free month trial of the Omnipod 5 and the pharmacy told us that our copay for the pods was going to be well over $1k for 90 days of pod supplies. This seems unusually high given that our insurance… --- ## [Looking for someone in the UK](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-someone-in-the-uk/13739)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-someone-in-the-uk/13739 "2023-04-10T08:42:36Z")
I guess my title says it all, I am looking for someone who lives in the UK. Just looking for info. Can’t explane in this setting. Thank you. --- ## [Non invasive bg smartwatch, I have serious doubts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-bg-smartwatch-i-have-serious-doubts/13748)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-bg-smartwatch-i-have-serious-doubts/13748 "2023-04-09T15:20:31Z")
Good Afternoon, Got an e-mail on this watch, I’ll say I am interested but I am also dubious to its implied functions. Have been trying to research this product but can’t find manufacturer or model #. Am leaning to just g… --- ## [Slow loss of weight over the last 28 months](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/slow-loss-of-weight-over-the-last-28-months/13723)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/slow-loss-of-weight-over-the-last-28-months/13723 "2023-04-09T01:41:20Z")
Maybe this in unique among my tribe of type 2 people. Normally it is weight gain when starting insulin. Well, I’ve always been the outlier in any cohort. I started MDI 28 months ago and using a pump 15 months ago. I hav… --- ## [All the tips for Dexcom (G6)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/all-the-tips-for-dexcom-g6/13728)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/all-the-tips-for-dexcom-g6/13728 "2023-04-07T15:56:56Z")
Ha. Anyone who was here when I first joined may remember I spent a long time trying to get Dexcom covered by insurance, and I finally settled with the Freestyle Libre when that didn’t work. Well. After 5ish years of that… --- ## [Extended COVID test expiration dates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extended-covid-test-expiration-dates/13740)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extended-covid-test-expiration-dates/13740 "2023-04-06T18:12:54Z")
I’ve had a bad cold and tested for COVID just to be on the safe side. (Tested negative. :smiley\_cat:) Anyway, afterward I noticed the test expiration date (oops, expired!) and then looked online for more information. I f… --- ## [So low you can't think?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-low-you-cant-think/13735)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-low-you-cant-think/13735 "2023-04-06T16:36:55Z")
Good evening, I have had a ridicules day and don’t know why it started. But this morning I got up and was high, switched to manual and did a correction dose of 2 units which is nothing for me, didn’t check graph to see … --- ## [MEDICARE SUFFERERS, Who do you use for TANDEM supplies?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-sufferers-who-do-you-use-for-tandem-supplies/13731)
**Author:** [@harley4jcs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/harley4jcs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-sufferers-who-do-you-use-for-tandem-supplies/13731 "2023-04-06T16:02:49Z")
I started with Solara BUT needing to switch. US Medical has the “get her done” approach I want BUT after 4.5 hours of back & forth they tell me that they can not supply Tandem products though Medicare ! :frowning: … --- ## [My current responses, thanks to all](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-current-responses-thanks-to-all/13718)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-current-responses-thanks-to-all/13718 "2023-04-04T18:37:04Z")
good morning I had no intention of hijacking on this thread Omnipod - Correction Factor and Glucose goal range - which has biggest effect (in your real experience)? - #6 by Josie because that’s a very worthwhile topic a… --- ## [Best way to use FreeStyle Libre 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-way-to-use-freestyle-libre-2/13597)
**Author:** [@djtrella](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/djtrella)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-way-to-use-freestyle-libre-2/13597 "2023-04-03T20:17:33Z")
Hi everybody, it’s my first post here. I’m Italian so forgive my English :slight\_smile: My mum is a Type II and my grandmother was too. At 48 years old I feel I’m slowly entering in a prediabetic phase of my life and I’v… --- ## ["Social Frailty" Article](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/social-frailty-article/13698)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/social-frailty-article/13698 "2023-04-02T22:40:09Z")
I think this is a really interesting and necessary read. I’d not heard the term “social frailty” before…but now it’s connecting all kinds of dots in my head that I’ve been thinking about anyway. My parents grew up in… --- ## [T;Connect app disconnects](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-connect-app-disconnects/13543)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-connect-app-disconnects/13543 "2023-04-01T20:17:39Z")
For the last week I get the following message on the app. This is on an iPhone. To reconnect I have to shut the phone down and restart. Anyone else seeing this. --- ## [\[FIRSTS\] - Tonight, Liam is officially using Omnipod DASH w/ Loop (3/30/2023)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-tonight-liam-is-officially-using-omnipod-dash-w-loop-3-30-2023/13727)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-tonight-liam-is-officially-using-omnipod-dash-w-loop-3-30-2023/13727 "2023-04-01T16:52:03Z")
His prescription was finally filled today and although I had originally planned to not change him over until the weekend, my OCD wouldn’t let me wait. He’s been talking about how excited he is for the switch, and losing… --- ## [Refurbishing g6 v1 transmitters for personal use](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refurbishing-g6-v1-transmitters-for-personal-use/13199)
**Author:** [@eerstenk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/eerstenk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/refurbishing-g6-v1-transmitters-for-personal-use/13199 "2023-04-01T03:56:42Z")
i have a neighbor, mother of 4 with type 1 diabetes and she just ran out of ability to purchase through her insurance for the year, i have ability to grind, battery swap, and restart g6 transmitters SN starting with 80xx… --- ## [Billing Issues with Byram and Kaiser](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/billing-issues-with-byram-and-kaiser/12383)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/billing-issues-with-byram-and-kaiser/12383 "2023-03-31T20:18:34Z")
We re-ordered our Dexcom supplies three times through Byram, because Dex quit working directly with patients. But the most recent bill came in at $640 instead of the expected $160. Turns out Byram added a “modifier 200… --- ## ['Invite requests for site?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/invite-requests-for-site/13726)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/invite-requests-for-site/13726 "2023-03-30T21:24:38Z")
Good afternoon, is there an invite function for this space, I have invited like 5 parents with diabetic chril-dren to this site this week. --- ## [Need fasting BG under 100mg/dl with a C-peptide test](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-fasting-bg-under-100mg-dl-with-a-c-peptide-test/12464)
**Author:** [@psfud123](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/psfud123)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 9:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-fasting-bg-under-100mg-dl-with-a-c-peptide-test/12464 "2022-03-12T09:09:53Z")
I’m trying to get Medicare approval for a pump. My endo says I must have my BG under 100 when the c-peptide test is done. I’m finding that very difficult to accomplish. Fasting for 12 hours doesn’t do it. Taking my mo… --- ## [Tandem control IQ What to do if you forgot to bolus for food](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq-what-to-do-if-you-forgot-to-bolus-for-food/12634)
**Author:** [@JGJpal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JGJpal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control-iq-what-to-do-if-you-forgot-to-bolus-for-food/12634 "2022-04-26T21:46:09Z")
Hello all. 54yrs TD1, New to control IQ. Great TIR- like 91%, so I’m thrilled. But, my excurions high occur at times that i “grab a taste of that treat sitting there”, or testing the flavors as i cook. Things i for… --- ## [Insulin reaction times](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-reaction-times/13724)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-reaction-times/13724 "2023-03-29T14:26:34Z")
Good evening all, I have a question (say it isn’t so), anyway I am on NovoLog on my Omnipod5 and yes I know the action time and how long the tail is, and yes I understand that larger doses can take longer for your system… --- ## [New gear for pump users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear-for-pump-users/13721)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gear-for-pump-users/13721 "2023-03-29T01:30:30Z")
A lot of people are now using pumps which no longer use replaceable batteries (like the old-school PDM’s). It struck me that one possibly troubling issue is being away from home without the ability to recharge. I found … --- ## [GLP-1 success](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glp-1-success/13383)
**Author:** [@MsCris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MsCris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glp-1-success/13383 "2023-03-24T19:03:05Z")
Curious if anyone else has been prescribed a GLP-1 (off label), and how you’re doing? What’s your dose? Side effects? How long have you been on it? Years ago I was on Victoza, low dose. Went very well for about 2 years,… --- ## [Case or cover for Blue Jay GTS watch face](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/case-or-cover-for-blue-jay-gts-watch-face/13714)
**Author:** [@Cereal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Cereal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 6:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/case-or-cover-for-blue-jay-gts-watch-face/13714 "2023-03-27T06:05:33Z")
I just discovered I put a huge scratch on the watch screen. Any ideas for a cover or case? Not sure if dimensions match any other watch out there. I’ve seen posts about bands but nothing else. Thanks!! --- ## [Surgical residency here I come!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgical-residency-here-i-come/13687)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgical-residency-here-i-come/13687 "2023-03-27T01:34:08Z")
(can you spot the dexcom??) Sorry to have been off of FUD for some time as I’ve been busy with med school - but I wanted to share the great news that I’ve matched into plastic surgery residency! I’ve matched at an in… --- ## [Are there different kinds of site failures?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-there-different-kinds-of-site-failures/13648)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-there-different-kinds-of-site-failures/13648 "2023-03-26T22:37:28Z")
I am just in 14 months of pumping. I see posts about failures with both pods and tubed pumps. It seems that the main symptom is blood glucose not responding to a bolus. What are the causes of site failures? I did a sear… --- ## [Admelog side effects](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/admelog-side-effects/13712)
**Author:** [@litebrite81](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/litebrite81)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/admelog-side-effects/13712 "2023-03-25T17:34:46Z")
Hi! I’m new on here and joined to possibly get answers about something that I’ve been desperately researching with no luck. I am on Admelog and have been taking it for the last 6 months. Since then I have had a TERRIBLE … --- ## [Greater insulin resistance in winter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/greater-insulin-resistance-in-winter/13485)
**Author:** [@needlesandmath](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/needlesandmath)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/greater-insulin-resistance-in-winter/13485 "2023-03-25T14:39:41Z")
Since this is my first year with T1 I wanted to ask: do folks get greater insulin resistance in winter? The past month and a half or so my ratios have shifted from approximately 1:10, 1:15, 1:18 (on exercise days) and 1… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=37) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=39)