# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=39 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 40 --- ## [Insulin needs suddenly increase](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-needs-suddenly-increase/13685)
**Author:** [@mstan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mstan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-needs-suddenly-increase/13685 "2023-03-24T18:55:01Z")
For past several weeks, my sugars have been running high. I use insulin aspart in tandem pump. (this is a generic novolog required by Medicare) Bolusing extra doesn’t seem to work; need multiple boluses. Often resort to … --- ## [Happy 6th Birthday!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-6th-birthday/13680)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-6th-birthday/13680 "2023-03-24T15:44:17Z")
To all the FUD founders… Happy 6th Birthday! :partying\_face: --- ## [Type 2 and gout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-and-gout/13707)
**Author:** [@Strat1117](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Strat1117)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-and-gout/13707 "2023-03-24T14:35:10Z")
Well, after more than a month of thinking I had an old sports injury acting up, it turns out that the recurring effusion in my left knee is gout which, previously unknown to me, is a not uncommon sidekick for people with… --- ## [Best Book on Women's Health That I've Read So Far](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-book-on-womens-health-that-ive-read-so-far/13699)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-book-on-womens-health-that-ive-read-so-far/13699 "2023-03-24T00:29:56Z")
Here’s a review of the best book on women’s health that I’ve read so far (The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter): https://www.menopause.org/for-women/book-reviews/i-the-menopause-manifesto-own-your-health-with-facts… --- ## [Tandem T-slim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim/13298)
**Author:** [@Voltageman67](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Voltageman67)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim/13298 "2023-03-24T00:28:04Z")
I just started using the Tandem pump. In just shy of one month, the pump malfunctioned. It stopped feeding insulin. I didn’t know what was going on! I tried a new bottle of Humalog, x3 new sites. The battery was drainin… --- ## [Interesting article on the O5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-article-on-the-o5/13706)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-article-on-the-o5/13706 "2023-03-23T22:03:54Z")
This has nothing to do with any of my recent posts, I just came across this article and figured some may find it interesting, \[(Review of the Omnipod® 5 Automated Glucose Control System Powered by Horizon™ for the treatm… --- ## [Omnipod 5 / Dexcom G-6 settings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-dexcom-g-6-settings/13704)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-dexcom-g-6-settings/13704 "2023-03-23T17:54:22Z")
Good day to all, wish the best to all. I have been reading every thing on the O5 that I can find and tweaking my pump. I am going to try and be as concise as I can, and maybe stay on track. First and probable most impo… --- ## [Bi-hormonal dysfunction in both type 1 and 2 diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bi-hormonal-dysfunction-in-both-type-1-and-2-diabetes/13664)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bi-hormonal-dysfunction-in-both-type-1-and-2-diabetes/13664 "2023-03-23T14:26:16Z")
This is sort of a continuation of @MsCris thread - What got me my attention again was reading about the iLet pump that is in the investigative phase of FDA approval. There is the possibility of this becoming a dual pum… --- ## [Interesting no calorie sugar that appears in nature](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-no-calorie-sugar-that-appears-in-nature/13702)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-no-calorie-sugar-that-appears-in-nature/13702 "2023-03-22T17:11:49Z")
@MsCris mentioned allulose a naturally, but fairly rare, sugar in figs, maple syrup and others. It has the exact same chemical formula as fructose, glucose and galactose with a different molecular structure - the way the… --- ## [Help with use of insulin/carbs to sustain moderate to strenuous exercise without crazy highs and lows](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-use-of-insulin-carbs-to-sustain-moderate-to-strenuous-exercise-without-crazy-highs-and-lows/13678)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-with-use-of-insulin-carbs-to-sustain-moderate-to-strenuous-exercise-without-crazy-highs-and-lows/13678 "2023-03-22T15:27:47Z")
Hi, all. I am in need of a way to exercise in the mornings that will not have bad BG effects during or after exercise. I have much to learn and would appreciate any anecdotal or other advice. I somehow cannot seem to re… --- ## [Medicare Part D insulin options](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-part-d-insulin-options/13696)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-part-d-insulin-options/13696 "2023-03-21T14:33:57Z")
--- ## [Pump averse luddite new to Omnipod5](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-averse-luddite-new-to-omnipod5/13682)
**Author:** [@diabetiquette](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/diabetiquette)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-averse-luddite-new-to-omnipod5/13682 "2023-03-21T02:47:38Z")
I doubt anything I’m about to say is new. I’m a week and two days into Omnipod5. I’ve had the Dexcom6 on for about 45 days. Prior to that I was sticking and penning. For a year I had the Medtronic 670G and it made me hat… --- ## [Mini-dose glucagon study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mini-dose-glucagon-study/13655)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mini-dose-glucagon-study/13655 "2023-03-19T17:28:41Z")
Recently the results of a mini-dose glucagon study by Xeris Pharma were published. Their goal was to prevent exercise-induced hypoglycemia, but if this mini-dose product reaches the market, we can repurpose it for other … --- ## [Omnipod 5 - 3months in - how to get overnights closer to 110; days, too. What else can I change?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-3months-in-how-to-get-overnights-closer-to-110-days-too-what-else-can-i-change/13586)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-3months-in-how-to-get-overnights-closer-to-110-days-too-what-else-can-i-change/13586 "2023-03-18T14:59:35Z")
Hi, everyone. I have hit the three month mark of having the Omnipod and have made tons and tons of changes and kept records of all of them. My insulin to carb ratios are more than twice as aggressive as mdi, but they see… --- ## [Sanofi plans to cut price of Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sanofi-plans-to-cut-price-of-insulin/13679)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sanofi-plans-to-cut-price-of-insulin/13679 "2023-03-17T15:34:46Z")
From 3/16/23 NYT Sanofi Plans to Cut the Price of Insulin The New York Times · by Rebecca Robbins · March 16, 2023 The company is the third of the three major insulin manufacturers that dominate the U.S. market to anno… --- ## [Soliciting more advice-allergy meds/pump/mdi](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/soliciting-more-advice-allergy-meds-pump-mdi/13647)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 10:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/soliciting-more-advice-allergy-meds-pump-mdi/13647 "2023-03-17T10:14:51Z")
Good morning, my tribe!:grin::grin: I have returned after a only a few days on MDI, from the Omnipod 5 Pump, and have another decision to make since allergy season is here with a vengeance! I’ve spent the last hour stud… --- ## [Omni pod controller loaner](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omni-pod-controller-loaner/13676)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omni-pod-controller-loaner/13676 "2023-03-16T19:18:55Z")
Has a near terrifying experience today…:. Climbed down a pilot ladder from a bulk carrier, got into the cabin of the pilot boat and started reaching for my omnipod 5 controller which I was certain was in my back pocket. … --- ## [Loop is working WITHOUT Dex app being open](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-is-working-without-dex-app-being-open/13653)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-is-working-without-dex-app-being-open/13653 "2023-03-16T19:12:21Z")
Does anyone know how to get Loop in this state? I like it, but I am not sure how to make it happen consistently! Usually (I think) you need the Dexcom app running to get closed Loop to work. I only do closed Loop when … --- ## [Tandem pump pro tips?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-pro-tips/13569)
**Author:** [@rhetman](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rhetman)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-pro-tips/13569 "2023-03-14T21:15:13Z")
Hello everyone. I’ve been on the Medtronic pump for about 10 years but I just switched to the Tandem + Dexcom combo and I really like it. Can any of you give me some advanced tips or “off-label” tricks? For example, can… --- ## [Tandem control](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control/13672)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-control/13672 "2023-03-15T13:01:14Z")
Okay, today I had an exchange with an individual who informed me the Dexcom app doesn’t have a target range and that my doctor should be determining what It should be. Through a couple of exchanges he informed me that o… --- ## [Insulin not working how we thought it did](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-not-working-how-we-thought-it-did/13658)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-not-working-how-we-thought-it-did/13658 "2023-03-12T21:38:12Z")
TLDR: Much of the insulin that diabetics currently put into their bodies may not actually be getting absorbed as expected. While the researchers emphasize that this is not outright dangerous for patients, it does show … --- ## [When is it time to get a new glucose meter?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-is-it-time-to-get-a-new-glucose-meter/10018)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-is-it-time-to-get-a-new-glucose-meter/10018 "2023-03-10T00:05:44Z")
I am wondering how to decide when it is time for a new blood glucose meter. Recently I’ve been getting a wide range of readings from my meter, so much so that I’ve started taking multiple finger sticks at the same time.… --- ## [Update on reset: Not necessarily all roses and sunshine after all. .](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-on-reset-not-necessarily-all-roses-and-sunshine-after-all/13636)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-on-reset-not-necessarily-all-roses-and-sunshine-after-all/13636 "2023-03-06T19:03:26Z")
Hi everyone. I’ve had some pod bleeding from activity, I suppose, so I am into my third pod since resetting, and just wanted to share that my enthusiasm still remains fine, but your mileage may very well vary as my own h… --- ## [Recent article on artifical sweetners](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recent-article-on-artifical-sweetners/13422)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recent-article-on-artifical-sweetners/13422 "2023-03-06T16:50:18Z")
I have not dug into the specifics of the study. And sometimes studies can be totally bogus. But this claim was of interest and I wanted to share it. Here is the relevant paragraph: The study’s findings were striking. … --- ## [Sad news for the #DIY Loop community](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sad-news-for-the-diy-loop-community/11610)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sad-news-for-the-diy-loop-community/11610 "2023-03-06T11:28:41Z")
I don’t know how many folks here use Loop, but if you have, you likely know Katie DiSimone and you may well have been helped by her over the years. She has spent many, many hours troubleshooting peoples’ problems as they… --- ## [TIL: you can’t get software updates for an out-of-warranty Tandem t-slim](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/til-you-can-t-get-software-updates-for-an-out-of-warranty-tandem-t-slim/13643)
**Author:** [@ned](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ned)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/til-you-can-t-get-software-updates-for-an-out-of-warranty-tandem-t-slim/13643 "2023-03-06T03:01:34Z")
I had been meaning to update the software on my Tandem t-slim, so last week I got around to it and discovered: My warranty ended 5 weeks ago :slightly\_frowning\_face: You can’t install software updates on an out-of-war… --- ## [I have COVID:(](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-have-covid/12723)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-have-covid/12723 "2023-03-05T15:05:45Z")
Sun, May 22: I just found out I have COVID. My sugars have been crazy high since Wed, May 18, followed by on Fri, May 20: horrible GI symptoms, headache, body aches, painful skin to the touch, cramping (but that could be… --- ## [Medicare/Medicaid CGM coverage for Type 2s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-medicaid-cgm-coverage-for-type-2s/13641)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-medicaid-cgm-coverage-for-type-2s/13641 "2023-03-04T21:39:19Z")
https://www.investors.com/news/technology/dexcom-stock-pops-on-massive-expansion-for-cgms/ --- ## [Ozempic - NYT article](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ozempic-nyt-article/13615)
**Author:** [@Strat1117](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Strat1117)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ozempic-nyt-article/13615 "2023-03-03T00:27:15Z")
Probably of only limited interest, but maybe some - “As more patients turn to diabetes medications like Ozempic for other uses, a shortage has taken hold. But doctors say going off these drugs can take a toll.” \[Emphasi… --- ## [Omnipod 5 down](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-down/13630)
**Author:** [@James](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/James)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-down/13630 "2023-03-02T15:44:46Z")
So I got a message on my cell phone that the Omnipod 5 app is no longer compatible. So I had to go dig up the controller and charge it. Bad on me I don’t remember the setting numbers Etc. So I sent an email to my doctor … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=38) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=40)