# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=40 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 41 --- ## [A quick note on CGM comparisons: MARD not that great a measure even though best we have](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-quick-note-on-cgm-comparisons-mard-not-that-great-a-measure-even-though-best-we-have/13634)
**Author:** [@GarLipow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GarLipow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-quick-note-on-cgm-comparisons-mard-not-that-great-a-measure-even-though-best-we-have/13634 "2023-03-02T04:03:52Z")
In terms of formal comparisons between CGMs, MARD is the only numerical measure we have. But often people will note things along the line of “well that is great in the laboratory, but unfortunately I do not live in a lab… --- ## [Mexico Pharmacies having tainted pharmaceuticals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mexico-pharmacies-having-tainted-pharmaceuticals/13633)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mexico-pharmacies-having-tainted-pharmaceuticals/13633 "2023-03-01T23:40:17Z")
UCLA working with LA Times found counterfeit prescription drugs laced with fentanyl at pharmacies in Mexico. I know people sometimes go there to get prescription drugs and it’s easier because a good deal of the time you … --- ## [Update on non-invasive glucose monitoring research](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-on-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-research/13625)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/update-on-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-research/13625 "2023-03-01T14:25:07Z")
--- ## [OP5 question? Help l!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/op5-question-help-l/13480)
**Author:** [@Clipscomb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Clipscomb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/op5-question-help-l/13480 "2023-02-28T21:53:55Z")
Hi all! First time poster here. Excited to get some insight! So I’m on the Omnipod 5. First time ever being on a pump in 17 years of being T1D. It’s been sucky. Zero training, zero help from my endo, etc. so I finally h… --- ## [Gold Bar under Omnipod 5 graph - question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gold-bar-under-omnipod-5-graph-question/13624)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gold-bar-under-omnipod-5-graph-question/13624 "2023-02-28T19:29:52Z")
Hi again everyone. I reset my Omnipod five and I’m on the first pod since doing so. Things are looking substantially better. But yesterday afternoon was the first and only time since starting the Omnipod five in October… --- ## [CGM Patches](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-patches/12682)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-patches/12682 "2023-02-28T13:22:30Z")
My Dexcom supplier included two packs of these patches in my last order. I haven’t tried them yet but they are advertised as hypo-allergenic and gentle on skin. --- ## [Is my Honeymoon sweet enough?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-my-honeymoon-sweet-enough/13607)
**Author:** [@jpf](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jpf)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-my-honeymoon-sweet-enough/13607 "2023-02-27T15:35:49Z")
Hi Everyone, What is your experience with taking insulin during the honeymoon period? I have read conflicting studies and need to hear from some actual people with actual experience -if that makes sense. I’m recently… --- ## [Type 1 autoantibodies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-autoantibodies/13614)
**Author:** [@Eaden](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eaden)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-autoantibodies/13614 "2023-02-27T12:03:12Z")
Hello, knowledgeable folks! I’m back seeking the wealth of information that you all seem to have. I’m curious about my daughter’s autoantibodies profile. She had detectable insulin and GAD autoantibodies, but no detect… --- ## [Blood Reading read out to you By a T1 Pro](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-reading-read-out-to-you-by-a-t1-pro/13623)
**Author:** [@Dave](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-reading-read-out-to-you-by-a-t1-pro/13623 "2023-02-26T20:34:18Z")
Just doing a full setup on how to do this but would also be great to add on setting it up too with Dexcom Server too. I do not use Dexcoms method so any tips on how to set it up from within xdrip+ Cloud Upload so I can a… --- ## [Blood o' rama after injecting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-o-rama-after-injecting/13387)
**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Finn)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-o-rama-after-injecting/13387 "2023-02-24T18:39:58Z")
I had a weird thing happen this morning when I injected my Abasaglar. As I was injecting, everything seemed fine, but after I pulled the needle out a lot of blood pooled up. A lot. This happens once in a while and usua… --- ## [Omnipod 5 auto giving insulin when low](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-auto-giving-insulin-when-low/13591)
**Author:** [@Oshii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Oshii)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-auto-giving-insulin-when-low/13591 "2023-02-21T21:57:16Z")
file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/66/06/7E020E41-5F2A-46D5-8C51-2FC25A8E7B65/IMG\_9327.heic Any thoughts for why the Omnipod 5 would be giving insulin in these situations? I’ve tried to go through the settin… --- ## [How eric has helped us all](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-eric-has-helped-us-all/13572)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-eric-has-helped-us-all/13572 "2023-02-15T21:14:34Z")
WE ALL HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY ERICS EXPERIENCE, STRENGTH AND HOPE, HIS ENDLESS, AND SELFLESS COMPASSION, AND I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE NICE TO SHARE WITH ERIC AND ONE ANOTHER SOME OF THE EXPERIENCES WE HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF… --- ## [Sad news](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sad-news/12477)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sad-news/12477 "2023-02-22T10:28:46Z")
I recently learned over on TuD that a member of both of our communities, AmyMC, recently passed away. Amy was an active contributor to our cat lovers’ thread and posted many photos of Taranga and Bubba. She also enthusia… --- ## [Possible Tip on Basal Insulin Timing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/possible-tip-on-basal-insulin-timing/13599)
**Author:** [@GarLipow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GarLipow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/possible-tip-on-basal-insulin-timing/13599 "2023-02-22T04:43:25Z")
I Inject Lantus once every 24 hours. I had trouble with high post-breakfast highs and finally figured out a way to to solve it by timing my insulin injection to match my particular need. I’m not suggesting what I am abo… --- ## [Origin of the 30 carb meal thing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/origin-of-the-30-carb-meal-thing/13596)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/origin-of-the-30-carb-meal-thing/13596 "2023-02-20T13:17:57Z")
I just read the book that JDRF gives away called Bright Spots and Landmines. In this book the author talks about keeping your carbs under 30 each meal for good control. I’ve also heard this 30 carbs from TCOYD videos and… --- ## [Feeling older than your actual age](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-older-than-your-actual-age/12912)
**Author:** [@dorircorona](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dorircorona)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feeling-older-than-your-actual-age/12912 "2023-02-17T16:01:59Z")
Is it just me or do any other long time diabetics feel like their body is far older than their age in years? --- ## [Apple security urgent update](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-security-urgent-update/13592)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/apple-security-urgent-update/13592 "2023-02-17T15:52:28Z")
I received this alert from my ISP this morning: Dear Customer, We have just been informed of a high risk vulnerability for all Apple devices. This vulnerability is classified as a Zero-day attack, this means that it … --- ## [Climb every mountain, Search high and low…](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/climb-every-mountain-search-high-and-low/12707)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/climb-every-mountain-search-high-and-low/12707 "2022-05-14T14:45:17Z")
--- ## [Bolus before or after certain meals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolus-before-or-after-certain-meals/13589)
**Author:** [@jak](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolus-before-or-after-certain-meals/13589 "2023-02-16T20:45:14Z")
Until recently I had been using insulin up to 15 minutes before a meal. Some high numbers after more carbs led me to think I needed more insulin, but that had me going low. Now I’m not entirely sure why, but the highs I… --- ## [Extending the life of your freestyle Libre sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extending-the-life-of-your-freestyle-libre-sensor/4442)
**Author:** [@Vwahlberg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Vwahlberg)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extending-the-life-of-your-freestyle-libre-sensor/4442 "2023-02-16T16:01:54Z")
I just started using the freestyle Libre sensor and I do love it. The sensors last 10 days and then the Libre reader shuts it down but there is an app out there on the Play Store that is called Glimp and it will read you… --- ## [The new Dexcom G7 – coming February 17](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-new-dexcom-g7-coming-february-17/13546)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-new-dexcom-g7-coming-february-17/13546 "2023-02-16T01:19:35Z")
Who’s switching? I think I’m going to ditch the automatic mode on the OM5 since it never gives me enough insulin anyway and adopt the G7. Can’t wait for the smaller size. I could go back to my tandem but I’m so used to n… --- ## [Not impressed with Omnipod 5 after 3 days](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-impressed-with-omnipod-5-after-3-days/13202)
**Author:** [@KaseyAlen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KaseyAlen)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-impressed-with-omnipod-5-after-3-days/13202 "2023-02-16T00:13:00Z")
Anyone else having issues after transitioning to the Omnipod 5 system? After 3 days, the CGM transmitter can’t be found majority of the time, forcing it into manual mode with me using by Dexcom phone app to give it valu… --- ## [How do I abort an xdrip session and start over?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-abort-an-xdrip-session-and-start-over/13583)
**Author:** [@GarLipow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GarLipow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-abort-an-xdrip-session-and-start-over/13583 "2023-02-15T21:26:04Z")
I have a Dexcom G6 and a new phone which won’t work with G6 app. So I loaded xdrip on my new phone (used “latest release” link which is supposed to give me latest stable release). Went through instruction. It is now war… --- ## [Can you now DIY Loop with Dash pods?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-now-diy-loop-with-dash-pods/12587)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-now-diy-loop-with-dash-pods/12587 "2023-02-15T00:35:42Z")
I heard something along those lines, but have not seen anything here about it yet. Does anyone know if this is legit? Can you build loop to run with Dash? --- ## [Happy Valentine's Day!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-valentines-day/13580)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-valentines-day/13580 "2023-02-14T22:53:53Z")
Happy Valentine’s Day! Have a great fun day! Mmmm, Chocolate and flowers, my favorite! --- ## [What should I consider when choosing a pump?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-should-i-consider-when-choosing-a-pump/13526)
**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Finn)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-should-i-consider-when-choosing-a-pump/13526 "2023-02-14T22:36:12Z")
At my last endo appointment, I was asked if I was interested in a pump. I was caught off guard, so I wasn’t ready with questions. I have another appointment next week where I plan to ask about it. I’m not sure what pump… --- ## [Another Awesome FUD Meetup!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-awesome-fud-meetup/13576)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-awesome-fud-meetup/13576 "2023-02-14T17:19:15Z")
Today was a great day for me. I got to meet up with a real FUD superstar. I met with…. @LarissaW !! :partying\_face::star\_struck: We got to run together a little bit! :heart\_eyes: Here I am, trying to keep up with … --- ## [Duration of Humalog vs Novolog in cartridges](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/duration-of-humalog-vs-novolog-in-cartridges/13547)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/duration-of-humalog-vs-novolog-in-cartridges/13547 "2023-02-13T23:18:52Z")
I remember reading the following before I attended Tandem training; Replace the cartridge every 48 hours if using Humalog; every 72 hours if using NovoLog. At the time I was using Humalog for MDI as my insurance would … --- ## [Anyone else deal w constant ingrown toenails?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-deal-w-constant-ingrown-toenails/12891)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-deal-w-constant-ingrown-toenails/12891 "2023-02-13T16:48:44Z")
Bad one this time. Doing the regular soaking, tried to cut away som of the side (I know that’s not ideal, but it’s so painful, puffy and has pus). I am going to make an appointment for a podiatrist, but had a terrible e… --- ## [Hiking tips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hiking-tips/13424)
**Author:** [@needlesandmath](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/needlesandmath)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hiking-tips/13424 "2023-02-11T20:50:26Z")
I’ve been doing a lot of running since becoming T1, but haven’t gone out hiking yet. Any tips on how best to manage BG would be welcome. My initial, simpleminded plan is to have no active insulin besides my basal (Tresi… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=39) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=41)