# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=42 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 43 --- ## [Tidepool Loop Received FDA clearance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-loop-received-fda-clearance/13524)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-loop-received-fda-clearance/13524 "2023-02-01T15:38:39Z")
We won’t be converting from Omniloop but for those who have been waiting… --- ## [Some great Omnipod 5 info](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-great-omnipod-5-info/13503)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-great-omnipod-5-info/13503 "2023-01-31T18:41:49Z")
I just watched a couple of great YouTube’s from Loop and Learn on Omnipod 5. I’ve never used loop and these were still super helpful. For example they cover some common misconceptions, when it is beneficial to do a reset… --- ## [Accu-Chek meter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-meter/13516)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/accu-chek-meter/13516 "2023-01-28T06:33:37Z")
I have been pleased with my Accu-Chek meter for several years, but was getting a little concerned about accuracy with the age and the crack down the middle of screen. Looks like there wasn’t a reason for conern, but pro… --- ## [Trulicity shortage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trulicity-shortage/13523)
**Author:** [@Strat1117](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Strat1117)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trulicity-shortage/13523 "2023-01-26T23:57:03Z")
So, I renewed my prescription for Trulicity with my pharmacist last Friday, who said he’d have it on Monday. I went to pick it up today, Thursday (Friday morning is my injection time), and he told me that it’s backordere… --- ## [SGLT2 inhibitor approved for treating feline diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sglt2-inhibitor-approved-for-treating-feline-diabetes/13520)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sglt2-inhibitor-approved-for-treating-feline-diabetes/13520 "2023-01-25T20:24:00Z")
https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/cvm-updates/fda-approves-first-oral-treatment-cats-diabetes-mellitus --- ## [Tidepool Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-loop/10580)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-loop/10580 "2023-01-25T16:34:13Z")
Did everyone that wanted an update on the Tidepool Omnipod Loop project get it? If not, I am happy to forward the latest update to you. Below is a conceptual rendering of the Omniloop project which is in process. --- ## [Frozen Shoulder?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frozen-shoulder/12541)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frozen-shoulder/12541 "2023-01-24T16:21:48Z")
I’ve heard about frozen shoulder for years, and I wonder if I could be developing it? I have pain in my left shoulder, which feels exactly like after a vaccine, but it’s been a month or two now out of nowhere. It’s right… --- ## [Extended bolus with t:slim X2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extended-bolus-with-t-slim-x2/13514)
**Author:** [@bigbird42](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bigbird42)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extended-bolus-with-t-slim-x2/13514 "2023-01-23T16:26:30Z")
Hiya, I’ve just switched to the t:slim x2 but I’m just really struggling with the extended bolus. My problem is, between 2 kids, 4 ponies and 12h shifts, I am not getting my (fully carb loaded) meal any time before 9/9… --- ## [How to improve glycemic control](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-improve-glycemic-control/13490)
**Author:** [@Oshii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Oshii)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-improve-glycemic-control/13490 "2023-01-23T12:56:28Z")
So my son was diagnoses with Type I right at his 8th birthday around 1.5 years ago. He currently uses a dexcom g6 and the omnipod dash (although we just go approved for the omnipod 5 so may be switching to that soon) D… --- ## [Safe hospitalized patient use of insulin pumps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/safe-hospitalized-patient-use-of-insulin-pumps/13487)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/safe-hospitalized-patient-use-of-insulin-pumps/13487 "2023-01-23T12:21:53Z")
I am not expecting to be hospitalized anytime soon, but it is always a possibility. I found this paper that I thought was interesting. On the use of in-hospital patients, the use of CGMs and Pumps. And https://www.di… --- ## [Came too late for me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/came-too-late-for-me/13492)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/came-too-late-for-me/13492 "2023-01-22T00:43:59Z")
I was looking at a device from Spain iirc that clipped on dumb pends to make them smart. The FDA just approved this one Mallya. I transitioned from pens to pump a year ago. --- ## [FreeAps Riley link not recommending insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freeaps-riley-link-not-recommending-insulin/13506)
**Author:** [@Oranger](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Oranger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freeaps-riley-link-not-recommending-insulin/13506 "2023-01-21T23:59:56Z")
Pretty much the title, I’m running an omni pod with a Dexcom g6, just swapped the transmitter last night and since then the Riley link hasn’t been recommending insulin. Doesn’t matter if I input 5 carbs or 500. Just reco… --- ## [Xdrip+ signal missed](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-signal-missed/13502)
**Author:** [@Elenek](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Elenek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-signal-missed/13502 "2023-01-20T18:24:33Z")
Hello everyone! Yesterday I put a new sensor (FSL2) and started up by librelink. I dont rely on Librelink as I’m using patched version. Xdrip has been my go to, however I havent used it since Nov 2022. I constantly enco… --- ## [Omnipod+libre2 loop kit ? Help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-libre2-loop-kit-help/10029)
**Author:** [@Ausy1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ausy1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-libre2-loop-kit-help/10029 "2023-01-19T22:34:00Z")
Hello everyone! Congrats to anyone who has built their own loop…so incredible!! Hoping someone can help steer me in the right direction here. Looking for a loop diy for omnipod which I have the pdm and have been using fo… --- ## [New skin inspection device that's better than a mirror on a stick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-skin-inspection-device-thats-better-than-a-mirror-on-a-stick/13500)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-skin-inspection-device-thats-better-than-a-mirror-on-a-stick/13500 "2023-01-19T19:09:27Z")
Full disclosure- I work with research and had a small role in getting this thing developed and translated to market, but I’m glad to see it finally available to order and shipping and think it might be able to help som… --- ## [Looking for help with GUI on FreeAPS Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-help-with-gui-on-freeaps-loop/12999)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-help-with-gui-on-freeaps-loop/12999 "2023-01-18T23:52:25Z")
Hi Everyone! I am using a version of the FreeAPS Loop on iPhone. I am wondering if any of the Loop gurus here can help me with something… This is a screenshot of my iPhone when I bolus. I am trying to figure out a way … --- ## [Saw my ophthalmologist today…](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/saw-my-ophthalmologist-today/13481)
**Author:** [@Strat1117](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Strat1117)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/saw-my-ophthalmologist-today/13481 "2023-01-16T18:41:47Z")
… and the news was all good - 20/10 corrected vision (I can still apply for the Top Gun program! :sunglasses:), and most importantly, zero sign of DR. Whew! However, he also told me that within the next few years, D wi… --- ## [Pancreas being a little a$$](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pancreas-being-a-little-a/13425)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pancreas-being-a-little-a/13425 "2023-01-16T18:40:51Z")
Back in the hospital. Pancreas is being a Tasmanian Devil the last few weeks. I just don’t have it in me to ride out the pain, nausea, not being able to eat for days, oh, and the PAIN. I usually do just ride it out- that… --- ## [Six Dysfunctional Hormones of T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/six-dysfunctional-hormones-of-t1d/13478)
**Author:** [@MsCris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MsCris)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/six-dysfunctional-hormones-of-t1d/13478 "2023-01-15T19:37:37Z")
Thought I’d share this article, based on research, explaining why T1D is so difficult to manage. Hint: insulin can’t do the job of 6 hormones! --- ## [Tandem T:Slim software upgrade Dec 2022](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-software-upgrade-dec-2022/13462)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-software-upgrade-dec-2022/13462 "2023-01-15T14:26:51Z")
Happy New Year everyone! Right before Christmas I got a long letter from Tandem which told me about an “urgent medical device correction.” Uh oh. Software upgrade. The letter mentions all sorts of unexpected disrupt… --- ## [Second Covid booster?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/second-covid-booster/12368)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/second-covid-booster/12368 "2023-01-13T16:07:30Z")
Just heard on the news that CDC concludes the Covid booster wanes after about 4 months. I checked the general info on the CDC website and they are not (yet) recommending that we get a second booster. Since my 4 month dat… --- ## [Ozempic: thoughts?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ozempic-thoughts/6314)
**Author:** [@120480](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/120480)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ozempic-thoughts/6314 "2023-01-12T15:13:28Z")
Looking for anyone’s experience taking ozempic. Pros and cons? Tips or advice? --- ## [Question for Symlin users/ex-users](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-for-symlin-users-ex-users/13468)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-for-symlin-users-ex-users/13468 "2023-01-11T22:06:47Z")
Hi All, Curious if there was anyone that’s used Symlin that can share their strategies or insulin:symlin ratios. I’m still experimenting with the doses to see what works. Overall my TDD is 42 units of Humalog and I sp… --- ## [Meditation course for PWDs starting soon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meditation-course-for-pwds-starting-soon/13477)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meditation-course-for-pwds-starting-soon/13477 "2023-01-11T21:50:13Z")
I think this will be a helpful course. Integrated Diabetes is one of the sponsors. :pray: https://www.diabetessangha.com/being-with-diabetes-public --- ## [RSV hassles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rsv-hassles/13455)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rsv-hassles/13455 "2023-01-11T20:10:55Z")
I’ve been in a battle with RSV for the past 7 days. One thing that has surprised me is BG is almost impossible to control no matter how much insulin I throw at it…sometimes. I’m probably averaging 180 or so over the past… --- ## [Alarms/ notifications on Samsung won't turn off](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alarms-notifications-on-samsung-wont-turn-off/13467)
**Author:** [@James](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/James)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alarms-notifications-on-samsung-wont-turn-off/13467 "2023-01-10T04:58:33Z")
Hi folks. Good to be here. So, I’ve been a t1d since 1978. Oh yes, I’ve seen many lows and highs. No need to get philosophical. However I just started the Omni pod 5 yesterday. I realize there’s a learning curve. My main… --- ## [Omnipod 5 + Dexcom G6, so far, so good](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-dexcom-g6-so-far-so-good/13473)
**Author:** [@James](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/James)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-dexcom-g6-so-far-so-good/13473 "2023-01-10T04:51:48Z")
Well folks after 3 days I am liking the omnipod 5 paired with the G6. I figured out how to turn my phone notifications off which helps me get a good night’s sleep. The omnipot 5 is still learning my blood sugars and lucy… --- ## [Good news for the honeybees!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-news-for-the-honeybees/13472)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-news-for-the-honeybees/13472 "2023-01-09T13:57:21Z")
--- ## [Unexpectedly Robust Discussion of Bidets and Toilet Construction](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unexpectedly-robust-discussion-of-bidets-and-toilet-construction/9434)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/unexpectedly-robust-discussion-of-bidets-and-toilet-construction/9434 "2023-01-09T00:46:27Z")
--- ## [Training Peaks shows CGM data](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/training-peaks-shows-cgm-data/2889)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/training-peaks-shows-cgm-data/2889 "2023-01-06T14:52:45Z")
Training Peaks is an online training application used by athletes and coaches. There is a somewhat unknown (and not well-documented) feature that Training Peaks has. It lets you populate your Dexcom CGM data into your wo… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=41) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=43)