# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=43 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 44 --- ## [Loop and Apple Watch compatability](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-and-apple-watch-compatability/13450)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2023, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loop-and-apple-watch-compatability/13450 "2023-01-06T03:43:55Z")
Does anyone know what Apple watches are compatible with Loop? I don’t need the watch to do Dexcom, or GPS, or tell me where I am, or tell me what the weather is, or how much sleep I am getting. I don’t need the watch t… --- ## [Solara: middle finger to this Dexcom distributor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/solara-middle-finger-to-this-dexcom-distributor/6604)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2023, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/solara-middle-finger-to-this-dexcom-distributor/6604 "2023-01-06T03:28:41Z")
Apparently my insurance now contracts wirh solara for this sort of equipment… so when I tried to contact Dexcom for refills a few days ago they told me I have to go through solara to order now. “Great,” I thought; anoth… --- ## [Just found a diabetic complication - anhydrosis caused by Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-found-a-diabetic-complication-anhydrosis-caused-by-diabetic-autonomic-neuropathy-dan/13452)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-found-a-diabetic-complication-anhydrosis-caused-by-diabetic-autonomic-neuropathy-dan/13452 "2023-01-05T01:48:22Z")
Sweat glands are controlled by the autonomic nerve system. DAN is a different condition than peripheral neuropathy that causes loss of sensation and pain. Diabetes peripheral neuropathy can cause us to not notice wounds,… --- ## [Hard to believe Liam is 9 today!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hard-to-believe-liam-is-9-today/13454)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hard-to-believe-liam-is-9-today/13454 "2023-01-04T13:33:42Z")
Where does the time go…. Seems like just yesterday I was lamenting his diagnosis, at 2 years old, and now here we are, going on 7 years later, and although everything changed, it’s our “normal” now, and I don’t even reme… --- ## [Freestyle Libre Sensor Failures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-sensor-failures/9135)
**Author:** [@chris53](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/chris53)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-sensor-failures/9135 "2023-01-03T06:13:33Z")
Since switching to the FreeStyle Libre 14-day sensors 10 months ago, I have had 7 sensors fail prematurely. I used the 10-day sensors for about 10 months prior to switching to 14-day sensors. I never had any sensor fa… --- ## [MDI not working anymore](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdi-not-working-anymore/13453)
**Author:** [@Jane17](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jane17)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mdi-not-working-anymore/13453 "2023-01-02T19:54:27Z")
I switched from Medtronic pump to MDI las January. Love the freedom. I was on Lyumjev and Tresiba then switched to humalog via InPen. Last few months feel like the Tresiba not working. I trend up without eating or anyth… --- ## [Omnipod 5: Out of insulin, but it's not, help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-out-of-insulin-but-its-not-help/13451)
**Author:** [@Lethean](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lethean)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 5:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-out-of-insulin-but-its-not-help/13451 "2023-01-01T05:31:29Z")
Manual mode if that matters. OK, I’m thinking I might just be SOL for three days, but here goes: The short version is my controller keeps giving me the Out of insulin notification every 15 minutes even though it’s not … --- ## [Liam’s Favorite Christmas Present 2022](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liam-s-favorite-christmas-present-2022/13448)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/liam-s-favorite-christmas-present-2022/13448 "2022-12-30T22:37:57Z")
So, even though Liam is allergic to cats, his biggest wish for Christmas was a kitty tree so that the cats (especially the one that is big and looks like a cow with the black and white spots…named Nala) would hang out in… --- ## [Dry skin treatment w/ MDI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dry-skin-treatment-w-mdi/13449)
**Author:** [@needlesandmath](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/needlesandmath)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dry-skin-treatment-w-mdi/13449 "2022-12-29T01:17:11Z")
For most of my life (long before becoming T1) I’ve had dry, itchy skin in winter, and I occasionally develop little red bumpy patches. Most of the time this was just a minor irritation that I would treat with whatever lo… --- ## [Looping help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-help/8313)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-help/8313 "2022-12-27T22:18:24Z")
I am trying to build my loop app for Omnipod. At the recent TCOYD conference, Katie DiSimone said to go ahead and use the Loop-dev branch. However, the build won’t accept the Omnipod. Here is the error message I am gett… --- ## [Social media - a few quick thoughts and seeking your perspective](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/social-media-a-few-quick-thoughts-and-seeking-your-perspective/12590)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/social-media-a-few-quick-thoughts-and-seeking-your-perspective/12590 "2022-12-27T20:27:13Z")
This post has nothing to do with Diabetes, but a lot to do with parenting and self-management. our 25 yo son is following 900 people on instagram. I am following 40. 900 seems to be too much to me. He thinks so too, … --- ## [Fun Share Thread: Something you may not know about me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fun-share-thread-something-you-may-not-know-about-me/9002)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fun-share-thread-something-you-may-not-know-about-me/9002 "2022-12-27T20:37:45Z")
This thread is for fun, random factoids about each of us to get people talking or laughing or admiring or just whatever. Anything, big or small, goes. It’s only fun if people participate. I’ll go first. Something you ma… --- ## [My happy place](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-happy-place/12742)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-happy-place/12742 "2022-12-27T20:30:06Z")
My little garden. At 15’ × 7’, its not much, but we tend to over plant it. This year we’ve left some room so its not a jungle. As you can probably tell, I’m not a big fan of weeding. Unless plants die or seeds continue t… --- ## [Just for fun!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-for-fun/12275)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-for-fun/12275 "2022-12-26T03:22:32Z")
--- ## [Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! And Happy New Year!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/merry-christmas-happy-holidays-and-happy-new-year/13443)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/merry-christmas-happy-holidays-and-happy-new-year/13443 "2022-12-26T17:24:09Z")
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! And have an absolutely wonderful healthy Happy New Year! --- ## [TSlimx2 IOB on display page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslimx2-iob-on-display-page/12348)
**Author:** [@Kevinzero11](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kevinzero11)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslimx2-iob-on-display-page/12348 "2022-12-26T13:17:46Z")
Question (this may have already been discussed) - I have a tslim pump and have recently noticed the IOB will sometimes show a different amount immediately after I give myself a bolus. For example, a few days ago I was 23… --- ## [Bizarre bathroom policy!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bizarre-bathroom-policy/13402)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bizarre-bathroom-policy/13402 "2022-12-26T04:03:29Z")
I saw this sign in a bathroom today. I’m glad I didn’t have to poo. Because I’m not sure what I would’ve done with it if I’m not allowed to flush it. :man\_shrugging:t2: --- ## [Happy Holidays to my FUD family 2022](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-holidays-to-my-fud-family-2022/13437)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/happy-holidays-to-my-fud-family-2022/13437 "2022-12-26T03:39:35Z")
Wishing you all the merriest of holiday times and a happy New Year. May your BGs be manageable, your sleep be plentiful, your peace be bountiful and your A1Cs be sexy. Cheers fam! --- ## [Winter?!?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winter/12428)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winter/12428 "2022-12-26T02:47:47Z")
Overnight trip to Maine. 66 degrees. Beaches were pretty packed. It was actually difficult to take a pic without surfers, sand castles, or frisbees! We had planned it a month ago for a cozy, quiet winter night, but curre… --- ## [Lucky bounce](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lucky-bounce/13141)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lucky-bounce/13141 "2022-12-26T02:46:44Z")
I guess after dropping the syringe cap on the table about a million times over the years, this was bound to happen eventually… --- ## [Translation please](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/translation-please/12301)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/translation-please/12301 "2022-12-26T02:42:56Z")
What the heck does this mean?!? Is it a water fountain that you can’t drink out of? Why not just turn it off instead of hanging up the artwork? Seriously, I wasn’t thirsty, but that sign made me want to take a drink. … --- ## [Type 2 diabetes: Insulin production more of a problem than insulin resistance?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-diabetes-insulin-production-more-of-a-problem-than-insulin-resistance/5527)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-diabetes-insulin-production-more-of-a-problem-than-insulin-resistance/5527 "2022-12-25T21:35:51Z")
I was quite surprised by several quotes I found in the article by Ginger Vieira on intestinal mucous membrane resurfacing. I am reposting the link here: “Contrary to common perception of type 2 diabetes, they’ve foun… --- ## [Stress Spikes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stress-spikes/13282)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stress-spikes/13282 "2022-12-25T21:25:41Z")
I’m curious…how frequently do you guys notice stress spikes in your blood sugar? Do you employ any different strategies to manage those highs compared to other spikes? --- ## [Dexcom G7 release?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-release/10702)
**Author:** [@Danam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Danam)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2022, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-release/10702 "2022-12-25T21:00:08Z")
Does anyone know how soon it will be, before g7 is released? I’m currently still on G5 as I haven’t been able to upgrade to G6. So will probably bypass g6 and use g7 …im finding it harder to find g5 sensors otherwise I … --- ## [Libre drops out during critical moments](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-drops-out-during-critical-moments/13417)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-drops-out-during-critical-moments/13417 "2022-12-25T19:57:49Z")
For some reason, the libre 2 sensor seems to go offline at critical times for me, especially this current sensor. Just now, ate dinner, and spiked to 254 at 7:34 PM. This caused me to jump on the treadmill, which kick… --- ## [CGM wildly off](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-wildly-off/13316)
**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Finn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-wildly-off/13316 "2022-12-25T19:48:53Z")
Update: After 2.5 days, the sensor finally came around and has been reading mostly within 10 mg/dL of finger pricks since then. I applied a new FreeStyle Libre sensor earlier this week and even after the first 24 hours,… --- ## [Trust the machines](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trust-the-machines/12228)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trust-the-machines/12228 "2022-12-25T18:39:55Z")
“Trust the machines,” they said. “AI is wonderful,” they said. For better or worse, I grew up reading Ray Bradbury, so I have a healthy wariness of AI. While in the hospital after stomach surgery, someone from Joslin … --- ## [Omnipod 5 PDM bricked](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-pdm-bricked/13430)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-pdm-bricked/13430 "2022-12-24T16:47:09Z")
I am in the midst of a glitch with the Omnipod 5 PDM that bricked it so decided to post the details here…watch out, this is a PITA and I sincerely hope it does not happen to anybody else. In fact, this event (and Insulet… --- ## [It's time for a Christmas bolus!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/its-time-for-a-christmas-bolus/13431)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/its-time-for-a-christmas-bolus/13431 "2022-12-24T01:02:27Z")
We’re having our usual traditional Christmas tamales, ymmm! Have no clue what t bolus. Will be doing an extended of 60/40. --- ## [Dexcom6 sensor problems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom6-sensor-problems/7604)
**Author:** [@stevec](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/stevec)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom6-sensor-problems/7604 "2022-12-22T21:38:40Z")
I have a Dexcom6 insulin pump and several times when i’ve changed the sensor it wont let me calibrate and eventually says change sensors…so pretty much I just paid alot of money for the pump and for my sensors and only a… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=42) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=44)