# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=47 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 48 --- ## [What do you eat when you are too high to eat?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-eat-when-you-are-too-high-to-eat/2547)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-eat-when-you-are-too-high-to-eat/2547 "2022-09-27T02:14:07Z")
We have been sick for several days now, and are up to 80% basal today. The boy has been pushing many units of insulin into his system, which somehow do nothing to his BG: he injected 17 units in 4 events to try to get lo… --- ## [The Fast 800](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-fast-800/12821)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-fast-800/12821 "2022-09-27T02:09:01Z")
Anyone tried Dr Michael Mosley’s “The Fast 800” diet? I have successfully done two days LOL. It is EXTREME, but I do better with extreme than moderation. I’m kinda trying to “reset” my habits with this diet, and so far i… --- ## [Swimming screwup- need advice](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/swimming-screwup-need-advice/13186)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/swimming-screwup-need-advice/13186 "2022-09-27T00:33:42Z")
I really screwed up swimming this week and I’m not sure what I did wrong. I swam for about 25 minutes in cold water. When I got out and checked with a meter it read the dreaded LOW. A first for me. I felt ok but was sha… --- ## [Small vials](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865 "2022-09-26T18:37:16Z")
I found these and thought they could be useful. These are sterile vials, and they are very small compared to a normal vial. They hold 2ml (200 units). Could be useful for when you are going somewhere. Traveling, or even… --- ## [Service converting G6 transmitter to restart with user-replaceable battery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/service-converting-g6-transmitter-to-restart-with-user-replaceable-battery/11187)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/service-converting-g6-transmitter-to-restart-with-user-replaceable-battery/11187 "2022-09-26T05:06:35Z")
I saw an article suggesting that there are folks who modify the 8Hxxxx and newer transmitters, giving them user-replaceable batteries, and enabling them to again send raw data for xdrip+, and enabling them to run extend… --- ## [Study researches how estrogen decreases insulin resistance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-researches-how-estrogen-decreases-insulin-resistance/6593)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-researches-how-estrogen-decreases-insulin-resistance/6593 "2022-09-26T02:22:58Z")
While it targets T2 diabetes patients, I suspect that its findings largely apply to type 1 also: --- ## [Hip Replacement - Post-Op (long 🤷)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hip-replacement-post-op-long/13183)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hip-replacement-post-op-long/13183 "2022-09-25T17:44:00Z")
The surgery was only 1.5 hours, so no urinary catheter necessary. They said it was only another possible source of infection. My husband was able to sign up for text alerts about the progress of the surgery, and waited … --- ## [Libre reads low in lean individuals?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-reads-low-in-lean-individuals/12962)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-reads-low-in-lean-individuals/12962 "2022-09-25T17:49:52Z")
I’m just curious, think I read something like this here? I’ve shed about 35 lbs over the past couple years. At this point, I’m about 6 ft tall, 170lb, a lot leaner than before, prob 12%bf or so. My current Libre2 sens… --- ## [NS Client App Problem](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ns-client-app-problem/13170)
**Author:** [@macjoel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/macjoel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ns-client-app-problem/13170 "2022-09-25T16:11:50Z")
I’m having issues with the NS client app. I keep getting a notification that no profile is set. I’m not trying to use APS, I just want to use it as an android app version of the nightscout webpage. Attaching screenshots … --- ## [Eating out hack](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eating-out-hack/13173)
**Author:** [@macjoel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/macjoel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eating-out-hack/13173 "2022-09-25T15:40:47Z")
I don’t know if anyone else has done this but Diastix/Keto Diastix can be used to test drinks to see whether they are sugar free or regular. If the drink has sugar in it the glucose area on the strip will change color. … --- ## [Do most people not look at dexcom or pump reports?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-most-people-not-look-at-dexcom-or-pump-reports/13177)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-most-people-not-look-at-dexcom-or-pump-reports/13177 "2022-09-25T13:58:19Z")
My long time PCP who handled my diabetes retired so I had to find someone to handle my diabetes. I went ahead and went to an endocrinology practice and will see a nurse practitioner who’s daughter also has diabetes. B… --- ## [40 Years - Type 1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/40-years-type-1/11691)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/40-years-type-1/11691 "2022-09-23T22:59:22Z")
This week is my 40th diabetes anniversary. I was diagnosed during the county fair so it’s easy to remember. It was pretty classic systoms; boy who pees alottttttttt:) My mom knew right away that I had diabetes (my dad… --- ## [What?!?!?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what/10601)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what/10601 "2022-09-22T07:30:10Z")
Every once-in-a-while I see something that makes absolutely NO sense. Like if I try really hard to figure out a reason, it still just can’t be pieced together. So I want to ask the FUD brain-trust to help me understand … --- ## [App that syncs nutrition info into nightscout automatically](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/app-that-syncs-nutrition-info-into-nightscout-automatically/13172)
**Author:** [@macjoel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/macjoel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/app-that-syncs-nutrition-info-into-nightscout-automatically/13172 "2022-09-22T06:48:53Z")
I’m looking for an android app that can sync nutrition info into nightscout. Bonus points if it can sync with other fitness apps and has a barcode scanner! --- ## [A little menu "hack" you can use at IHOP or Denny's](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-menu-hack-you-can-use-at-ihop-or-dennys/1354)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-menu-hack-you-can-use-at-ihop-or-dennys/1354 "2022-09-22T06:40:55Z")
Here is a little menu "hack" you can use at International House of Pancakes (IHOP) or Denny's. It surprised the people at my table tonight. The waiter took everyone's order and when it was my turn, I ordered one of the… --- ## [Xdrip Error](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-error/13167)
**Author:** [@macjoel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/macjoel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-error/13167 "2022-09-21T18:21:07Z")
I am getting an error that says “Sensor data fails sanity test - Cannot Calibrate! raw:-0.1279” when calibrating in xdrip. It also gives an error about backfill out of order. I’m attaching a screenshot. If anyone can … --- ## [Carb counting cards](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/carb-counting-cards/13154)
**Author:** [@Makde](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Makde)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/carb-counting-cards/13154 "2022-09-20T16:45:40Z")
Hi, when I was freshly diagnosed with TD1 I was introduced to carb counting with the help of flash cards. These are life sized images of meals or meal components and on the reverse side they have the carb content of tho… --- ## [Tslim Control IQ - How Do They Calculate Insulin On Board](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-control-iq-how-do-they-calculate-insulin-on-board/10013)
**Author:** [@RCA221](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RCA221)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tslim-control-iq-how-do-they-calculate-insulin-on-board/10013 "2022-09-19T20:17:37Z")
Only recently switched to Tandem Tslim Control IQ. Like it a lot especially in SLEEP mode. But I can’t figure out what IOB refers to when you are using Control IQ. Coming from Medtronic pump, I am used to IOB meaning b… --- ## [Surgery Coming Up](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgery-coming-up/13142)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgery-coming-up/13142 "2022-09-19T14:24:01Z")
I have a small surgery coming up and my sugars are supposed to be well controlled for 2 weeks prior. I’m a couple days short of that because I can’t seem to get control with my stress and anxiety. I’m thinking of going h… --- ## [Help please - possible DKA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-please-possible-dka/13151)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-please-possible-dka/13151 "2022-09-18T21:02:09Z")
I woke up with normal numbers in the 5.2 range. Times that by 18 to get American #s. Anyhow, did a pump change, about 2 hrs later blood sugars were surprisingly high and felt sick. Gave a correction, got sicker, started … --- ## [Tandem t:slim Clip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-clip/13148)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-t-slim-clip/13148 "2022-09-17T15:13:52Z")
I am sick of my pump falling off my pants often, and I’m not willing to wear the SPI belt for anything more than exercise. Looking at Type 1 Tactical holders, and trying to decide between the Horizontal Clip or the 1.5" … --- ## [T:slim Belt Clip Options](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-belt-clip-options/7487)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t-slim-belt-clip-options/7487 "2022-09-16T20:07:27Z")
I have my t:slim, suspended by metal clip, hanging on the waistline of my pants. I’m pretty much okay with it but figured I’d ask if anyone out there does anything differently? I’ve heard you can remove the clip (which I… --- ## [Current thinking on acetaminophen?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/current-thinking-on-acetaminophen/12548)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/current-thinking-on-acetaminophen/12548 "2022-09-16T14:25:26Z")
What’s the current thinking on whether acetaminophen influences the G6 or not, and therefore if it should be avoided? --- ## [When life sh#t happens](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-life-sh-t-happens/13147)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/when-life-sh-t-happens/13147 "2022-09-16T14:14:02Z")
I’ve kind of disappeared since May. As they say my personal life hit the proverbial sh#t fan. It amazing what emotional stress will do to your body. I thought my gastroparesis had come back with a vengeance, but as th… --- ## [Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 as collector using Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-as-collector-using-dexcom-g6/13138)
**Author:** [@Olorin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Olorin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-as-collector-using-dexcom-g6/13138 "2022-09-16T04:26:56Z")
My 6 year old son recently got diagnosed with T1D. He’s to small for and refuses to walk around with a smart phone. It was disheartening to learn that Dexcom doesnt support direct communication with todays smart watches … --- ## [Need dexcom apk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-dexcom-apk/13145)
**Author:** [@Diabetesguy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Diabetesguy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-dexcom-apk/13145 "2022-09-15T20:55:18Z")
I need an android apk for a Galaxy s4 phone. It’s a really old phone but I can’t get a new one right now. Every apk package gives me a “parcel package error”. If anyone can help or just send me a link that would be aweso… --- ## [Some sports stuff for @ABCD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-sports-stuff-for-abcd/12952)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-sports-stuff-for-abcd/12952 "2022-09-14T19:22:36Z")
Hi @ABCD, I thought it would be better to post on a different thread so @John58’s O5 thread isn’t hijacked :hijacked: too much! (For reference, John’s thread is here.) I few comments and thoughts to share with you. I… --- ## [Omnipod as DME](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-as-dme/11414)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-as-dme/11414 "2022-09-14T00:44:11Z")
I had a great run with Omnipod ordered directly from Insulet Corp. Insulet handled everything when I got started, orders showed up on time and hassle free and my co-pay was not too painful in the grand scheme of things. … --- ## [Dexcom,Yuk and Double Yuk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-yuk-and-double-yuk/13122)
**Author:** [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-yuk-and-double-yuk/13122 "2022-09-12T03:13:34Z")
Now I am just livid with Dexcom. My iphone 13 pro with the latest ios is not supported. It sometimes didn’t alert, so I went ahead and updated it with the latest Dexcom ap version. But with the latest update they have so… --- ## [Talk me out of going back from Om5 to loop dash….or not](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/talk-me-out-of-going-back-from-om5-to-loop-dash-or-not/13046)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/talk-me-out-of-going-back-from-om5-to-loop-dash-or-not/13046 "2022-09-10T14:55:30Z")
Having all kinds of problems with Omnipod 5 and seriously thinking of going back to Loop Dash dev branch. Let’s discuss here. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=46) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=48)