# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=48 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 49 --- ## [Omnipod customer service is the worst!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-customer-service-is-the-worst/13126)
**Author:** [@dianalewis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dianalewis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-customer-service-is-the-worst/13126 "2022-09-10T14:34:54Z")
I have been using the Omnipod 5 for several weeks. Customer service claims it is available 24/7, but every time I call I am either on hold for over an hour (and then am hung up on), or, if I leave a message, I do not ge… --- ## [Looping with Dana pumps - experiences?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-with-dana-pumps-experiences/13123)
**Author:** [@bryan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bryan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-with-dana-pumps-experiences/13123 "2022-09-08T17:41:48Z")
Hi, I thinking of trying looping and the Dana I pump looks like a good fit for me, as I already get Libre on prescription, I understand it works with Libre OK and I use Android phones. I’d be very interested in anyone’s… --- ## [Hip replacement tips?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hip-replacement-tips/13111)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 9:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hip-replacement-tips/13111 "2022-09-08T09:28:35Z")
Anyone had a hip replacement recently and willing to share tips, experiences etc? I’m scheduled for a posterior total hip replacement in about 3 weeks, and am having a hard time controlling my anxiety about it. I don’t … --- ## [Omnipod 5 PDM trouble connecting to glooko](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-pdm-trouble-connecting-to-glooko/13118)
**Author:** [@Josephine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josephine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 6:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-pdm-trouble-connecting-to-glooko/13118 "2022-09-07T06:27:39Z")
Has anyone had trouble getting their Omnipod 5 PDM connecting to glooko? I should explain, the back story is, my first PDM malfunctioned. Omnipod customer service overnighted me a new one. I got it all set up and registe… --- ## [Interesting research on developing oral insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-research-on-developing-oral-insulin/13113)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-research-on-developing-oral-insulin/13113 "2022-09-05T14:20:38Z")
--- ## [My mom's in the hospital ...surprise she's diabetic too](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-moms-in-the-hospital-surprise-shes-diabetic-too/12545)
**Author:** [@Sensorium139](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sensorium139)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-moms-in-the-hospital-surprise-shes-diabetic-too/12545 "2022-09-05T00:16:51Z")
So, yesterday, my mom woke up with eye floaters, shortness of breath and swollen legs ( she’s got skinny bird legs) and even after my night shift , I rushed her to the ER. My mom is in heart failure and has diabetes now… --- ## [Omnipod 5 and dexcom newbie help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-and-dexcom-newbie-help/12993)
**Author:** [@Lethean](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lethean)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-and-dexcom-newbie-help/12993 "2022-09-03T18:29:45Z")
Hello. Intro - I’m a type 1 diabetic who’s been using dexcom for a while now, but who’s never had a pump. I’ve never liked the idea of the tubed pumps, but my doctor has convinced me to try a tubeless Omnipod, and at f… --- ## [Medicare for Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-for-omnipod/12137)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-for-omnipod/12137 "2022-09-03T06:40:59Z")
I am searching out Medicare coverage to start in January. So far I believe I have found a Medigap supplemental plan that will hopefully be OK for me. But deciding on a Part D prescription drug plan has stalled out due to… --- ## [Libre 2 as CGM in USA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-as-cgm-in-usa/12820)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-as-cgm-in-usa/12820 "2022-08-31T21:13:20Z")
Hello everyone. I’ve spent about a year using dexcom G6 with the VDISC study. It was good, but now I’m back using freestyle libre 2. I’m using the Android app with my phone instead of the receiver as previously. It’… --- ## [Poor response to insulin from pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/poor-response-to-insulin-from-pump/13093)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/poor-response-to-insulin-from-pump/13093 "2022-08-31T18:25:56Z")
I change my infusion sites every 3 some times 4 days. This has worked well in the 8 months of using a pump. Yesterday was day 2. Everything was fine until a couple of hours after lunch. BG was rising and not responding w… --- ## [My CGM Isn't Working](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-cgm-isnt-working/13092)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-cgm-isnt-working/13092 "2022-08-30T17:19:43Z")
I woke up with an alarm going off and my sensor read that it can’t be reused or something…IDK the error message is gone and I was so groggy. I tried restarting my CGM by going new sensor then rescanning the code, etc. bu… --- ## [Omnipod 5 review from Integrated Diabetes Services](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-review-from-integrated-diabetes-services/13088)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-review-from-integrated-diabetes-services/13088 "2022-08-30T15:25:36Z")
--- ## [Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai vs other martal arts for kids](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-bjj-and-muay-thai-vs-other-martal-arts-for-kids/6595)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-bjj-and-muay-thai-vs-other-martal-arts-for-kids/6595 "2022-08-29T19:50:23Z")
You can honestly never start them early enough imo. I’ve started all mine out just as soon as the gym would accept them. Every gym is different. But it gives them a new network of friends and every gym I’ve been a par… --- ## [Trying to write a small Android app for personal use](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-write-a-small-android-app-for-personal-use/12846)
**Author:** [@KJH1964](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KJH1964)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-write-a-small-android-app-for-personal-use/12846 "2022-08-28T17:20:30Z")
Hi, I’ve got a small app I wrote some time ago that I use to help me remember what I ate and how much Fiasp worked. Historically I’ve downloaded the data from my FreeStyle meter to my PC and then emailed it to my phone … --- ## [Get Back On Track](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/get-back-on-track/13085)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/get-back-on-track/13085 "2022-08-28T04:07:39Z")
Tips for getting in the mindset to get back on track/get disciplined? I have just come out of the most brutal breakup I have ever experienced, and during the last few weeks I’ve pretty much ignored my Diabetes. I wish I … --- ## [\[FIRSTS\] - There is a “too old” age for Insulin for Liam?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-there-is-a-too-old-age-for-insulin-for-liam/13066)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 4:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/firsts-there-is-a-too-old-age-for-insulin-for-liam/13066 "2022-08-26T04:45:27Z")
So, we’ve never worried about the insulin expiration dates before and have never had issues with using it. So, perhaps last night was just a fluke that is actually unrelated to the insulin at all…but I’m thinking it was… --- ## [No Dexcom on the Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-dexcom-on-the-ticwatch-pro-3-gps/13078)
**Author:** [@Cgarza5562](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Cgarza5562)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-dexcom-on-the-ticwatch-pro-3-gps/13078 "2022-08-26T04:51:41Z")
So, I recently got a Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS and I can’t figure out how to put the dexcom app on there. I even tried to put in the xdrip app but that doesn’t show up on the watch’s playstore either. What do I do? --- ## [Hey all Omnipod 5ivers check out Juicebox Podcast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hey-all-omnipod-5ivers-check-out-juicebox-podcast/13039)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hey-all-omnipod-5ivers-check-out-juicebox-podcast/13039 "2022-08-24T01:04:43Z")
FYI The Juicebox Podcast Omnipod 5 episodes released today. There are three so far. I’m listening to the first one now and he interviews a RN who works at Barbara Davis. She has been working with families for 2 years on … --- ## [Omnipod 5 Makes Dexcom Receiver Unnecessary?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-makes-dexcom-receiver-unnecessary/12920)
**Author:** [@Tim418](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tim418)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-5-makes-dexcom-receiver-unnecessary/12920 "2022-08-23T23:17:16Z")
My 13-yo son just got the Omnipod 5 after using the Dash. He does not yet have a smartphone, so we had been using the Omnipod PDM with the Dexcom G6 receiver. But from what I gather, it seems like Dexcom receiver is no l… --- ## [Dexcom g6 and smart watch configuration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-smart-watch-configuration/13060)
**Author:** [@HeatherR](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/HeatherR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-and-smart-watch-configuration/13060 "2022-08-23T13:08:16Z")
Hi I recenly bought an amazefit for my son to use as a smart watch for his dexcom phone information as i thought it connected straight away - but it doesnt. So i then bought a Samsung Galaxy watch to match the phone but … --- ## [Meetups](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meetups/12937)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/meetups/12937 "2022-08-22T16:45:04Z")
I got to meetup with @needlesandmath yesterday, and we had a good time talking. (Well, not to speak for him, at least I had a good time! :joy: ) We met at a coffee shop and talked about D stuff, gadgets, running, etc. … --- ## [Clonidine and blood glucose - Help!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/clonidine-and-blood-glucose-help/13021)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/clonidine-and-blood-glucose-help/13021 "2022-08-18T22:41:55Z")
Anyone take clonidine for blood pressure? I’m interested in your experiences with its side effects. My PCP took me off a calcium channel blocker due to edema in my feet and ankles, and replaced it with clonidine (alpha … --- ## [Quick Loop question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-loop-question/13038)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-loop-question/13038 "2022-08-16T14:14:03Z")
Is there any issue running Loop on your iPhone when it is set to low battery mode? Would that cause any problems? Thanks! --- ## [Alicia Downs RN, BSN, CDE’s review of Tandem’s C-IQ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alicia-downs-rn-bsn-cde-s-review-of-tandem-s-c-iq/13043)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alicia-downs-rn-bsn-cde-s-review-of-tandem-s-c-iq/13043 "2022-08-16T13:15:01Z")
I was really looking for an explanation of how IOB displayed relates to the varying basal rates in C-IQ. This review doesn’t quite answer my questions, but is interesting. What got me thinking about this was @HippieNer… --- ## [Contour glucose meters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-glucose-meters/13012)
**Author:** [@Andante](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Andante)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/contour-glucose-meters/13012 "2022-08-16T02:55:54Z")
I’ve been using the Contour EZ meter for a while, and am curious about both the Contour and the Contour One. Two questions: (1) Shall I assume that all three have exactly the same interface? (2) Can anyone give me jus… --- ## [What’s the best go-bags for emergency supplies?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-s-the-best-go-bags-for-emergency-supplies/12640)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-s-the-best-go-bags-for-emergency-supplies/12640 "2022-08-15T01:23:22Z")
It came to my attention that it would be a good idea to have an emergency kit that could be taken to hospital if necessary. It was suggested that there be enough pump supplies, CGM sensors, glucose tablets, syringes, glu… --- ## [US healthcare: proposed cap on insulin prices lost, health insurance subsidies still in](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/us-healthcare-proposed-cap-on-insulin-prices-lost-health-insurance-subsidies-still-in/13003)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/us-healthcare-proposed-cap-on-insulin-prices-lost-health-insurance-subsidies-still-in/13003 "2022-08-14T22:21:22Z")
The US government is moving new rules for healthcare insurance and drug pricing though the legislative process as part of a larger stimulus package called the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This bill apparently just p… --- ## [Spotting Podders in Daily Life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spotting-podders-in-daily-life/4953)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spotting-podders-in-daily-life/4953 "2022-08-12T20:53:32Z")
Dropping my son off in the car rider line today, I saw that one of the teachers was rocking a pod on her arm. I said, “Kiddo, that teacher has a pod like me! Check it out!” He said, “Okay, Mom, but let’s not bring it up … --- ## [Small things to look forward to: opening new glucose tabs!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-things-to-look-forward-to-opening-new-glucose-tabs/12988)
**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Finn)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-things-to-look-forward-to-opening-new-glucose-tabs/12988 "2022-08-11T22:59:10Z")
I’ve been having more lows recently with the hot weather. I think the ongoing heatwave coupled with my period ending has got my blood sugar thoroughly confused. Some days I need double the insulin at one meal, then the … --- ## [Parent tracking CGM through smartwatch options](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/parent-tracking-cgm-through-smartwatch-options/13010)
**Author:** [@Jenni](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jenni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/parent-tracking-cgm-through-smartwatch-options/13010 "2022-08-10T20:12:49Z")
Hi there, I am wondering if the following set up is available: My son (T1) wears a Libre 2. Currently he wears the reader as his alarm system. I was hoping to slightly change this set up so I can monitor while I am at w… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=47) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=49)