# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=49 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 50 --- ## [Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, xdrip, and FSL2 for a tech noob](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-xdrip-and-fsl2-for-a-tech-noob/13014)
**Author:** [@Valaa](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Valaa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-xdrip-and-fsl2-for-a-tech-noob/13014 "2022-08-10T12:07:34Z")
Hi Everyone I really need some help settings up my watch and/or S22 with xdrip and I’m really no good with technology like this. I’ve read some other posts here that led me to xdrip being a solution to getting better in… --- ## [Surplus Dash pods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surplus-dash-pods/13001)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surplus-dash-pods/13001 "2022-08-09T03:07:01Z")
I had about 40 surplus Omnipod dash pods I gave away to somebody who needs them. They are getting ready to start expiring and I am fully transitioned to Omnipod 5 so I have no use for them. Sorry if I violated any terms … --- ## [Libre 2 App for USA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-app-for-usa/11177)
**Author:** [@omega2008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/omega2008)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-app-for-usa/11177 "2022-08-08T17:43:55Z")
Hello Everyone, First, sorry if this has been addressed before. I tried searching but I can’t find anything specific to what I am asking or I just don’t know how to use the search function affectively. I got the Freest… --- ## [New to an insulin pump - advice?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-an-insulin-pump-advice/11904)
**Author:** [@amusesbouche](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amusesbouche)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-an-insulin-pump-advice/11904 "2022-05-15T05:03:31Z")
Just discovered this forum and I’m so grateful for it already! Relatively new to this disease… I’m about to go on an insulin pump for the first time ever (Tandem X2 to go with a Dexcom G6) and while it’s necessary (my t… --- ## [My 3 minute ophthalmologist appointment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-3-minute-ophthalmologist-appointment/12521)
**Author:** [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-3-minute-ophthalmologist-appointment/12521 "2022-06-09T21:27:26Z")
I had my annual 3 minute ophthalmologist appointment. He complemented me on my BS ( maybe he noticed I answered the What was your last BS question as “100” for 15 years🤪). As he gave notes to his nurse, I always liste… --- ## [Successful transplant of pancreatic islets using local instead of global/long term immunosuppression](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/successful-transplant-of-pancreatic-islets-using-local-instead-of-global-long-term-immunosuppression/12800)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/successful-transplant-of-pancreatic-islets-using-local-instead-of-global-long-term-immunosuppression/12800 "2022-06-18T17:46:10Z")
Not in humans yet, but in a large animal model and I’d expect human trials to be the next step. TLDR- They included a microgel with the islet transplant which “resulted in robust glycemic control, sustained C-peptide le… --- ## [Tandem Pump Update 2022](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-update-2022/12995)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-pump-update-2022/12995 "2022-08-08T04:37:31Z")
Just received this via email today and thought I would share as many here use Tandem pumps. If you have a Tandem pump, check your email and your pump version number to see if you might be affected… If you are affected,… --- ## [Omnipod Looping](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-looping/8012)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-looping/8012 "2022-08-07T00:34:36Z")
--- ## [Injection woes for skinny folks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/injection-woes-for-skinny-folks/12970)
**Author:** [@needlesandmath](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/needlesandmath)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/injection-woes-for-skinny-folks/12970 "2022-08-06T03:41:39Z")
Hi FUD folks. Newbie T1/LADA question. I am doing MDI right now (Humalog before meals and Tresiba basal) and having a really hard time finding good sites and setting up a site rotation. Using standard 4mm needles and pen… --- ## [Off to Ragbrai](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/off-to-ragbrai/12931)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/off-to-ragbrai/12931 "2022-08-05T14:01:33Z")
Tomorrow I’m flying to Omaha and on Saturday I’m starting the RAGBRAI - 7 days of bicycling across Iowa. I think I have all my gear … I’m a little nervous and a little excited. I think the majority of the heat wave tha… --- ## [So I just ran out of long-acting insulin and won't get more for a few days. Anyone have advice about what to do in the meantime?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-i-just-ran-out-of-long-acting-insulin-and-wont-get-more-for-a-few-days-anyone-have-advice-about-what-to-do-in-the-meantime/12423)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/so-i-just-ran-out-of-long-acting-insulin-and-wont-get-more-for-a-few-days-anyone-have-advice-about-what-to-do-in-the-meantime/12423 "2022-03-12T23:57:20Z")
Background- I use MDI with Humalog and Basaglar with a Dexcom G6. My doc said to just message him if I ever needed an Rx renewed, but then when I did this we ended up having a multi-day back-and-forth message exchange d… --- ## [Really can't imagine going back to an insulin pump](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/really-cant-imagine-going-back-to-an-insulin-pump/12379)
**Author:** [@Luke](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Luke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/really-cant-imagine-going-back-to-an-insulin-pump/12379 "2022-02-17T11:19:19Z")
Hey there, first, a little bit of introduction: I’m Luke, 31 years old and having T1 Diabetes since 2002. I have had been using an insulin pump (Accu Check Insight) for quite some time, when a couple of weeks ago, I wo… --- ## [Blood test results:(](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-test-results/12702)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-test-results/12702 "2022-08-02T22:43:10Z")
I just had blood work done and it shows my potassium is too high it says: A5.2 and shows the normal range is 3.5-5.0. Can someone tell me if I should start freaking out? --- ## [Grocery shopping with high BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/grocery-shopping-with-high-bg/11745)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/grocery-shopping-with-high-bg/11745 "2022-08-02T15:03:26Z")
So, I went to the store to get broccoli to go with dinner. This (and only this) is what I came back with. :woman\_facepalming: --- ## [8 years and counting…](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/8-years-and-counting/12965)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/8-years-and-counting/12965 "2022-08-02T13:15:26Z")
It’s my diaversary week (I was so sick I don’t recall which day I was admitted to hospital) and I want to share a conversation I had with my granddaughter (age 10): She: Nonna, what’s the worst thing about having diabet… --- ## [Roller coaster?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/roller-coaster/12954)
**Author:** [@Menmypod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Menmypod)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/roller-coaster/12954 "2022-07-25T20:59:40Z")
I can’t figure out what’s going on. I’m using honey as muscle recovery and also as a easy to digest carb. I can only take insulin for 50% of the cards otherwise I go low. This is been happening recently, I’m waking up … --- ## [Dexcom notifications on iPad without internet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-notifications-on-ipad-without-internet/12628)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-notifications-on-ipad-without-internet/12628 "2022-04-23T16:17:05Z")
Is there any way to receive deccom notifications on my iPad without using share— which I believe requires internet access? I work using my iPad constantly and can’t often look at my phone to see my blood sugar but if a … --- ## [Smartwatches that Work Standalone Data Collector of Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatches-that-work-standalone-data-collector-of-dexcom-g6/12972)
**Author:** [@dmac](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dmac)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatches-that-work-standalone-data-collector-of-dexcom-g6/12972 "2022-08-01T03:16:56Z")
Does anyone know of any new Smartwatches that can work standalone to collect data every 5 minutes from the Dexcom CGM system? The only ones that I know are the Bluejay and the Sony Smartwatch 3, SWR50. I have been using … --- ## [Gadget to take the pain out of injections](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gadget-to-take-the-pain-out-of-injections/12971)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2022, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gadget-to-take-the-pain-out-of-injections/12971 "2022-07-31T02:57:22Z")
For anyone who dreads injections, this little gadget is supposed to help: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/shotblocker-review.html?utm\_source=fb&utm\_medium=p2&fbclid=IwAR3l5\_oqs3oLxqNE7cZcm5p\_O7LvE4D1mq9p-QNQPyVHI38… --- ## [Type 1 for 76 years, life is good!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-for-76-years-life-is-good/12061)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-for-76-years-life-is-good/12061 "2022-07-29T21:06:09Z")
In 1945, when I was diagnosed, my family did not know that an early death for diabetics was very likely. I had to wait until I was in my 30’s to find that my life expectancy in 1945 was not so good. I might have died whi… --- ## [Control IQ and the Dawn Phenomenon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-and-the-dawn-phenomenon/12967)
**Author:** [@Bananaman](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bananaman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/control-iq-and-the-dawn-phenomenon/12967 "2022-07-29T18:48:46Z")
I have some success with Tandem’s Control IQ; at times it works, at others it just can’t cope with the number of variables involved. Anyway, during the night it’s pretty effective but then things go awry first thing in t… --- ## [Compression low as a snooze alarm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/compression-low-as-a-snooze-alarm/12968)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/compression-low-as-a-snooze-alarm/12968 "2022-07-29T09:22:58Z")
I turned off the alarm this morning. It just came too soon, but I knew I had to get myself out of bed. Oh just let me sleep! I rolled over on my G6 sensor on purpose. In a few minutes I woke up to a low alarm. I just … --- ## [Bolus from T:Connect Mobile](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolus-from-t-connect-mobile/12917)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolus-from-t-connect-mobile/12917 "2022-07-28T15:05:08Z")
I signed up a while back to get this update early. It requires a 2 part online training. I had difficulty with the 2nd part slide 14 of 36 stopped about halfway through on my Mac Book Pro. I had to finish on my iPad - go… --- ## [Smartwatch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatch/12928)
**Author:** [@KNIGHTs12](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KNIGHTs12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatch/12928 "2022-07-27T00:17:21Z")
I want to use sugarmate will any watch 2.0 or better, with Alexa run sugarmate? I am looking at a Garmin Vivoactive watch or Amazfit gtr2 pairing with motorola --- ## [Heat Question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heat-question/12949)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/heat-question/12949 "2022-07-26T23:57:53Z")
Hi Everyone, I’ve heard that higher temperatures result in more insulin needed…I was wondering how much this is the case if you’ve experienced it. --- ## [Inserting an Omnipod into scar tissue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inserting-an-omnipod-into-scar-tissue/12953)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/inserting-an-omnipod-into-scar-tissue/12953 "2022-07-26T22:16:20Z")
A little off topic, but you mention the possibility of putting an infusion site into scar tissue. I am contemplating using a pump, but do have a lot of scar tissue on my stomach, which is where I’d ideally put the infu… --- ## [Neuropathic Bladder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/neuropathic-bladder/11783)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/neuropathic-bladder/11783 "2022-07-26T10:28:25Z")
Neuropathic Bladder Several years ago I started having difficulty with urination. I used a medication called Flomax, which helped. A few years later my bladder was not being emptied properly, and I started using Rapoflo… --- ## [Switching from Humalog to NovoRapid - excited, but nervous](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-humalog-to-novorapid-excited-but-nervous/12841)
**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Finn)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-humalog-to-novorapid-excited-but-nervous/12841 "2022-07-25T15:27:15Z")
I’ll be switching my breakfast insulin from Humalog to NovoRapid (I think this is call NovoLog outside of Europe - insulin aspart) and I am excited, but a bit nervous. I’ve been using Humalog for meals but found it to b… --- ## [My experience with VOOZ Hydration Sensation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-experience-with-vooz-hydration-sensation/12951)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-experience-with-vooz-hydration-sensation/12951 "2022-07-25T00:29:00Z")
My son brought home a variety of flavors. I looked at the nutrition label and ingredients and thought it OK. While it says No Artificial Sweeteners it dose list Steviol Glycosides. I avoid aspartame because it causes me … --- ## [G6 Sensor Calibration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensor-calibration/12904)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-sensor-calibration/12904 "2022-07-24T21:36:46Z")
I just replaced my G6 sensor yesterday using the usual process and since then, I have been prompted several times to calibrate my BGL with a finger stick. In all the years I have been using Dexcom sensors, I have never b… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=48) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md?page=50)